Chakra Beej Kriya – Mooladhar Chakra

by Ashwini Guru Ji of Dhyan Ashram

 

There is more to us than what meets the eye, the physical body is only an aspect of our existence which is directly controlled by the etheric layer, some called it the aura, vedic rishis called it the pranamaya kosha. Chakra beej kriya, the preliminary practices of which were introduced in the previous article taps into this layer by means of sounds and asans to stimulate the chakras.

 

There are six major chakras in the body, each responsible for specific functions, needs and desires. As we progress in the chakra beej asans, we move from the grosser to the subtler chakras, understanding and balancing them as we move along.

 

Having performed the basic rotations and spine asanas, we move to the kriya for the mooladhar chakra. Corresponding to the location of base of the spine, it is at this chakra at the phenomenal power of kundalini energy rests. Mooladhar is the base chakra for humans; it is the highest in animals. It controls the survival instinct. Ruled by the earth element, it governs the skeletal and muscular system in the body. The beej mantra for this chakra is LAM.

 

Take your awareness to your breath at the tip of the nostrils. Watch the rhythmic pattern of breath at this point and with every subsequent inhalation, make your breath longer and deeper. Maintaining the awareness of mool chakra, start with the chant of LAM. For the correct chant, visit www.dhyanfoundation.com. Continue with the chant as we graduate into the asans for mooladhar.

 

 

1. Stand tall with arms by the side of your body. Bend your right knee, bringing the right foot high upto your left thigh, such that the sole of the foot rests firmly near the root of the thigh.

2. Find yourself a perfect crevice where your foot can firmly hold itself there. Ensure the left leg is straight and not bent. As your body is in balance, gently raise your arms over the head and join your palms in a Namaskar position.

3. Maintain the awareness of mool chakra and the chant of LAM. With every exhalation, relax your body. Gently bring your hands down and your right leg. Repeat this posture with the other leg. This asan should not be attempted by people with problems of knee or sciatica.

 

Utthanasana:

 

1. Bring your left leg down while holding the hands above the head.

2. Spread your legs apart with toes pointing outwards. Keeping the back and neck straight and buttocks squeezed in, bend the knees to go down by about ten inches. Maintain Ujjai breath and the chant of LAM.

3. Hold this posture for a count of seven and then go down another ten inches. Once again hold for a count of seven and go further down so as to squat. The heels stay on the floor and the back does not bend. Stay for a count of seven.

 

The asan must not be practiced in case of uterus prolapse and after three months of pregnancy.

 

Naukasana:

 

1. Next, lie down on the back. Exhale, raise your legs (joint together) to about twenty-five degrees.

2. Also raise your upper body and your arms (the arms will point forward) to twenty-five degrees. Maintain the posture for as long as you can.

3. Ensure that your back is straight and knees do not bend. Inhale, come back to the starting position.

 

As you progress into these asans and mantras, the glow of the body increases, breath becomes slower and gentler. The effect of all these asanas becomes manifold when practiced under the guidance of your Guru who channelises energy into each asana. It is advised that you visit your nearest Dhyan Foundation center to learn the practice.

 

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*) Ashwini Guruji of Dhyan Ashram is a rare phenomenon in present times. He is the energy and inspiration behind the various initiatives of Dhyan Foundation. He believes in action and practical experience, and has put thousands across the globe on the path of helping others, leading by his own example. Holding a bachelors degree in Economics and Masters in Management and having spent decades in the company of Himalayan Rishis to imbibe the ancient Vedic sciences and esoteric healing arts, he is a perfect amalgamation of the ancient and the modern.  

 

He is an authority on the ancient Vedic sciences of Yoga, Ayurveda, Mantras, Vedic Martial Arts, Spiritual Healing and Yagyas. Leading doctors of the country vouch for his abilities and efficacy of Sanatan Kriya as imparted by him.  He is perhaps the only yoga guru who has conclusively proven the science of clairvoyance in front of a live audience of 200 IMA doctors and received a certificate for the same. His mantra uccharan has the effect of completely changing the environment, sadhaks have reported sun appearing out of nowhere and rains stopping at his command, the then AYUSH minister Shri Sripad Naik commented that he has never heard such a mantra uchharan anywhere else.


 

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Guru Ji believes that "It is the Dharma of every human being to protect & provide for those weaker than them". It is this thought and inspiration of Ashwini Guru Ji that has manifested the set up of 45+ shelters, empowered 2000+ women, enabled education in free schools for underprivileged children, encouraged various rural development and sustainability practices, enabled the rescue & care of 70,000+ voiceless beings and ensured free food distribution campaigns across the world for the hungry. For more information you may visit www.dhyanfoundation.com