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8 . Take a moment to pause, perhaps even breathe a few times before repeating steps 
3 through 8. Most hatha yoga instructors recommend repeating this exercise 
between three to ten times. 
Procedure with Yoni Mudra 
By combining Mula, Jalandhara and Uddiyana Bandhas, we can perform an alternate 
version of Y oni Mudra, in which we inhale and then focus upon Bhrumadhya, as we 
exhale. Because we have exhaled rather than inhaled, this position cannot be held quite as 
long as the standard Y oni Mudra: however, you may find that the results are much more 
forthcoming. 
1. After practicing Kriya, remain seated in your meditation pose. Your hands should 
not be touching, but rather resting loosely upon your lap . Perform Kechari Mudra, 
if possible; otherwise, simply touch the tongue to the roof of your mouth. 
2. Close your eyes. Gently raise your gaze to Bhrumadhya, but place your 
concentration on the top of your head at Bregma. 
3. Now try to feel the reservoir of energy located at Muladhara. Chant 'Lawm' 
mentally as you Apply Mula Bhanda. Breathe in, imagining that you are sucking 
all of the energy through Muladhara and into the spine. Push it upwards in the 
direction of the third chakra. 
4. Mentally chant 'Rawm' as you have inhaled to about 30 to 40% of capacity, make 
sure that you have followed the path of the Sushumna up to the Third Chakra. Feel 
that the energy from the Muladhara is being magnetically pulled to the Third 
Chakra. Optionally release Mula Bhanda and apply Jalandhara Bandha. 
5. Now focus on Bindu Visarga and chant 'Om' there as you continue to breathe in. 
Use Bindu Visarga to magnetically pull the energy into the center of your head, 
where Ajna is located. Feel that the entire energy which was at Manipura is now in 
the center of your head, illuminating it like a light bulb. Your lungs should be at 
about 99% capacity. Release Jalandhara Bandha. 
6. Lift your arms and keep both elbows parallel to the floor and to the sides. Bring 
your hands toward your face. 
7. Place your left thumb on the anti-tragus of your left ear, applying pressure and 
closing off the inter-tragic notch. Also place your right thumb on the anti-tragus of 
your right ear and close off the right ear 's inter-tragic notch. Rest your index 
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fingers gently on the corners of your eyes. Make sure not to press on the eyeballs 
themselves, just on the rim of the bone of the eye socket. 
8. Exhale forcefully and optionally apply Jalandhara Bandha. Make sure to tilt your 
hands with your head, keeping the fingers placed on the ears and eye sockets. 
9. As you exhale and perform the three Bandhas, will the energy, which is now in the 
center of your head, to ' light up' the region between the eyebrows (Bhrumadhya I 
Kutastha) . Practice is required to have this motion become automatic so that it 
does not take your attention away from Bhrumadhya. 
1 0. After you have finished exhaling, place your middle fingers over the sides of the 
nose, thereby closing off the nostrils . Your left middle finger should be pressing 
lightly against the left nostril and your right middle finger should be pressing 
against the right nostril . The ring finger should be resting above the lips and the 
little finger below the lips. They should all be touching the skin and pressing 
lightly down, as if 'cutting off the energy going to the face. Hold the breath and 
mentally place the 'Om' syllable at Bhrumadhya as many times as possible. 
1 1 . Attempt to see the two light petals of Ajna (one on the left and one on the right) . 
Focus upon them until the light of the Kutastha appears as a golden ring. If you 
see the Star in the center, send the energy into the Star to become ' spiritualized' . 
The Star is the seat of Brahman, the Absolute Spirit. 
1 2. Hold your breath as long as comfortable until you must inhale. 
1 3. Inhale normally, but keep your focus upon Bhrumadhya or Kutastha. Release all 
the Bandhas as you inhale. 
1 4. After you inhale to full, exhale again, bringing the warm energy from Kutastha, 
back down the backside of the Chakras. 
1 5. Relax. Normally only one round of Yoni Mudra is practiced. 
Graduation 
After you have taken the time to experiment with this pose, then move onto the next 
lesson. 
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Yogic Wisdom - Samyama 
Samyama is defined in Patanjali ' s Yoga Sutras as a combination of Dharana, Dhyana, and 
Samadhi,103 or, the art of focusing upon something until spiritual knowledge reveals itself. 
3 . 1 ) de.fobandhascittasya dhiiralJii 
After speaking about the five external aspects of Sadhana, Patanjali discusses the subject 
of Dharana. If Chitta has total focus on any of the following, breath comes to a stop and 
this is called Dharana: In Manipura, in the head, in the heart, in the Light of Kutastha, at 
the root of the nose, at the tip of the tongue, or at any other part of the body. 
3 .2) tatra pratyayaikatiinatii dhyiinam 
Continuous and unified settlement upon any of the above mentioned places where Chitta 
has attained Dharana is called Dhyana. Then, everything becomes harmonious and 
moves in concert. 
3.3) tad eviirthamiitranirbhiisaf!l svarupa.funyam iva samiidhib 
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Samadhi is the knowledge of Self as the Void, and to experience the merging of the 
meditator, which is the mind, as well as the object of meditation, which is Brahman, and 
the act of meditation itself. 
3 .4) trayam ekatra Saf!lyamab 
Samyama is the union of the three Sadhanas of Dhyana, Dharana, and Samadhi . 
3 .5) tajjayiit prajfiiilokab 
By mastering Samyama, one can obtain the Light of Inner Perception (Prajna). The Light 
of Knowledge is revealed upon whichever subject one applies Samyama. 
3. 6) tasya bhumi$U viniyogab 
Samyama may be applied in various spheres to derive its usefulness. 
In the higher Kriyas especially, the yogi makes use of Samyama to bring about direct 
knowledge of the Omkar Reality, and thus merge with it. Intellectual understanding is not 
103 Yoga Sutras o.f Patanjali - Part 3, versions I through 6 (B.K.S. Lyengar 1993, pp I 78-183) 
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considered truth, only Samyama. Patanjali outlined many different Samyama meditations . 
As you advance in Kriya, feel free to try some of these concentration exercises: 
• Samyama on the three kinds of changes (property, character, position) ; one obtains 
knowledge of the past and the future. 
• Samyama on the sound of a word, one ' s perception of its meaning, and one 's 
reaction to it-the three things that are often confused; one obtains understanding 
of all sounds uttered by living beings. 
• Samyama on previous thought waves; one obtains knowledge of one ' s past lives. 
• Samyama on the distinguishing marks of someone else ' s body; the yogi obtains 
knowledge of the nature of his or her mind, but not its contents, as that is not the 
object of the Samyama. 
• If the yogi performs Samyama on the form of another person' s body, obstructing 
its perceptibility and separating its power of manifestation from the eyes of the 
beholder, then one ' s body becomes invisible. Thus also, its sounds cease to be 
heard. 
• Samyama on two kinds of karma, that which will soon bear fruit, and that which 
will bear fruit later, or by recognizing the portents of death; a yogi may know the 
exact time of separation from the body. 
• Samyama on friendliness, compassion, etc . ; one develops the powers of these 
qualities . 
• Samyama on any kind of strength, such as that of the elephant; one obtains that 
strength. 
• Samyama on the Inner Light; one obtains knowledge of what is subtle, hidden, or 
far distant. 
• Samyama on the sun; one gains knowledge of the cosmic spaces. 
• Samyama on the moon; one gains knowledge of the arrangement of the stars. 
• Samyama on the pole star; one gains knowledge of the motions of the stars.by the First and 
Second Omkar Kriyas. Kutastha will eventually emerge through your sincere continued 
practice. 
Y ogic Wisdom - The Breathless State 
A Samskara is an energy pattern stored simultaneously across all the bodies of the Jiva. It 
was originally created by desire and maintained by restlessness. The result of this in the 
physical body is a persistent jumbling of energy waves which take on subtle effects on the 
physiology and metabolism. These patterns emanate out from the body and attract what 
we know as karma. Kriya takes this energy and first redirects it towards the posterior 
source point of the chakra, and then finally up to the source of the chakras themselves at 
Sahasrara. By stilling these patterns through Kriya, several things occur, including the 
attainment of the eventual "breathless state." 
The primary disturbing energy pattern is located from the center of the chest up to the 
tongue, and terminating in the brain. This is called Chitta. The Thokar action helps to still 
this restlessness, which then results in the slowing of the metabolic processes of the cells. 
(This is because, unknown to most people, many of the functions cells perform are 
unnecessary.) The cells begin to run on "idle," meaning that they begin to require only a 
minimum level of oxygen to survive, and the C02 they emit also becomes negl igible . The 
breath then slows down to such an extent that the lungs no longer need to move. A 
sufficient transfer of gasses occurs simply through the chemical process of diffusion. 
In the beginning, the breathless state usually occurs only for short periods of time, 
because the body is not yet accustomed to the level of peace required to extend this for 
hours . In fact, the cells can only become retrained by years of Kriya practice . Usually, 
only yogis who have achieved hundreds of Thokar rounds are adept enough to enter the 
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breathless state for more than a few minutes. In this case, they can remain in that state for 
days. 
Sometimes yogis experience 'previews' of breathlessness even before practicing the 
higher Kriyas. During the performance of Mental Pranayama is when this breathless state 
is most likely to occur unexpectedly. This is one reason why, as stated earlier, it is 
recommended to spend at least a third of your total daily meditation routine practicing this 
technique after your performance of Thokar. 
Special Procedure to Enter the Breathless State 
The instructions listed below have proven useful in allowing the Kriyaban to enter the 
breathless state : 
Techn!g_ue First Variant Second Variant Custom _Qractice 
Maha Mudra 3 sets 3 sets 
Navi Kr!Y_a 4 r�etitions 4 r�etitions 
Talab.I_a Kr!ra 50 r�etitions 50 r�etitions 
Sushumna Sodhana 6 rounds 6 rounds 
Kriya Pran�ama 24-36 breaths -
First Omkar Kriy_a - 24-36 re_Qetitions 
Thokar Kri_ya 1 2-24 reQ_etitions 1 2-24 reQ_etitions 
First Omkar Kriy_a 6-24 reQ_etitions 6-24 r�etitions 
Mental Pran�ama 1 -3 repetitions 1 -3 r�etitions 
Pranl!Y_ama w/ Short Breath - 1 2 r�etitions 
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LESSON 27 - Continuous-Thokar Kriya 
OTHER NAMES : Fourth Kriya, Third Omkar Kriya, OK3 
REQUIREMENTS : Thokar Kriya 
The purpose of Continuous-Thokar Kriya is to remove any remaining blocks that prevent 
the clear perception of Kutastha. The technique is similar to Thokar Kriya, except that, 
instead of one Thokar rotation per breath, several rotations are required before exhaling. 
Continuous-Thokar Kriya is generally given only to yogis who have achieved the 
breathless state, because the time required to perform many Thokar rotations is too 
lengthy to endure without that ability. That said, by performing tiny inhalations and 
exhalations as needed during the rotation, a similar effect can be achieved without this 
requirement. 
Continuous-Thokar is also similar to Thokar Kriya, except that the part containing the 
chanting of ' te ' (ct}, ' vaa' (ClT), and ' su ' (W are repeated many times (with only one of each 
syllable per rotation) . If performed correctly, each rotation around these three points 
should take between 70 and 80 seconds; it is considered mastered after 200 repetitions . 
Only one main inhalation and exhalation are ever performed in one day. The rest of the 
time is spent in rotation. 200 rotations lasting between 70 and 80 seconds each would take 
almost four hours to complete. No ordinary yogi can hold his breath for this long. 
However, this level of advancement can be achieved once the Prana has been successfully 
redirected into the Sushumna. Even if at first you cannot perform Kumbhaka, you will 
still benefit from its practice. 
1 08 Bhagavad Gita for Kriya Yogis, Chapter 4, verse 25 
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Always practice this technique after Navi Kriya and Kriya Pranayama. 
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Procedure 
1 . Begin with your tongue in Kechari Mudra and your chin resting on your chest. 
Focus on the Bhrumadhya. 
2 . The position of your hands will be with interlocked fingers resting upon the navel, 
so as to apply a sort of mental pressure upon the first three chakras. 
3. As in the Second Kriya, mentally chant 'Om' (�) at the First Chakra as you 
inhale, and begin to raise your chin and awareness. Keep your focus on 
Bhrumadhya, but "place" the sound of the mantra ' s syllable at Muladhara. 
4. Continue, mentally chanting ' na ' (01) at the Second Chakra. Your head should be at 
about 20% of the way to becoming level. Remember to feel as if you are pulling 
the energy up using the tilted head. Your lungs should be about 20% full. 
5. Mentally chant 'mo' (� at the Third Chakra. Your head should be about 40% of 
the way to becoming level, while your breath should be about 40% full. 
6. Mentally chant ' bha' (3=1") at the Fourth Chakra. 60%. 
7. Mentally chant 'ga" (1f) at the Fifth Chakra. 80%. 
8. Mentally chant 'ba' (Cf) at Bindu. The lungs should be comfortably full at this 
point. 
9. Now hold your breath and relax your thoracic muscles, as though you are about to 
exhale, but do not exhale. A void closing off the trachea. You do not want tension 
in your throat. You want to use only the force of the diaphragm to hold your 
breath. Now rotate your head in a counterclockwise direction by first bending the 
left ear down towards the left shoulder. Do not move the shoulder; do not strain; 
and do not tum your face. As you reach this left-sided bend, ' te ' (�) is chanted 
mentally once. 
1 0 . Continue to rotate the head counterclockwise, so that it bends backwards and 
final ly sweeps around to have the right ear reaching towards the right shoulder. At 
this point, focusing upon the Fifth Chakra, mentally chant 'vaa' (CIT) once. You are 
still holding the breath. 
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1 1 . Now from the right side, let the end swing slowly forward, and as you do, 
mentally chant ' su ' (� once while focusing on the heart chakra. It is almost as 
though you are hitting the chakra with the energy of the swing, but with the 
associated energy of the movement, and not with a physical sort of violence. Do 
not twist or tum the neck during this exercise; only rotate it. If you cannot 
maintain the breathless state, exhale a slight amount of breath so that you can 
comfortably continue. Only exhale as much as you think you need to, i .e . the 
minimal amount. Your slight exhalation should occur as the head comes forward. 
12 . Then start to bring the head back up and to the left in preparation for another head 
rotation. It is important that, if you exhaled a small amount of air in step 6, you 
should immediately inhale to bring your lungs back to full capacity. Make sure 
never to force or count the number of times you perform these tiny inhales and 
exhales, simply allow them to occur naturally. Also inhale as you bring your headback up to the left. 
1 3. Repeat steps 9 to 7, first starting with 1 2 rotations and adding one per day until 
you reach 200. Make sure the rotation is fluid and slow. 
1 4 . After you have reached your daily l imit, slowly exhale completely as your head is 
kept in the down position, chanting 'de ' (� at the Third, 'va' (CIT) at the Second, 
and 'ya' (� at the First Chakra. 
15. After this, practice 1 2 rounds of the First Omkar Kriya, followed by Kriya 
Pranayama with Short Breath, and then ending with Mental Kriya. 
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3 . 1 st chakra - Om(3'1>) 4 . 2nd chakra - Na(a:f) 
8. Bindu - Ba(cr) 
1 0 . 5th chakra - Va(crr) 1 1 . 4th chakra - Su(�) 
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9. Medul la - Te{ ' 
� !fl" m -m ;r: �o.)c;lllchakras and leaves life while surrendering to the 
Atom of Brahman, also attains to the Supreme Way. (If correctly practiced, 
no questions remain.) 
As with Continuous-Thokar Kriya, Gayatri Kriya should be practiced only after achieving 
the breathless state. However, with some modifications, it is possible to undertake it 
anyway. Normally it takes the yogi several years of practicing the higher Kriyas before 
practicing Gayatri Kriya. 
Additionally, you should have already seen the light of Anahata within Ajna. In this 
exercise, you utilize this level in order to perceive the unique light frequency of each of 
the lower six chakras . This exercise is not performed in a hurried manner; you must 
calmly and intuitively learn to distinguish the frequency of light, the element ruling it, and 
its connection to the cosmos. 
Lest you become too entranced, force yourself to move from chakra to chakra by chanting 
no more than 36 times upon each. 
Procedure in the Breathless State 
This variant is for those who have achieved the breathless state. 
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1 . After practicing preparatory Kriya, sit and look towards Bhrumadhya, perceiving 
the point of the light from the heart chakra at this point. 
2 . Split your attention and bring it down to focus on the Muladhara. Mentally chant 
"orrz bhub" 36 times, while attempting to concentrate upon the earth element 
(Prithvi Tattva), and experience its particular spiritual frequency. 
3. Move to the Svadhisthana chakra and mentally repeat "orrz bhuvab" 36 times, 
attuning to the water element (Ap Tattva) . 
4 . Shift your attention to the Manipura and mentally chant "om mahah" 36 times, 
while concentrating on the fire element (Agni Tattva) . 
5. Move to the Anahata chakra and mentally repeat "orrz svab" 36 times, while 
concentrating on the air element (Vayu Tattva). 
6. Shift your attention to the Vishuddha chakra and mentally chant "orrz janab" 36 
times, while concentrating on the ether element (Akasha Tattva) . 
7. Pause in Medulla, mentally chanting "om tapab" 36 times, while concentrating 
upon intuition (Tat) . 
8. Pause in Bindu, mentally repeating "om satyam," while concentrating on truth 
(Sat) . 
9. Return to Medulla and mentally chant "om tapab" 36 times. 
1 0 . Continue down to the Fifth Chakra and mentally chant "om janab" 36 times. 
1 1 . The Fourth Chakra, mentally chant "om svab" 36 times. 
1 2 . The Third, again mentally chant "om mahah" 36 times. 
1 3. The Second, again mentally chant "om bhuvab" 36 times. 
14. Repeat steps 3 through 1 4, starting with one repetition of the entire set and 
building up to being able to perform the entire exercise 1 2 times. 
LESSON 28 - Gayatri Kriya 
7 . om satyam 
6 & 8 . om tapa/:l 
5 & 9. omjanab 
4 & 1 0. om svab 
3 & 1 1 . om mahah 
2 & 1 2. om bhuvab 
1 . Of!l bhu/:l 
Figure 42 - Gayatri Kriya on Hindu Visarga 
Procedure with Breathing 
In this variant of the technique you will perform breaths similar to Kriya Pranayama, thi s 
time feeling that you are ' sucking ' the chakra from the front to the back, through the thin 
tube of the Sushumna, up to Medulla, and then through the Ajna chakra in the center of 
the head, out to be viewed at Bhrumadhya. A part of your concentration will remain at the 
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center of the Ajna chakra. Do not spend a lot of time in the Sushumna, even though each 
breath will be like a Kriya Breath. hnagine the flow as a current running continuously 
(like an electric current and not like a point of light) from beginning to end, and simply 
building up like a round swirling pool of water being sucked from one place and building 
up in another (Bhrumadhya) . It is the same amount of 'water' for each chakra, so it is the 
same amount of time to breathe: 1 0 to 20 seconds to inhale; 1 0 to 20 seconds to exhale 
(depending on your lung capacity and oxygen needs at the time). 
1 . After Navi Kriya and Kriya Pranayama, start i n Kechari Mudra. 
2 . Perform Mula Bandha three times in order to put mental 'pressure ' on Muladhara. 
3. Inhale long and deep as you would in Kriya Pranayama, at the same time pulling 
the First Chakra with you to Bhrumadhya, where you should perceive an image of 
a full moon (illuminated disk) . It is useful to think of the energy of the chakra as 
starting from its 'front' and being sucked in towards its 'back' in the spine before 
quickly moving up the Sushumna and re-emerging at Bhrumadhya. 
4. Hold the breath and focus on Bhrumadhya inside the head, which is where the 
attention normally goes during Kechari Mudra. You should experience a color for 
each element corresponding with the chakra; in this case, the earth element. 
Mentally chant "mp bhu}J." at least three times. 
5. Perform a long exhale as you would with Kriya Pranayama and lower the energy 
back down from Bhrumadhya to the First Chakra. 
6. For the Second Chakra, contract and relax the urethral and sphincter muscles near 
the back of the sacral center (Vairoli Mudra). Repeat this action 3 times. Inhale. 
Bring the energy up to Bhrumadhya, perceiving the moon-like energy shape at that 
point. Hold the breath. Chant "orrz bhuva/J'' at least three times mentally. Exhale 
and bring the energy back down to the sacral center. 
7. For the Third Chakra, quickly contract and relax the abdominal and back muscles 
around the lumbar region three times. Inhale, bringing the energy up to the 
Bhrumadhya. Mentally chant "om mahah" at least three times, perceiving a moon 
shaped energy spot of the chakra. Exhale, bringing the energy of that chakra back 
down to the sacral center. 
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8. For the Fourth Chakra, bring the shoulder blades together and concentrate on the 
spine area behind the heart center. Repeat three times. Inhale, bringing the energy 
to Bhrumadhya and focus there, chanting "orrz svab" 3 times. Exhale, bringing the 
energy back down. 
9 . In order to locate the Fifth Chakra, move your head quickly from side to side 
without turning, until you perceive a slight cracking or grinding sound in the neck 
vertebrae. After this movement has brought your attention to the correct point, 
tense and relax the muscles there three times . Inhale, bringing the energy to 
Bhrumadhya. Pause chanting "orrz janab" 3 times, and finally exhale. 
1 0 . For Medulla, raise the chin, tensing the muscles in the neck around Medulla and 
clenching the teeth; gaze at the light forming at Bhrumadhya. Relax and repeat 
three times. Inhale and hold, mentally chanting "om tapab" three times. Exhale . 
1 1 . Now move to Bhrumadhya and raise your eyebrows, focusing there. Inhale and 
hold, mentally chanting "om satyam" three times. Exhale. 
12. Descend back down to the Fifth Chakra, repeating step 9. 
1 3 . Repeat step 8 for the Fourth Chakra. 
1 4 . Repeat step 7 for the Third Chakra. 
15. Repeat step 6 for the Second Chakra. 
1 6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 for the First Chakra. 
17. Go back and repeat steps 6 through 1 6 up to a total of 1 2 rounds. 
Technique Tips 
Counting mentally 36 times is a challenge at first. As with other exercises, the secret is to 
use beads, which are tied off after a count of 36 , until you build an awareness of the time 
it takes to complete the task. Once you are familiar with the amount of time, you will find 
that you will no longer require the beads; you can now closely estimate 36 counts . 
Make sure to keep your energy centered with the Ajna Chakra in the center of your head. 
If this energy starts moving down, practice Sushumna Sodhana to raise it. 
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• Samyama on the navel ; one gains knowledge of the constitution of the body. 
• Samyama on the hollow of the throat; one stills hunger and thirst. 
• Samyama on the tube within the chest; one acquires absolute motionlessness. 
• Samyama on the radiance within the back of the head; one becomes able to see the 
celestial beings. 
• Samyama on the heart; one gains knowledge of the contents of the mind. 
• Samyama on the relationship between the ear and the ether; one obtains super 
natural powers of hearing. 
• Samyama on the relationship between the body and the ether, or by acquiring, 
through meditation, the lightness of cotton fiber; the yogi can fly through air. 
• Samyama on the gross and subtle forms of the elements, on their essential 
characteristics and the adherence of the Gunas (qualities) within them, and on the 
experiences they provide for the individual ; one gains mastery of the 
elements . Hence, one also gains the power of becoming as tiny as an atom and all 
similar powers, including perfection of the body, which is no longer subject to the 
obstruction of the elements. 
• Samyama on the discrimination between the Sattva Guna (spiritual quality) and 
the Atman (spirit) ; one gains omnipotence and omniscience. 
A lot of the material in this book came from the practice of Samyama, either by 
meditating upon a concept I had read, or by asking a question and merging with the topic. 
Although Samyama is an excellent way to obtain information and power, the state of 
Cosmic Consciousness is a far superior way. The information and power received in that 
state is without limitation, and is completely accurate . The only catch is that, while in the 
state, you will not desire to question anything, which is why in the end I sti l l practice 
Samyama when I desire to gain knowledge of something. 
I should also comment that Patanjali gives examples of how to practice Samyama for 
particular things to result. The truth is that having faith before meditation is all that is 
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necessary for your question(s) to be answered. To God, all information is free. The only 
things He prevents us from knowing are harmful. 
LESSON 22 - Bhastrika Pranayama 
Do not be idle. Practice Kriya. 
Do not wait for advice to practice Kriya. 
- Shyama Charan Lahiri 
REQUIREMENTS: Navi Kriya 
Bhastrika (Sanskrit: bhastrika - 3'1�?14'il) n. Bellows . 
In the context of Kriya Yoga, Bhastrika Pranayama can be used to perform a tapping upon 
Anahata, similarly to how Navi Kriya performs a tapping upon Manipura. It helps to clear 
any blocks inside the chakra or in the Sushumna, a few inches (ems.) above and below. 
Outside of Kriya Yoga, Bhastrika Pranayama is generally considered a Hatha Yoga 
technique with the following benefits: 
I. Massages the area around the diaphragm, thus dispelling poisons from the lungs 
and other organs. 
2 . Boosts the supply of oxygen to the cells. 
3 . When practiced for even a few minutes per day, helps to ward off diseases. 
Bhastrika Pranayama should not be performed by those who are pregnant or experience 
circulatory problems. 
Procedure 
I. Practice this technique after Maha Mudra, Navi Kriya, and before Kriya 
Pranayama. Sit in your standard meditation pose with fingers intertwined, placed 
on your lap. Optionally raise the tongue into Kechari or partial Kechari . 
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2. Close and lift your eyes gently towards Bhrumadhya, the point between the 
eyebrows. 
3 . Breathe in forcefully through both nostrils, filling your lungs to capacity. Only 
your chest should expand, not the abdomen. As you do this, concentrate upon the 
anterior ksetram of Anahata and mentally chant Om at that point. Imagine that 
you are placing Om at the center of this chakra. 
4. Exhale forcefully accessing the same sound as in Ujjayi Pranayama, making sure 
to compress the airway, which results in a hissing 'SHEEE' sound. Mentally 
chant Om on the posterior ksetram of Anahata. 
5 . Repeat the above steps three to five times. 
Technique Tips 
For variation, try practicing the above procedure, but with very shallow and quick breaths, 
repeating the same action dozens of times. As you inhale, chant Om at the front of the 
chakra. As you exhale, chant Om at the back of the chakra. 
You may further alter this technique by chanting only in the front or back of the chakra. 
Most people report better results with only concentrating upon the back of the chakra. 
Try to let the energy flow to Anahata through the Sushumna. Feel that you are opening up 
any blocks that reside in that narrow central channel. 
Another tip is to add the "ecstasy technique" to this practice, which involves opening and 
closing your eyelids a few times, and then letting them flutter in the half-open position. 
Imagine the heart expanding with joy. 
If this technique is practiced correctly, you should feel a wonderful sensation building up 
in the area of the chest. However, do not be discouraged if you do not see results in your 
first few tries. The opening of the Sushumna around Anahata can take time. It also 
depends upon the blocks around the other chakras being cleared as well. 
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Yogic Wisdom - Sant Mat Techniques 
Despite my decision not to join the Sant Mat path, I sti l l had an interest in their 
techniques. And, indeed, I did found some value in them, and still practice Sant Mat from 
time to time. Below is a list of some of those techniques that you may wish to try: 
1. Asana 
The Asana is not so important with these techniques, because the Sant Mat follower is 
expected to do most of their meditation in the astral world. The first instruction in the 
Radhasoami path is to meditate, which can be performed in a chair or sitting on a mat. 
One can take a cross-legged position or sit normally on a chair with the feet on the 
ground. Keep the spine erect with the head and neck level. You are not required to keep 
your spine straight or to resist touching your back to a surface (as is strictly upheld in 
Kriya). 
2. Kutastha pose 
The first step in Sant Mat is to perceive the l ight in the Kutastha. This procedure is 
described as somewhat different than in Kriya Yoga. 
1 . Close your eyes and concentrate on the Bhrumadhya by slightly lifting your eyes. 
2. Now, with closed eyes attempt to focus on a point 8 to 1 0 inches (20 to 25 ems.) in 
front of your forehead. 
3. Make sure not to strain. Gaze as though there were a screen in the darkness and 
you are watching it. Eventually you will have the sensation of floating into an 
infinite space. 
3. Simran al Kutastha 
At some point you wil l be given the Panch Naam mantras. These mantras (and five names 
of God) are : 
( 1 ) Yoniranjan (2) Oangkar (3) Rarankar (4) Sohang (5) Sat Nam 
Panch Naam simply means "five names." These mantras, besides being used during 
meditation, can also be mentally chanted at other times when the devotee is in need. Some 
paths say the exact pronunciation is important, while the intention is more important. The 
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intention being that you are calling upon the true names of God with the desire to merge 
with them. Simran al Kutastha technique means to chant these five names at the Kutastha. 
1 . Assume your standard Asana. Forget the breath. 
2. Perform the Kutastha pose, and if the Inner Light is seen, focus on that. If there is 
only darkness, concentrate upon that as well . 
3. Mentally repeat slowly the five names of God ad infinitum. 
4 . Eventually the light will appear, and your body and mind will melt into this light. 
4. Nada Yoga 
"Nada" means sound in Sanskrit. An arm rest or ear plugs are used in order to hear the 
Om sounds. 
1 . Sit in the Kutastha pose. Forget the breath. 
2. Place the tip of your tongue on the roof of your mouth. 
3. Cover your ears using your thumbs with the helpof a prop. Make sure to adjust 
the prop to allow your spine to remain straight and relaxed. Also be careful not to 
push too hard. Doing so will cause the internal body sounds to become too 
noticeable. We wish to minimize all the sounds in order to perceive the subtle 
spiritual sounds. (My Sant Mat friend uses ear plugs.) 
4 . Listen to the sounds coming from your right side and finally from the 'top of the 
head' . This sound is similar to that of a bell, but not the same as the sound located 
at the heart chakra. It is much finer and much more engrossing. You will be 
elevated spiritually and feel a level of satisfaction, which you do not feel by 
simply listening to the Anahata. 
5. Limited Kechari Mudra 
The Kechari Mudra of Sant Mat is not as extreme as with Kriya Yoga, and involves 
simply curling the tongue so that the tip touches the roof of the mouth as though pointing 
to the location of the Ajna chakra. This is a technique in itself, and can be practiced alone. 
The devotee sits and attempts to perceive Amrita or the divine nectar. 
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6. Locate the lower six chakras 
Although Sant Mat specifies that there are six lower chakras, one should never stimulate 
them, as they are considered something we are trying to move past, not reinforce. In Kriya 
Yoga, of course, we believe that the chakras are along the pathway back to spirit, and 
therefore deserve to be activated first. In Sant Mat, the goal of locating the chakras is to 
leave the physical body and begin meditating in the astral. To do this , we simply locate 
them with our will and intention. 
1 . Assume the Kutastha Pose. 
2. Place your tongue into the Limited Kechari Mudra. 
3. Begin to focus upon the screen in front of you until you see the light of the 
Kutastha. 
4. Now split your attention to locate the six chakras located in the spine. 
5. After this, using your intuition gained from perceiving the Kutastha, simply 
release your astral body from your physical, placing your physical body into a 
state of suspended animation. 
6. The goal of this technique is to begin meditating in the astral in order to make 
further progress. 
8. Locate the higher 12 chakras. 
By moving the Prana in an elliptical path around in the brain and listening to the sounds 
you can perceive there, you can arrive at intuitively locating the higher 12 chakras. The 
higher 12 chakras are represented as being trapped within the area between Kutastha and 
Sahasrara. 
1 . Assume the Kutastha Pose. 
2. Move Prana and awareness from Medulla to the right temple, making sure to 
imagine making an arc which traverses the outside of the grey matter of the brain. 
As you pass the right temple, make sure to focus on any sounds you hear. 
3. Follow this elliptical arc around the top front of the brain and come down to the 
left temple, also making sure to focus on any sounds coming from the left side. 
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4. Continue making this elliptical shape and focus on the two sounds coming from 
the left and right sides. 
5 . Attempt to balance the intensity of these sounds until you can feel both at the same 
time. This will create a sort of force field in the shape of a circle. 
6. After this feeling is achieved, guide these two sounds to the center of the cranium, 
where they will meet and produce a different sound, that of a deep bell. 
7. Focus on this deep bell sound until Samadhi is achieved. 
LESSON 23 - Sushumna Sodhana 
When the . . . Ida and Pingala are still and the movement is in Sushumna; 
then the state of always residing in Vijnana or being Beyond Knowledge is attained. 
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OTHER NAMES : Sushumna Focusing Visualization, Antar Kumbhaka 
REQUIREMENTS: First Part of Kriya Pranayama 
The following technique has been found to be immensely helpful in several ways : 
(1) Locating the Sushumna - This technique helps build awareness of where the 
Sushumna is actually located within the spine. 
(2) Clearing the Sushumna - Removes blocks from the Sushumna Nadi , much like a 
plumber unclogging a drain. 
(3) Helps us redirect Prana through the Sushumna, so that the breathless state can be 
more easily achieved. 
Try this practice before Y oni Mudra. Increase your intensity each time, and you should be 
able to hold the breathless state (Antar Kumbhaka) more comfortably for longer and 
longer periods of time. This particular practice should not be underestimated. It can 
awaken the Sushumna quite rapidly and allow you to travel into the cave of Brahma or 
into the astral world. 
Procedure 
l. Perform a minimum of 1 2 breaths of First Part of Kriya Pranayama (or "Kriya 
Pranayama l ") , after preparing with Maha Mudra, Navi Kriya and Talabya Kriya. 
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2. Gently raise your eyes to Bhrumadhya, inhale deeply and hold your breath. 
3 . Focus intently upon the Sushumna at the base, where i t begins at Muladhara. 
4. Imagine that an army of miniature ants are making tiny little steps on the inside of 
the Sushumna, as if they are marching up its walls in a counter-clockwise spiral 
pattern. With each little step, mentally chant Om. Remember to say Om as many 
times as possible. 
5. By the time you have chanted Om 10 times, you should have reached 
Svadhisthana, as you continue to hold your breath. 
6. By the time you have chanted Om 20 times, you should have reached Manipura. If 
you can no longer hold your breath comfortably, then jump to step 11. 
7. By the time you have chanted Om 30 times, you should have reached Anahata. If 
you can no longer hold your breath comfortably, then jump to step 11. 
8 . By the time you have chanted Om 40 times, you should have reached Vishuddha. 
If you can no longer hold your breath comfortably, then jump to step 11. 
9. By the time you have chanted Om 50 times, you should have reached Medulla. If 
you can no longer hold your breath comfortably, then jump to step 11. 
10. And finally after chanting Om 60 times you should have reached Bindu. 
1 1. If you can still hold your breath comfortably by the time you reach this point then 
do so, otherwise slowly exhale and return straight down the Sushumna without 
spiraling, chanting Om and continuing to the next step. 
12. Perform the above steps 2-11 three to six times. 
Tips 
Only proceed until you cannot comfortably hold the breath anymore. In the beginning, 
you may only be able to make it to Manipura; however, with more time you will have no 
problem holding the breath far beyond reaching the point at Bindu. 
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In order to better locate the Sushumna, add these movements to the routine: Hold the 
body rigid as you slightly wobble around in a clockwise or counter-clockwise motion, as 
if drawing a tiny circle with the top of your head. Make sure to see Muladhara as a fixed 
point as you wobble the spine. This movement should help you amplify the effect of the 
technique. Try alternating between clockwise and counter-clockwise motions. 
Breathe deeply between each round, and practice several Kriya Pranayamas before 
starting the next round in order to calm the breath. 
Experiment by adding the Bandhas : Mula, Uddiyana, and Jalandhara. 
Attempt finer levels of control by imagining that the ants are travelling along the fine l ine 
of Brahma Nadi and busting through knots located at the center of each chakra. The tube 
in which they travel is only about 1 mm in diameter. 
You may also chant the seed mantras at each chakra in order to pull the ants magnetically 
to each chakra and then Om in order to escape the chakra, in order to ascend to the next 
one. The seed mantras are : ( 1 ) Lam; (2) Varn; (3) Ram; (4) Yam; (5) Ham; and (6) Om. 
Graduation 
After you have taken the time to experiment with this technique, move on to the next 
lesson. 
Yogic Wisdom- Kumbhaka 
Kumbhaka is defined as the "voluntary cessation of breath." It is a yogic state, or the 
control of the breath obtained through the practice of Kriya. The breathless state is called 
Kevali Kumbhaka, which means "entirely without breath." This breathlessness is one of 
the goals of Kriya Yoga, and of the first and second Omkar Kriyas specifically; it is a 
prerequisite to higher states . 
Human beings are the only animals who can consciously control the breath. Breath has 
been tied to longevity; generally, animals who take more breaths per minute live shorter 
than animals who breathe less often. 
If observed, the entire breath cycle includes an inhalation followed by a short pause, then 
an exhalation followed by another pause. Kumbhaka seeks to lengthen the pauses either 
after the exhalation or before it. 
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Antar Kumbhaka is the ceasing of the breath after inhalation has been completed. 
Bahya Kumbhak is the ceasing of the breath after exhalation has been completed. 
When this state first happened to me, it began as Antar Kumbhaka, during a Kriya breath. 
I had simply forgotten to exhale for several minutes. Finally the thought occurred to me 
that I had not exhaled for a long time, and I panicked and exhaled. I had simply forgotten, 
being so caught up in the peace of the moment. Later, I could hold it comfortably for 
longer and longer period of time, far beyond what medical science considered possible. 
Bahya Kumbhak occurs involuntarily during Samadhi experiences when the Jiva is 
suddenly lifted up by a mysterious force into the presence of God. However, it can also be 
practiced after Kriya Pranayama, by exhaling and not inhaling. 
The most helpful advice I can give to anyone who desires to enter the breathless state is to 
focus on techniques that interiorize the Sushumna, such as Sushumna Sodhana. Also, do 
not neglect any of the basic Kriya steps, because these have all been designed to 
specifically entice the Prana to flow through the Sushumna, rather than through the 
activating channels of Ida and Pingala. It is this ability to allow the inward flow of Prana 
that makes breath unnecessary. 
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While performing all action, always practice Pranayama, internally, maintaining a 
constant pull from Muladhara up to the head. This person is said to be in "Chaitanya 
Samadhi"; this is everyone's duty.105 
- Shyama Charan Lahiri 
OTHER NAMES: Walking Meditation 
REQUIREMENTS : First Kriya 
I include this chapter on the "walking techniques" of Kriya Yoga to demonstrate that 
there are many ways to bring Kriya practice into your daily life. Not all the techniques 
presented in this section literally involve walking, as they can also be practiced while 
sitting or standing. 
First, do not practice any of the following exercises when operating a motor vehicle or 
heavy equipment, or in any situation where it could possibly put life or property in 
danger. At those times, it is best to concentrate I 00% on the task at hand. This is even true 
when engaged in conversation with others, or when performing mental work. Use those 
times to build your power of concentration, which in itself is a form of meditation and an 
excellent preparation for Kriya practice . 
One of the most difficult and often neglected, but critical , aspects of Kriya is to integrate 
the results of our practice into our daily lives. Eventually, we want to get to the point 
where this is a seamless process, and we become an open channel for our Higher-Self. 
This integration is referred to as Sahaja Samadhi. 
The Higher-Self is our true self. Perhaps you have seen evidence of its existence? The 
Higher-Self speaks to us through intuition and guides us through many of life's 
difficulties (of course much graver than the lottery ticket example) . One of the goals of 
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Kriya Yoga is to re-identify ourselves as this Higher-Self. Walking meditations can help 
us achieve this goal much faster than through seated Kriya practice alone. 
So Hum 
This technique can be performed at any time our concentration is free; it serves a two-fold 
purpose : 
1 . Brings awareness of the breath - This begins to disrupt the effects of lifetimes of 
unconscious breathing. 
2. It helps affirm that we are spirit - The mantra So Hum, means "I am that." This 
awakens our long lost memory that we are, in essence, formless spirit. 
So Hum is very common in India and Tibet, and is normally taught as a sitting meditation 
technique. However, in the context of Kriya Yoga, I have found it appropriate to practice 
as a walking technique, since the method brings changes very slowly compared to the 
effects of seated Kriya. Many people also find this practice beneficial before seated 
meditation. 
Procedure - So Hum 
1. Keep your eyes open or gently close them. In both cases, keep the attention raised 
to Bhrumadhya. As an alternate, keep the attention focused upon Medulla instead. 
2. Observe the breath. Make no attempt to control it. 
3. As you breathe in, mentally chant "Sooooooooo." Always remember to simply 
observe the breath and allow it to flow naturally. 
4. As you observe yourself breathe out, mentally chant "Hummmmm." 
5 . Repeat the above steps for as long as you wish. Commonly, the longer you 
practice each day, the greater your spiritual progress. 
Sahasrara Puppet 
This technique was designed through my own experiences, meant to amplify the carry­
over effects of Kriya practice. It provides a way to surrender our actions to God or the 
Higher-Self. 
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1. Imagine that, from a disk attached to the top of your head, there are "puppet" 
strings which extend down and are attached to your limbs, mouth, eyes, and 
diaphragm. Indeed, imagine if you can that every muscle in your body is attached 
to these invisible strings. 
2. With each action you take, visualize God pulling these puppet strings in order to 
guide you in helping and uplifting others. Further, imagine that this Divine Force 
is in control of your very breath. 
Om Day 
This technique involves wearing ear plugs while you are walking or working (and when 
allowable). As always, do not neglect your duty to your work, family or society in the 
name of your practice. Thus, perform this meditation practice only when you can take 
time for yourself, perhaps as you are walking on an errand, or while you are waiting for 
something or someone. 
Basically, after placing ear plugs in your ears, listen to the Om sound. Try to locate its 
"source." There is a memory, in spirit, which you are attempting to access . This helps 
attune you to your Higher-Self. If you think it helps, you could mentally repeat, "I am 
Om" as often as you can. You can also change the mantra to say, "Om guides me," or 
"Om reveals all truth to me," etc . 
Better sti ll is to listen to Om without letting your mind getting in the way. Simply try to 
locate the source and cause of Om. 
Ajna Tapping 
During every free moment of the day, raise your awareness gently to Bhrumadhya and 
start to mentally tap there by placing Om at that point. Feel that you are activating Ajna 
and attuning to Kutastha. Pray that Kutastha becomes visible, and that you receive greater 
intuition and Spiritual Sight. 
Combination 
Feel free to combine the three previous techniques. The goal of these practices is to feel 
that God, through Om, Sahasrara, and Kutastha, is guiding your actions to help and uplift 
others . Tune into the peace and feel the joy of being in this state. 
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Kriya Every Hour 
Set a timer to go off once every hour. Stop whatever you are doing and practice Kriya 
Pranayama between one to twelve times. (Within the rule of duty to family, work and 
your earthly responsibilitiesfirst, of course.) 
Sushumna Awareness 
This one I have practiced a lot as well. It is perhaps the most powerful of all the walking 
meditations . Here we attempt to maintain awareness of the entire Sushumna from 
Brahmarandhra to Muladhara. Imagine that the 12-petalled Guru chakra sitting under 
Sahasrara is like a valve controlled by an all-powerful trans-dimensional being. 
Communicate with this being, both with feeling and words. Bid it to open Brahma Nadi 
and clear all the blockages along its entire length, thus giving you a direct connection with 
the light coming from Sahasrara. Try to visualize a glowing bright white triangle at the 
peak of Brahmarandhra beaming its light from Brahman down, illuminating the thin 
thread-like Brahma Nadi . This light then spreads out and energizes your entire body. God 
takes over your actions. 
Graduation 
This is the final lesson before attempting the higher Kriyas. Make sure that you are well 
prepared to move forward. 
Yogic Wisdom - Successful Attitude 
To become successful in Kriya Yoga the yogi must acquire the proper attitude, which for 
a Kriya yogi is a fierce (yet peaceful) obsession with his or her Kriya practice. This proper 
attitude of obsession, however, usually only begins after Samadhi has been achieved. Of 
course, to reach Samadhi, one must be obsessed. So this "catch 22" is why it is difficult to 
attain the correct attitude. In this essay, I will attempt to explain how to acquire this 
necessary obsession through reflection. 
Although we are obsessed, we are obsessed in a calm, peaceful and surrendering way. In 
order to reach such as state, we focus principally upon the techniques and then upon the 
Om sound and feelings of peace. These steps to success are here presented in list form: 
1. Practicing the Kriya techniques as often and correctly as possible. 
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2. Listen to the Om sound as often as possible. 
3. Perform walking techniques when not in seated meditation. 
4. Abide by the rules of Yama/Niyama. 
5 . Connect to your Higher-Self. 
Practicing the Kriya techniques as often and correctly as possible: 
This would mean to use every minute of the day to perform Kriya Pranayama or one of 
the other techniques. One to Twelve Kriya Pranayamas could be performed every hour, 
for example. You make as much time as possible at night or in the morning for the 
techniques . 
Listening to the Om sound as often as possible: 
Even now I listen to the Om sound. I listen as I write. It inspires us, if we allow it. It is 
such a simple way to make spiritual progress . Use earplugs if you need them to hear it. 
And if you can ' t hear the sounds, then practice Kriya Pranayama II & III until you do hear 
it. 
Performing walking techniques when not in seated meditation: 
Practice walking techniques every minute of the day that you are not seated in meditation 
or sleeping. I am constantly connecting Brahmarandhra with Muladhara while feeling the 
Brahma Nadi . Try this constancy for yourself. At the same time, pull the energy trapped 
in the lower chakras up to Medulla or Bindu Visarga, or even Bregma. Feel the thin line 
of the Sushumna as it runs from the top of your head to Muladhara. Think of the Guru as 
a small 12-pointed white chakra sitting under Sahasrara, who is like a valve that can 
control the flow of this energy from Sahasrara. Ask him to grant you liberation. Ask him 
to open the value of energy and flow that energy down to Muladhara and back up. Focus 
on the Sushumna during the day. If you are waiting somewhere, just consciously move 
the energy from chakra to chakra and chant Om mentally at each center. 
Abiding by the rules of Yama/Niyama: 
A Kriyaban has little interest in duality. Cultivate that level of detachment, while at the 
same time attempting not to make any change in your external life. Follow the rules of 
Yama/Niyama strictly. 
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Connecting to your Higher-Self: 
Your Higher-Self is your true self. It is God within. It has the same level of intelligence 
and same purity as God. It has all the power in the universe at its disposal . If you become 
one with your higher self even for a moment, you will gain the power to control the whole 
universe . This is right inside you all the time. It is not imagination. When we seek power 
outside ourselves, we automatically make it impossible to connect to our Higher-Self. 
Ironically, those who seek external Gurus have taken the more difficult path, rather than 
learning to rely on this far superior Inner Guide. 
The Kriyaban's end goal is Nirvikalpa Samadhi. This means that you are all the time 
drunk with the bliss of God's presence. You feel all of creation as your own body. You 
can see both beyond duality and within duality at the same time. You are totally content. 
You have arrived home. In this state, you will desire nothing, so you may find yourself 
having no desire to remain on this Earth, and may, in fact, ascend. 
However, the far superior desire is the state of Sahaja Samadhi, which is that fonn of 
Nirvikalpa Samadhi where you are still able to act in the world. Then you can still be of 
service to others. This is less selfish. And then you can truly turn over all your actions to 
God, and be drunk with bliss and cosmic consciousness, all at the same time. 
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The Higher Kriyas (Omkar Kriyas) 
After two to three years of practicing the lower Kriyas, you may be ready to start 
practicing the Higher Kriyas, which Lahiri labeled generally as the Omkar Kriyas . The 
only possible way you would be ready sooner is if you have already obtained results from 
some previous practice, or are somehow spiritually extraordinary from birth. A test of this 
readiness could be indicated by the following : 
I. Ability to practice Kriya Pranayama, Parts One, Two, and Three, smoothly 
without pause in inhale and exhale, and able to remain focused within the 
Sushumna for at least 24 rounds at a time. 
2. Daily, regular practice of all the main parts of Kriya: Maha Mudra, Kechari 
Mudra, Navi Kriya, Kriya Pranayama (One, Two, or Three) and Yoni Mudra. 
3. Proper execution of Kechari Mudra (the tip of the tongue should disappear behind 
into the nasopharynx) . 
4 . A steady perception of the Om sound (not strictly required, but expected) . 
5 . Your ability to remain calm and peaceful throughout the day and night. 
Not everyone who Lahiri tutored received these lessons, as they were reserved only for 
students who demonstrated sufficient spiritual advancement, and who also had the time 
and need. In any case, intuition will usually nudge the yogi as to the right time to begin 
work on the Higher Kriyas. One sure way to check your readiness is to try the First 
Omkar Kriya. If through this, you feel a sudden loss of enthusiasm and do not perceive 
results, then you are not ready. But you do not have to give up; merely try again at a later 
time. 
These final Kriyas (2-6) help the yogi overcome specific hurdles; some of them are 
highlighted as follows : 
1. First Omkar: Deepening of Kriya Pranayama and calming of the breath 
2 . Thokar: Calmness of the heart, bringing about the breathless state 
3. Continuous-Thokar: Stable perception of Kutastha 
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4. Gayatri Kriya: Perceiving the universe through the chakras 
5 . Tribhanga Kriya: Raising the Kundalini 
6 . Micro-Tribhanga Kriya: Stabilizing the Kundalini 
Even before beginning these instructions, you may have already had experiences of 
Kutastha; however, it may not have been something you repeated with certainty. The 
techniques are intended to help solidify those results, as well as to bring a deeper 
understanding of the subtle principles behind each level of achievement. 
Second Kriya Initiation 
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LESSON 25 - First Omkar Kriya 
Offering the sacrifice of Pranaunto Prana is Thokar Kriya. 106 
- Shyama Charan Lahiri 
OTHER NAMES: Second Kriya, Simple-Thokar Kriya, OK I 
REQUIRED: Maha Mudra, Navi Kriya and Kriya Pranayama (all three parts) 
In many of his commentaries, Lahiri spoke about Chitta, a current of energy running from 
the heart chakra to the tongue and finally terminating in the brain. Chitta contains the 
blocked impressions (Samskaras) which have been with you for many lifetimes . If you are 
sensitive, you can feel this presence. If you have not yet felt this energy, you have simply 
become accustomed to its existence, believing that the patterns of emotions and thinking 
that you experience are normal. Kriya Yogis able to still these currents will experience 
states of mind that will bring a deep peace. This calming realization is essential to the 
attainment of the breathless state, and the perception of Kutastha. 
The Second Kriya has similarities to the Kriya Pranayama II. However, instead of 
chanting Om at each chakra, you must replace it with the twelve-syllable Mukta Mantra, 
"Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya," chanting each syllable as you move through the 
chakras. 
This technique is also dissimilar to Second Part of Kriya Pranayama, not just with the use 
of a new mantra, but also with the addition of a head movement. The chin is raised and 
lowered as you breathe in and out. The breath is also optionally paused at each chakra in 
order to create a sort of pressure, like a "knock," and hence the name, Thokar, which 
means "knock" in Hindi . In addition, you are asked to tense the back at the area of the 
chakra. All these four elements (mantra, breath, chin movement, and tension) combine to 
strike and awaken each chakra. Then, by linking the chin movement with the raising of 
energy, it helps to more forcefully move the energy through the Sushumna. In reality, this 
technique is simply a more focused form of the Second Part of Kriya Pranayama with 
focus on seeing in the Kutastha, rather than hearing from the back of the head. 
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The syllables are pronounced as follows : 
311 il1ll' Rmrct 4iia41;q (ol!l namo bhagavate vasudevaya) 
Count Chakra Deva- IAST Notes 
nl!&_ari 
1 l st 
� 01!1 Like the "oam" at the end of the word 
"foam." The pronunciation is not drawn 
out in this usl!&_e. 
2 2nrt 
ii' na Like the "kno" at the beginning of the 
word "knock." 
3 3rd 
m mo Like the "moa" at the beginning of the 
word "moat." 
4 4th 
If bha Like the "ho" in the word "abomination." 
5 5th 
'3T ga Like the "ga" in the word "garage." 
6 Bindu q va This is pronounced "ho" as in the word 
"bog." Some schools pronounce this 
syllable with more of a 'v' sound; this 
differentiates this syllable from the gth and 
1 1th syllables. To remember this, you can 
think "b" is for Bindu," which is the point 
that corresponds with this s_yllable. 
7 Medulla � te Like the "ta" in the word "take." 
8 5ll1 
ctT va Like the "wa" in "water," however with 
more of a 'v ' sound. 
9 41n 
� 
SU Like the word "sue." 
10 3nf 
t de Like the word "day." 
1 1 2rnr 
ctT va Pronounced exactly like the eighth syllable 
("va"). 
12 I st 
� ya Like the "ya" at beginning of the word 
"yacht," except that the vowel sound is 
even shorter. 
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6. Ba (Cf) 
.....__,...- 7.Te(ct) 
-....---
4. Bha (If) 9. Su Cm 
-- 3.Mo(� IO.De(� 
1 . Om(�) 12. Ya(� 
Figure 38 - First Omkar Kriya 
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Procedure 
1 . Any advanced Kriya technique should be practiced at some point after Navi Kriya 
and Kriya Pranayama. 
2. The hands with fingers intertwined rest on the abdomen as in the picture of Lahiri 
(page 3 1 ) . Raise the tongue. Slightly raise your gaze to the point between the 
eyebrows. 
3. Drop your chin gently to rest on your chest. 
4. Now focus on the First Chakra (Muladhara), and mentally chant 'Om' (J7>) as you 
begin to inhale. As an option, you may slightly tense the muscles at the base of the 
spme. 
5. Start slowly raising your chin as you raise your awareness to the Second Chakra, 
where you will chant 'Na' (o:r). Pause slightly. Link the raising of your chin with 
the raising of the energy in the spine, as though you are using this raising to push 
the energy upwards. 
6. Now move to the Third Chakra (Manipura) and chant 'Mo' (m). Pause slightly 
and raise your chin slightly higher. Continue to inhale . 
7. Move to the Fourth Chakra (Anahata) and mentally chant 'Bha' (3l). Pause slightly 
and raise your chin slightly again. Continue to inhale. 
8. Move to the Fifth Chakra (Vishuddha) and mentally chant 'Ga' (1T). Pause slightly 
and raise your chin almost to the level position. Continue to inhale. 
9 . Move to the Bindu and chant 'Ba' (if) as you bring your chin to the level position. 
Stop inhaling. The entire inhalation should take between 1 0 and 1 5 seconds . 
1 0. Pause two to three seconds. As you do so, move your concentration in a 
counterclockwise tum (as seen from the top of the head), so that you follow a 
circular path from Bindu to Medulla. 
11 . With the concentration on Medulla, mentally chant 'Te' (�. Begin to exhale and 
bring the energy back down the spine. Start lowering the chin as well. Also release 
any tension in your lower spine. 
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1 2 . Move the concentration to the Fifth Chakra (Vishuddha) and mental ly chant 'Va' 
(CIT). Pause for a moment, and continue slowly lowering the chin. 
13. Lower the concentration to the Fourth Chakra (Anahata) and mentally chant ' Su' 
(�. Pause for a moment. Continue to feel as though you are lowering the energy 
and pushing it as you lower your chin. 
14. Continue to lower the concentration to the Third Chakra (Manipura) and mentally 
chant 'De' (�. Continue to lower the chin. Make sure to pause for a moment. 
15. Now focus on the Second Chakra and mentally chant 'Va' (CIT) as you exhale and 
drop the chin. 
1 6. Finally, focus again on the First Chakra as you come full circle, and mentally 
chant 'Ya' ('lf) . Optionally, imagine the energy making a counter clockwise turn in 
the Muladhara Chakra. 
17. Pause two to three seconds before repeating steps 3 through 16. Each repetition 
requires between 20 and 30 seconds. 
Technique Tips 
Keep your focus on Bhrumadhya during this entire routine, because the technique helps to 
clear the blocks to seeing Kutastha. After a while, you will see different colors of lights 
changing according to the chakra you are currently hitting. When this starts to happen, 
you become more interiorized, and a strong peace overtakes you; the breath becomes 
more subtle. After completing the repetitions, remain focused on Bhrumadhya. 
As you progress with this technique, you may play around with the force and duration of 
the pause at each chakra. The breath can be made smoother or more "interrupted." In this 
way you can balance between the "work of Kriya" and the attainment of a deeper level of 
peace. Kriya is a dance. At first, the practice of any new technique is rough, and only 
becomes more refined with time. 
Also, it should be mentioned, do not become too obsessed with the correct pronunciation 
of the mantra. This is a popular mantra which one can find being chanted online on many 
different websites. 
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Suggested Daily Routine 
In addition to this routine, at some point during the day, say 108 repetitions of your 
mantra aloud. Mentally chant your mantra during free moments in the day. 
Tee ue Quan ti 
Min. Duration 55 minutes 
Nadi Sodhana* 3 sets 
Ujjayi Pranayama* 3 sets 
Talabya Kriya 50 sets 
Maha Mudra 3 sets 
Navi Kriya 4 sets 
KP 1 1 2-24 breaths 
KP2 1 2-24 breaths 
KP3 12-24 breaths 
First Omkar Kriya 1 2+ repetitions 
Mental Kriya 1 2 min. 
Yoni Mudra2 once 
Before Going to S leep 
�-----
Maha Mudra 3 sets - 5 min. 
Short Breath Kriya 1 2 
------y oni Mudra once------
Date Started 
* Optional. 2 Only at night 
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Graduation 
Due to the complexity of this exercise, the greatest difficulty with learning this routine is 
the need to maintain your mental gaze at the Bhrumadhya. However, with time, the steps 
wi ll come naturally; and when they do, you are prepared to move onto the next lesson. 
This readiness could take anywhere from a few weeks to several months . 
Yogic Wisdom - The Bhagavad Gita and Holy Bible 
The two most influential books in the Hindu and Christian religions are the Bhagavad 
Gita and Holy Bible. Lahiri Mahasaya recommended the daily reading of scriptures in 
order to help attune our mind and assist us in our Kriya practice. When Kriya Yoga is 
properly understood, the Kriyaban will find that the Breath Rite is simply a deepening of 
the principle of spiritual sacrifice, and the submission of one ' s will to the single God 
within. In addition, we find both scriptures mention that, without the assistance of an 
internal omnipresent Guru or Messiah, God-consciousness cannot be obtained. 
All holy books recite stories and issue commands pertaining to the benefits of making a 
sacrifice to God in order to draw closer to Him. A sacrifice involves the giving of 
something precious from ourselves. In the Old Testament we find the mention of burnt 
offerings : 
"Make an altar of earth for me and sacrifice on it your burnt offerings and 
fellowship offerings, your sheep and goats and your cattle . Wherever I 
cause my name to be honored, I will come to you and bless you" (Exodus, 
20:24) . 
In the New Testament, the practice is altered, as we are required not to provide the blood 
sacrifice of animals, but rather to give up those things which stand between us and God. 
"Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: ' If 
anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross 
and follow me"' (Mark, 8 : 34) . 
In the Bhagavad Gita several forms of sacrifice are mentioned: 
"O Arjuna this whole world is bound by actions except for actions sacrificed unto 
the Supreme Lord; being free from attachment perfectly engage in actions for the 
purpose of sacrifice" (3 :9). 
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Besides the naming of different forms of sacrifice, the Holy Scriptures also speak about 
the subtle connection between spirit and breath. We find in the Old Testament that breath 
is equated often with life itself: 
"So the LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground, breathed 
life into his lungs, and the man became a living being" (Genesis 2 :7). 
In fact, the ancient Hebrew word for breath (Hebrew: ruach(roo'-akh) - mi) is the same as 
spirit. 
"The spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty has given 
me life" (Job 33 :4). 
And the Hindu scriptures speak of the sacrifice of the breath as well : 
"Some offer up the upward life-breath into the downward life-breath, and 
the downward life-breath into the upper life-breath, and stopping up the 
motions of the upward and downward life-breaths, devote themselves to 
the restraint of the life-breaths. Others, who [take] limited food, offer up 
the life-breaths into the life-breaths. All of these, conversant with the 
sacrifice, have their sins destroyed by the sacrifice" (Bhagavad Gita, 4 :29). 
Verse 29 in Chapter 4 of the Bhagavad Gita specifically speaks of Kriya Yoga, proving 
that indeed this ancient sacrificial rite has been around for millennia. It is no wonder that 
the Gita was one of Shyama Charan' s favorite texts from which he would read daily. He 
offered many unique and insightful interpretations of its passages by simply relating each 
word to the body, the chakras, or the practice of Kriya Yoga itself. 
So many of Lahiri's principles have been stated clearly, if not sporadically, in both the 
Holy Bible and the Bhagavad Gita. We find in these two verses that Jesus and Krishna 
had assumed the role and voice of the Messiah, the Savior, or the Satguru. 
"Jesus said unto him, ' I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes 
unto the Father, but by me"' (Holy Bible, John, 14 :6) . 
Likewise in the Bhagavad Gita we find very similar verses: 
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"When one is in full consciousness of Me by such devotion, he can enter 
into the kingdom of God" ( 1 8 .55) . 
With the complete submission of their bodies and minds to the Christ, Jesus and Krishna 
preached many of the principles taught later by Lahiri . Jesus himself was known for 
emphasizing the absence of idols, and warning his disciples to not make the mistake of 
thinking the Guru would be a man. From the New Testament: 
"And then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ; or, lo, he is there; 
believe him not. For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall 
shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect" 
(Mark 1 3 :2 1 ) . 
Lahiri would usually do everything he could to deflect people away from worshipping 
him, for he knew that in many cases his body was simply a distraction, being not the 
Christ, but simply a play of shadow and l ight. The first of the Ten Commandments 
pertains to this principle : 
"Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of 
anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in 
the water under the earth" (Exodus 20:4). 
Lahiri explained this in modern language when some went to him requesting a 
photograph: 
"There is no need of having this photograph. If a photograph is used 
alongside practice, then in the future all will abandon Sadhana 1 07 and start 
worshipping the photograph" (Purana Purusha, 1 2th ed. p. 83) . 
Another principle repeated often by Lahiri was that the Gita could only be understood by 
relating it to the body, as the whole universe is reflected in the human being. Biblical 
scripture is very simi lar: "Neither shall they say, Lo here ! Or, lo there ! For, behold, the 
kingdom of God is within you" (Luke 1 7 :2 1 ) . 
107 Sadhana (Sanskrit: siidhana - mtr.rr) n. Spiritual practice (in the context of yoga) . 
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Many of the events assumed by some Christians to be external happenings could likely be 
internal events occurring within their own bodies. Consider this Biblical passage: "And 
then shall they see the Son of Man [Messiah] coming in the clouds with great power and 
glory" (Mark 1 3 :26). 
The analogy of the clouds with the feelings of power and glory is a close description of 
the inner experience of the True Messiah or Satguru which one may be blessed to have 
while focusing upon the Kutastha after a deep Kriya session. 
From his inward search, Lahiri repeatedly commented that one of the main goals of Kriya 
was the settlement of our being at the Kutastha, until all our actions are performed by 
God. The Bible effectively states these two main goals in two different stanzas: "The light 
of the body is the eye [Kutastha] : therefore, when thine eye is single, thy whole body also 
is full of light; but when thine eye is evil , thy body also is full of darkness" (Luke 1 1 :34) . 
And: "Not every one that says to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; 
but he who does the will of my Father which is in heaven" (Matthew 7 :2 1 ) . 
With Matthew 7 :2 1 , i t would seem that performing the will of God i s of extreme 
importance, and so with this, many followers of different religions attempt to fulfill this 
law by simply following the commandments or rules of order within their church. 
However, the difficulty of obtaining liberation in this way is made clear in the next two 
verses from Matthew: 
"Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in 
thy name, and in thy name have cast out devils, and in thy name done 
many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them,I never knew 
you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity" (Matthew 7 :22-7:23) . 
So, then what is the solution to doing the will of God, without mistake? If we combine 
Matthew and Luke and the similar messages found in the Bhagavad Gita, the key is then 
to settle our being upon Kutastha, while allowing our Prana (energy) to return to the 
source at Sahasrara. God then naturally takes over the actions of the Kriyaban, allowing 
him or her to finally become perfect and selfless in action. This is the mystery which 
Lahiri unraveled and made practical in the form of his Kriya practice. In the performance 
of Kriya, we automatically obtain all the proscriptions and prescriptions given in all Holy 
Scriptures, regardless of the source: Whether the source is from Christianity, Islam, 
Judaism, Buddhism, or Hinduism. 
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In conclusion, the Bhagavad Gita and The Bible describe from beginning to end a war 
over the possessed body of man, which was overtaken by the rebel forces of active Prana. 
We were focused outward with our desires into this physical dimension upon the images 
(even "holy" pictures) in this world. The sacrifice of our breath returns our Prana to the 
altar of God. Active Prana then becomes Still Prana, and the illusion that we are the cause 
of action then disappears . Our being resumes its rightful seat at Kutastha. Having this 
energy removed does not mean our death, but rather our second birth in spirit, as God's 
actions take the place of the now-missing rebel Prana. In reality, i t was He alone who 
performed all actions through us; but when our Prana is withdrawn, for the first time we 
truly understand the illusions we were living under. The burden of running the previously 
possessed human body will leave us as we settle into the state of Nirvikalpa Samadhi, 
never again forced to incarnate against our will. 
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Lesson 26 
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LESSON 26 - Thokar Kriya 
Thokar Kriya opens the door to the temple within. 
OTHER NAMES : The Third Kriya, The Second Omkar Kriya, OK2 
REQUIREMENTS : First Omkar Kriya 
This particular Kriya was given by Lahiri during a private third initiation session, also 
called "the third chapter." It is an advancement of the First Omkar Kriya. 
Little known to modem science, the breath itself can take an "internal route," thereby 
negating the need for external inhalations and exhalations. By performing a large 
sweeping motion and a forceful impact at the Anahata Chakra, Thokar Kriya can open 
that door and activate the breathless state. Through Kechari Mudra, the knot was opened 
at the tongue; with Maha Mudra, the knot at Muladhara opened; and with Navi Kriya, the 
knot at Manipura was loosened. Only Anahata remains, which we have been slowly 
attempting to open passively through Kriya Pranayama. With the Third Kriya, you can 
now complete that attempt. A successful execution of Thokar will completely still the 
mind and emotions . You will automatically become deeply engrossed. 
There are two major forms of Thokar Kriya presented here. You are encouraged to 
experiment with both, and pick the one you feel is best for you. The first variant starts 
with the chin on chest and touches each of the main chakras all the way to Bindu. The 
second variant starts with a level head and reaches only as far as Medulla. These are two 
different forms taught by two different Kriya schools. There are other forms as well from 
other schools; however, only these two seem to be authentic . 
Remember during the practice of Thokar Kriya to keep your spine erect and breathe as 
you would during regular Kriya Pranayama, regardless of the variant. You are only 
moving your neck and nothing else. You must keep your mouth closed, your tongue 
raised, and your focus on the Kutastha the entire time. All chanting is performed mentally 
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only, and each syllable of the chant is "placed" at a particular chakra. Thokar is like a 
delicate dance, so perform the practice as smoothly as possible. Be patient, for it takes 
time to acquire the proper timing and sensitivity. 
Procedure for the Bindu Variant 
1 . Always practice the Thokar Kriya after Navi Kriya and Kriya Pranayama. 
2 . Keep your tongue in Kechari Mudra and your mouth closed the entire time. Your 
chin should drop to the chest by swiveling your neck, and you should not be 
moving any other part of your body. Your fingers should be intertwined and 
resting on your lap. 
3 . As in the First Omkar Kriya, mentally chant 'Om' (�) at the First Chakra as you 
begin to inhale, and raise your chin with awareness . Feel that you are moving 
along the thin line of the Sushumna as you move from chakra to chakra. 
4. Mentally chant 'Na' (Of) at the Second Chakra, placing the sound at that point, 
while still focusing on the Kutastha. Your head should be raised about 20% of the 
way up to level, but your face should still be pointing downwards. Your lungs 
should also be 20% full. 
5 . Continue to raise your head to about 40% of the way up as you mentally chant 
'Mo ' ('1ft") at the Third Chakra. Your lungs should be about 40% full as well. 
6 . Smoothly raise your head to the 60% position as you mentally chant ' Bha' (31) at 
the Fourth Chakra. Your lungs should also be about 60% full at this point also. 
7. Continue to raise your head to the 80% position as you mentally chant ' Ga' (11) at 
the Fifth Chakra. Your lungs should be about 80% full as well. 
8 . When your head comes to the level position (not bent forwards or backwards, but 
the chin is level to the ground), you should chant 'Ba' (Cf) at Bindu. Your lungs 
should be comfortably full; do not strain. 
9. Continue to hold your breath with full lungs. Tilt your left ear down to your left 
shoulder by smoothly rotating your neck only. Do not twist the neck left or right, 
as this is bending-over motion only. As you reach the maximum extension of the 
bend, 'Te' (� is chanted mentally at Medulla. 
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1 0. Now you will begin the counterclockwise head rotation part of Thokar. (The 
movement would appear counterclockwise if viewing yourself from above.) 
Rotate the head counterclockwise, so that it bends backwards and finally sweeps 
around to have the right ear reaching towards the right shoulder. Again, never 
twist the neck. At this point, move along the Sushumna and focus upon the Fifth 
Chakra, mentally chanting 'Vaa' (this way you are actually hitting 
the heart with breath, mantra, motion, and Prana. 
1 5 . Now that your neck is all the way brought forward, continue to exhale and say the 
rest of the mantra. ' De' (� should be mentally chanted at the Third Chakra. This 
part of the descent phase is performed faster than the ascending inhalation phase. 
1 6. 'Vaa' (CIT) should be mentally chanted at the Second Chakra. Continue to exhale . 
Always remember to move from chakra to chakra using the thin Sushumna 
channel. 
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1 7 . Finally, 'Ya' ("ll) should be mentally chanted at the First Chakra. The exhalation 
should be complete. 
1 8 . Steps 3 through 1 7 represent one execution of the First Variant of the Second 
Omkar Kriya. After 1 2 repetitions, practice at least 1 2 repetitions of the First 
Omkar Kriya, followed by Short Breath Pranayama, and Mental Kriya. 
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3 . 1 st chakra - Om(37>) 4. 2nd chakra - Na(Ol) 
8. Bindu - Ba(CT) 
1 0 . 5th chakra - Va(CfT) 1 1 . 270 degree point 
5 . 3rd chakra - Mo(m) 6. Anahata - Bha(31) 
9. Medul la - Te(� 
1 2 . 360 degree point 1 3 . End Rotation 
1 4 . 4th chakra - Su(�) 1 5 . 3rd chakra - De(�') 1 6 . 2nd chakra - Va(CfT) 1 7 . 1 st chakra - Ya('ll) 
Figure 39 - The Thokar Head Movements - Bindu Variant (First Variant) 
LESSON 26 - Thokar Kriya 
Tips for the Bindu Variant 
Do not let the force of the head drop uncontrollably, as this can cause injury. Lower the 
chin with a controlled and smooth motion. 
One round usually takes 25 seconds to complete. When practicing more than 50 rounds, 
reduce the head movements to avoid injury. Increase the number of repetitions one per 
day unti l reaching 200 repetitions. (200 repetitions should take I hour and 20 minutes to 
complete.) However, you do not need to perform all 200 to continue; after six months of 
36 repetitions per day, you can proceed to the Third Omkar Kriya. This practice can be 
alternated and performed every other day if the pressure of its performance is too 
demanding (or physically harmful). 
Procedure for the Medulla Variant 
1 . Always practice the Second Omkar Kriya after Navi Kriya and Kriya Pranayama. 
2 . Begin with your tongue in Kechari Mudra and keep your chin level . Focus on the 
Kutastha. Keep your hands with fingers crossed on your lap. 
3. Start to inhale and chant 'Om' (37>) mental ly. "striki ng" the First Chakra with the 
sound. 
4. Move up to the Second Chakra and chant ' N a ' (o:f) mental ly, placing the sound 
there, continuing to slowly breathe in. Your breath should be about 20% to 
capaci ty. 
5. Advance further upwards and chant 'Mo' (1IT) mentally at the Third Chakra. Your 
breath shou ld be at 40% capaci ty . 
6. Chant 'Bha' (H) mentally at the Fourth Chakra . Keep inhal ing. You should be at 
about 60% lung capacity. 
7. Chant 'Ga" ("lf) mentally at the Fifth Chakra. Continue to inhale. Your lungs 
should be at about 80% full. 
8. Chant ' Va' (er) mentally at Medu lla. Finish inhaling. Your l ungs should be 
comfortably full. 
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9. After the end of the inhalation, hold the breath during the entire duration of the 
Second Variant Thokar movement. This Thokar begins by dropping the chin 
towards the chest. 
1 0 . Continue to hold the breath, and start to make a large counter-clockwise circle 
with your head (i .e . counter-clockwise, if viewing from overhead). This is done by 
first ti lting the head towards your left side as you pull your chin up, so that the 
chin comes close to your left shoulder. 
1 1 . Keep holding the breath and swing back so that the head is tilting backwards. At 
this point chant 'Te ' (� mentally, while placing the attention upon Anahata. 
Imagine that the sound of the mantra is knocking on the door of the heart and 
awakening it. 
1 2. Continue swinging around still holding your breath, as your head tilts towards the 
right. Keep going until the chin drops back down again to the chest. 
1 3. Once your head reaches the chest, you should continue to swing back over to the 
left and assume the same position as in step 1 0. Mentally place the sound of 'vaa' 
(CIT) once again in the heart as you continue to swing your head all the way back a 
second time. Make sure to mentally chant as you make this 90 degree arc. 
1 4 . Now swing your head directly forward to your chest and mentally chant ' Su ' (� at 
the heart. As you do this, begin to exhale using a little bit of force from the breath 
in order to slowly strike the Fourth Chakra like a hammer. You should have 
expelled about half your breath. 
1 5. Now slowly raise your head back to the level position. Continue to exhale, and 
mental chant 'De ' (� at the Third Chakra. Your lungs should be at about 40% 
capacity. Your head should be about 33% rai sed. 
16. Continue to exhale and raise your head. Mentally chant ' Vaa' (CIT) at the Second 
Chakra. Your lungs should be at about 20%. Your head should be about 66% 
raised. 
1 7 . Continue to exhale and raise your head. Mentally chant 'Ya' (� at the First 
Chakra. Your head should be level at the same time your breath is totally exhaled. 
1 8 . Steps 3 through 1 7 represent one execution of the second variant of Thokar Kriya. 
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3 . 1 st chakra - Om(j1l) 6. Anahata - Bha(31) 
7. 5th chakra Ga(1T) 8. Bindu - Ba(Cf) 9. Drop Chin 1 O .Start on Left 
1 2 . 360 degree point 
1 4 . 4th chakra - Su(�) 1 5 . 3rd chakra - De(�) 1 6 . 2nd chakra - Va(crr) 1 7 . 1 st chakra - Ya(� 
Figure 40 - Thokar Head Movements - Medulla Variant (Second Variant) 
Tips for the Medulla Variant 
Repeat initially 1 2 times, increasing by units of 1 2 as desired. 
Keep the movements as smooth as possible. Remember to put pressure on the chakras and 
to follow the path of the Sushumna. 
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Suggested Daily Routine 
In addition to this routine, at some point during your day, say l 08 repetitions of your 
mantra aloud. Mentally chant your mantra during every free moment of your day. 
Technique Quantity Custom 
Main Routine 
Min. Duration 1 hour 1 5 min. 
Nadi Sodhana* 3 sets 
Talabya Kriya 50 sets 
Maha Mudra 3 sets 
Navi Kriya 4 sets 
KP 1 1 2-24 breaths 
KP 2 12-24 breaths 
KP 3 1 2-24 breaths 
Thokar Kriya 36-200 
First Omkar Kriya 1 2 
Short Breath Kriya 1 2 
Mental Kriya 24-36 
Concentration 5+ minutes 
Before Going to Sleep 
Min. Duration 1 5 minutes 
Maha Mudra 3 sets 
Short Breath Kriya 1 2 
Yoni Mudra once 
Date Started 
* Optional. 
Graduation 
The First and Second Omkar Kriyas are wonderful tools for deepening your contact with 
the internal sounds that steadily emerge through your faithful practice of Kriya Yoga. One 
sound will materialize as the most sublime: the internal bell. No words can do justice to 
this Om sound. Even so, its revelation is only one step along a path that will lead to even 
higher sounds defying all description in their power, beauty, and contentment. 
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When your concentration upon Ajna is deep enough, you will begin to see Kutastha, a 
perfect five-pointed star upon a field of blue, surrounded by a golden sun. It is this light 
that will draw you further and further in-as if approaching a tunnel falling into infinity 
itself. Forgotten memories and unresolved conflicts and pains melt away as these past 
encumbrances seem resolved and transformed. You are finally looking at reality 
"unmasked," the true behind-the-scenes Glory and Beauty (Sundara) . As the Om vibration 
pulsates, you are coaxed ever deeper into this long forgotten home. If this description 
seems inadequate in relating even a fraction of the ecstasy of what you have experienced, 
then proceed to the next lesson fully satisfied with your results . 
On the other hand, if you are unable to identify with this description through your own 
experience, please repeat all three parts of Kriya Pranayama, followed