Gunpati Kriya Meditation
Gunpati Kriya Meditation
• Clearing blocks from your own karma • Let go of the attachments to the mind and to the impact of past actions • Helps you create and live a fulfilled life
POSTURE
Sit in easy pose, Keep the spine straight, with a light Jalandhar Bandh; the chest open and lifted, neck long and the chin tucked in slightly.
MUDRA
Place the hands over the knees with the fingers in Gyian mudra: The tips of the index fingers touching the tips of the thumbs.
EYES
1/10th open.
Concentrate at the third eye point, the point between the eyebrows, root of the nose.
BREATH AND MANTRA
Chant the mantra:
Sa(infinity) Ta(Life) Na(Death) Ma(Rebirth)
Ra(Sun) Ma(Moon) Da(Earth) Sa(Infinity)
Sa(Infinity) Say(all within infinity) So Hung (I am that)
Step 1
Chant the mantra on a single breath ,Use a monotone voice (add sound sample) or use the kirtan kriya (sound sample) melody. Chant as you press the fingertips sequentially with each syllable, starting with touching the tip of the index fingers to the tip of the thumbs, moving to the middle finger and the thumb, the ring finger and he thumb, and the little fingers and thumb, and start the sequence again.
TIME
11-62 min
Step 2
Breathe in and hold the breath for 30 seconds as you move and rotate your body. Every muscle must be stretched, squeezed and turned around, from the muscles in your face, head and neck, down to your toes. After 30 seconds, exhale.
Repeat this 30 seconds breath and movement three times.
Step 3
Sit straight, focus your eyes at the tip of the nose. Become totally calm, absolutely still, and meditate for 2-3 min.
ENDING
Inhale, hold the breath for about 20 seconds. Exhale, and relax.
COMMENTS
This beautiful and powerful meditation has a history in its name. The ancient symbol for this was the Hindu God of knowledge and Happiness, Ganesha. The other name of Ganesha is Gunpati. Ganesha was depicted as a round man with the head of an elephant. This huge body balances and rides on a rat, conveying the message that even the impossible can be done with this meditation. The rat represents the quality of penetration. A rat can get in almost any place. So Ganesha can know anything and can get past any blockages. Wisdom and wise choices grant you happiness in your life.
Originally taught by Yogi Bhajan on
November 2, 1988