by Mugs McConnell | Aug 7, 2021 | Meditation and Pranayama, Musings From Mugs
Naumukhi Mudra is the 10th Kriya in this series of 20 Tantric Kriyas This is the first of the Dharana Kriyas, focussing on concentration. I particularly enjoy this practice as a meditation just on its own. It reminds me of an incredible experience I had when my Mantra...
by Mugs McConnell | Jul 2, 2021 | Meditation and Pranayama, Musings From Mugs
Tadan Kriya is the 9th Kriya in this series of 20 Tantric Kriyas. This is the last of the 9 Pratyahara Kriyas. After this kriya we move into the Dharana Kriyas. Tadan means “to beat.” This kriya is very similar to Maha Vedha mudra as found on pages 122-123 in Letters...
by Mugs McConnell | Jun 2, 2021 | Meditation and Pranayama
Manduki Kriya is the 8th Kriya in this series of 20 Tantric Kriyas. Manduki means “frog,” and kriya is “spiritual action or work.” This kriya takes us from the gross or physical sense of smell to the subtle essence of scent which emanates from the astral body. This...
by Mugs McConnell | May 1, 2021 | Meditation and Pranayama, Musings From Mugs
Maha Bheda is the 7th Kriya in this series of 20 Tantric Kriyas. Maha means “great,” and bheda is “separating” or “piercing”. According to the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, maha bheda helps us to pierce through the individual level of consciousness for each chakra. You can...
by Mugs McConnell | Mar 31, 2021 | Meditation and Pranayama
Maha Mudra is the 6th Kriya in this series of 20 Tantric Kriyas. Maha means “great,” and mudra is “seal.” According to the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, maha mudra destroys our sufferings from the obstacles we encounter on the path to enlightenment. Classically, Maha Mudra is...
by Mugs McConnell | Mar 4, 2021 | Meditation and Pranayama
Shabda Sanchalan is the 5th of this series of Tantric Kriyas, and incorporates the sacred Ajapa Gayatri Mantra, “So Ham”. This mantra is always on our breath, and if you listen carefully as you breathe you will hear the subtle sounds; with each inhalation listen to...
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