Shuddhi Kriya Yoga
Shuddha Kriya Yoga is an ancient yogic practice that is believed to have originated in India five thousand years ago. It's a powerful purification technique that incorporates six kriyas (cleansing and calming sequences) to promote mental, physical, and emotional well-being. While it has become popular among modern-day yogis, it has been practiced for thousands of yearsand its healing benefits are still widely recognized and celebrated today.
Dhauti Kriya
The four major forms of dhauti kriya; antar (internal), danta (teeth), hrid (cardiac) and moola shodhana (anal purification). Dhauti means internal cleansing. The most popular forms of dhauti include vamana dhauti, also known as kunjala kriya, vastra dhauti and shankha prakshalana. MORE
Neti Kriya
In Hatha Yoga it is advised to perform Neti – a technique to clean the nasal passage. There are four variations of Neti which includes jala (water), sutra (thread), dugdha (milk), and ghritha (ghee). The most common forms of Neti are jala neti and sutra neti. MORE
Nauli Kriya
Nauli is a practice of contracting and isolating the rectus abdominis muscle and churning the abdominal muscles. There are three variations based on the position of isolation of the muscles, namely dakshina nauli (right), vama nauli (left), madhyama (center). MORE
Basti Kriya
There are two forms of Basti described in Hatha Yoga, jala (water) and sthala (dry). Both basti practices involve the cleansing of the colon. Basti helps to remove metabolic waste, improve bowel regularity, and support a healthy, balanced body and mind. The therapeutic effects of basti include reduced inflammation, pain relief, and improved immunity. MORE
Kapalbhati Kriya
Kapalabhati is a combination of two syllables, 'kapala' means forehead and 'bhati' means shining. The practice of Kapalabhati involves breathing out at a rapid pace by flapping the abdomen. It is also known as high frequency Yoga breathing due to the nature of practice. Some teachers believe Kapalabhati to be one of the Pranayama itself. MORE
Trataka Kriya
Trataka meditation is the practice of focused gazing and prolonged staring. One fixes the eyes upon a single object, like a candle flame, and maintains concentrated attention upon it for a period of time. According to ancient yogic teachings, trataka helps to strengthen and purify the eyes, improves concentration and attention, and reduces mental wandering. MORE