tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037804520600891857.post6009665770350887380..comments2024-03-04T16:16:36.020-05:00Comments on Golden Age Journey: The eN-Kriya Technique (part 3)manoj.the.yogihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17177305694041358465noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037804520600891857.post-14576981003840439982017-07-13T16:06:35.933-04:002017-07-13T16:06:35.933-04:00Thanks a lot! :) This is extremely helpful, really...Thanks a lot! :) This is extremely helpful, really appreciate the prompt response.<br /><br />NeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037804520600891857.post-3918082984791371262017-07-12T16:39:55.375-04:002017-07-12T16:39:55.375-04:00Hi Nee,
Yes, whenever you feel unbalanced, stoppi...Hi Nee,<br /><br />Yes, whenever you feel unbalanced, stopping your practice is always a good idea. Usually, I just wait and see if the situation gets better or worse after I stop, and for me I've always returned to a balanced state in a few days. However, if things don't get better, then I would recommend getting a psychic reading. Sal Rachele is someone I trust for these.<br /><br />I hope that helps.<br /><br />Manoj<br />manoj.the.yogihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17177305694041358465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037804520600891857.post-15317253425164045132017-07-11T16:38:59.431-04:002017-07-11T16:38:59.431-04:00Hi Manoj, i have been doing en-kriya and other kri...Hi Manoj, i have been doing en-kriya and other kriyas in JC Stevens book without any formal initiation by a guru. I did it for 2 months, i did see changes and had experiences but lately, during night, i feel scared and feel bad energy around me. I have stopped practicing for now. Could you pls share anything or info related to this?<br /><br />Many Thanks<br />NeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037804520600891857.post-77560631055774448232017-02-22T18:44:55.477-05:002017-02-22T18:44:55.477-05:00@manoj- we are saying the same thing. I am saying ...@manoj- we are saying the same thing. I am saying exactly that - it's the content of the breathing, not the time limit that matters. It's not the number of minutes but the practice of breathing itself that creates the results :)Cal Emersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00596866847562516668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037804520600891857.post-69777934469589395832017-02-22T18:41:26.806-05:002017-02-22T18:41:26.806-05:00I beg to differ. The more you can slow your breath...I beg to differ. The more you can slow your breathing and extend your inner and outer retention, the more powerful the practice in my opinion. Today I can fill 42 min with about half the number of rounds I gave in this post almost 6 years ago.manoj.the.yogihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17177305694041358465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037804520600891857.post-54380203752550198522017-02-21T23:32:43.234-05:002017-02-21T23:32:43.234-05:00From what I understand, the context Swamiji is ref...From what I understand, the context Swamiji is referencing the 42 minutes has nothing to do with it being a requirement of time but rather that he created the eN-Kriya to take as little time as possible. He shares the time it should take within the context of letting people know that it does not take a long time and "the whole thing takes less than 42 minutes" as he says many times. What's important is doing the Kriya X number of times - not stopping at the 42 minute mark. Doing the Kriya X number of times is what brings results, not the time you set for yourself to do it in. :) <3Cal Emersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00596866847562516668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037804520600891857.post-81509928350636520562017-01-22T10:31:36.365-05:002017-01-22T10:31:36.365-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Ken Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06865297048641336443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037804520600891857.post-66839035799153153142015-10-19T21:53:49.151-04:002015-10-19T21:53:49.151-04:00Certainly, whatever works.Certainly, whatever works.manoj.the.yogihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17177305694041358465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037804520600891857.post-84449218891890609252015-10-19T07:43:09.054-04:002015-10-19T07:43:09.054-04:00Sir out those 7 steps i only did step 4 and after ...Sir out those 7 steps i only did step 4 and after doing step 4 it made me feel stronger so can i only do step 4 always Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037804520600891857.post-203739768610045612015-08-10T22:41:59.003-04:002015-08-10T22:41:59.003-04:00> Fasting should be morning or afternoon?
My f...> Fasting should be morning or afternoon?<br /><br />My favorite method of fasting is the Ekadashi fast. See my blog post for Aug 2015.<br />manoj.the.yogihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17177305694041358465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037804520600891857.post-42910938848852179322015-08-01T13:52:25.128-04:002015-08-01T13:52:25.128-04:00Fasting should be morning or afternoon ? Fasting should be morning or afternoon ? gowrishankarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08405012648549992872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037804520600891857.post-80445568806276363712014-12-14T17:25:51.352-05:002014-12-14T17:25:51.352-05:00Your practice sounds great to me, and the fact tha...Your practice sounds great to me, and the fact that you need less sleep shows that it is working. I don't believe siddhasana (or yoga in general) has any requirements, but you do need to be ready to accept the changes that result in you. All the best!manoj.the.yogihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17177305694041358465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037804520600891857.post-59434171514078338362014-12-13T10:07:15.883-05:002014-12-13T10:07:15.883-05:00Dear Mr. Manoj Sir,
First of all I would like to t...Dear Mr. Manoj Sir,<br />First of all I would like to thank you for your free courses on Basic and Advanced Yoga on Youtube, especially for recommending the book by Swami Satyananda. I followed the practices for four months and have seen a lot of improvement in my physical and mental health. Now I feel even better than since I was born.<br />Now I want to follow Yogani's advice to shorten Asana routine to 15 mins and spend more time on Pranayama and meditation. For me as a beginner, enKriya is more suitable than full version of Swami Satyananda. Moreover, I want to change the enKriya techniques in order to fit my level. Could you advice if there is any mistake with my sequence:<br />In general I visualize the breath going up ALONG THE SPINE from Muladhara to Ajna and down the same path. Swami Sat. 's version is too difficult for beginners with complicated visualizations, mantras and sustained movement of the neck.<br />Step 1: Nadi Shodhana with inner and outer retention as in Swami Satyananda's book.<br />Step 2: Bhastrika with visualization of breath going up (on inhaling) and down (on exhaling) along the spine.<br />Step 3: Maha Mudra and Maha Bheda Mudra with visualization along the spine and no mantra.<br />Step 4: Nadi Sanchalana with visualization along the spine and no mantra.<br />Step 5: Samburi Mudra with visualization along the spine and no mantra. For this one I also chant OM in the third eye during breath retention. Also I feel better when I use three fingers to cover my eye and use the little finger to cover my nose. This one I learned from the teacher on Asheville Vedic Astrology.<br />I changed the order between steps 5 and 6 because step 6 is meant to induce paratyahara. After that I may decide to begin meditation.<br />Step 6: I remain in siddhasana and do prana mudra to share prana for healing. This one I learned from Tripura Yoga.<br />Step 7: I remain in siddhasana and spread compassion.<br />Right now I only do 5 breaths with each step (except step 2 which I do 21 rounds). I could do more when my back becomes stronger.<br />For the meditation (after step 5) I just focus on breath sensation on the navel. I find it the most relaxing after asanas and pranayama. The meditation practices in Swami Sat.'s book are quite intense for me.<br />Also, I would like to ask you about my strange experience. I have experienced both Padmasana, Siddhasana and Ardha Siddhasana (which I preferred the most, in which one foot is placed against the perineum and the outer foot is on the floor). In all cases I often wake up around 3.30 to 4.30 in the morning and couldn't sleep again and yet I still have more clarity than before when I sleep until 7.00. If you have heart of similar experience please let me know whether I should reduce my practice.<br />Finally, I wonder if siddhasana can be practice by anybody or should only practice by celibate.<br />Sorry if I give you a lot of questions but I don't want to go insane by doing something wrong.<br />With best regards,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037804520600891857.post-71334652363476213512014-05-07T20:05:18.639-04:002014-05-07T20:05:18.639-04:00No difference in my opinion, just use whichever fi...No difference in my opinion, just use whichever fingers you prefer.manoj.the.yogihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17177305694041358465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037804520600891857.post-29868047333827159542014-05-07T15:31:06.291-04:002014-05-07T15:31:06.291-04:00Dear Mr. Manoj: In step 4, it is much better for m...Dear Mr. Manoj: In step 4, it is much better for me to use the middle fingers to close nostrils, instead of the ring fingers. Any difference in the results using one or another?Carlos Monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06524765431042451893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037804520600891857.post-6442447329508304392013-10-12T17:23:33.339-04:002013-10-12T17:23:33.339-04:00> bless me to experience a spiritual awakening ...> bless me to experience a spiritual awakening soon<br /><br />You have always had my blessings and always will.<br />manoj.the.yogihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17177305694041358465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037804520600891857.post-22038052733391753862013-10-12T17:16:33.050-04:002013-10-12T17:16:33.050-04:00Thank you sir for all your help and guidance.. ble...Thank you sir for all your help and guidance.. bless me to experience a spiritual awakening soonkrishna790245https://www.blogger.com/profile/16695154039091522642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037804520600891857.post-88119765769044272302013-10-12T17:02:44.922-04:002013-10-12T17:02:44.922-04:00> should I continue doing this daily?
The en-k...> should I continue doing this daily?<br /><br />The en-kriya practice is certainly good, but there are many other things that can be done to advance your spiritual development, such as water cleansing techniques like jala neti, or asanas, or other meditative practices.<br /><br />You may want to take a look at the teachings of Swami Satyananda that I've compiled into 3 kriya yoga courses. Click on the "Download" link at the top of the page for links to those courses.manoj.the.yogihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17177305694041358465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037804520600891857.post-39749700155214686152013-10-12T16:42:02.269-04:002013-10-12T16:42:02.269-04:00> When will I observe the effects?
I'm gue...> When will I observe the effects?<br /><br />I'm guessing the problem is with your method of observation. You need to observe your thoughts and emotions every minute of every day and count how many minutes your thoughts/emotions are positive or neutral, and how many minutes they are negative. It's important not to suppress your thoughts/emotions, but just observe them.<br /><br />For example, let's say there is someone in your life that criticizes and insults you every time you see them. This has been causing your emotions to fluctuate between anxiety and annoyance all day every day as you are unable to stop thinking about them.<br /><br />However, after a few days of en-kriya, you are now able to stop thinking about them during your practice, as the practice was gradually able to take your mind off of this person bit by bit, day by day.<br /><br />As a few more days go by, you notice that after your practice you begin to last a few more hours before this person re-enters your mind. Soon they are only able to bring up negative emotions in you when you are in their presence. Soon you realize that nothing negative happens within you unless they speak. Then one day you realize that you are whole, complete and perfect just the way you are, so now their criticisms and insults have no power to generate any negative emotions within you, and suddenly you realize that the reason this person has been expressing negativity towards you is because of their own pain and their own lack of understanding of who they are: a whole, complete and perfect being.<br /><br />Suddenly, you feel overwhelming love and compassion for them and for everyone in your life and in the whole world, for they are all your brothers and sisters and you love them dearly regardless of how they treat you or think of you. Life becomes pure joy, bliss, happiness and love every minute of every day. These are the observable effects of en-kriya or any spiritual practice as you progress towards kundalini awakening and full enlightenment.<br /><br />How long it takes to begin to observe these effects varies from person to person based on their ability to develop self-awareness. Those that are able to detach and observe their thoughts and emotions easily, advance rapidly, while others that immediately and uncontrollably turn their negative emotions into violent action before they realize what they are doing, advance more slowly.<br /><br />I hope that helps.manoj.the.yogihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17177305694041358465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037804520600891857.post-81841942618271418402013-10-11T16:35:13.280-04:002013-10-11T16:35:13.280-04:00Thank you so much for your guidance and valuable a...Thank you so much for your guidance and valuable advicekrishna790245https://www.blogger.com/profile/16695154039091522642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037804520600891857.post-77141657583765371102013-10-11T16:33:40.417-04:002013-10-11T16:33:40.417-04:00Sir, I have done this En-Kriya daily twice for mor...Sir, I have done this En-Kriya daily twice for more than 21 days. When will I observe the effects? Should I continue it (I have done doing this En-kriya daily twice for more than 21 days, so should I continue doing this daily)?krishna790245https://www.blogger.com/profile/16695154039091522642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037804520600891857.post-43699750437927220592013-10-08T17:55:24.246-04:002013-10-08T17:55:24.246-04:00> performing ashwini mudra during the fourth st...> performing ashwini mudra during the fourth step..<br />> is that fine?<br /><br />Yes, it is fine.<br />manoj.the.yogihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17177305694041358465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037804520600891857.post-12147743471509992322013-10-08T04:39:25.878-04:002013-10-08T04:39:25.878-04:00performing ashwini mudra (i think contracrting and...performing ashwini mudra (i think contracrting and expanding the anus) during the fourth step.. is that fine master?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037804520600891857.post-6252772257450336802013-10-07T17:57:56.347-04:002013-10-07T17:57:56.347-04:00> is it fine if i have the air conditioner on a...> is it fine if i have the air conditioner on and the room<br />> very chill during this en kriya exercise?<br /><br />If you are comfortable, then it is fine.<br />manoj.the.yogihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17177305694041358465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037804520600891857.post-74820840988672700772013-10-07T03:39:38.174-04:002013-10-07T03:39:38.174-04:00guruji, is it fine if i have the air conditioner o...guruji, is it fine if i have the air conditioner on and the room very chill during this en kriya exercise?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com