Commanding the Command Center of the Glandular System

May 19, 1993

This sequence is designed to stimulate and strengthen your glandular system, considered by yogis to be the “command center” of the physical body; you’ll awaken your inner potential and promote overall well-being. It also clears the subconscious mind by stimulating the pituitary gland; the 6th or Ajna Chakra is the center of intuition and projection.

This kriya acts as a compass, guiding you to the calm center within the storm. By cultivating inner stillness, you’ll gain clarity and confidence amidst the chaos and know when to act and when to relax and allow.

Illustration of Jerry sitting in easy pose with right hand extended parallel to the ground and left hand touching forehead

1. Cleaning the Mind

Posture & Mudra: Sit in Easy Pose (Sukhasana) with a straight spine. Extend your right arm straight out front at shoulder level, palm facing down. Place the fingertips of your left hand on the center of your forehead, in a vertical line between your hairline and the root of your nose with your pinky finger on the Third Eye Point (Ajna Chakra). Extend your left thumb straight up.

Movement, Eyes/Drishti, & Breath: 

Close your eyes and rapidly pump your Navel Point in and out. Create a shaking movement throughout your body with the power of your navel. You can do this with or without Breath of Fire.

Duration: Continue for 3 minutes.

Ending: Repeat this sequence two more times before relaxing.

Take three deep, cleansing breaths. 

Inhale deeply, exhale completely, hold your breath out for 10 seconds while tensing all your muscles. 

2. Cupped Hands 

Posture & Mudra: Still in Easy Pose (Sukhasana), extend both arms out in front of you with elbows slightly bent and palms facing upwards. Gently cup your hands. Tilt your head back slightly with your mouth open, allowing your lips, teeth, and tongue to relax.

Movement: Pump your Navel Point vigorously. .

Duration: Continue for 3 minutes.

Ending: Inhale deeply, and hold your breath for 20 seconds while clenching your back molars and tightening your jaw. Exhale completely. Repeat the sequence two more times before relaxing.

Illustration of Jerry sitting in easy pose with hands extended out and palms facing up, mouth open
Illustration of Jerry sitting in easy pose. Palms to the side facing up, and arms crossing over heart

3. Moving Arms

Posture & Mudra: Open your arms wide to the sides, palms facing forward, as if welcoming a hug.

Movement & Breath: Inhale deeply and hold your breath as long as comfortable. While holding your breath, rapidly criss cross your hands in front of your chest, alternating which hand goes on top.

Exhale, inhale deeply again, hold your breath, and repeat the rapid criss crossing movement.

Duration: Continue for 3 minutes.

Ending: Relax completely, lie down if possible, and allow your body to rest and recuperate.