Kriya for Balancing the Aura

Summer 1983

This kriya builds physical energy and stamina while strengthening the Navel Point (Manipura Chakra). It rhythmically moves energy between the Third Chakra and the Eighth Chakra (Aura), energizing and expanding the radiance of the aura. With continued practice, this kriya becomes increasingly powerful, creating a deep sense of balance and mastery.

Illustration of Jerry sitting in easy pose with hands in front of face

1. Criss-Cross Hands

Posture & Mudra: Sit in Sukhasana (Easy Pose) with a straight spine. Bring the elbows out to the sides above shoulder level, slightly crossing the hands in front of your open eyes. Spread the fingers wide like a fan with the palms facing toward you.

Movement & Breath: Rapidly and forcefully move the hands outward and then back inward, keeping the upper arms parallel to the floor. 

Eyes/Drishti: Focus your eyes on the open space between the hands.

Duration: Continue for 3 minutes.

2. Archer Pose (Virabhadrasana Variation)

Stand in Archer Pose (Virabhadrasana Variation) with your right leg bent forward, knee aligned over the toes. Your left leg remains straight, with the foot flat on the ground at a 45-degree angle. Extend your right arm forward at shoulder height, making a fist with the thumb pointing up as if grasping a bow. Draw the left arm back as if pulling a bowstring to the shoulder.

Movement & Breath:

  • Rhythmically bend the right knee to lower the body and then rise back up. Continue powerfully for 2 minutes. 
  • Switch sides and repeat for 2 minutes. 
  • Switch sides once more for an additional 30 seconds on the right.

Eyes/Drishti: Gaze at the horizon above the extended fist.

Duration: Continue for 4 ½ minutes total.

Illustration of Jerry standing doing the Archer Pose
Illustration of Jerry laying down doing Cobra pose and ding the triangle pose.

3. Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana) to Triangle Pose (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

Lie down in Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana) with palms flat on the ground beneath the shoulders and the heels together. Arch the spine upward, locking the elbows. 

Movement & Breath:

  • From Cobra Pose, move into Triangle Pose (Adho Mukha Svanasana), lifting the hips and aligning the body in straight lines from heels to wrists.
  • Alternate between Cobra Pose and Triangle Pose rhythmically at a steady pace of about 2 seconds per posture. 

Duration: Continue for 5 minutes.

4. Chanting

Posture & Mudra: Sit in Sukhasana (Easy Pose) with a straight spine. 

Mantra: Chant along with a recording of “WAHE GURU WAHE JIO”.

Suggested Recording: Wahe Guru Jio by Bhai Avtar Singh.

Movement & Breath:

  • When you hear Wahe Guru or Wahe Jio, apply Root Lock (Mulabandha) by contracting the rectum, sex organs, and Navel Point (Manipura Chakra) and hold the lock for the length of the phrase. 
  • When you hear Toohee, practice one repetition of Breath of Fire, taking a powerful inhale and equal exhale from the navel. 
  • Meditate in silence between these phrases. 

Mindful Attention: Meditate on the sound current.

Duration: Continue for at least one full cycle of the recording (approximately 14 minutes).

Illustration of Jerry sitting in easy posture with gyan mudra