Nao Niddh Kriya

Nine Spiritual Treasures

The name of this kriya, Nao Niddh, means Nine Treasures. It is said that when a practitioner holds down the pinky finger of the right hand and keeps the rest of the fingers wide, the nine spiritual treasures come to them. In traditional Sikhism these treasures include:

  • Bairaag (Detachment): Detachment from worldly possessions and attachments.
  • Bharosa (Faith): Deep faith in and dependence on the Divine. 
  • Santokh (Contentment): A state of being satisfied and not desiring more. 
  • Sahaj (Balance): Equanimity and equilibrium of the mind, maintaining composure in all situations. 
  • Anand (Joy): Perpetual delight and permanent happiness. 
  • Bismaad (Wonder): Ecstasy, joy combined with wonderment, forgetting the self. 
  • Nadar (Glance of Grace): Recognizing the Divine as the source of all blessings and understanding that our efforts are nothing without Divine grace. 
  • Hukam (Divine Order): Acceptance and surrender to the will of the Divine. 
  • Leenta (Devotion): Absolute attachment and absorption in the Divine. 

Illustration of Estelle sitting in easy pose with hands wide to the side and mount in "O"

Vagus Nerve Toner

Posture & Mudra: Sit in Easy Pose (Sukhasana) with a straight spine and Neck Lock (Jalandhara Bandha) applied firmly. Place the hands at the sides at the level of the ears with the palms facing forward. Bring the right hand into Active Buddhi Mudra with the remaining fingers spread wide apart. Bring the fingers and thumb of the left hand spread wide open. Keep the palms of both hands flat and the fingers straight and spread throughout.

Breath: Make an O shape with your mouth. Breathe long, slowly, and deeply through the O mouth, keeping the shape perfect.

Eyes/Drishti:Closed.

Mantra & Mindful Attention: Listen to the mantra “I AM THINE, IN MINE, MYSELF, WAHE GURU.” Concentrate the sound current in your spinal column.

Suggested Recording: I am Thine in Mine Myself by Livtar Singh.

Duration: Continue for 9 minutes.

Ending: Immediately begin Exercise 2.

2. Chanting

Posture & Mudra: Remain in the same posture as Exercise 1. Keep the fingers tight and stiff like antennae.

Mantra: Chant the mantra “I AM THINE, IN MINE, MYSELF, WAHE GURU” using the tip of the tongue on the roof of the mouth.

Suggested Recording: I am Thine in Mine Myself by Livtar Singh.

Eyes/Drishti: Closed.

Mindful Attention: Chant from your heart. Open your heart, use your pranic force, and sing with power to have an experience.

Duration: Continue for 5 minutes.

Ending: Talk to someone for a few minutes. Don’t relax or meditate, socialize. If you are practicing alone, talk to yourself aloud.

Inhale deeply and suspend your breath for 20 seconds. As you hold, squeeze your entire body and pump your navel as powerfully as you can. Cannon Fire exhale.

Repeat this sequence four more times.

Illustration of Estelle sitting in easy pose with hands wide to the side and mount in "O"
Illustration of Estelle sitting in easy pose with hands wide to the side and mount in "O"

3. Forearm Circles

Posture & Mudra: Sit in Easy Pose (Sukhasana) and place your left hand on your Heart Center (Anahata Chakra). Bring your right hand to the level of the head in Suchi Mudra.

Movement & Breath: 

  • Circle your right forearm and hand so quickly that your entire torso moves for 30 seconds.
  • Switch hands and circle your left hand in Suchi Mudra very rapidly for 15 seconds.
  • Circle both hands in Suchi Mudra very quickly and powerfully for 20 seconds.

Duration: Continue for 1 minute and 5 seconds total.