Pineal Gland Kriya

This kriya activates and balances the pineal gland, helping you tap into higher consciousness, intuition, and mental clarity. By stimulating the pineal gland, this sequence can enhance spiritual awareness and inner knowing. It is typically practiced with minimal rest between exercises.

Illustration of Elaine with hands clasped above her head.

1. Venus Lock Above the Head

Posture & Mudra: Sit in Easy Pose (Sukhasana) with a straight spine. Clasp your hands in Venus Lock with your palms facing down about 4 inches above your head.

Movement & Breath: Practice Long Deep Breathing while pulling hard on the Venus Lock without separating your hands.

Duration: Continue for 2 ½ minutes.

2. Meditation

Posture & Mudra: Sit in Easy Pose (Sukhasana) with your spine straight. Place your hands in Gyan Mudra on your knees.

Mindful Attention: Meditate.

Duration: Continue for 5 minutes.

Illustration of Elaine sitting in easy pose hands above head and hands interlaced

Illustration of Elaine sitting in easy pose with hands above head and hands are interlaced, index up

3. Venus Lock Above the Head

Posture & Mudra: Sit in the same posture as Exercise 1 with your hands clasped in Venus Lock 4 inches above your head. Release your thumbs and point them straight back.

Movement & Breath: Practice Long Deep Breathing while pulling hard on the Venus Lock without separating your hands.

Duration: Continue for 2 ½ minutes.

4. Meditation

Posture & Mudra: Sit in Easy Pose (Sukhasana). Return to Gyan Mudra with your hands resting on your knees.

Mindful Attention: Meditate.

Duration: Continue for 5 minutes.

Illustration of Elaine sitting in easy pose with hands up and fingers spread wide

Illustration of Elaine sitting in easy pose with gyan mudra

5. Ksepana Mudra

Posture & Mudra: Sit in Easy Pose (Sukhasana) and clasp your hands in Ksepana Mudra about 4 inches above your head.

Movement & Breath: Practice Long Deep Breathing while pulling hard on the mudra.

Duration: Continue for 2 ½ minutes.

6. Breath of Fire with Arm Raise

Posture & Mudra: Sit in Easy Pose (Sukhasana) with your spine straight and raise your arms out to the sides and up to 60 degrees above parallel with your palms facing up and fingers spread wide.

Movement & Breath: Practice Breath of Fire while holding the posture.

Mindful Attention: Visualize the posture like a funnel bringing energy into your Crown Chakra (Sahasrara Chakra).

Duration: Continue for 3–5 minutes.

7. Deep Meditation

Posture & Mudra: Sit in Easy Pose (Sukhasana). Place your hands in Gyan Mudra on your knees.

Mindful Attention: Leave your body through the top of your head.

Duration: Continue for as long as you like.