Kundalini is the divine shakti, or feminine energy of Shiva and is usually lying dormant at the base of the spine. As this energy rises, it pierces the energy centers along the spinal column and ultimately unites with Shiva, who resides in the crown center located at the top of the head. The union of Shakti and Shiva is the highest experience, where the consciousness is awakened and the realization of the true Self occurs.

It is important to note that this whole phenomenon is occurring in the subtle physical body, not the gross physical body. Therefore as Gurumaa says, if you cut open the spine during post-mortem analyses you will not be able to see any of these energy centers.

Kundalini Yoga is the yoga of prana, or the life-sustaining force of all living beings. The human body consists of approximately 72,000 nadis (channels), and the three principal nadis which this energy flows through are known as the ida, pingala and sushumna.

These nadis are located in the subtle physical body. The nadi that carries this life-energy on the left side of the body is known as the ida nadi, while the right side is regulated by the pingala nadi. The sushumna nadi is the most important of these three and is the central channel. It is connected to the spinal column and governs all the essential life activities.

The ida, pingala and sushumna nadis all meet at the energy centers known as chakras. These chakras are also called lotuses, and each center has a color, a specific amount of petals, and a mantra associated with them. These seven chakras each have an relationship with a emotional and psychological function within the body and are respectively known as the muladhara, svadhisthana, manipura, anahata, vishuddha , ajna and sahasrara chakras.

Kundalini yoga is a journey into our inner world, which is totally different from the outer world. The ultimate goal of this practice is to become one with the supreme consciousness, and realize our true nature. As we go deeper into this inner world, we begin to have joyful and magical experiences, and realize the hidden powers that are within us.

Sometimes aspirants become so engrossed by these powers, they lose focus of what the path is really for and can end up destroying themselves. Therefore the safest way to practice Kundalini Yoga is under the guidance of a self-realized spiritual master. The master has attained this illuminated state and become one with the shakti, and can transmit this energy into someone through a process known as shaktipat. The master constantly guides the seeker toward the right path, and turns this journey into a wonderful experience.

While meditating, a seeker encounters some strange things that bewilder his mind. Such experiences could be vibration in hands, feeling warmth in the body, a feeling of pulsating wheel in the palms and so on. In this video, a young seeker has come up with the same kind of query which is being answered meticulously by Anandmurti Gurumaa.

Every human being possesses a ‘Bioplasmic body’ which wraps our physical body from outside and also resides within. Bioplasmic body is not visible with the naked eye, but still one cannot deny its existence. Today medical science has also given its consent to this entity.

Reiki, Stone therapy, Acupressure, Acupuncture- all these therapies are based on healing one’s bioplasmic body via physical body. In Acupressure, manual pressure is applied to the body at specific points while in Acupuncture fine needles are inserted in the skin at specific points along supposed lines of energy. These specific points are spread in the whole body, in feet, in hands and precisely in the upper portion of thumb.

Before any ailment reaches the physical body, it comes in our Bioplasmic body. Whenever there is any obstruction in flow of energy, the aforementioned therapies are used on physical body to reach Bioplasmic body. This is also termed as ‘Energy Healing’ or ‘Pranic Healing’.

In Yogic terminology, the flow channels in Bioplasmic body are called as Naadi. Naadi does not imply nerves but the “flow of energy”. In ancient Hindu scriptures, 3.5 lakh naadi have been acknowledged and out of these 3 are the most prominent.

Whenever a person feels vibration or warmth in body organs, or sometimes an electric flow could also be felt, these are the consequences of rising up of an untamed energy. So it is very essential to purify the body first through Yogasana & Pranayama.

Before the disintegration of Russia, a research was being carried there to heal the bioplasmic body, but was discontinued. But it is believed that in some part of the world the research has been started again and if it would materialize, it would be a big landmark.

Unknowingly, we hurt ourselves and hold people and situations responsible for our turmoil. Yoga Nidra gives us an opportunity to understand our mind and cuts through its blind conditionings.

Yoga Nidra means “sleeping consciously”. It is a kind of deep sleep in which you don’t loose consciousness. It is a more efficient and effective form of psychic and physiological rest and rejuvenation.

Normally, when people sleep, they do not unburden totally. They carry their frustrations, conflict, pain, and turmoil with them, hence, sleep never goes deep.

Benefits of Yoga Nidra

Although there are numerous benefits of practicing yoga nidra, here are just a few of them -

1) Its practice provides great emotional, muscular and physical relaxation and stress relief.

2) It benefits in prevention and cure of chronic degenerative diseases.

3) It improves our psychological health and well being. It improves our concentration, confidence and learning ability.

4) Yoga Nidra reduces the need for taking analgesic, sedative and hypnotic drugs and medications. We can achieve a better sleep and relaxation naturally.

In this video, Gurumaa explains the deeper intricacies on how yoga nidra works and brings these wonderful effects on our mental and spiritual health. You can achieve all the benefits of Yoga Nidra by practicing the guided Yoga Nidra meditation created by Gurumaa.

Gurumaa elucidates an ancient yogic breathing technique that helps not only to overcome the desires of lust, but also help in our spiritual evolution through the awakening of the chakras that are lying dormant within us.

True mastery over the self can be achieved only if we are able to use sex as a tool and are a master of the desires, feelings and emotions arising within us. And not the other way round – that we can carried over and are overpowered by the desires and feelings of greed, lust, anger, etc that arise in us.

Gurumaa gives us the master-key on how we can achieve this freedom from such urges. It’s amazing to see how yogic breathing technique is so effective in mind control, anger management and stress relief too!

Would it not be wonderful if your body and mind get cured of all afflictions and you are empowered with great strength to fight with prowess against the fear of death? Such is the greatness of the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra which has been explained by Anandmurti Gurumaa in her mesmerizing voice in the video.

Mahamrityunjaya Mantra: Meaning

Om Trayambhakam Yajamahe, Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam.
Urvarukmiv Bandhanaan, Mrityor Mukshiya Mamritaat.

Om – Omnipotent, Omniscient, Omnipresent, the almighty God

Trayamhbakam – the ‘three’ eyed lord Shiva who forms the base of the three bodies – the physical, astral and causal bodies

Yajamahe – we offer you our heartfelt prayers

Sugandhim – may every nook and cranny of my heart be perfumed by your divine fragrance

Pushtivardhanam – only you can rejuvenate, nourish and replenish my body, mind & soul, thus I pray to you for healing me on all levels.

Urvarukmiv – Just like a ripened cucumber detaches itself from the creeper naturally

Bandhanaan – may I too be likewise liberated and freed from all bondages & shackles. May I be released from worldly bondages and be able to shed my ego and attachment even towards my own body.

Mrityor Mukshiya – may I be freed from the fear of death; especially untimely death, and from ignorance. May I reach beyond the peripheries of mind and attain immortality, transcending the cycle of birth and death.

Mamritaat – Let me become eligible to drink this nectar of divinity with your grace.

Thus a seeker prays that may his life be impregnated with the perfume of divine love, meditation, spiritual conviction and he that he becomes powerful with the inner energy. He prays to be released from the fetters that bind him naturally, not forcefully. Just like the processes of hunger, thirst, sleep etc. occur naturally, similarly may all dualities of mind too be removed naturally to attain the supreme level of consciousness.

Gurumaa also throws light on some aspects of ‘yoga’. The level of consciousness of a ‘yogi’ reaches such a zenith that he has total and complete control over his body, his mind, his breath, the pranas (life-force energy) and sub-pranas, and on all three states – the waking, dream and deep sleep states – jagrit, swapna and sushupti.

When sleep comes, he is aware how sleep is happening to him. Even if a dream occurs, he is aware that a dream is occurring and when sleep fades away, he is aware that sleep has ended; thus he is totally conscious all the time.

Mahamrityunjaya Mantra chants is also available in the form of CD which has been sung by Anandmurti Gurumaa. You can achieve all its benefits by following this excellent guided meditation chanting CD.

The practice of Tratak helps to activate your pineal gland, which is also known as the “third eye” in ancient yogic and tantra scriptures. This helps immensely in our spiritual evolution and growth.

Benefits of Practicing Tratak

Studies show that the regular practice of Tratak has proved beneficial in many ways. Some of them are -

1) It provides a significant boost to our ability to concentrate, memorize and understand. It clarifies our mind and improves our perception abilities. This makes it very useful for students who are studying, as well as elderly people who suffer from memory loss.

2) Tratak helps to build up your confidence levels. It makes us more patient and calm. These are vital qualities that are needed to achieve success in any field of life.

3) As we can focus better on the work at hand, we are able to improve our work efficiency and achieve better productivity in all activities we undertake.

4) Tratak helps in strengthening our will power and motivation levels. It improves our decision making ability.

5) The practice of Tratak helps in overcoming various types of mental, emotional and psychological ailments.

6) It helps to calm the mind and provides quick relief from tension, stress and anxiety.

7) It aids us to lead our life in a more balanced and graceful manner.

Tratak can also be successfully practiced through following easy steps and instructions given in a guided Tratak meditation mp3. It makes the whole practice of Tratak much more enjoyable and helps to calm the mind very quickly.

In this video, Gurumaa shares her deep insights on the right way of practicing Tratak. She explains what Tratak is, and what it is not.