3 Kriyas To Raise Your Vibration With Lexi Faith
By Lexi Faith
Kriya Yoga is the yoga of energy. "Kriya" means "action that leads us to evolution, expansion, and liberation." In Sanskrit, "Kri" means "action, to do;" and "ya" is another name for "Atman" or Soul. Kriya is a specific technique or action designed to create an evolutionary response. The purpose of kriya is to get access to deeper states of shunya or unity consciousness. Kriyas work to generate electricity by combining repetitive movements and mantras to create a moving meditation. This movement of electricity helps to awaken and transform one’s energy to create a physical, psychological, and spiritual shift in one's being. Kriyas can prevent injuries and assist in healing at the cellular level as prana is awakened and heat is ignited from the inside out. While it takes 30 minutes for asana to have a deep, penetrating effect, with kriyas it takes just minutes.
A practice of Kriya is a tool for people to increase their ability to hold and sustain rising energy of kundalini. This practice is great for those who have had an awakening and are looking for a holistic practice to integrate and guide their own shakti energy. Kriya Yoga is a method that strengthens the energetic body for a smooth transition into awakening as well. We use Kriya Yoga to prepare ourselves physically, mentally, and spiritually for the transformative experience available through accessing the deep reservoir of intelligent energy of the universe. Kriya is used in different traditions, such as the Babaji Lineage, the Kundalini Tradition, and the classical Hatha tradition. Although the practices vary according to the tradition, the common thread and purpose of kriya is for evolutionary action.
I personally learned Kriya Yoga from Anand Mehrotra of Sattva Yoga in India. Although this practice has historically only been passed down from Guru to Disciple, I am offering you three kriyas to raise your vibration.
Sat Chit Ananda:
Prana Shakti:
Chakra Balancing Kriya:
For those interested in practicing Sattva Yoga, there are teachers around the world you can check out:
Sattva Yoga in India:
Anand Mehrotra, Sattva Yoga Academy - Rishikesh, India
Sattva Yoga in Europe:
Carina Jacobson - Sweden
Caleb Jude Packman - London, England
Valentina Limetti - Lecce, Italy
Paul Selvey - London, England
Beth Payton - Manchester, England
Sattva Yoga in North America:
Chad Woodford - San Francisco, CA
Deidre Norman - San Francisco, CA + Jackson, WY
Cathy Connors - Sacramento, CA (Owns a Sattva Yoga Studio)
Corrin Vecchitto - Hawaii
Adam Schomer - Santa Monica, CA
Jennifer Goodman - Chicago, IL
Somah Devi Ma - Castle Rock + Denver, Colorado
Erika Guerra-Todd - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Sattva Yoga Retreats Worldwide:
Yogamare Retreats with Ela Mare, in Bali, Italy, and Geneva, Switzerland
The Inside World with Lexi Faith, in Bali, USA, Worldwide
