Kriyas are cleansing techniques used to purify the
body and mind which ultimately open the pathways of the body, the nadis, the
energy body, the mind, and the heart. The purpose of kriya is to eliminate any
blockages which prevent the proper absorption of pranic energy into the human
organism.
Kriyas, one of the most important aspects of bahiranga yoga rid the body of all
toxins. Environmental pollution, adulteration of food and increased stress
levels lead to increased toxins in the body and a strained internal system.
Kriyas rid our bodies of all the toxins and strengthens the 72,000 nadis, which
are the channels of energy in our body, forming a kind of electrical circuit
system. Sickness is largely due to a problem in these electrical
circuits.
How do Kriyas work? Kriya is also the spontaneous movement of the physical body
caused by voluntary action, prana, or Kundalini energy. These movements are
designed to break up blockages in the physical, emotional (or subtle), and
causal (or mental) bodies. The aim of kriyas is to create harmony between the
two major pranic flows, ida and pingala, thereby attaining physical and mental
purification and balance. Purification of the body of toxins is a must to
ensure safe and successful progression along the spiritual path.
Psychologically, kriyas are excellent methods for clearing accumulated
complexes, problems and suppressed thoughts in the mind, enabling the
practitioner to witness what is surfacing.
Mansi Gulati
International Yoga teacher.
