Kirtan Kriya Mantra
As we step into Mental Health Awareness Month, I am very excited to introduce a special opportunity for our community to engage in a practice that not only enhances physical well-being but also nurtures mental health.
Thanks for joining the 31-Day Kirtan Kriya Challenge, a journey to discover the profound benefits of this meditation technique on your overall brain health.
You'll do this practice daily independently at home using an audio recording of the mantra.
Kirtan Kriya Mantra Link
(Click the 3 dots on this link and then choose play in Spotify)
The idea of the challenge is is for you to commit to doing the mantra everyday on your own at home, using the recording. I'll be doing ZOOM practice-together sessions and check-ins throughout the month.
The dates and times are:
Thursdays May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. 7:00pm EST
Saturday Morning May 4th at 11:30am EST
Daily Commitment: 12 minutes of Kirtan Kriya meditation Practice
Track Progress: Keep a simple daily journal of your experiences, feelings, and any changes you notice in your mental and emotional states.
Benefits You Might Experience:
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Improved memory and focus- blood flow to the posterior cingulate gyrus (improve memory retrieval)
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Increased activity in the frontal lobe (attention, concentration, and focus).
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Replenish vital neurotransmitters and brain chemicals, such as acetylcholine, norepinephrine, and dopamine (which help the brain function more smoothly).
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Increased energy, improved sleep quality, reduce stress (lower cortisol levels).
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Improve both short- and long-term psychological health and spiritual well being.
I'm so happy to offer this challenge as a way to support greater mental health awareness and to support each other in our journey towards wellness. Whether you're new to meditation or an experienced practitioner, this challenge is a great way to deepen your practice and discover the benefits of Kirtan Kriya. Let’s embrace this opportunity to transform our minds and bodies together.
Namaste,
Sarita
How to practice Kirtan Kriya
Make your self comfortable in a seat that allows your spine to be upright. Turn on the recording.
Sing, Whisper, and repeat internally the Saa Taa Naa Maa mantra while sitting with your spine straight. Use the finger mudras as pictured below
-For two minutes, sing in your normal voice.
-For the next two minutes, sing in a whisper.
-For the next four minutes, say the sound silently to yourself.
-Then reverse the order, whispering for two minutes, and then out loud for two minutes, for a total of twelve minutes.
To finish the exercise, inhale deeply, stretch your hands above your head, and then bring them down slowly in a sweeping motion as you exhale and touch the earth with your fingertips.