SAT KRIYA w/ GuruPrem Khalsa

GuruPrem demonstrates how to do Sat Kriya correctly, with alternatives and modifications.
Reminder, to keep the palms together even in the Venus lock-Jupiter fingers-extended-mudra, makes a big difference in sealing the energy.

[@hamiltonbrower2294]

I am grateful for your patient, simple, down-to-earth style of teaching. Your easy demeanor resonates with me and draws me in. I actually feel as though I can do this! It has been 20 years since I was blessed with a kundalini awakening. I was not prepared for it, but experienced the loving, creative, unified and boundless energy that we are all meant to tap into. I am now on a quest to re-awaken that energy. Namaste

[@gpsinghk]

c) Yes, consciously activate root lock. d) There are times in Kriya's where there is no relax after, it is recommended, but I personally have never been that strict. e) Steadier nerves, straighter spine, better focus, consolidation of energy and its projection.

[@ashok1goodlife]

A highly effective kriya! Clear instruction! Much love | Sat Nam

[@Timetraveler1111MN]

Your a guru of manny things. Teacher, wise, body fit, seams like you have figured out many things in life. I share your teachings with others.

[@georgw.1194]

The best and only correct sat kriya video I found. Thank you!

[@Timetraveler1111MN]

My teacher is Doctor Dharma Singh Khalsa for 9 years since my nOW husband gave me his dvd 📀! Was a lifesaver.

[@im-pro3339]

thank you very much for the exellent details, sat nam

[@coral-leegaucher3356]

Good Morning GuruPrem Khalsa, My daughter and I would like to thank you for this video you created. I am thankful, it will help us, help each other to obtain a growing practice of this kriya. Thankyou, thankyou thankyou.

[@reicrystalline2506]

I can't get over the beauty and simplicity of the wooden structure you're in. I can feel how it might have been made and how comfortable it looks. I'm a complete beginner and i am yet to overcome the odd self-shyness of doing a yogic practice out loud, even to myself. Possibly some throat clearing needs to be done, but i trust that this practice will become comfortable when i really need it in my life. I will work on other breathing techniques in the mean time. Thank you for sharing it.

[@traumapothecary]

SatNam thank you so much! So helpful

[@elisabethreingruber7406]

Great description, thank you 🙏

[@vickypatwal3741]

Very nice video thanks for it 👍🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@aschlla]

Namastê. It's a great explanation, Guru. Thank you very much.

[@katelindsay1189]

Thank you so much for your tip about the smile! :) I am new to kundalini yoga, and will add that to as much of my practice as possible! .... Thank you!!! :)

[@gpsinghk]

When this kriya was taught the breath was not specified, it will come in little bits where you need it. There are two places where the inhale can come, either after you say, 'Nam' or after, 'Sat', both will be small amounts of air that you take in, it is Yogi's choice, do what feels right to you and allows you to continue in a nice rhythmic pace.

[@chiangmai9192]

+GuruPrem Khalsa From impossible yesterday to maybe 50% correct today haha thanks a lot, I will keep on going. There is a muscle blockade to much up / middle at the release. I have high reflections and a troubled body. Thankfully, I expand on other parts like when you cut a side of a tree the other one explodes.

[@chiangmai9192]

+GuruPrem Khalsa Update: I saw another Guru... in a vision, it was so clear I stopped from shock lol... no white clothing but with colors. Anyway it's improving much love and blessings

[@sarahkoniak2281]

i 1st heard told sat is exhale/ tummy in, inhale nam/ belly full...but my breadth is amiss! big inhale comes on sat, which isn't belly to spine...any suggestions?

[@Jenseitskontakte]

many thanks

[@gpsinghk]

What you first heard is not correct, When you chant Sat, it is an exhale (as is anytime you say anything it will be an exhale) but when you say Nam it is also an exhale as you are speaking. Some people inhale between the Sat and Nam, some people inhale between the Nam and Sat. My wife made a video to clarify as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r32TdqKqg6p4frM

[@archaicmaelstrom]

Thank you, this is wonderful. You are an excellent teacher.

[@stevegreenwell9932]

Thank you! Enjoying your teaching style very much.

[@DrSimpsonDC]

Great teacher!

[@ANASECRET]

this is something new for me..your explanatons are good and clear. l hope to seeing more videos of you and introducton in kundalin yoga. l like you pay attention on details like posture .sitting ..hands..because it is difficult to see every move on video...thank you ..

[@saravanak24]

Sasriakal Ji! You are very good. Like the other poster Kala Viv Williams said you touch very intricate practical nuances that many videos miss out. This practice demonstration is perfect.

[@sarvgrover]

Excellent presentation.thanks

[@allachernykh4496]

Наконец-то я нашла полноценное объяснение как правильно делать

[@nareshgb1]

great to see the light of the Gurus spreading...

[@manoahouse]

Beautifully presented. I found it more informative than working in a class style situation. Sat Nam, and Aloha oe.

[@comaproductions3288]

Thank you for clarifying these techniques.

[@Petruha84]

Thank you🕉

[@fernandoschroder2356]

thank you very much for sharing your knowledge blessings and love to you and your familiy

[@mindfulenergytherapy]

Thanks:) I'll do this every day from now on.

[@govindabhandari6462]

Thank you for your efforts ...It is simple and effective .may god bless you.

[@margaretradek971]

Thank you for this wonderful example, very thorough.

[@willowworks]

I.love this instruction. Thank you. Please make one 3 min with focus in 1 min intro 3 min rest if you think that's good.

[@sutnom2427]

Thanx so-o-o-o much for the RIGHT method as I haven't funds for a LIVE Satguru. I'll do just fine online w/you, m'breda . LOVE to your groups from The Bahamas. 🧜‍♀🥑🥬🏝💝

[@sage4061]

Thank you for your explanation🙏🏼

[@rishabhsharma1927]

Congratulations on maintaining such great physique good sir, must have taken a lot of practice and hard work, god bless you 🙂

[@dibbeenakaur7660]

Fantastic video GuruPrem ji. I was wondering whether this thumbs cross when Sat Kriya is done with the palms open, and this completely answered my question. Many thanks!!

[@basudeovyas1567]

Sat Naam Ji, I have been waiting since last 2 and Quarter months for your new and amended professional video on SATKRIYA which you had assured me upon my pointing out of some irregularities about the visuals of inhaling in your old videos. Please go through my comments ( & your reply ) of 2.1/4 months ago. Kindly specify the quantum of delay in terms of days henceforth. Jai Gurudev

[@dreamcatcher2175]

Thank you this is very helpful. 🙏

[@timur_timur_]

Thank you!

[@Epiphany369]

Hi, this is a very informative video but could you say something about the breathing and how to control or do the breath while doing this kriya. Thanx

[@littleambassodorconscioune4384]

We were working out together from inside your video

[@xanthe5401]

A hint of a smile.

[@tammyjo8952]

:)

[@persik1988]

Thanks so much for this video, you explained everything so well!

[@jaspalqtrsingh8203]

ਵਾਹਗੁਰੂ ਜ਼ੀ

[@ramavision554]

Satnam jio

[@marilynhaverly570]

So clear and helpful! Thank you!

[@TamasDrNagy]

Thanks Guru, this a very useful video. Do you have some tips about mul bandh to be applied? Tamas

[@bento1024]

Sat Nam Guru Prem, and thank you for this marvellous video lecture on Sat Kryia. Seeing this clip, 2 questions came to my mind: a) What exactly do you mean, when you refer to drugs. Do you refer to medication, or to drugs like smoking, coffee, marijuana, etc. b) It is said, that Sat Kriya is stimulating the chakras of the lower triangle, but somehow it has an impact on the higher triangle as well. Somewhere I read that it will channel lower energies to higher energies? Thank you in advance!

[@roniesingh8608]

Satsiriakal & thank you jee

[@Timetraveler1111MN]

Dang this was 8 years ago... guy in the video where you at now?

[@Shahlaniaz]

Thank you 🙏🏻 sooo much for sharing 😍

[@Sahasrara1008]

Om Shanti....

[@krystaldaniels7940]

Im going to start this practice, coming off steroids for Lupus and im going to need energy! Im goung to try a fast as well bc ive blown up like a blimp!! 💖🕉

[@bkehlin]

My cousin and niece were both on steroids for lupus. The"swelling" should go down after you stop taking the steroids. No time frame, but it does happen.

[@angalmeida29]

How long does one practise this daily ?

[@celestiarosso7299]

Could you please make a vid on the ways of breathing during meditation , I heard there are 7 breathing techniques that are done in order to reach the complete peace of mind. Hope you reply , thanks ❤️

[@MichaelSim291]

Thank you for the video teacher. What can I do if I have knee injury and cannot bend the knee fully?

[@gpsinghk]

Firstly, you can always practice in any seated position that is comfortable for you, even sitting on a chair. Be very careful when you have knee injuries! You can always use propping, roll up a towel and put it between your heels and butt, or under your ankles, or both! Just make sure not to force sitting in this position! Let our knee heal.

[@stephenromey6348]

How is this different from kapelbhati pranayama or bhastica pranayama? Is this a clearly superior technique or just 'Yogi's choice?' Both the techniques that I mention here seem very similar.

[@yogaofabrahampracticeofpea8797]

Dear Guru Prem. Do you engage the moola band on "Sat"? Or to phrase the question more completely: When do you engage and when do you let go of the root lock? Thank u! All the best & hope to c u in LA some time soon. Peace and love, sb

[@roshim7376]

Thank you for this lovely and inspiring video GuruPrem Khalsa. Could you tell me when to breath in this exercise please Roshi

[@gpsinghk]

+Roshi M When this kriya was taught the breath was not specified, it will come in little bits where you need it. There are two places where the inhale can come, either after you say, 'Nam' or after, 'Sat', both will be small amounts of air that you take in, it is Yogi's choice, do what feels right to you and allows you to continue in a nice rhythmic pace.

[@Xch4r3nd4X]

So im not moving my arms when doing the exercise? Wow ive been doing this incorrect 😶 glas to have watched this video for a refresher

[@hemakamiyamakeupartistmua5860]

Thanks

[@sebastianalvarez4137]

Se puede ver en español ???

[@antonellamicheli1082]

Is sat nam kria bad for high blood pressure?

[@gpsinghk]

It is recommended NOT to practice if you have high blood pressure.

[@BallSackGames]

I,m sweating almost immediately. Is this ok?

[@chiangmai9192]

+BallSackGames I would say yes, people have meditated during winter like this without many clothes. KZbin the Iceman from Holland, he lies naked in the snow and sits really long in ice also just with breathing methods.

[@krystaldaniels7940]

My goodness, im about to try this but i already sweat like a dog from steroids (i just started a taper to get back off them for my Lupus flare)😨💖🕉

[@tunisfun]

Thanks for this video. Any variation if your shoulders are healing?

[@gpsinghk]

Yes, really you can do a variation with the arms that works for you and your injury (you can't do what you can't do, at the moment) and just focus on the spinal column and energy there, so keep the internal aspect and alignment correct. You could keep your arms and hands in prayer pose at your chest.

[@durkdeberry3368]

do you know why I get headaches even though I breath right and posture is right?

[@Fer-ix4mn]

Hello is this kriya recommended if you are experiencing an overload of energy in the nervous system? or instead of relaxing and stirring can it be about being over stimulating? I do not know if it's clear, thanks!! Sat Nam

[@Jenseitskontakte]

Dear Guru, which position might be suggested, if a person has weak knees - can it also be done sitting on a chair, please? Rather to do it sitting on a chair, than not doing it at all - is my personal understanding. ;-)

[@gpsinghk]

Yes, Please do it sitting on a chair! Do not want to hurt your knees! best to have the feet flat on the ground about hip width apart, and to be sitting up with your spine as straight as you comfortably can.

[@Jenseitskontakte]

Thank you very much

[@psicologiayoguica]

Sat Nam Ji: do you paln to teach boud lotus?....soon? :D Thanks you for these wonderfull videos.

[@JaspreetKaur-xn6mx]

When is the right time to do it . I mean empty stomach or we can have little fruit in the morning and then do it. Very confused please reply Thanks

[@simrankhalsa2903]

Anytime is ok. Listen to you body. It is better if you have not eaten for 2 hours or longer.

[@Gizmo1869]

What is the purpose?

[@gpsinghk]

We are working on professional videos to be released in a few months that will incorporate things that were left out in the posted videos, and comments that and answers that were not addressed when we made the original recordings. We will be addressing the breath in Sat Kriya in the new video. Thank you for your comments and patience.

[@selfimprovementtiger5358]

Thanks for sharing this with us. When pulling in at the naval, how hard do you pull? Is it a gentle action, a violent action, or somewhere in the middle? Do you pull all the way in, as far as you can, or is it more of a slight to moderate action? How much force do you use? I've been trying this and I think I might be a bit too forceful. Thank you

[@gpsinghk]

At 3:30 I give a good example of the sound you want to make and you can see it is not too strong. In Sat Kriya the navel movement is definitely between the gentle & violent, the navel movement is moderate. Remember we are moving the energy up, not backwards, so as the navel moves back towards the spine/sacrum the pelvic floor also lifts and the diaphragm a little. Watch this video and you can hear Simran(my wife) she spends a little more time clarifying and doing Sat Kriya so you can hear how it is supposed to sound. Additionally you can do it slightly faster but that doesn't mean harder our louder. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r32TdqKqg6p4frM

[@albinaurilov4402]

how do i strengthen my nervous system GuruPrem?

[@vsmn111]

Whenever I try to do sat kriya it upsets my stomach.....is it not good for me or what can be the reason

[@dleavell7100]

If a person has knee problems what other position can this be done for maximum benefit?

[@gpsinghk]

+D Leavell Any seated position that is comfortable for you. Easy pose (sukh asana) sitting in a chair with both feet flat on the ground. Do not hurt your knees. Best!

[@littleambassodorconscioune4384]

Time is the 4th dimension

[@lucinainyene4107]

Hi how many times should you chant it? Thank you

[@simrankhalsa2903]

Start with 2 minutes of practice and you can slowly build up to longer times of practicing

[@phedrayogabalsamelli2542]

Thank you! How is it possible to combine the Sat kriya at the beginning of the practice either the end, or just when it is already settle as part of a kriya? Sat Nam

[@simrankhalsa2903]

Sat Kriya can be practiced alone, when it is already as part of a Kriya, or it could be added after completing another Kriya, or possibly before. It is a versatile Kriya.

[@phedrayogabalsamelli2542]

@@simrankhalsa2903 Thank you very much! Sat Nam.

[@gnostie]

Three questions, please: 1. How fast should the Sat-Nam breathing be? 2. Since we are speaking the words out loud, does that mean that we breathe through the mouth when doing the kriya? 3. I have seen a kriya also referred to as Sat Nam, but done in the Eagle Pose, and the breath is more like fire breath with mental repeating of Sat-Nam as compared to audible repeating of Sat-Nam and slower breath as in your video. Is the Eagle Pose practice a modification of Sat-Nam as presented by you, or it is a difference practice? Thank you.

[@gpsinghk]

The questions you are asking are not easy to answer in the written form, I would recommend finding a certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher where you are and take a class. 1. it is not Sat-Nam breathing, as you can only speak on an exhale, the rhythm of saying "Sat Nam" is about 2 seconds check out this video made by my wife for some more clarity on speed and breath. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r32TdqKqg6p4frM 2. Yes, the breath can come in thru the mouth if you like 3. I am not sure about which pose you are referring, but is sounds like a different posture. In Kundalini Yoga, unless specified to chant another mantra, the mental recitation of "sat nam" is part of the whole practice, to chant 'sat' as you inhale 'nam' as you exhale is constant. Sat means truth, Nam means name or identity, so mentally repeating 'sat nam' as we practice the asana and breath we are remembering our true nature and removing the tensions that keep us from living our truth. Hope this helps to clarify and you enjoy the practice!

[@gnostie]

Thank you! Your answers helped me very much.

[@HirschfeldComposer]

Dear GuruPrem Khalsa. Is ist possible to do it after a hata youga session or better seperat from this? Thank you very much.

[@gpsinghk]

As Sat Kriya is complete by itself, yes, you can do it after a Hatha practice, it is always a good idea to tune in before with "Ong Namo Gurudev Namo" and remember to relax after for at least half the time you practice it.

[@JaspreetKaur-xn6mx]

On sat has to inhale or exhale? Confused please explain

[@simrankhalsa2903]

This is also in the replies below: When this kriya was taught the breath was not specified, it will come in little bits where you need it. There are two places where the inhale can come, either after you say, 'Nam' or after, 'Sat', both will be small amounts of air that you take in, it is Yogi's choice, do what feels right to you and allows you to continue in a nice rhythmic pace. When you chant Sat, it is an exhale (as is anytime you say anything it will be an exhale) but when you say Nam it is also an exhale as you are speaking. Some people inhale between the Sat and Nam, some people inhale between the Nam and Sat.

[@Seeker333]

I'm not clear on how to incorporate the breathing while performing the exercise.

[@gpsinghk]

When this kriya was taught the breath was not specified, it will come in little bits where you need it. There are two places where the inhale can come, either after you say, 'Nam' or after, 'Sat', both will be small amounts of air that you take in, it is Yogi's choice, do what feels right to you and allows you to continue in a nice rhythmic pace.

[@sethkamphuijs]

Does one use root and belly lock during this exercise?

[@gpsinghk]

As you chant 'Sat' the navel pulls in towards the spine and the pelvic floor lifts thus you are applying Root Lock / Mool Bandh, there is no diaphragm lock(Uddiyana), but the diaphragm does lift a bit so there is an upward motion.

[@nasdin94]

What do you eat? How do you get your food? What do you work as?

[@gpsinghk]

+Nasrudin Salim I am a vegetarian, no fish, meat or eggs, little dairy. I eat like anyone else. My profession besides teaching yoga is a Breath and Movement Therapist.

[@manoahouse]

Dillon, Do not do anything that is too painful. Do not hurt yourself as it sets you back and limits your progress. Try it briefly and move back to a sitting position as necessary. Work into or toward any asana that you find difficult slowly and with thoughtfulness. The goal is to do Sat Kriya, not to hurt yourself, or be in great pain. These are very powerful exercises (Kriya), take your time, persevere, be patient, move forward with thoughtfulness, you are bound to succeed in time.

[@utab.8494]

Still such a good explaination! Just watched it with undertitles .. and instead of sat kriya it says "South Korea" .. :D

[@gpsinghk]

You may ask where the inhale comes during this Kriya, there are two places, both will be a smaller amount of air you take in, either after you say, 'Nam' or after 'Sat', Yogi's choice.

[@Jarack123]

Is it 100% necessary to do the chant or can the benefit be had just with the mechanical action

[@utahboxergirl11]

Did you study at the Golden Temple?

[@jonnyperez7749]

Did you make that yoga house. Does it get enough air thru it.

[@gpsinghk]

+Jonny Perez Hi Jonny, this is our attic that has wood paneling and two windows, so yes there is plenty of air :)

[@rant0rave0and0roar]

So what about your breathing during this? And what if it's just too painful to sit on your heels?

[@gpsinghk]

+Dillon Ross, sit in any position that is comfortable to you. The breath will come, it is not specified when it was taught.

[@gpsinghk]

a) If you your nervous system is compromised by recreational drugs, or medical drugs it is better to take the easier path. b) It moves the energy from the lower to higher centers.

[@Sevethat]

What if my spine is completely straight? What I mean is that normal people's spine have curves, mine do not.

[@aldo6532]

Hey guys! What happened to the channel? Just found it today and was sad to find there were no new videos.. is Guruprem OK? Anyways subscribed and belled 😊

[@simrankhalsa2903]

:) GuruPrem is well, thank you! we have not posted videos on this channel in some time. Check out GuruPrem teaching about 40 new videos kzbin.infovideos and I (GuruPrem's wife) offer videos at www.YogawithSimran.com

[@aldo6532]

@@simrankhalsa2903 Ah thank you for responding so fast! I thought something had happened but you'd just changed channels haha Thank you!

[@phedrayoga4895]

thank you very much for sharing your knowledge, I have qiestion as after 3 months practing SAT kriya every day for 11 minutes I have pain on my knees. Is it normal? Should I do shoter? SAT NAM

[@simrankhalsa2903]

No, pain in the knee is not what we want to feel, change your seated position, easy pose or a chair, or use a prop: try a pillow or folded blanket between your heels and hips (between calves and thighs) or use a yoga block between your feet that you sit on. In every position we do, we want to have a comfortable seated position and we need to be careful with the knees!

[@artikalia949]

What time should I do this yoga.

[@gpsinghk]

Arti Kalia An early morning practice is always a great way to start the day, but this Kriya can be done anytime.

[@ryanhancock1234]

can you do the mantra in your head? I have some crazy christians as roommates and they might thinkn I'm a lunatic?

[@phedrayogabalsamelli2542]

I am a bit confused about breathing. As far as I knew the inhalation is SAT and exhalation is NAT. Isn't it? and I do I know if my nervous system is weak or strong?.. I have tried with palms togheter in pasdmasana insteaod of vajrasana and it is just more tough . SAT NAM

[@simrankhalsa2903]

When we do Kundalini Yoga we keep the mental focus when we breathing in mentally think Sat and when we exhale mentally repeat Nam. But in this Kriya we are saying these word out loud, Both Sat and Nam are done as breath comes out. When this kriya was taught the breath was not specified, the inhale will come in little bits where you need it. There are two places where the inhale can come, either after you say, 'Nam' or after, 'Sat', both will be small amounts of air that you take in, it is Yogi's choice, do what feels right to you and allows you to continue in a nice rhythmic pace. You start with an inhale to begin and then chant Sat. It is tougher to do the Kriya in padmasana with the palms together, however some people cannot sit on their heels in vajrasana(thus the offer to sit in sukhasan). Shaking is an indication that you are challenging the nervous system, can you maintain the posture or do you stop?

[@phedrayogabalsamelli2542]

Thank you very much Simran, now I have a clear and complete understanding of the kriya. compliments for your clear explanation

[@holisticcoachshilpabisht]

Can i do in cross legged pose

[@simrankhalsa2903]

Yes, you can. You could do also practice it in a chair.

[@holisticcoachshilpabisht]

@@simrankhalsa2903 thanks for replying. Sat Naam

[@benjimehh]

how to breathe in with nam, I still get the hoarse voice. thanks

[@gpsinghk]

When this kriya was taught the breath was not specified, it will come in little bits where you need it. There are two places where the inhale can come, either after you say, 'Nam' or after, 'Sat', both will be small amounts of air that you take in, it is Yogi's choice, do what feels right to you and allows you to continue in a nice rhythmic pace.

[@SlushGuppy]

That is such a cool space! I'd love to have a space like that. How did you make it?

[@holistichealthwithharry5164]

Slush Guppy wood and chopping blocks