By Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar
Founder: Akshar Yoga Institutions, Himalaya Yoga Ashrama, World Yoga Organisation
Yoga Walk/ Siddha Walk
Siddha walk is also known by other names like Infinity walk, yoga walk, and mind walk. It is an ancient yogic practice that gives you innumerable benefits for the mind body and soul. You need to walk in the figure of 8 first from south to north direction and then change the direction for the next round. It needs to be done for 21 minutes in both directions.
Siddho Hum Kriya
There are 5 steps to practising the Siddho Hum Abhyas, the Disha (direction) to face is east. This practice is ideal when done during sunrise, and each step is to be held for 1 minute.
Samasthithi – I am part of this existence, and I exist eternally in the past, present, and the future.
Formation of the posture
·Keep your feet together
·Stand with your spine aligned and in an erect posture
·Keep your arms beside, and extend them slightly away from your body
·Keep your palms turned outward
·Gently close your eyes
·Relax the body
Breathing Methodology Softly inhale and exhale in natural breathing
Pranam – Bow down to the Universe for all your blessings
Formation of the posture
·Begin with Samasthithi
·Join your palms in front of your chest in such a manner that your elbows are aligned with your wrists.
·Gently close your eyes and bow down
Breathing Methodology Inhale as you join your palms and exhale as you bow down
Pukar Stithi – Prayer asking the Universe for energy, knowledge
Formation of the posture
·Keep your feet together
·Stand with your spine aligned and in an erect posture
·Stretch your arms up straight and spreading them at a 45 degree angle and turn your palms inward
·Gently close your eyes
·Relax the body
Breathing Methodology Inhale as you raise your arms up and continue natural breathing of inhale and exhale
Prapti Stithi
Formation of the posture
·Keep your feet together
·Stand with your spine aligned and in an erect posture
·Stretch your arms out forward in front of your chest turning your palms upward in the shape of a cup or a container
·Gently close your eyes
·Relax the body
Breathing Methodology Inhale and exhale naturally
Kritagyata – Offering your gratitude for what you received
Formation of the posture
·Keep your feet together
·Stand with your spine aligned and in an erect posture
·Place your palms on your heart
·Gently close your eyes
·Relax the body
Breathing Methodology Inhale as you raise your arms up and continue natural breathing of inhale and exhale
Conclusion – Silent meditation in self-observation of the experience, offering gratitude for what you received
Himalaya Pranam
·Start in Pranamasana with feet …….