Kundalini Kriyas, Asanas, and Pranayama Techniques Flashcards

In Kundalini Yoga, what is 'Sodarshan Chakra Kriya' primarily known for?

Answer: Being one of the most powerful kriyas for the subconscious and nervous system

Sodarshan Chakra Kriya is renowned as one of the most powerful Kundalini kriyas for clearing subconscious patterns and strengthening the nervous system.

In 'Sat Kriya,' the arms are stretched overhead with which hand position?

Answer: Fingers interlaced with index fingers pointing up

In Sat Kriya, the fingers are interlaced with only the index fingers extended upward, pointing toward the ceiling in a directive mudra.

What is the purpose of 'Shakti Walks' or brisk walking meditations used as a complement to Kundalini kriyas?

Answer: They integrate and ground the energy activated during seated practice

Walking meditations help ground and integrate the powerful energies activated during Kundalini kriyas, bringing the practitioner back to balance.

Which technique involves rapidly alternating the pumping of the navel while holding the breath out (empty retention)?

Answer: Nauli Kriya

Nauli Kriya involves churning the abdominal muscles in a rolling wave pattern on empty breath retention, massaging the internal organs.

In Kundalini Yoga, 'Guru Pranam' is a posture where one bows with the forehead to the ground — what does this posture primarily stimulate?

Answer: The third eye and crown through forward bending and pressure

Guru Pranam brings the forehead (third eye point) to the ground, stimulating the Ajna chakra and creating a humble, surrendered state that opens the crown.

The '4-7-8' segmented breath (inhale 4, hold 7, exhale 8) used in Kundalini practice is primarily known for its effect on:

Answer: Calming the nervous system and reducing anxiety

A long exhale relative to the inhale activates the parasympathetic nervous system, creating deep calm and reducing the stress response.

In Kundalini Yoga, 'Crow Pose' (Kakasana) used in kriyas primarily works on which system?

Answer: Digestive and eliminative systems

Crow Pose (deep squat position) massages the digestive organs and stimulates the eliminative system through compression of the abdomen.