Aura

Aloha Everyone,

All living things have the aura.  It is the electromagnetic field that surrounding all beings, human or otherwise. The aura may be referred to as the energy, the body heat or radiation from the body since it is associated with the health of the physical body.  The strength and the size of the aura is impacted by all the elements including the mental, emotional and physical states of the living being.  The size of the aura can also vary from a few inches to many feet in all directions.

We practiced the following techniques for cleansing aura:

KUNDALINI AURA SWEEP

Stand straight with feet slightly wider than your shoulder width, toes facing forward

Raise your arms in about the same width as your feet

Elbows straight , fingers spread wide, eyes open

Begin bending forward in seven counts, count 1, straight pose,

Count 2, forward bend to 2 o’clock position

Count 3, forward bend to 3 o’clock position

Count 4, forward bend, arms straight, try to touch the ground

Count 5, deep forward bend, bring your body closer to your knees

Count 6, bring your arms back to 7 o’clock position

Count 7, bring your arms back as far as you are able without over-doing

Reverse the process

Repeat this 7 times

If you are able to, do Breath of Fire, if not, do long, even inhalation and exhalation throughout this practice

AURA CLEANSING KRIYA

Kundalini Eagle Pose

Sit in rock pose with Breath of Fire – 1 to 3 minutes         

Kundalini Yoga Criss Cross

Sit in a chair or in an easy pose

Place your thumb at the base of your small finger, other fingers are extended

Raise your arms, palms facing up and place them above the top of your forehead

Eyes closed

Focus  on energy surrounding your physical body

Criss-cross your hands about  your body-width as you do Breath of Fire with even inhalation and even exhalation

Imagine your body filled with bright white light

Imagine this light purifying and restoring your body getting rid of any negative energy

Now expand the light, the pure energy, beyond your body

Visualize the light purifying and restoring your energy field, your aura

Envision your aura and sense your aura

Visualize your aura shining bright

Slow down your breathing, bring your arms down and give yourself time to enjoy this calm, wonderful sensation

Suggested time is from 1 to 7 minutes

BENEFITS OF AURA SWEEP AND AURA CLEANSING KRIYA

Helps you physically stay well with more energy

Helps you emotionally balanced

Helps get rid of the energy of the negative person you have come in contact with

Strengthen your energy field as it helps remove any blockages to the natural flow of energy

Employing Breath of Fire during these kriyas can help improve your respiratory system

Helps tone muscles of your chest, shoulders and arms

Helps improve your mood and you will feel calm

Helps bring joy and happiness

Helps you think clearer, more clear-headed

Bestows sense of peace and tranquility

Cathi’s note:

Hydrate yourself with a glass of water after the aura cleansing kriya.  Rest in sitting pose or if possible Savasana (Corpse Pose) on the floor for at least 5 minutes.  The color of aura is different from person to person.  It is also based on the level of physical, emotional and mental health of the time.  To strengthen your aura, everyday spend some time in nature, get some sunlight as it is a natural energy cleanser.

Take a walk in a forest, open field, the beach, stand under a tree, mountain and large body of water all have wonderful cleansing effect to our aura.

Namaste -- Cathi