Sat Kriya: How Kundalini Yoga Can Help Women Find Self-Love And Empowerment

Women are often expected to do it all - be a successful career woman, handle household chores, and take care of their families. But how can we make time for ourselves? Sat Kriya in Kundalini Yoga might just be the answer. This article will discuss how this practice can help us find self-love and empowerment. Read on to find out more!

Introduction to Sat Kriya

What is Sat Kriya?

Sat Kriya is a Kundalini Yoga kriya (or set of exercises) that is said to be beneficial for both men and women. However, it is particularly powerful for women's self-love and empowerment. The word "Sat" means truth in Sanskrit, and "Kriya" means action or process. So, Sat Kriya can be translated as "the process of truth".

How can Sat Kriya benefit women?

There are many ways in which Sat Kriya can benefit women. One way is by increasing their self-love and confidence. This kriya can also help to release repressed emotions, improve sexual energy and increase overall vitality. Additionally, because Sat Kriya involves breath work (Pranayama), it can also help to calm the mind and ease anxiety.

Who should not practice Sat Kriya?

Like with any yoga practice, there are some risks associated with Sat Kriya. These include things like dizziness, nausea and headaches. It is important to listen to your body during the practice and stop if needed. Also, you should not contract abdominal muscles while doing sat kriya if pregnant or during menstruation.

What is Kundalini Yoga?

Kundalini yoga is a form of yoga that focuses on the awakening of kundalini energy and unlocking energy centers (chakras) in order to balance the flow of energy within the body. This type of yoga is said to be able to help women tap into their inner power and strength. Kundalini yoga is often practiced with the use of breath work, mantra, and meditation.

Benefits of Sat Kriya for Women

Some of the benefits that have been attributed to Sat Kriya include increased self-love and empowerment, improved emotional health, increased physical strength and flexibility, and improved sexual health. One of the main reasons that Sat Kriya is said to be so beneficial for women is because it helps to release stuck energy in the lower chakras. This stuck energy can often lead to feelings of low self-worth, insecurity, and powerlessness. By releasing this energy, Sat Kriya can help women to feel more empowered and confident.

Another benefit of Sat Kriya is that it can help to improve emotional health. This practice can help to reduce stress and anxiety, and can also promote feelings of happiness and peace. For many women, emotions are closely linked with the menstrual cycle.

Practicing Sat Kriya regularly can help to balance hormones and regulate the menstrual cycle, which can lead to improved emotional health overall. Physical benefits of Sat Kriya include increased strength and flexibility. This practice can also help to improve digestion and eliminate toxins from the body.

In addition, many women report improved sexual health after practicing Sat Kriya on a regular basis. These benefits are likely due in part to the increased circulation that results from doing this Kundalini Yoga practice. 

How to Perform Sat Kriya

To begin, sit in a comfortable position with your spine straight. You can sit on the floor or on a chair. If you are sitting on the floor, place yourself in rock position (on the heels). If you are sitting on a chair, place your feet flat on the ground with your spine is fully erected.

Stretch your arms up over your head with your hands touching and your arms hugging your head.

Interlock your fingers, palms together and index fingers pointing right up towards the sky. This mudra is called jupiter lock mudra. Women should cross fingers keeping their left thumb on top.

Pivot slightly your head down close your eyes and roll them up towards your third eye.

Take a deep breath in and as you exhale, start chanting the mantra "Sat Nam" out loud:

- Chant the sound "Sat" (sound: "sutt" - putting emphasis on the "T") while pulling the belly button in toward the spine.

- Release the belly as you chant "Naam"

Chant like this for 3 minutes, then inhale and squeeze the muscles tightly from the buttocks (like a kegel excercice) all the way up the back, past the shoulders. Mentally allow the energy to flow all the way to your head through the "crown" or 7th chakra. 

Continue breathing deeply for 3-5 minutes fully present in the moment. After you have finished deep breathing, bring both hands to your heart center and close your eyes. Visualize white light emanating from your heart and filling up your

entire body. Allow yourself to feel love and gratitude for all that you are. Remain in this visualization for 1-2 minutes before slowly opening your eyes.

You may build the time of the kriya to 30 minutes, allowing for a long relaxation (almost equal to the kriya) afterwards.

You can also wear a japa mala made of crystals that promotes self love, relaxation, divine femininine to boost the effect of Sat Kriya. 

How Sat Kriya Enhances Self-Love and Empowerment 

Sat Kriya is an ancient Kundalini Yoga practice that has been passed down for generations. It is a simple yet powerful meditation that can be done by anyone, regardless of their yoga experience. The goal of Sat Kriya ("the path of truth") is to connect with our true selves and find our inner strength. When we meditate on the mantra "Sat Nam," we are reminded of our true identity. This helps us to let go of negative thoughts and emotions that can block our self-love and empowerment. The physical benefits of Sat Kriya are also well-documented. This yoga practice can help to improve digestion, circulation, and respiration. It can also help to reduce stress and tension in the body. All of these benefits combine to create a powerful tool for women's self-love and empowerment. When we love and nurture ourselves, we are better able to show up in the world as our authentic selves. We can also more easily love and accept others just as they are.

Conclusion

Sat Kriya is a powerful Kundalini yoga practice that can help women to cultivate self-love and empowerment. This ancient technique encourages deep relaxation, emotional balance, and physical strength while providing mental clarity and inner peace. Sat Kriya brings us closer to our true nature – allowing us to experience the power of unconditional love for ourselves which leads to greater confidence, joy, freedom, and fulfillment in life. We hope this article has inspired you to explore the incredible benefits of Sat Kriya for yourself!