Chattar Chakkar Varti Mantra
This meditation applies the Chattar Chakkar Varti mantra, which yogic tradition says alleviates anxiety, depression, insecurity, and fear. It restores your personal agency by regulating the thalamus (nervous system) and hypothalamus (endocrine system).
This kriya may be exactly what your students (or you) need right now. You may be surprised at how quickly you feel a difference!
If you have taught this, or practiced it yourself, we would love to hear about your experience.
Posture & Mudra: As shown above, sit in Easy Pose with your elbows bent so that your upper arms are alongside your rib cage and your elbows rest against the lower ribs. Your forearms point upward. Your palms are flat and face the heavens. Your fingers are firm.
Movement: Move your forearms in small inward circles keeping the palms flat and facing upwards. Move from the elbow but keep the elbows resting on the lower ribs. As you move, your eyes will close automatically.
Mantra: Chant aloud with Chattar Chakkar Varti, recording by Kulwant Singh:
Chattar Chakkar Vartee, Chattar Chakkar Bhugatay, Suyambhav Subhang, Sarab Daa Sarab Jugatay
Dukaalang Pranaasee, Dayaalang Saroopay, Sadaa Ang Sangay, Abhangang Bibhootay
Chant using the tip of your tongue against your upper palate. This affects your thalamus and hypothalamus.
Continue for 11-18 minutes. To end, inhale, hold your breath for 10-15 seconds, while making your inward circles as fast as you can (3 times per second) and exhale. Repeat this sequence two more times.
This meditation was originally taught on May 10, 1996 and can be found in Self-Experience.
This information is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult with a healthcare provider before starting any exercise routine , especially if you have an underlying medical condition or are taking medication.
