Surya Kriya

What is Surya Kriya

Surya Kriya is a potent yogic practice of tremendous antiquity, designed as a holistic process for health, wellness, and complete inner well-being. “Surya” means “sun,” and “kriya” means “inner energy process.” Surya Kriya activates the solar plexus to raise the samat prana, or solar heat, in the system. It also balances a person’s left and right energy channels, leading to stability of the body and stillness of the mind. This strong foundation becomes the basis to explore higher dimensions of life.

Benefits of Surya Kriya

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  • Develops mental clarity and focus
  • Remedies weak constitutions
  • Boosts vigor and vitality
  • Balances the body, mind and energies
  • Rejuvenates all the major organ systems including balancing hormonal levels
  • Supports one to become meditative and experience peacefulness and joy

Programme Structure

    • Before doing Surya Kriya, it is important that we prepare the body properly. We will learn a series of steps for this purpose.

    These preparation steps help loose up the limbs and activate the very base of our spine. They also balance our energy channels and bring up the metabolic level.

    Daily practise of these preparation steps can improve our flexibility and bring us inner balance.

    Surya Kriya is comprised of 21 steps. It also involves a particular way of breathing. You can do one or multiple cycles of Surya Kriya.

    Initially, it might take you 12 – 15 minutes to complete one cycle. Gradually, as you do the practice, your body becomes more stable and your breath becomes much deeper. You will be able to achieve approximate 21 minutes per cycle.

    The entire practice brings a certain profound experience of meditativeness and a certain quietness of the mind. You can clearly notice this, even just after a few days practising.

    Programme Details

    Programme Fee £220

    • 3 x 2.5 hours or 2 x 3 hours workshop to learn the 21 steps practice.
    • Post program support for any practice related questions
    • Practice intensity: Medium
    • Stomach condition: An empty stomach condition is essential
    • Practice time: +/- 30 minutes
    • Suitable age: 12 years old +
    • Previous experience in yoga is not required
    • You are prepared to do the practice regularly at home after the workshop

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Surya Namaskar, also known as Sun Salutation, is a variation from Surya Kriya. It is simplified so that it can be taught to a wider audience. Surya Kriya is the original and the fundamental format. It has a stronger spiritual inclination than Surya Namaskar.

    Surya Kriya is suitable for anyone who is older than 12 years. If you are relevantly mobile and have no severe back problem or hernia, you can do the practice.

    Due to the nature of the practice it is not suitable for a lady who is pregnant. It is also recommended not to do Surya Kriya within 6 months of any open surgery; or with 6 weeks of any laparoscopic surgery.

    Yes. You can for sure attend the Surya Kriya workshop, regardless your previous experience in yoga. There is no pre requisite for learning Surya Kriya.

    The entire practice is taught in such depth, including the correctness of the postures and how to do the breathing. After the practice, you will be able to repeat the full routine on your own.

    Surya Kriya workshop is not available online. You can only learn it in person. This an ancient practice within the classical Hatha Yoga series.

    Sadhguru emphasis the importance of a live transmitting of all classical Hatha Yoga practices. A certain atmosphere has been created in the class, which is the most conducive for you to receive them.

    Yes, you can combine Surya Kriya with other practices. If you do other Isha Yoga practices, Surya Kriya is a wonderful preparation steps for you.

    If you practice other style of yoga, you can still combine your current practice with Surya Kriya. During the workshop, the teacher will explain how you combine it with other yoga practices.