Having a constant in one's practice is a classic way of progressing down a path. Take one kriya, asana, meditation, mantra, etc... and practice every day for an extended period of time. Eastern traditions are full of holy people going into the mountains and spending years (or lifetimes) mastering one practice.
My constant is Sat Kriya. A fusion of kriya and meditation, Sat Kriya is a cornerstone of Kundalini Yoga. Sit on the heels and raise the arms in the air with the elbows straight. Clasp the hands together with males placing the right thumb over left and females placing the left thumb over the right. Pull the navel point in and up while chanting "Sat." Release the navel and chant "Nam."
Yogi Bhajan taught that Sat Kriya cures "millions of things." Among the many benefits are smooth digestion, a strong nervous system, a powerful navel point, and an overall ability to take control of one's life.
I started a practice of 31 minutes of Sat Kriya on December 25, 2005. I was in the midst of a post-collegiate career malaise. I had no personal or job goals aside from a desire to keep traveling aimlessly. When I heard that Sat Kriya could bring order to a life, I was hooked.
The first few weeks were rough. I was unaccustomed to sitting on my heels. Discomfort resulted from any fidgeting of the legs. Keeping my arms still and straight was even tougher. Quite a bit of discipline was needed to keep upper body fidgets to a minimum.
I eased into it as time went progressed. Sat Kriya became part of my being. Missing a day seemed like missing a day of breath. I became stronger and more confident in my identity.
Sat Kriya traveled with me on a three month journey around South America. I was in the pose during snowstorms at 14,000 Andean campsites, in the wilderness of the Amazon rain forest, and on Brazilian beaches.
I was approaching my 500 day mark in April of 2007. I went to a day of the Teacher Training Program at Golden Bridge. Harijiwan was leading 62 minutes of Sat Kriya. It was like putting my 31 minute practice on sub woofers.
I planned on doing a 62 minute practice for 40 days. But the sensation is just too good to stop. During the second half an intense peace radiates from my third eye. I lose the ability to distinguish between different body parts. My human body dissolves into a ball of energy.
I am approaching my 1000 days of Sat Kriya and I have no plans of stopping. Some days are tough. 62 minutes will feel like hours, and my muscles will ache. Other days are a smooth ride
Sat Kriya is my rock from which I roll...
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