Preparatory Practices for Nadashravana Kriya

Om Chanting

• Sit comfortably in any meditative posture
• Close your eyes
• Start chanting Om loudly
• Chanting should be done in steady voice
• As you chant feel the vibrations of Om
• They arise from navel and fill the whole body progressively (especially the vibrations of mmmmm... produce a great feeling)
• Keep chanting for 5 minutes initially gradually increasing the time to 15 minutes

Nadashravana Basic Practice

Nadashravana Kriya puts strain on your hands. This preparatory practice can be used in initial stages:

• Sit in a chair in front of a table
• Place your elbows on the table
• Place your palms firmly on the ears
• Try listening to the humming sound produced
• If you are unable to hear any sound you can chant Om and focus on that sound instead
• Do this practice for 10 minutes or so