MAHASHAILA KRIYA

Mahashaila Kriya Course

Level 1: Foundation of the Great Mountain (Grounding and Stability)

Objective: Establish a firm foundation, much like the base of a mountain, by focusing on physical health, mental clarity, and emotional balance.

• Duration: 7 days

• Themes/Activities:

  • Day 1: Rooting into the Earth

    • Practice: Grounding Breathing and Mountain Pose (Tadasana)

    • Focus: Connect to the Earth, visualizing roots anchoring you.

  • Day 2: Building the Base

    • Practice: Strengthening Poses (e.g., Warrior I & II)

    • Focus: Develop physical strength and endurance like the sturdy base of a mountain.

  • Day 3: Emotional Stability

    • Practice: Body Scan Meditation

    • Focus: Recognize and ground emotional fluctuations.

  • Day 4: Cultivating Resilience

    • Practice: Balancing Poses (Tree Pose)

    • Focus: Learn to balance emotional and mental states, akin to a mountain’s steadfastness.

  • Day 5: Clarity in Stillness

    • Practice: Mindfulness Meditation

    • Focus: Cultivate mental clarity through stillness and breath.

  • Day 6: Reflection on Strength

    • Activity: Journaling

    • Focus: Reflect on your foundational strength and grounding experiences.

  • Day 7: Celebration of Stability

    • Activity: Group sharing or personal reflection.

    • Focus: Acknowledge your growth and stable foundation.

Level 2: Climbing Towards Awareness (Mental Clarity and Emotional Intelligence)

Objective: Ascend the mountain of awareness, developing mental clarity and emotional intelligence, and gaining insights from the climb.

• Duration: 14 days

• Themes/Activities:

  • Days 1-3: Mindful Ascent

    • Practice: Focused Breathwork and Visualization

    • Focus: Climb toward mental clarity, visualizing each breath as a step upward.

  • Days 4-6: Emotional Peaks

    • Practice: Journaling on Emotional Responses

    • Focus: Identify emotional triggers and how they impact your climb.

  • Days 7-9: Steady Climb

    • Practice: Dynamic Yoga Flow

    • Focus: Enhance focus and endurance, reflecting the continuous effort of climbing a mountain.

  • Days 10-12: Clear the Path

    • Practice: Meditation on Letting Go

    • Focus: Release mental clutter, similar to clearing debris from a climbing path.

  • Days 13-14: Reflection on the Journey

    • Activity: Group discussion on insights gained from the journey up the mountain.

    • Focus: Synthesize learnings and plan for integration into daily life.

Level 3: Reaching the Summit (Spiritual Awakening and Connection to Eternal Truth)

Objective: Reach the summit of personal and spiritual growth, connecting with the eternal truths that lie within, like the view from the top of a great mountain.

• Duration: 14 days

• Themes/Activities:

  • Days 1-3: Embracing Inner Wisdom

    • Practice: Silent Meditation

    • Focus: Connect with your inner self, akin to the peace found at a mountain's peak.

  • Days 4-6: Nature’s Teachings

    • Practice: Outdoor Meditations and Nature Walks

    • Focus: Experience the spirituality of nature, reflecting the majesty of mountains.

  • Days 7-9: Discovering Purpose

    • Practice: Visioning and Goal Setting

    • Focus: Clarify personal purpose, envisioning your path forward as a mountain trail.

  • Days 10-12: Expanding Spiritual Awareness

    • Practice: Mantra Meditation or Prayer

    • Focus: Awaken deeper spiritual insights and connection.

  • Days 13-14: Reflecting on the Summit Experience

    • Activity: Group sharing of experiences and insights.

    • Focus: Celebrate the journey, recognizing the growth and wisdom gained.

This approach not only emphasizes the Mahashaila (Great Mountain) theme throughout the program but also aligns the journey of personal development with the natural progression of climbing a mountain—from establishing a stable base to reaching a profound summit. Each level builds on the previous one, ensuring participants gain a comprehensive understanding of their holistic well-being and spiritual truth.