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Definition of Kriya

By Ann Pizer, About.com

Updated August 26, 2008

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Definition: Exercises and breathing techniques intended to purify and cleanse the body's energy channels. For instance, one kriya is to rapidly pump the stomach muscles in and out as if breathing but without taking a breath.
Examples:
Kundalini yoga makes use of kriyas in order the open the blocked energy channels in the body.
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