A woman is fascinated by colorful stones that glitter in a row, forgetting the rare gem studded to her navel illuminates the world inside her! Let us be led onto the trail of self-discovery.

Talking to Your Body

Understanding the Navel Centre

Communicating with the body has become increasingly essential in the present times and the mediums used by the ancestors to communicate with the body need a visit. The evidence that navel centre was used as the pathway for communication with the body is found in the upanishadic and vedic scriptures. The verses ‘अरा इव रथनाभौ प्राणे सर्वं प्रतिष्ठितम् I (arā iva rathanābhau prāṇe sarvaṃ pratiṣṭhitam) from the upanishad advise the rectal pathway through the Navel Centre to be the source to tap the youth and longevity of the female body by revitalizing the prana and correcting menstrual challenges.

Sending Healing Signals through the Navel Centre

Ancient Techniques for Navel Healing

This body communication was mainly facilitated by use of Metals (silver belts) Kashayam (Herbal residues), cold pressed seed oils and fat (cow-ghee) , Mudras& Mantras. Let us learn the applicability of these ancient techniques in the present times.

Adorning the Navel with Silver Belts / Rings

A silver string held right below the navel touching the bare skin absorbed body toxins, increased the moon energy in the feminine body by keeping the abdomen cool even when the digestive fire was at its peak, keeping the abdomen relaxed.

What can you do: Create a fashion statement by using trendy silver belts or silver-coated strings over the denim, ‘Navel Chokers’!

Use of Kashayam – Sip through the Navel

Skin food is very essential and was explored by our ancestors extensively. Different herb juices were concentrated on the navel by creating a dough well.

Modern Applications of Navel Healing

Cold Pressed Oils & Fats

A wide range of seed oils and aromatic oils were used to communicate with the gut through the navel center.

What you can do: Use plain almond oil or explore a range of different navel oils by Nabhi Sutra and use one or all as desired.

Practice Mudras and Mantras Along with Abdominal Breath

The Apana Vayu - Downward flowing prana in the body is channelized and increased using different mudras – hand gestures that work on restoring feminine balance and correcting menstrual imbalances.

What you can do: Practice the mantra SO-HAM with inhalation and exhalation, concentrating on the movement of the abdomen and awareness of the navel. The Manipura Chakra Mantra ‘Ram’ is said to direct the energy of kundalini through the navel center and tap its spiritual powers. Learning more about the ‘Nabhi Kriyas’ under a spiritual guide will facilitate a deeper connection with the body.

What's in Store for You: ‘Nabhi Kriya’ - A Journey of Spiritual Self-Discovery

The feminine must realize that the divine connection begins with her navel, the jewel of Manipura. A woman is fascinated by colorful stones that glitter in a row, forgetting the rare gem studded to her navel illuminates the world inside her!