Kriya
Kriya, in Sanskrit, means "action," "deed," or "work." In various Indian spiritual and philosophical traditions, particularly in yoga and Hinduism, the term takes on a more specific meaning. It refers to a set of practices, often physical or mental, designed to achieve a particular outcome, often related to purification, healing, or spiritual development.
In yoga, kriyas are often understood as purification techniques. These can include practices like Neti (nasal
Beyond physical purification, kriyas can also refer to sequences of asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), and
In some tantric traditions, kriya refers to ritualistic actions or observances performed to invoke divine energies