Kundalini Yoga: June 2011

Thursday, June 30, 2011

[Kundalini Yoga] Re: 1st Class

Sat Nam Chris and welcome to Kundalini Yoga.

Be grateful, the energy is moving and your centers are flowing.
Embrace your experiences and you will learn how your own self work the energy during and after Kriyas. Some nights you will sleep with angels, others you will tumble with rocks. It is all part of the experience. Just live it!

Blessings
Adi Singh

--- In Kundaliniyoga@yahoogroups.com, "Christine" <getanewhome@...> wrote:
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> I took my 1st class yesterday & it was wonderful! My only question is I had a very hard time falling asleep last night, the class ended at 7 PM??
> Has anyone else experienced this?
> Thank You,
> Chris
>

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[Kundalini Yoga] Supportive Activities

I'd like to hear what else people on this group like to do, especially things that enhance or are enhanced by KY.

I'll start - I've been doing Zumba classes at 24 hour fitness once or twice a week. What does dancing have to do with yoga? plenty it turns out. I first took Zumba because my former hatha yoga teacher was leading.

Zumba is basically dance to latin and world music. Their tag line is "ditch the workout , join the party" It really challenges all that work we do on the lower triangle by moving hips every which way, works flexibility in the spine and is a great aerobic work out as well. Don't think it is just for 20 something women - I'm a 53 year old guy and love it (but find it challenging!)

Also I like stand up paddling - Which is sort of a combo of surfing and canoeing. It is a major core builder and since you are standing it really challenges balance.

Be well,

Tom

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[Kundalini Yoga] Re: 1st Class

Hi there, it happened to me also.

For me this works: Turn of the lights, look to a candle concentrating on your posture and your breathing.
Close your eyes when you are tired.

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> I took my 1st class yesterday & it was wonderful! My only question is I had a very hard time falling asleep last night, the class ended at 7 PM??
> Has anyone else experienced this?
> Thank You,
> Chris
>

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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Re: [Kundalini Yoga] Anorexia

Sat Nam!
When ever I hear the words Anorexia or Bulimia I just have to step in and share. I was bulimic for 14 years and never thought I would be able to stop the behavior. After many sessions with Guru Singh, he helped me to see what was really going on, and what image of myself I was holding onto.

I have put together a blog about two years ago, this blog is filled with lessons that helped me over come Bulimia once and for all. If you like pass on the link, read it yourself, share it with her if you like. My mission is to serve and help others that are going through this.

http://freedomfrombulimia.com/

With Love,
Guru Shakti

--- In Kundaliniyoga@yahoogroups.com, Lily Goodale <lilygoodale@...> wrote:
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> Yes willingness to participate . I am going to teach to her family with my
> children doing the yoga as well. Interesting and effective. This child is NOT
> allowed to burn calories through exercise so the Kriya must be effective yet not
> overly aerobic. I am thinking" Relieving your Elementary Stress" ( Nov 9 1989 )
> with meditation for fear ( Anandpur Sahib Dec 2000) Thanks for your help:)))
>
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> ----- Original Message ----
> From: "m.smith@..." <m.smith@...>
> To: Kundaliniyoga@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sun, June 12, 2011 2:52:29 PM
> Subject: Re: [Kundalini Yoga] Anorexia
>
> Sat Nam, I really feel a strong compulsion to help, but firstly I must ask, what
> does the teenager really want and secondly I would suggest that your twins Sat
> Kria suggestion is good because it will allow the Kundalini to initiate the
> healing naturally. But first is the teenagers willingness to proactivly
> participate. Otherwise that problem will need to be addressed fore mostly. Sat
> Nam Shane Smith
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> Subject: [Kundalini Yoga] Anorexia
>
> Sat Nam,I am looking for a Kriya that works on the naval center or lower
> triangle. It can't be too strenuous(this teen can not afford to loose any more
> weight) but needs to have some exercise should have a lot of Mantra. My Twin a
> Kunadlini Teacher suggested Sat Kriya but the Kriya I am looking for a teen and
> I think it needs to be a little more interesting than just doing the same thing
> like in Sat Kriya. Got any Ideas??? SaT anm Raj Kirin Kaur
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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

RE: [Kundalini Yoga] 1st Class

Hi Chris - yep kundalini yoga at night, depending on the kriya can really
raise your energy and make you feel alive and vital! Good idea is to do some
forward bends, relaxing over the legs sitting down with legs straight out in
front and breathing slowly and relaxing, maybe read a book for a while in
this position. Also breathing through the left nostril can help.

Sat Nam

Kim

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On Behalf Of Christine
Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 3:05 PM
To: Kundaliniyoga@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Kundalini Yoga] 1st Class

I took my 1st class yesterday & it was wonderful! My only question is I had
a very hard time falling asleep last night, the class ended at 7 PM??
Has anyone else experienced this?
Thank You,
Chris

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Re: [Kundalini Yoga] 1st Class

Did you ground well afterwards? Sit back on heels and bend forehead to the mat
until grounded or put thumbs on either side of third eye.

I've been doing kundalini yoga weekly for some time (and also did a 40 day
sadhana at 4:15 am) and do not feel it changed my sleep patterns. If anything,
it makes me more relaxed.

Kadee

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To: Kundaliniyoga@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, June 28, 2011 8:05:15 AM
Subject: [Kundalini Yoga] 1st Class

I took my 1st class yesterday & it was wonderful! My only question is I had a
very hard time falling asleep last night, the class ended at 7 PM??
Has anyone else experienced this?
Thank You,
Chris

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RE: [Kundalini Yoga] Hello Arjinder [was Re-Intro] & Suggestions for First Kriya

Sat Nam, Mish. Basic Spinal Energy set is a great Kriya to practice for
awhile. It is a good warm-up in and of itself. Sat Kriya (starting with
just 3 minutes) is another great starter, but can be challenging for
arms/shoulder, so the Kirtan Kriya (sa ta na ma) is another option, and
perfect if you are just starting out.

Kundalini Yoga can change your life ... for the better, of course. (I'm also
a level III Reiki healer ... remember, you can also heal yourself)

Sat Nam,

Arjinder

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Life is what we make it. Always has been, always will be.

- Grandma Moses

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Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 12:08 PM
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Subject: Re: [Kundalini Yoga] Hello Arjinder [was Re-Intro] & Suggestions
for First Kriya

Arjinder, You and your husband give me inspiration that at age 56 and
overweight, I can transform my body, be more healthy and fit and achieve
a peaceful mind. Starting on my first kriya today and will also be
joining Kartar for 40-day daily commitment. Any suggestions for my first
kriya? I hope I'm using that term correctly. I am also following Guru
Rattana's lessons on the website. As a side-note and slightly OT, I also
am a Reiki practitioner, returning to Reiki after an absence of two
years because of a serious personal crisis I was undergoing. I'm getting
back on track now and I find these two disciplines, Reiki & Kundalini
Yoga, very complementary. If anyone has any thoughts on that, I'd love
to hear. Thank you and Namaste -Mish

--- In Kundaliniyoga@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:Kundaliniyoga%40yahoogroups.com> , cindy brown <brown.cindy909@...>
wrote:
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> congratulations! what flexible role models you make: living a long and
> lithe life, stay fit and keep going...
>
> On Sun, Jun 26, 2011 at 7:53 AM, pamela pamela@... wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > Sat Nam, My husband and I just finished teacher training at the
Ashram in
> > Kansas City (we drove up from Rogers, AR) ... I turned 60 is may,
and he
> > will be 64 in August. You can do it! It is an awesome experience --
just
> > for your own personal growth even if you never teach. Now we are
looking
> > forward to making the time for level II modules.
> >
> > Arjinder
> >

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[Kundalini Yoga] Summer Solstice 2011

Sat Nam, I have finally added ALL of the edited photos to my Summer Solstice 2011 album, if you'd like to view it in it's entirety, please go to https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.357082189974.56132.512304974

Karta Purkh S

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[Kundalini Yoga] Finding Balance As A Woman

Sat Nam!
I wanted to share a blog post I did on the importance of finding balance, and finding time for your worship, your personal practice, and all the areas of your life. This post is focused on Women. Let me know if this helps you!

http://gurushaktisblog.com/finding-balance-as-a-woman/

Love,
Siri Shakti Kaur

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[Kundalini Yoga] New Member Intro

Hello and thank you all for accepting me into this group. My name is
Mish, age 56, grandmother, aspiring artist and dollmaker, Reiki
practitioner returning to Reiki after an absence of about two years. I'm
getting myself back on track now after a personal crisis that began in
late 2009. I am in the process of moving to another state to care for my
aging father in a few months, which I am very happy about. The climate
where I'm moving will be much better for my health and the area much
better for my artistic endeavors, but I have mixed feelings because I
will be leaving my grandchildren behind. I was a member of this list
several years ago, but didn't follow through with learning KY. So I'm
here again, 30 pounds heavier and very out-of-shape. By learning and
practicing Kundalini Yoga, I am hoping to reduce my weight to normal
levels, become more fit, develop a peaceful mind that will complement my
Reiki and artistic endeavors and deal better emotionally with the
changes I'm undergoing at this stage in my life. I'm also following the
lessons on Guru Rattana's website. I'm very thankful to be able to do
this online right now. Namaste, Mish

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Re: [Kundalini Yoga] Hello Arjinder [was Re-Intro] & Suggestions for First Kriya

Arjinder, You and your husband give me inspiration that at age 56 and
overweight, I can transform my body, be more healthy and fit and achieve
a peaceful mind. Starting on my first kriya today and will also be
joining Kartar for 40-day daily commitment. Any suggestions for my first
kriya? I hope I'm using that term correctly. I am also following Guru
Rattana's lessons on the website. As a side-note and slightly OT, I also
am a Reiki practitioner, returning to Reiki after an absence of two
years because of a serious personal crisis I was undergoing. I'm getting
back on track now and I find these two disciplines, Reiki & Kundalini
Yoga, very complementary. If anyone has any thoughts on that, I'd love
to hear. Thank you and Namaste -Mish

--- In Kundaliniyoga@yahoogroups.com, cindy brown <brown.cindy909@...>
wrote:
>
> congratulations! what flexible role models you make: living a long and
> lithe life, stay fit and keep going...
>
> On Sun, Jun 26, 2011 at 7:53 AM, pamela pamela@... wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > Sat Nam, My husband and I just finished teacher training at the
Ashram in
> > Kansas City (we drove up from Rogers, AR) ... I turned 60 is may,
and he
> > will be 64 in August. You can do it! It is an awesome experience --
just
> > for your own personal growth even if you never teach. Now we are
looking
> > forward to making the time for level II modules.
> >
> > Arjinder
> >

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[Kundalini Yoga] 1st Class

I took my 1st class yesterday & it was wonderful! My only question is I had a very hard time falling asleep last night, the class ended at 7 PM??
Has anyone else experienced this?
Thank You,
Chris

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Monday, June 27, 2011

RE: [Kundalini Yoga] Re: I am starting a set on July 1, would anyone like to join me?

I will also commit to my personal sadhana for 40 days. I almost got there,
but screwed up..... anyway, I'm starting over, and hope that I'll be
successful. with all of your help and support I will.
sending good thoughts your way,
Shaun Gianjot Kaur.

Shaun Judge Duvall

SJD Language & Culture Services, LLC.

Puentes/Bridges, Inc.

1245 Riverview Dr.

Alma, WI 54610

608.685.4705

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Take them, and they'll see; show them, and they'll understand; share with
them, and they'll care.

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On Behalf Of Linda Churchill
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 1:10 PM
To: Kundaliniyoga@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Kundalini Yoga] Re: I am starting a set on July 1, would
anyone like to join me?

Kartar-
thank you so much for putting this out for me to participate in.
I intend to make a 40 day commitment to this.
Sat Nam
Beantpal Kaur

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To: Kundaliniyoga@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Kundaliniyoga%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2011 8:14 AM
Subject: [Kundalini Yoga] Re: I am starting a set on July 1, would anyone
like to join me?

wonderful that so many people will be doing this!
The question re how long - Yogi Bhajan says it takes 40 days to change a
habit, so we aim to do the set for 40 days and not miss a day.
However, if you do miss, do not get discouraged and quit, just start again.
The question re describe the set-
It is called "Spinal Energy set" and I have a hard copy from 1999! I don't
know how to use my scanner.

But if you go to Guru Rattana's site -
http://www.kundaliniyoga.org/spinal.html
The spinal energy set here is very similar.

I don't know if everyone knows that Guru Rattana is one of the founders and
sponsors of this list, and a great yogi.

She offers a whole course in Kundalini Yoga at this web site:
http://www.yogatech.com/go/htmlos.cgi/grol/grol_play.html#flash_anchor

I am going to start with my tried and true and familiar set. And then I will
try some of her classes.

I start with 2 minutes each, and then increase gradually to 3.

Welcome everybody to class. :)
I am so inspired.
Kundalini Yoga is the best thing in the world for me. Last year I finally
got in the habit of doing it every morning at 4 am, and I felt great.
--then...I had blood sugar issues, or adrenal issues, not sure which, but I
could no longer do it on an empty stomach, and I stopped. As I said July 1
is my first day of no work, so I will rise, eat, wait one hour, and do yoga.

If you are able to and wish to, Yogi Bhajan says, and my experience confirms
this, it is very special to do the set before the dawn, or as early as
possible.

Remember to tune in.
Be sure to rest between kriyas and long rest at the end.
If you have any questions feel free to ask. I am not a certified teacher,
but have been doing kundalini yoga off and on for 30 years.

I am looking forward to starting with you all!

sat nam,
Kartar Kaur

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>
>
> I will, Namaste!
>
> -Mish
>
>
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> wrote:
> >
> > Hello all,
> > Sat nam, some of the "old-timers" on the list know me...
> > I am the wayward yogi :)
> > here and then gone, doing yoga and not..
> >
> > My job ends June 30 and my heart and my intuition know that I must
> start a consistent Yoga set, or else become depressed.
> > I will do the simple standard - spinal enegy set.
> > I have to eat first, and so probably will do it around 8 am.
> >
> > I post my intention here for 2 reasons -
> > 1)it always helps me keep my commitment when I share it with other
> people who understand how important discipline is and
> > 2)because it will be fun to be doing yoga "together" even if we are
> together in virtual space.
> >
> > Thank you group, for always being here.
> > I feel stronger already!
> >
> > best,
> > kartar kaur
> >
>
>
>
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