Hi Kelli,
I am somewhat new to KY myself, practicing with a weekly class and reading Dr. Siri Atma's new book. I don't know if I am experienced enough to give thoughts on your post but I can't get it off my mind so I am going to respond with what I've been feeling.
My instructor in my yoga class has stressed "you may not be able to do it all, but what CAN you do?; intention over perfection."
I have tried to incorporate this philosophy into my personal practice as well. When my children (age 4 and 6) first came in when I was meditating there were lots of questions and chatter. I found it better to welcome their sweet voices and answer as breifly as possible and explain I will be done when the timer goes off. They soon became accustomed to my practice, and now my 6yo will say, "why don't you do your meditation now and we'll play over here?" such an inspiration!
I think it is wonderful to do your practice where your children get to witness you helping and healing yourself. You are an inspiration to them and are leading through example.
I look forward to other comments on this topic!
--- In Kundaliniyoga@
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> Sat Nam.
> I am the mother of two little girls and it is imperative that I continue the healing process and see my full capabilities as a wife and mother. I am a stay-at-home mom. I also homeschool. It is usually only the girls and myself throughout the day. My yoga time falls when my youngest is napping. However, I am having real problems with completing my meditations following my set of kriyas. My oldest who is only 4 often hears things get quiet and comes into the room. I can have the most amazing set and be ready for savasana and the healing it brings, yet I am most times interrupted.
> My health issues have created a situation where I can't rise earlier than my children. I am very fatigued with hypothyroid and adrenal fatigue. If I wait to do yoga after they are sleeping, I am too tired.
> So, should I do some other kind of quicker meditation and save savasana for after their bedtime? I don't want my yoga to be a source of conflict. Maybe my approach is wrong. I have lots of work to do, and work that I need to do to become a whole person once again. I don't have options to have others to watch my children.
> I so would appreciate any thoughts or advice.
> Yogi Bhajan said that Kundalini Yoga is for the homemaker. I want to believe that.
> Be blessed.
> Kelli
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