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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?

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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From: rasheedaas <rasheedaas@yahoo.com>
To: Kundaliniyoga@yahoogroups.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

--- In Kundaliniyoga@yahoogroups.com, "ms.grizz" <ms.grizz@...> wrote:
>
>
> I will, Namaste!
>
> -Mish
>
>
> --- In Kundaliniyoga@yahoogroups.com, "rasheedaas" <rasheedaas@>
> 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
> >
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

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Sunday, June 26, 2011

Re: [Kundalini Yoga] Hello Arjinder [was Re-Intro]

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@rabboar.com> 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
>
> _____
>
> From: Kundaliniyoga@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Kundaliniyoga@yahoogroups.com]
> On Behalf Of rasheedaas
> Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2011 7:20 AM
> To: Kundaliniyoga@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Kundalini Yoga] Hello Arjinder [was Re-Intro]
>
> That is wonderful that you are helping people reduce or eliminate pain
> medication.
> I am inspired reading your story. Thank you.
> Even tho I am 64 years old, I still would love to become a teacher.
> I think Kundalini Yoga is the best for mental or physical pain, as well as
> just to increase joy in one's life.
>
> Good for you to be a beacon in your land.
>
> sat nam,
> Kartar Kaur
>
> --- In Kundaliniyoga@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Kundaliniyoga%40yahoogroups.com> , "pamela" <pamela@...> wrote:
> >
> > Sat Nam, Since some new people introduced themselves (and hello and
> welcome)
> > I thought I'd re-introduce myself. I'm Arjinder Kaur from NW Arkansas
> > (Rogers, AR). I've been practicing Kundalini Yoga off/on for about 15
> years,
> > recently very much "on" as I finished my level I teacher training thru
> the
> > Ashram in Kansas City.
> >
> > I teach Kundalini Yoga, Hatha Yoga (Core Strengthening, Stretch, & Flow
> > classes) and Pilates at the RabBoar Studio and the Adult Wellness Center
> > both in Rogers, AR. I plan to start level II training next year, and my
> > teachers from KC will teach a level I class at the RabBoar studio
> starting
> > next year ... summer, we hope.
> >
> > Even if you are not interested in ever teacher, the Level I teacher
> training
> > will give you such in-sight and understand, both of Kundalini Yoga and of
> > yourself, that it is well-worth taking just for your own personal growth.
> >
> > I started practicing Hatha Yoga when my acute back pain become chronic &
> > acute, and I have never looked back. I specialize in helping people with
> > back/neck pain (the Adult Wellness Center is for people over 50, and many
> of
> > the students have lessen or stopped completely taking pain medication,
> > lowered dosage for blood pressure, and increase bone density -- one 89
> year
> > old woman who had been on pain medication for her back for THIRTY years
> > stopped taking meds after 2 classes ... admittedly the fastest results
> I've
> > ever seen!).
> >
> > Thank you for this wonderful discussion group and way to learn and
> interact
> > with others who practice K-Yoga -- NW AR is a rather "dry" spot for
> > Yoga...particularly K-Yoga ... RabBoar is the only place in Arkansas
> (yep,
> > the whole state) which is a registered partner with 3HO.
> >
> > Sat Nam,
> > Arjinder
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>

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Re: [Kundalini Yoga] Re: strech pose - go beyong 3 minutes?

Sat Nam,

It is permissible to do stretch pose 5-7 minutes. However, permissible
is not necessarily reasonable or a good idea. If your abdominal and back
muscles are very strong, you can easily maintain the posture, and get a
charge out of longer times, bravo. Few people have the physical capacity
to do stretch pose without strain for even 1-2 minutes.

Many people should be strengthening their abdominal muscles before they
even try to do stretch pose.

I teach my students to do one leg at a time until they are strong enough
to do both legs. One leg at a time does create an alignment and is much
better than not doing the exercise at all.

The goal of stretch pose is to align the navel center and it is perhaps
the most powerful KY exercise to do so. Sat Kriya and breath of fire
run a close second and do not cause any stress or strain. Leg lifts are
good too but need the same precautions.

Choose a combination of navel and abdominal strengthening exercises for
your daily routine. Check your navel to see if there is a strong pulse.
When there is you are set for the day.

Blessings,

Guru Rattana :+)

On 6/26/2011 5:23 AM, rasheedaas wrote:
>
> Hello,
> I would be cautious with stretch pose because my teacher told me that
> if done wrong, it can hurt your back.
> Perhaps if you do a search you can find out more.
> I stopped doing it after she told me many things one had to watch for.
> If I can find what she sent me, I will post.
>
> sat nam, kartar kaur
>
> --- In Kundaliniyoga@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Kundaliniyoga%40yahoogroups.com>, Ver Tips <ver_tips@...> wrote:
> >
> > Sat Nam,
> >
> > Is max time of strech 3 minutes or is it OK to go for more like 5 o
> 7 minutes?
> >
> > Thanks for your answers,
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>

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RE: [Kundalini Yoga] Re: strech pose - go beyong 3 minutes?

Sat Nam, Stretch pose with possibly hand palm down under hips/buttocks helps
(so just head is lifted with feet, but not arms) or even bending the knees
and bringing the feet a little higher off the ground. And, of course, start
slowly -- 15 seconds or so at first and build up your strength. IMHO.

Arjinder

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From: Kundaliniyoga@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Kundaliniyoga@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of rasheedaas
Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2011 7:23 AM
To: Kundaliniyoga@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Kundalini Yoga] Re: strech pose - go beyong 3 minutes?

Hello,
I would be cautious with stretch pose because my teacher told me that if
done wrong, it can hurt your back.
Perhaps if you do a search you can find out more.
I stopped doing it after she told me many things one had to watch for. If I
can find what she sent me, I will post.

sat nam, kartar kaur

--- In Kundaliniyoga@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:Kundaliniyoga%40yahoogroups.com> , Ver Tips <ver_tips@...> wrote:
>
> Sat Nam,
>
> Is max time of strech 3 minutes or is it OK to go for more like 5 o 7
minutes?
>
> Thanks for your answers,
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

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RE: [Kundalini Yoga] Hello Arjinder [was Re-Intro]

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

_____

From: Kundaliniyoga@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Kundaliniyoga@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of rasheedaas
Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2011 7:20 AM
To: Kundaliniyoga@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Kundalini Yoga] Hello Arjinder [was Re-Intro]

That is wonderful that you are helping people reduce or eliminate pain
medication.
I am inspired reading your story. Thank you.
Even tho I am 64 years old, I still would love to become a teacher.
I think Kundalini Yoga is the best for mental or physical pain, as well as
just to increase joy in one's life.

Good for you to be a beacon in your land.

sat nam,
Kartar Kaur

--- In Kundaliniyoga@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:Kundaliniyoga%40yahoogroups.com> , "pamela" <pamela@...> wrote:
>
> Sat Nam, Since some new people introduced themselves (and hello and
welcome)
> I thought I'd re-introduce myself. I'm Arjinder Kaur from NW Arkansas
> (Rogers, AR). I've been practicing Kundalini Yoga off/on for about 15
years,
> recently very much "on" as I finished my level I teacher training thru the
> Ashram in Kansas City.
>
> I teach Kundalini Yoga, Hatha Yoga (Core Strengthening, Stretch, & Flow
> classes) and Pilates at the RabBoar Studio and the Adult Wellness Center
> both in Rogers, AR. I plan to start level II training next year, and my
> teachers from KC will teach a level I class at the RabBoar studio starting
> next year ... summer, we hope.
>
> Even if you are not interested in ever teacher, the Level I teacher
training
> will give you such in-sight and understand, both of Kundalini Yoga and of
> yourself, that it is well-worth taking just for your own personal growth.
>
> I started practicing Hatha Yoga when my acute back pain become chronic &
> acute, and I have never looked back. I specialize in helping people with
> back/neck pain (the Adult Wellness Center is for people over 50, and many
of
> the students have lessen or stopped completely taking pain medication,
> lowered dosage for blood pressure, and increase bone density -- one 89
year
> old woman who had been on pain medication for her back for THIRTY years
> stopped taking meds after 2 classes ... admittedly the fastest results
I've
> ever seen!).
>
> Thank you for this wonderful discussion group and way to learn and
interact
> with others who practice K-Yoga -- NW AR is a rather "dry" spot for
> Yoga...particularly K-Yoga ... RabBoar is the only place in Arkansas (yep,
> the whole state) which is a registered partner with 3HO.
>
> Sat Nam,
> Arjinder
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

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

Hello,
that's a beautiful quote. Thank you.
I also think setting reachable goals is important.
That is why when I am beginning again after a long time of not, I pick a set which I know I can do, it does not contain 46 frog poses, for example. lol

And my goal is to complete the set every day, altho if I am inclined, I will add chanting to the Sadhana tape.

Best to you in your set and your practice.

sat nam,
kartar kaur

--- In Kundaliniyoga@yahoogroups.com, Kim Francis <kimbo.francis@...> wrote:
>
> Hi there Kartar Kaur ......
> I've started 'a basic set from 'infinity and me' and hoping to work with
> this for the next 40 days. YB says with this set - quote "Life starts from
> that day when you realize who you are. From that day onward, you want to
> build who you should be. When you have built to the extent that you are who
> you should be, from then onward, you have the right to overflow, to
> share...First there has to be a glass. Second it has to be filled. Third,
> then it can overflow. These are the three known stages."
> Good idea on my side is to set my target closer, say a week, then on to next
> week, etc ....and hopefully we get to the big goal....I always surprise
> myself by those small goals and feel more inclined to move forward....then
> celebrate after each weekly completion...green juice.....hope this helps
> you.....
> sat nam.....kim in istanbul
>
> On 25 June 2011 15:45, rasheedaas <rasheedaas@...> 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
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

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[Kundalini Yoga] Re: strech pose - go beyong 3 minutes?

Hello,
I would be cautious with stretch pose because my teacher told me that if done wrong, it can hurt your back.
Perhaps if you do a search you can find out more.
I stopped doing it after she told me many things one had to watch for. If I can find what she sent me, I will post.

sat nam, kartar kaur

--- In Kundaliniyoga@yahoogroups.com, Ver Tips <ver_tips@...> wrote:
>
> Sat Nam,
>
> Is max time of strech 3 minutes or is it OK to go for more like 5 o 7 minutes?
>
> Thanks for your answers,
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>