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Hi Gordon and list members,

 

Gordon wrote:

>The best way to awaken Kundalini is undoubtedly through the

>dedicated application of Kundalini Yoga techniques.

 

This statement triggers many responses in me. I debated about responding

to the list or privately or not at all, but decided I needed to air my

concern. Anytime I hear someone tell me "The best way..." I tend to

cringe. Sometimes the best way for one person is not the best way for

another person. I have an easier time if statements such as this are

preceded by "In my opinion, the best way..." or even "One good way.."

 

Semantics aside, I am not sure I agree that the focus of Kundalini Yoga and

Meditation is to "awaken" kundalini. Perhaps that is what some people use

it for. I do not know "historically" what the purpose of the practice was

seen as. I think I've seen too many people set out on a path with the

intent of awakening kundalini and lose focus of how that integrates into

the rest of daily life.

 

My own experience is that I was guided to Kundalini meditation some years

after the awakening process, and Kundalini Yoga some time after that. For

me, I found it more a way to integrate all the bodies allowing for the

free-flow of energy that was already alive and well within me.

 

I do think my concern is more than semantics, but I'm not sure if I

expressed it very well. What do other list members think is the "purpose"

of Kundalini yoga?

 

Ori

 

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Hi Ori

 

Like me, you are writing from your own perspective - unlike me, you made

that clear! ;-( Of course I was expressing an opinion - that is all that

anyone this side of deity can ever have on issues such as this.

 

Also, you should take my reply in the context of the original message from

Tom.

 

I believe that just as you have found Kundalini Yoga the best way to focus

and integrate your K energy, others in whom K is not yet awake, can do much

to facilitate the process by its diligent application.

 

The purpose of KYoga is not, IMO, to awaken Kundalini, but the awakening is

certainly one of its consequences. It should not be viewed as an end, merely

as another step on the long road to self discovery.

 

I may have, inadvertently, started a very interesting debate here.

 

Sat Nam

Gordon

 

 

>Ori <ori

>

>Hi Gordon and list members,

>

>Gordon wrote:

>>The best way to awaken Kundalini is undoubtedly through the

>>dedicated application of Kundalini Yoga techniques.

>

>This statement triggers many responses in me. I debated about responding

>to the list or privately or not at all, but decided I needed to air my

>concern. Anytime I hear someone tell me "The best way..." I tend to

>cringe. Sometimes the best way for one person is not the best way for

>another person. I have an easier time if statements such as this are

>preceded by "In my opinion, the best way..." or even "One good way.."

>

>Semantics aside, I am not sure I agree that the focus of Kundalini Yoga and

>Meditation is to "awaken" kundalini. Perhaps that is what some people use

>it for. I do not know "historically" what the purpose of the practice was

>seen as. I think I've seen too many people set out on a path with the

>intent of awakening kundalini and lose focus of how that integrates into

>the rest of daily life.

>

>My own experience is that I was guided to Kundalini meditation some years

>after the awakening process, and Kundalini Yoga some time after that. For

>me, I found it more a way to integrate all the bodies allowing for the

>free-flow of energy that was already alive and well within me.

>

>I do think my concern is more than semantics, but I'm not sure if I

>expressed it very well. What do other list members think is the "purpose"

>of Kundalini yoga?

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In sending this post I must relay my relief at what is mentioned from list

member & must

commend his response.

Also, I have pondered what, in the past WERE changes remedying

an "intergender problem" ?? Father vs. Mother etc etc etc

Stifled by a caste system of those who are in the "I want to have psychic

powers" mode.

Is IT (see Martin Buber I and Thou) after all . . .the "Father" of all Yogas

(s)

Double talk Yoga MEANS union...!!!(we have to start somewhere, I suppose)

.......................Titling the" Awakening" "Barking up the wrong Bhodi

Tree" or "A Nose under the Circus Tent"|~ | ~ | ~ | ~ |!!!

I am afraid it is NOT just semantics. It is punctuation and capitalization and

time zone too, I suppose....(how I go on...)

Sat Nam

~| ~|

Hanuman Himself would laugh.

 

I would also like to know. Thank You All.

Wha Guru - (historically): Guru Gobind Singh wore a sword

Har Krishan Namo Namo

Ori wrote:

 

> Ori <ori

>

> Hi Gordon and list members,

>

> Gordon wrote:

> >The best way to awaken Kundalini is undoubtedly through the

> >dedicated application of Kundalini Yoga techniques.

>

> This statement triggers many responses in me. I debated about responding

> to the list or privately or not at all, but decided I needed to air my

> concern. Anytime I hear someone tell me "The best way..." I tend to

> cringe. Sometimes the best way for one person is not the best way for

> another person. I have an easier time if statements such as this are

> preceded by "In my opinion, the best way..." or even "One good way.."

>

> Semantics aside, I am not sure I agree that the focus of Kundalini Yoga and

> Meditation is to "awaken" kundalini. Perhaps that is what some people use

> it for. I do not know "historically" what the purpose of the practice was

> seen as. I think I've seen too many people set out on a path with the

> intent of awakening kundalini and lose focus of how that integrates into

> the rest of daily life.

>

> My own experience is that I was guided to Kundalini meditation some years

> after the awakening process, and Kundalini Yoga some time after that. For

> me, I found it more a way to integrate all the bodies allowing for the

> free-flow of energy that was already alive and well within me.

>

> I do think my concern is more than semantics, but I'm not sure if I

> expressed it very well. What do other list members think is the "purpose"

> of Kundalini yoga?

>

> Ori

>

> ori

> http://www.eskimo.com/~ori/ori.html

>

>

>

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Prayer

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Corinne Robinson wrote:

 

> Yoga MEANS union...!!

>

> Ori wrote: . I have an easier time if statements such as this are

>

>> preceded by "In my opinion, the best way..." or even "One good

>> way.."

>>

>> Semantics aside,l">>> I think I've seen too many people set out on

>> a path with the>>>>>

>> intent of awakening kundalini and lose focus of how that integrates

>> into

>> the>>> rest of daily life.

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>> ori

>> http://www.eskimo.com/~ori/ori.html

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>> ----

>>

>> We are proud as punch of our new web site!

>>

>> Onelist: The leading provider of free email community services

>> -----------------------------

>> ---------

>> To from this list, go to

>> ONElist Member Center, or

>> Kundaliniyoga-

>

> Peace and Prayer

 

Guru Ram Das!

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Hi Ori and All,

 

Serve, love, give, purify, meditate, realize...

 

This is a formula for awakening kundalini given by Swami Sivananda of

Rishekesh. Service to others comes first.

 

I think that the Divine will awaken in us whatever we need to be good

channels for Its peace and healing in the world. For me, Kundalini Yoga,

all Yoga, is about being peaceful, easeful, useful in this world. This is

also the teaching of my Yoga teacher, Swami Satchidananda.

 

Thanks for your great question.

 

Om Shanthi,

K Saraswati

 

> I think I've seen too many people set out on a path with the

> intent of awakening kundalini and lose focus of how that >integrates into

the rest of daily life.

> What do other list members think is the "purpose"

> of Kundalini yoga?

>

> Ori

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