Guest guest Posted April 10, 1999 Report Share Posted April 10, 1999 > You can feel better right away and then it keeps growing. Depends on how > much you practice, your level of consciousness when you start, your > approach (yours by the way is very conducive to quick results), the issues > that you have to process, your diet and the cleansing that will take place, > your ability to relax and enjoy the experience, and other factors in the > human condition. :+) I have processed major amounts of my issues and still confront any I find with enthusiasm. My diet is good but still needs some work. My first class was fun (but some of the postures were hard). I will have to see what happens after a few lessons to get an accurate impression tho. I think I would like to do some private sessions also along with group tho. Perhaps a couple a month. I got Erich Schiffmann's new book (not kundalini) and went outside and took 1 hr and 1/2 to do "sitting still; cat pose; Mountain 1 and 2, Dog, and Standing side stretch". The interesting thing about this was I followed the instructions and felt the essences of my WHOLE body. It was awesome. I felt totally alive and churning. It took alot of centering and inward expanding of my awareness. I study nature and am used to expanding outwards to become one with nature or a tree or trying to 'be' a bush energetically, however I hadn't tried to turn the 'expanded vision' inwardly quite like that before. I cannot wait to see if I can hit that same focus when I go to kundalini class Tues night. Perhaps that sort of thing is best left to a private session tho....as I had to move at hyper slow speed to reach that and the class moves much faster. I am assuming that as time goes by that this sort of inner awareness comes much quicker. Am I right in this? Right now I cannot really remember the postures from class much. It will take a few times to remember them, so it is hard to practice them outside of class. We did quite a few postures. > I think you are going to have a lot of fun. YES. I think so too. I am really excited about this. I am so glad this list is here. I wish I could help you with your graphics but drawing isn't my greatest strength. grin. Sherri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 1999 Report Share Posted April 10, 1999 Dear Sherri and all, > My diet is good but still needs some work. My first class was fun (but some of > the postures were hard). I will have to see what happens after a few lessons to > get an accurate impression tho. I think I would like to do some private sessions > also along with group tho. Perhaps a couple a month. I got Erich Schiffmann's > new book (not kundalini) and went outside and took 1 hr and 1/2 to do "sitting > still; cat pose; Mountain 1 and 2, Dog, and Standing side stretch". The > interesting thing about this was I followed the instructions and felt the essences > of my WHOLE body. It was awesome. I felt totally alive and churning. It took > alot of centering and inward expanding of my awareness. The inward expansion of awareness is very important and we must train ourselves to cultivate this. One of the reasons I love KY so much is that the exercises really open me up to deeper awarenesses. The way I teach and practice KY is to do the exercise and really get into it and then sit quitely inbetween exercises and go inward and feel what is happening in my mind and body. It does take still, silent time to get into the experience. Can't rush from one exercise to the next. Or if you do, have to take time at the end to quietly meditate. I study nature and am > used to expanding outwards to become one with nature or a tree or trying to 'be' a > bush energetically, however I hadn't tried to turn the 'expanded vision' inwardly > quite like that before. I cannot wait to see if I can hit that same focus when I > go to kundalini class Tues night. Perhaps that sort of thing is best left to a > private session tho....as I had to move at hyper slow speed to reach that and the > class moves much faster. I am assuming that as time goes by that this sort of > inner awareness comes much quicker. Am I right in this? Right now I cannot > really remember the postures from class much. This awareness comes quicker, if you turn your attention to it. You could ask your teacher for her notes, or buy one of my books. I have 4 of them that are filled with sets. See yogatech.com. We haven't mentioned it yet because Gordon is working on embellishing the site, but the books are there as well as briefly on the new KYmailing list site that Gordon has announced. > It will take a few times to remember them, so it is hard to practice them outside > of class. We did quite a few postures. This is one reason why KY works so well. It stimulates the whole nervous and glandular system. What a blessing! Sat Nam, Rattana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 1999 Report Share Posted April 10, 1999 >"Rattana Khalsa" <rattanak >This awareness comes quicker, if you turn your attention to it. The short clip above approachs a question about KY that I have harbored for awhile. Having learned the KY set I do in three quick mourning sessions, I am not sure exactly how I should focus my attention (visulization?) during the exercises. I currently envision a healing stream of energy starting at the base of the spine whichs lights-up the chakras as it passes up through the top of my head where it showers down through my aura. This I mostly do during the breaths between exercises. Any suggestions?? mykal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 1999 Report Share Posted April 12, 1999 Dear Mykal, Thanks for asking this question. This gets right into our introduction to Kundalini Yoga. We will soon have a set of exercises up on the website and this discussion can assist all those who practice in the "how to." QUESTION ASKED >This awareness comes quicker, if you turn your attention to it. The short clip above approachs a question about KY that I have harbored for awhile. Having learned the KY set I do in three quick mourning sessions, I am not sure exactly how I should focus my attention (visulization?) during the exercises. I currently envision a healing stream of energy starting at the base of the spine whichs lights-up the chakras as it passes up through the top of my head where it showers down through my aura. This I mostly do during the breaths between exercises. Any suggestions?? TWO WAYS TO INFLUENCE EVENTS This question continues our discussion about yin and yang and two paths. Many people use visualization during their meditative practice. I personally could never get into it and always found trying to visualize an outcome distracting. It takes me into my head and away from my experience of what is happening in my body and with my energy. For some people, this is an excellent technique and produces sometimes very spectacular results. Basically there are two ways to manifest or influence events, including your own experiences. MENTAL MODE-INTENTIONS There is the mental mode where we create by controlling, intending, causing to happen and manipulating energy. Methods to accomplish the above include mental focus, visualization and projection. This is the yang or masculine mode of influencing events—through concentration and action. It takes energy to create in this way. SENSATION MODE-ATTENTION The sensation mode also uses the mind and we do set our intention, but the change is brought about by the shift in our own energy and consciousness. The sensation mode requires that we be open to find out, explore and discover what is actually happening beyond our mental perceptions, beliefs, desires and programmed reactions. The method we use is to feel, be present to and tune into the actual experience of the sensations in our body. We listen and see within. This is the yin or feminine mode of impacting or influencing events. As we release our resistances, reactions and preconceptions, we align and merge with an expanded reality. We "let go and let God." It is our connection with the cosmic forces that produces a change and makes things happen. We get more and more energy as we align with energy beyond our individual self. PRACTICING KUNDALINI YOGA In terms of practice of Kundalini yoga and what we do while doing the exercises and during the relaxation between exercises, we simply feel want is happening in our body and stay with the experience of the energy. The more we are with the sensations, the more our inner universe opens up. This is how I practice myself and how I teach my classes. I invite you to experiment with both modes. Enjoy our journey! Sat Nam, Gururattan Kaur "Rattana" ---------- > mykal <mykal > Kundaliniyoga > Re: New person > Saturday, April 10, 1999 4:41 PM > > "mykal" <mykal > > > > > >"Rattana Khalsa" <rattanak > > >This awareness comes quicker, if you turn your attention to it. > The short clip above approachs a question about KY that I have harbored for > awhile. Having learned the KY set I do in three quick mourning sessions, I > am not sure exactly how I should focus my attention (visulization?) during > the exercises. I currently envision a healing stream of energy starting at > the base of the spine whichs lights-up the chakras as it passes up through > the top of my head where it showers down through my aura. This I mostly do > during the breaths between exercises. Any suggestions?? > > mykal > > > ------ > Start a new hobby. Meet a new friend. > http://www.ONElist.com > ONElist: The leading provider of free e-mail list services! > ------ > "OUR DESTINY IS TO BE HAPPY!" > - Yogi Bhajan > > To from this list, go to > ONElist Member Center, or send mail to > Kundaliniyoga- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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