Guest guest Posted August 5, 2000 Report Share Posted August 5, 2000 Michael, Hi! How are you? My name is Sarah Hasty and I am a student at Clemson Universtiy in South Carolina, majoring in Special ed. (especially LDs). I think it's so awesome that you are so into yoga. Are you able to use it in your classroom with the kids? I saw that Sonia was giving a class in Virginia for teachers to learn to incorporate yoga with children with special needs. Man! Do I wish I could go! I have classes until May, though, then I graduate. Good luck with teaching Breathwalk. Sarah >"Michael & Amy Conley" <mconley >Kundaliniyoga ><Kundaliniyoga > > RE: Welcome to Kundaliniyoga >Fri, 4 Aug 2000 12:48:15 -0400 > >Hello everybody, > >I am joining the list and was asked to provide a brief introduction so here >goes. > >My name is Michael Conley. I work as a high school special ed teacher in >Peterborough NH, and am married to Amy Conley. We have 3 children, Seamus, >Claire and Christopher, ages 8, 6, and 3. > >I have been meditating for over 20 years, starting really in earnest with >Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh in the early 80's. I traveled to Pune and to >Antelope Oregon and enjoyed the incredible energy at his ashrams. Then I >began a practice of yoga, starting with Iyengar style, then Kripalu, and >now >both Kundalini and Ashtanga. I also practiced Insight meditation a la Jack >Kornfeld and Joseph Goldstein for several years. I am sort of a spiritual >"jack of all trades, master of none." I recently became certified to teach >the Breathwalk practice (first class tomorrow!). > >The reason I practice Kundalini is because I get such quick and clear >results. I notice that my energy with my students seems to be more >positive, I get less discouraged, and I can maintain a more hopeful >outlook. >I attend one class/week and have done a morning "elevation" kriya for 40 >days. Currently I need to rebuild my morning routine, as I have been >sleeping in till 7:30 every morning (pleasant, but not very productive!) I >also like Ashtanga because I have a tendency to put on weight and Ashtanga >has enough aerobic energy to help me burn off my rather excessive eating. > >My biggest challenge right now is to finish my doctorate. I am writing my >dissertation on a frame work of cognitive matururity called "constructive >developmentalism" and applying what the framework suggests to high school >teachers. > >Hope to hear from interested folks about any similar experiences or ideas >that might help someone in my circumstances. Please feel free to write >direct as well as to the list: mconley >Sat Nam! > >Michael > > > ______________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2000 Report Share Posted August 6, 2000 Hi Sarah There is a book you could be interested in - "Fly like a Butterfly" from Shakta Kaur Khalsa - I met her at Solstice Camp this year too. She has a very long and wide experience of teaching yoga to kids. We have her book on the site under our selection from amazon.com - you can check it out at kundalini yogabooks.html If you have any specific questions you would like to address to her, please contact me off-list (gordon) and I will forward her email address to you. Sat Nam! Gordon > Michael, > Hi! How are you? My name is Sarah Hasty and I am a student at Clemson > Universtiy in South Carolina, majoring in Special ed. (especially LDs). > I think it's so awesome that you are so into yoga. Are you able to use it in > your classroom with the kids? I saw that Sonia was giving a class in > Virginia for teachers to learn to incorporate yoga with children with > special needs. Man! Do I wish I could go! I have classes until May, though, > then I graduate. Good luck with teaching Breathwalk. > Sarah > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2000 Report Share Posted August 6, 2000 Hi Sarah, Thanks for your enthusiastic response! Unfortunately, I've been using yoga mostly for myself -- because I'm a better teacher under its influence and able to respond more fully to my students. I have not had much success in teaching my students to meditate, do yoga, etc. They pick up (from my unconscious possibly or the media) that it's weird or otherwise not normal and they do want to be normal. This year's group is going to be significantly smaller, however, and I want to introduce them to some outdoor and experiential ed challenges, some improv theater, and some games that will tune them in to their internal experience. At some later point, perhaps, we might try a breathwalk or pranayama. I'd like to hear about people who have had success using yoga or body-mind practice with high school students! I might be underestimating them (the students that is)! Sincerely, Michael Conley > ______________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com "OUR DESTINY IS TO BE HAPPY" - Yogi Bhajan You can UNSUBSCRIBE from this list at the ONElist Member Center (My ONElist), or send mail to Kundaliniyoga- NO UNSUBSCRIBE REQUESTS TO THE LIST PLEASE! WEB SITE: kundalini yoga KUNDALINI YOGA ON-LINE TRAINING. Details from kundalini yogaclasses.html Sponsored by YOGA TECHNOLOGY - Popular publishers since 1988 of books on Kundalini Yoga and Meditation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2000 Report Share Posted August 6, 2000 Dear Michael, I did this while substituting and it saved my life years ago. I recommend it and everyone who uses it loves it. Make it a game. Have the students time the number of breaths they breathe per minute. It is shocking. Often over 20. Then count how few breaths they can breathe for one minute. Can't hold the breath. They automatically calm down. Works wonders. Sat Nam, Gururattan Kaur - "Michael & Amy Conley" <mconley <Kundaliniyoga > Sunday, August 06, 2000 7:49 AM RE: hello > > Hi Sarah, > > Thanks for your enthusiastic response! > > Unfortunately, I've been using yoga mostly for myself -- because I'm a > better teacher under its influence and able to respond more fully to my > students. I have not had much success in teaching my students to meditate, > do yoga, etc. They pick up (from my unconscious possibly or the media) that > it's weird or otherwise not normal and they do want to be normal. This > year's group is going to be significantly smaller, however, and I want to > introduce them to some outdoor and experiential ed challenges, some improv > theater, and some games that will tune them in to their internal experience. > At some later point, perhaps, we might try a breathwalk or pranayama. > > I'd like to hear about people who have had success using yoga or body-mind > practice with high school students! I might be underestimating them (the > students that is)! > > Sincerely, > > Michael Conley > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ______________________ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com > > > > > > "OUR DESTINY IS TO BE HAPPY" > - Yogi Bhajan > > You can UNSUBSCRIBE from this list at the ONElist Member Center (My > ONElist), or send mail to > Kundaliniyoga- > NO UNSUBSCRIBE REQUESTS TO THE LIST PLEASE! > WEB SITE: kundalini yoga > > KUNDALINI YOGA ON-LINE TRAINING. Details from > kundalini yogaclasses.html > > Sponsored by YOGA TECHNOLOGY - Popular publishers since 1988 of books on > Kundalini Yoga and Meditation. > "OUR DESTINY IS TO BE HAPPY" > - Yogi Bhajan > > You can UNSUBSCRIBE from this list at the ONElist Member Center (My ONElist), or send mail to > Kundaliniyoga- > NO UNSUBSCRIBE REQUESTS TO THE LIST PLEASE! > WEB SITE: kundalini yoga > > KUNDALINI YOGA ON-LINE TRAINING. Details from > kundalini yogaclasses.html > > Sponsored by YOGA TECHNOLOGY - Popular publishers since 1988 of books on Kundalini Yoga and Meditation. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2000 Report Share Posted August 6, 2000 Thanks! I'll definitely try it! Any ideas on how to deepen it in to the next step? (Not to be too greedy!) Sat Nam, Michael Gururattan K.Khalsa [rattanak] Sunday, August 06, 2000 6:35 PM Kundaliniyoga Re: hello Dear Michael, I did this while substituting and it saved my life years ago. I recommend it and everyone who uses it loves it. Make it a game. Have the students time the number of breaths they breathe per minute. It is shocking. Often over 20. Then count how few breaths they can breathe for one minute. Can't hold the breath. They automatically calm down. Works wonders. Sat Nam, Gururattan Kaur - "Michael & Amy Conley" <mconley <Kundaliniyoga > Sunday, August 06, 2000 7:49 AM RE: hello > > Hi Sarah, > > Thanks for your enthusiastic response! > > Unfortunately, I've been using yoga mostly for myself -- because I'm a > better teacher under its influence and able to respond more fully to my > students. I have not had much success in teaching my students to meditate, > do yoga, etc. They pick up (from my unconscious possibly or the media) that > it's weird or otherwise not normal and they do want to be normal. This > year's group is going to be significantly smaller, however, and I want to > introduce them to some outdoor and experiential ed challenges, some improv > theater, and some games that will tune them in to their internal experience. > At some later point, perhaps, we might try a breathwalk or pranayama. > > I'd like to hear about people who have had success using yoga or body-mind > practice with high school students! I might be underestimating them (the > students that is)! > > Sincerely, > > Michael Conley > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ______________________ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com > > > > > > "OUR DESTINY IS TO BE HAPPY" > - Yogi Bhajan > > You can UNSUBSCRIBE from this list at the ONElist Member Center (My > ONElist), or send mail to > Kundaliniyoga- > NO UNSUBSCRIBE REQUESTS TO THE LIST PLEASE! > WEB SITE: kundalini yoga > > KUNDALINI YOGA ON-LINE TRAINING. Details from > kundalini yogaclasses.html > > Sponsored by YOGA TECHNOLOGY - Popular publishers since 1988 of books on > Kundalini Yoga and Meditation. > "OUR DESTINY IS TO BE HAPPY" > - Yogi Bhajan > > You can UNSUBSCRIBE from this list at the ONElist Member Center (My ONElist), or send mail to > Kundaliniyoga- > NO UNSUBSCRIBE REQUESTS TO THE LIST PLEASE! > WEB SITE: kundalini yoga > > KUNDALINI YOGA ON-LINE TRAINING. Details from > kundalini yogaclasses.html > > Sponsored by YOGA TECHNOLOGY - Popular publishers since 1988 of books on Kundalini Yoga and Meditation. > > > "OUR DESTINY IS TO BE HAPPY" - Yogi Bhajan You can UNSUBSCRIBE from this list at the ONElist Member Center (My ONElist), or send mail to Kundaliniyoga- NO UNSUBSCRIBE REQUESTS TO THE LIST PLEASE! WEB SITE: kundalini yoga KUNDALINI YOGA ON-LINE TRAINING. Details from kundalini yogaclasses.html Sponsored by YOGA TECHNOLOGY - Popular publishers since 1988 of books on Kundalini Yoga and Meditation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2000 Report Share Posted August 7, 2000 In a message dated 8/6/00 12:03:24 PM Eastern Daylight Time, mconley writes: > I'd like to hear about people who have had success using yoga or body-mind > practice with high school students! I might be underestimating them (the > students that is)! Aw, give high school students some credit. I'm a sophomore in high school, and I'm very interested in starting yoga, which is why I joined the list a few months ago. I've been lurking for a long time, reading what everyone has to say, and I think yoga would be great for me. It's all a matter of wrestling with time; the academic program that I'm in leaves little room for anything besides work, and that's a real bummer. As far as being concerned with fitting in, most of the people I know are striking out to assert their individuality however they can. I mean, there will always be those who feel more comfortable blending in with the crowd, but my friends and I are certainly not among them! Besides, Eastern culture in general is gaining a lot of popularity over here. It won't be long, I think, until the stigma (or what have you) associated with yoga and other "New Age" practices disappears completely. I'm very happy to be growing up in a more or less tolerant generation. -- Amanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2000 Report Share Posted August 7, 2000 Amanda, Nice to hear from another generation. My son is 10 years old and frequently joins me in kundalini yoga. When he has a headache he asks for Lavender. When he gets an occasional wart on his foot he has me mix him up what he calls "moms magic." When he has trouble sleeping he wants my diffuser in his room and to be able to listen to ocean waves. My son not only knows there is a mind, body, spirit connection, he knows that they can be brought to balance and harmony naturally. Suffering from chronic ear infections all his young life, he knows when his ears need to be candled to prevent infection from occurring. I believe we are aiding in the support of much healthier children. It is wonderful to follow your own inner guidance system. To be one with your higher power. To live the life you were destined to live. Good luck and many Blessings to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2000 Report Share Posted August 7, 2000 > Any ideas on how to deepen it in to the next step? (Not to be too greedy!) Many. I am writing a book with a friend on yoga for kids. But it won't be out for a couple of years. In the meantime stay tuned to the lessons we share on the lists. Many blessings, Gururattan Kaur > > Sat Nam, > > Michael > > > Gururattan K.Khalsa [rattanak] > Sunday, August 06, 2000 6:35 PM > Kundaliniyoga > Re: hello > > > Dear Michael, > > I did this while substituting and it saved my life years ago. I recommend it > and everyone who uses it loves it. > > Make it a game. Have the students time the number of breaths they breathe > per minute. It is shocking. Often over 20. Then count how few breaths > they can breathe for one minute. Can't hold the breath. They automatically > calm down. Works wonders. > > Sat Nam, > > Gururattan Kaur > - > "Michael & Amy Conley" <mconley > <Kundaliniyoga > > Sunday, August 06, 2000 7:49 AM > RE: hello > > > > > > Hi Sarah, > > > > Thanks for your enthusiastic response! > > > > Unfortunately, I've been using yoga mostly for myself -- because I'm a > > better teacher under its influence and able to respond more fully to my > > students. I have not had much success in teaching my students to > meditate, > > do yoga, etc. They pick up (from my unconscious possibly or the media) > that > > it's weird or otherwise not normal and they do want to be normal. This > > year's group is going to be significantly smaller, however, and I want to > > introduce them to some outdoor and experiential ed challenges, some improv > > theater, and some games that will tune them in to their internal > experience. > > At some later point, perhaps, we might try a breathwalk or pranayama. > > > > I'd like to hear about people who have had success using yoga or body-mind > > practice with high school students! I might be underestimating them (the > > students that is)! > > > > Sincerely, > > > > Michael Conley > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ______________________ > > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com > > > > > > > > > > > > "OUR DESTINY IS TO BE HAPPY" > > - Yogi Bhajan > > > > You can UNSUBSCRIBE from this list at the ONElist Member Center (My > > ONElist), or send mail to > > Kundaliniyoga- > > NO UNSUBSCRIBE REQUESTS TO THE LIST PLEASE! > > WEB SITE: kundalini yoga > > > > KUNDALINI YOGA ON-LINE TRAINING. Details from > > kundalini yogaclasses.html > > > > Sponsored by YOGA TECHNOLOGY - Popular publishers since 1988 of books on > > Kundalini Yoga and Meditation. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > "OUR DESTINY IS TO BE HAPPY" > > - Yogi Bhajan > > > > You can UNSUBSCRIBE from this list at the ONElist Member Center (My > ONElist), or send mail to > > Kundaliniyoga- > > NO UNSUBSCRIBE REQUESTS TO THE LIST PLEASE! > > WEB SITE: kundalini yoga > > > > KUNDALINI YOGA ON-LINE TRAINING. Details from > > kundalini yogaclasses.html > > > > Sponsored by YOGA TECHNOLOGY - Popular publishers since 1988 of books on > Kundalini Yoga and Meditation. > > > > > > > > > > > "OUR DESTINY IS TO BE HAPPY" > - Yogi Bhajan > > You can UNSUBSCRIBE from this list at the ONElist Member Center (My > ONElist), or send mail to > Kundaliniyoga- > NO UNSUBSCRIBE REQUESTS TO THE LIST PLEASE! > WEB SITE: kundalini yoga > > KUNDALINI YOGA ON-LINE TRAINING. Details from > kundalini yogaclasses.html > > Sponsored by YOGA TECHNOLOGY - Popular publishers since 1988 of books on > Kundalini Yoga and Meditation. > > > > > > "OUR DESTINY IS TO BE HAPPY" > - Yogi Bhajan > > You can UNSUBSCRIBE from this list at the ONElist Member Center (My ONElist), or send mail to > Kundaliniyoga- > NO UNSUBSCRIBE REQUESTS TO THE LIST PLEASE! > WEB SITE: kundalini yoga > > KUNDALINI YOGA ON-LINE TRAINING. Details from > kundalini yogaclasses.html > > Sponsored by YOGA TECHNOLOGY - Popular publishers since 1988 of books on Kundalini Yoga and Meditation. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2000 Report Share Posted August 7, 2000 Gee Amanda, you sound like a very interesting person! I have no doubt that many students at my high school would be very interested in yoga if they were approached in a positive way. However, not to make excuses or anything, but the special ed students that I work with often are most challenged by keeping an open mind and a willingness to be different. Many of them have very low self esteem and can't seem to let go of the fact that they can't be "cool" like some of the other kids in the school.... I certainly didn't mean to slam high school students! I know there are lots of very enlightened teenagers out there.....By the by, where are you from? I teach up in New Hampshire. Sat Nam! Michael numanchica [numanchica] Monday, August 07, 2000 4:30 PM Kundaliniyoga Re: hello In a message dated 8/6/00 12:03:24 PM Eastern Daylight Time, mconley writes: > I'd like to hear about people who have had success using yoga or body-mind > practice with high school students! I might be underestimating them (the > students that is)! Aw, give high school students some credit. I'm a sophomore in high school, and I'm very interested in starting yoga, which is why I joined the list a few months ago. I've been lurking for a long time, reading what everyone has to say, and I think yoga would be great for me. It's all a matter of wrestling with time; the academic program that I'm in leaves little room for anything besides work, and that's a real bummer. As far as being concerned with fitting in, most of the people I know are striking out to assert their individuality however they can. I mean, there will always be those who feel more comfortable blending in with the crowd, but my friends and I are certainly not among them! Besides, Eastern culture in general is gaining a lot of popularity over here. It won't be long, I think, until the stigma (or what have you) associated with yoga and other "New Age" practices disappears completely. I'm very happy to be growing up in a more or less tolerant generation. -- Amanda "OUR DESTINY IS TO BE HAPPY" - Yogi Bhajan You can UNSUBSCRIBE from this list at the ONElist Member Center (My ONElist), or send mail to Kundaliniyoga- NO UNSUBSCRIBE REQUESTS TO THE LIST PLEASE! WEB SITE: kundalini yoga KUNDALINI YOGA ON-LINE TRAINING. Details from kundalini yogaclasses.html Sponsored by YOGA TECHNOLOGY - Popular publishers since 1988 of books on Kundalini Yoga and Meditation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2000 Report Share Posted August 8, 2000 When teaching the high school students I think you will have to remember not to force it upon them, you may feel strongly about the positive effects but they have the right to think a different way. Positive encouragement etc. could be good. Force feeding them and you will probably end up with parents on your back. With a good introduction you could gain some intrest, do not take my word on psychology to be king, but gaining the support of one or two 'certain' people in the class could make all the difference, if you want to introduce it to them you certainly do not want it to be thrown out without them even learning about it, and ecspecially with high school kids one certain persons opion could throw the whole class off it and not to mention you will loose a certain amount of authority over the class. My suggestion would to be to run it as an extracurricular activity. That way you will ensure that you get only eager and enthuased students, and will avoid losing respect in front of your usual classes. I'm not sure if this was what you had in mind. I only finished high school last year, and I too agree with Amanda's comment that there are a large number of kids these days eager to learn and become immersed in such subjects. You just have to find them. Be careful what you teach or you may cross the fine line of teaching 'religion' (as far as I know you cannot teach this is American schools, I am in Oz). Even new age ideals could technically be classified as this. Basically all I wanted to say was it may be bad (karma if you like that) to force this onto kids, let them choose it. Good luck, I would've enjoyed studying yoga at school. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2000 Report Share Posted August 8, 2000 thanks Steve! yes, i certainly agree with you that it can't be forced.... i would like to teach it as extracurricular, but i don't have the training to do that yet... certainly not enough to call it kundalini yoga.... my problem is that my class is mostly a special ed group that really has very little interest in yoga, per se, though i'm sure if i could be clever enough, i could help them "discover" it and like it! your ideas are very good! i hope you stay on the list, as i think we could continue to talk about yoga and high school as the year progresses.... what are you doing with yourself now??? sat nam, michael Steven Mclachlan [stevenmc] Tuesday, August 08, 2000 7:25 AM Kundaliniyoga Re: hello When teaching the high school students I think you will have to remember not to force it upon them, you may feel strongly about the positive effects but they have the right to think a different way. Positive encouragement etc. could be good. Force feeding them and you will probably end up with parents on your back. With a good introduction you could gain some intrest, do not take my word on psychology to be king, but gaining the support of one or two 'certain' people in the class could make all the difference, if you want to introduce it to them you certainly do not want it to be thrown out without them even learning about it, and ecspecially with high school kids one certain persons opion could throw the whole class off it and not to mention you will loose a certain amount of authority over the class. My suggestion would to be to run it as an extracurricular activity. That way you will ensure that you get only eager and enthuased students, and will avoid losing respect in front of your usual classes. I'm not sure if this was what you had in mind. I only finished high school last year, and I too agree with Amanda's comment that there are a large number of kids these days eager to learn and become immersed in such subjects. You just have to find them. Be careful what you teach or you may cross the fine line of teaching 'religion' (as far as I know you cannot teach this is American schools, I am in Oz). Even new age ideals could technically be classified as this. Basically all I wanted to say was it may be bad (karma if you like that) to force this onto kids, let them choose it. Good luck, I would've enjoyed studying yoga at school. Steve "OUR DESTINY IS TO BE HAPPY" - Yogi Bhajan You can UNSUBSCRIBE from this list at the ONElist Member Center (My ONElist), or send mail to Kundaliniyoga- NO UNSUBSCRIBE REQUESTS TO THE LIST PLEASE! WEB SITE: kundalini yoga KUNDALINI YOGA ON-LINE TRAINING. Details from kundalini yogaclasses.html Sponsored by YOGA TECHNOLOGY - Popular publishers since 1988 of books on Kundalini Yoga and Meditation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2000 Report Share Posted August 19, 2000 At the moment I'm studying video at TAFE (I think that would be a college in the US), and hoping to do film next year at university. The course is so, so and I'm beginning to have ethical dilemma's when I start to think about the industry I'll be working in, but we'll see what happens. Kundalini is a good way of life, although I think I do have to give up that occasional drink.... Okay sat nam to all Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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