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Hello.

I've been on this list for a bit now and have found it extremely beneficial.

I am now looking for a little bit of help......

I have been practicing kundalini yoga for approximately 7 years and am in my

third year of teaching after taking my teacher training and being certified.

I was teaching 2 classes per week, one from my home and one at a local YMCA.

The YMCA decided in October to discontinue the class to make room for another

hatha yoga class, which seemed to be more popular. I don't understand this,

but accept it. I am still teaching a class from my home, which is growing

slowly. My problem seems to be that I am in a slump. Other than doing some

daily pranayam and a few neck rolls and spinal stretches, I have pretty much

stopped doing my sadhana. I've tried several times to force myself back into

it, to no avail. I understand that this can happen and accept that, but I

need some ideas/suggestions on how to get out of this slump. I still enjoy

teaching my class, and my students love the class, but I am feeling somewhat

hypocritical suggesting sadhana to them when I have stopped mine. Any help

would be appreciated.....Sadhant? Any ideas to help me?

In advance, I thank you all.

Sat Nam and Peace,

Devta Kaur

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Dear Devta Kaur:

 

When I am having trouble with my practice, I find that the best thing

is to practice with other people. Is there a class in the area that

you can take, or friends who have a regular practice that you can

participate in? Some sort of group yoga event (white tantric yoga)

might also provide some spark and motivation.

 

What you describe sounds like it could be a manifestation of shakti

pad, the 3rd stage of spiritual development. Simply knowing this,

and studying about it, may be helpful. At teacher training, YB

mentioned that this mantra is particularly helpful in shakti pad:

 

Ardas Baye, Amar Das Guru

Ardas Baye, Ram Das Guru

Ram Das Guru, Suche Sahe

 

And remember, if you are doing something every day, you are still

doing sadhana!

 

Love & blessings,

Sadhant

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I have been in a slump also, Sadhant will you be starting a new class at

the school close by again? If so what night and time would you have it?

Nancy Buxton

 

Sadhant Singh wrote:

 

> Dear Devta Kaur:

>

> When I am having trouble with my practice, I find that the best thing

> is to practice with other people. Is there a class in the area that

> you can take, or friends who have a regular practice that you can

> participate in? Some sort of group yoga event (white tantric yoga)

> might also provide some spark and motivation.

>

> What you describe sounds like it could be a manifestation of shakti

> pad, the 3rd stage of spiritual development. Simply knowing this,

> and studying about it, may be helpful. At teacher training, YB

> mentioned that this mantra is particularly helpful in shakti pad:

>

> Ardas Baye, Amar Das Guru

> Ardas Baye, Ram Das Guru

> Ram Das Guru, Suche Sahe

>

> And remember, if you are doing something every day, you are still

> doing sadhana!

>

> Love & blessings,

> Sadhant

>

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sat nam ,

 

i had been teaching out of my home also & occasionally subbing @ some

classes @ health clubs .

i;m not currently teaching, & doing my own practice infrequently ,

when i get depressed in winters, i won't practice

 

i had to go to other teacher's classes to get re-motivated..

 

hope there are others in your area.

om shanti

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<DevtaKaur1

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Sunday, January 07, 2001 6:57 PM

Re: slump

 

 

> Hello.

> I've been on this list for a bit now and have found it extremely

beneficial.

> I am now looking for a little bit of help......

> I have been practicing kundalini yoga for approximately 7 years and am in

my

> third year of teaching after taking my teacher training and being

certified.

> I was teaching 2 classes per week, one from my home and one at a local

YMCA.

> The YMCA decided in October to discontinue the class to make room for

another

> hatha yoga class, which seemed to be more popular. I don't understand

this,

> but accept it. I am still teaching a class from my home, which is growing

> slowly. My problem seems to be that I am in a slump. Other than doing

some

> daily pranayam and a few neck rolls and spinal stretches, I have pretty

much

> stopped doing my sadhana. I've tried several times to force myself back

into

> it, to no avail. I understand that this can happen and accept that, but I

> need some ideas/suggestions on how to get out of this slump. I still

enjoy

> teaching my class, and my students love the class, but I am feeling

somewhat

> hypocritical suggesting sadhana to them when I have stopped mine. Any

help

> would be appreciated.....Sadhant? Any ideas to help me?

> In advance, I thank you all.

> Sat Nam and Peace,

> Devta Kaur

>

> "OUR DESTINY IS TO BE HAPPY"

> - Yogi Bhajan

>

> You can UNSUBSCRIBE from this list at the eGroups Member Center (My

Groups), 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 - Practical books on Kundalini Yoga,

Meditation, Chakras, Womens' Empowerment. Meditation & Mantra CDs.

>

>

>

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Hi Nancy:

 

My class at Murray High should be starting soon, but they haven't called to

tell me which night. It will be Tuesdays at 6:30 - you can call the

continuing ed. dept. to find out more and to register.

 

Many blessings,

Sadhant

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Sadhant....

 

Thank you for your words and advice. Unfortunately, even though there are

classes at the ashram, I cannot take part in them at the moment. I am out of

the house a couple of nights a week for other commitments, and I cannot take

the time to add yet another night away from my children. The only time I do

yoga with others, is during the class that I teach, which I am happy to say

seems to be growing slowly, as I have gotten two new students in the past

week.

I have gone back through my material and will re-study up on shakti pad.

Thanks again to you and the others who wrote.

Sat Nam and Peace,

Devta

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