Guest guest Posted June 16, 2001 Report Share Posted June 16, 2001 My friends: I am with you on this. The thing behind their reasoning to 'drop all other practices' is that Communism is their government, so it's either their way or the highway---diversity is not tolerated or part of their vocabulary--conformity is. What's happening there is not unlike the time of England's rule when America was colonized for freedom of religious persecution. Thank you for freedom and all the responsibility that goes with it. Nancy > "I was looking into studying Falun Gong and was advised to stop studying the other forms of energy cultivation...that they could > interfere with the Falun (Law Wheel)." > "My sense is they are pieces of a puzzle according to temperment.. I am not threatened if another seeker builds a different sadhana > model from mine." > "Celebrate our diversity." > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2001 Report Share Posted June 17, 2001 Kundaliniyoga, mrwagner@e... wrote: [...] > My question is whether or not these other exercises could be > interfering with my Yoga. > > I have already heard the old adage "Jack of all trades, Master of > none"; it's just that I love all of these arts dearly and it's hard > to imagine giving any of them up. They really do seem to compliment > each other nicely. > > Thanks for the time, > Mal Wagner Dear Mal, trust your intuition. If you don't feel that they interfere with your Yoga practice - then they don't. I don't see any reason why they should. But practicing all of them every day must use a lot of time and may interfere with your daily routine schedule! ;-) Sat Nam - Hari Har Singh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2001 Report Share Posted June 26, 2001 Dear Mal, > My question is whether or not these other exercises could be interfering with my Yoga. Yogi Bhajan has told us to each pick one martial arts to do along with KY. I have found this very helpful. At one time I studied 3 arts at the same time, but this was from the same teacher. I would certainly not recommend studying different or the same art from different teachers at the same time. SAt Nam, Gururattan Kaur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2001 Report Share Posted June 27, 2001 Greetings friend, What other arts have you studied, and how have they complimented your yoga? I study Isshinryu karate and Freestyle Jiu-Jitsu from the same Sensei, and Chi-Gong from books. Mal Kundaliniyoga, "Gururattan K.Khalsa" <rattanak@c...> wrote: > Dear Mal, > > > My question is whether or not these other exercises could be interfering > with my Yoga. > > Yogi Bhajan has told us to each pick one martial arts to do along with KY. > I have found this very helpful. At one time I studied 3 arts at the same > time, but this was from the same teacher. I would certainly not recommend > studying different or the same art from different teachers at the same time. > > SAt Nam, > > Gururattan Kaur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2001 Report Share Posted June 27, 2001 I s Shotokai Karate an acceptable form of martial arts to compliment kundalini yoga. Please give me your input as to what would be the most complimentary form of martial arts that I could start studying that would enhance my Kundalini yoga. Is there a web-site that would be helpful. Laura - "Gururattan K.Khalsa" <rattanak <Kundaliniyoga> Tuesday, June 26, 2001 4:45 PM Re: Multiple arts > Dear Mal, > > > My question is whether or not these other exercises could be interfering > with my Yoga. > > Yogi Bhajan has told us to each pick one martial arts to do along with KY. > I have found this very helpful. At one time I studied 3 arts at the same > time, but this was from the same teacher. I would certainly not recommend > studying different or the same art from different teachers at the same time. > > SAt Nam, > > Gururattan Kaur > > > "OUR DESTINY IS TO BE HAPPY" > - Yogi Bhajan > > You can UNSUBSCRIBE from this list at the Groups 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 & Videos on Kundalini Yoga & Meditation. Also Meditation & Mantra CDs. > > Your use of is subject to > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2001 Report Share Posted June 27, 2001 Dear Laura, The most acceptable forms are the ones that emphasize the internal aspects of the arts. You will have to ask the teachers involved what they emphasize. A quick answer comes if they are into fighting or healing. I would say try out a couple classes and see for yourself. > Is there a web-site that would be helpful. I don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2001 Report Share Posted June 28, 2001 Hi Laura, There is an ongoing debate as to which martial art is superior---my answer is that there is no superior martial art. Just as with anything, the practitioner makes the art, not the other way around. Shotokai is a Japanese modification of Okinawan karate. Just as the U.S. has taken karate and made it their own, so too did Japan, they just did it before us. I agree with Mr. Khalsa in that the art you choose should place equal importance on the internal and external aspects. Karate is usually placed in the external development category, but any good karate-ka realizes the strength inherent in softness. Remember, force does not exist until it meets resistance. Before you decide on any long term commitment, take a few classes with different styles. If the instructor doesn't allow you to watch a class or give you a free lesson, you should propably move on. I would stear clear of sport-oriented martial arts, as this can give you a false sense of security. Sport karate is just that, a sport full of limiting rules. The way you train is the way you will respond in a self-defense situation when it is for real. Also consider your body style before choosing a martial art style. If you are short, strong, and low to the ground, try Goju-Ryu karate, or some form of Judo or Jiu-Jitsu. If you are tall, fast, and flexible, perhaps Shorin-Ryu (like Shotokai, Shotokan) or possibly a korean style such as Tae Kwon Do or Tang Soo Do. I study Isshinryu karate which is a blending of the two main styles of Okinawan karate (Shorin-Ryu and Goju-Ryu). Just remember, most schools of Tae Kwon Do are sport oriented and not very realistic for real life self defense. Don't forget to cross-train in stand-up arts and ground grappling arts so that you will be a well-rounded artist. Also, your yoga should take care of internal energy cultivation better than any martial art I have studied. One more thing, you can buy a black belt out of any magazine, don't get fooled into joining a school just bacause they promise you a black belt in a certain number of years; a belts main purpose is to keep your gi (uniform) closed---black-belt is just the beginning. Feel free to write me privately or share on the board if you have any questions. Safe training to you, Mal Wagner Kundaliniyoga, "Roger & Laura Janes" <rljanes@h...> wrote: > I s Shotokai Karate an acceptable form of martial arts to compliment > kundalini yoga. > Please give me your input as to what would be the most complimentary form of > martial arts that I could start studying that would enhance my Kundalini > yoga. > Is there a web-site that would be helpful. > Laura > - > "Gururattan K.Khalsa" <rattanak@c...> > <Kundaliniyoga> > Tuesday, June 26, 2001 4:45 PM > Re: Multiple arts > > > > Dear Mal, > > > > > My question is whether or not these other exercises could be > interfering > > with my Yoga. > > > > Yogi Bhajan has told us to each pick one martial arts to do along with KY. > > I have found this very helpful. At one time I studied 3 arts at the same > > time, but this was from the same teacher. I would certainly not recommend > > studying different or the same art from different teachers at the same > time. > > > > SAt Nam, > > > > Gururattan Kaur > > > > > > "OUR DESTINY IS TO BE HAPPY" > > - Yogi Bhajan > > > > You can UNSUBSCRIBE from this list at the Groups 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 & Videos on Kundalini Yoga > & Meditation. Also Meditation & Mantra CDs. > > > > Your use of is subject to > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2001 Report Share Posted June 28, 2001 Dear Mal, Laura and all, Thanks for your comments Mal. your yoga should take care of internal energy cultivation better than any martial art I have studied. I have a different experience. I have studied Tai Chi, Chi Gong and Kung fu with teachers that emphasize moving from inside the body. I found this a fabulous way to cultivate energy and use inner movement as the basis for outer movement. I now do and teach Ky with these insights. I find it thrilling how all movement can begin inside and then the body simply follows the energy. This is what I mean about finding a teacher that emphasizes the internal art. SAt Nam, Gururattan Kaur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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