Matt's trip to NY

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Sat Nam Matt-

I was actually thinking about you the other day. I was going to post

to you and see how you were faring, but wasn't sure you'd have access

to email. Also didn't think it was list rules to post to one

individual person (I'm keeping rules in mind Gordon!).

 

So I'm glad that you did post. The closest class to me is about an

hours drive away, which is why I haven't gone. The timing of the

class there also doesn't 'work' with my schedule (work, kids and

home). But they occasionally have 'special' classes. I did attend one

class there focused on healing. That was my first introduction to Ra

Ma Da Sa (and I had it mentally going through my head for several

weeks after the class). Loved that one so much, like you, I bought

the CD!

 

I'm not sure how big classes usually are, but I believe this one had

about 30 students. Granted, many were there for teacher certification

credits, so I'm guessing it was unusually large. Since the majority

were their for teacher training, they were also pretty far above my

level and asking some questions at the end that was beyond me as

well. I felt a bit out of place. Also a bit uncomfortable asking "how

do you breath" when others were focusing more on specific mudras for

certain types of diseases, etc. The person teaching the class was

Shanti Shanti Kaur. She was very nice. I did go up to her

specifically about BoF, but I must have misunderstood what she

explained. Somehow I ended up doing it like Bakstrika (?) -- that

Hatha one that focuses on exhale and not inhale. I was corrected by

some feedback from this list. But I do need to attend another class

and fine-tune the breathing.

 

I'm REALLY glad it worked out for you. Now that I hear how much you

got out of it, I may try to make arrangements to get to a 'normal'

class and see if that can correct my breathing issues as well.

 

Did the CD you purchase have the gong on it? I would love to find a

good gong CD. I have no idea about people/versions of gong though.

Anyone have any recommendations?

 

Christa

[Guest guest]

REALLY glad it worked out for you. Now that I hear how much you

got out of it, I may try to make arrangements to get to a 'normal'

class and see if that can correct my breathing issues as well.

 

 

Hi Christa-

To me, there is absolutely no comparison between a solitary practice &

the glorious glow of a group practice. You really need to seek out a class

if at all possible simply to balance & enhance your solo practice! I have

long admired your ability to practice on your own & go SO FAR! I am not as

diligent @ home & truly need the "class" situation to keep myself focused

(even though my basic nature is to be a hermit!). I too am an absolute

beginner (feb2002) but I am fortunate enough to have a local class (which

for the center of Oklahoma is pretty amazing all by itself!). I started w/

the beginner class & progressed to the "ongoing" classes & I must say that

the group class just keeps getting better &

BETTER. We are all at different levels both in experience & ability but

those things are basically non-issues because we all have the same goal. It

never ceases to amaze me how different the world is after class.

Also the fact that our teacher (Madonna Noble) is so incredibly

elevated herself that she is able to take us all along with her. There is

usually so much to take in from each of her classes that I just have to hope

that I have absorbed even a tiny bit! I have learned so much from her that

I feel my entire view of life has changed for the better. It has been an

incredible journey both inner & outer but I have to say that the group vibe

is the BEST! Sat Nam, Sally

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Thanks Sally. I 'hear' what you're saying too. The one class I

described in my last post I had attended after only starting ky for 1

or 2 weeks. So intimidating was an understatement. But the

intimidation was my perception, not what they displayed to me.

 

I will definately be attending at least one class sometime soon.

(Just need to re-arrange my 'soccor mom' schedule.)

 

Once I get a chance to go, I'll be sure and let everyone know how I

did. Hopefully I'm familiar enough with the process and basic kriyas

now so that I don't to feel intimidated next time.

 

Christa