Guest guest Posted October 24, 2002 Report Share Posted October 24, 2002 Sat Nam, ya'll, I'm talking about the way we find ourselves resisting the very things that help us out, like doing our KY everyday. I know when I recently started to have a big body memory experience, which I attribute to my body energies becoming more balanced, I spent the next 10 days doing everything I could to avoid doing yoga. Somebody said something about using food as a substitute the other day. Boy howdy, could I relate! Only with me it's cooking. I've done everything from stacks of pancakes to an 18 lb. turkey in the last few days. I've been eating like a horse and feeding half my friends. I've cooked , cleaned, shopped, visited the sick and started writting a book - all in an effort at avoidance. What did I figure out from all this, (besides having a great book idea.)? I figured out that I have a navel of Jello! So that's smy goal for the next little while. I continue to collect info on different Kirya's and Meditations and such, for different purposes, so I'll have them in for future reference. So it's all about strengthening the Naval point. That and doing the Sa Ta Na Ma kind of stuff that tunes me into that energy and readies me for the more advanced stuff. This is certainly not a criticism, but I'm just a beginner and so many of ya'll talk WAY over my head. I'm sorry, but riht now the thought of filling my head with salt water or regurgitating is - - what? perculiar? How about - way beyond me at the moment! That works for me! I'm priveledged that you are willing to share your experience and guidance with me. I often feel tempted to try everything that is suggested, but I know how unwise that would be. So, if ya'll want me, I'll just be layin here on my floor doing leg lifts for awhile. Sat Nam, Leo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2002 Report Share Posted October 24, 2002 Thanks for the deep naval centering opportunity - I laughed so hard, I thought iId split! That made my day a true KY ending!! Y'all hang in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2002 Report Share Posted October 24, 2002 Sat Nam Leo, Loved your post. I can relate to what you are going through. I've been cooking alot lately, and cleaning and staying very busy . I just told myself it was the change of seasons and the cooler weather that was inspiring these activities and my appetite! Now I wonder if I, too, am trying to avoid time for quality meditation. My energies have not been balanced and I have not been as focused on spiritual exercises as I could be. I did want to let you know that I tried the neti cleansing. I had never heard of it before, but it was just what I needed to "clear my head." I have had problems with my inner ears and sinuses ever since I began to work on opening my third eye. I have tried all kinds of things to alleviate this problem, from antibiotics to chanting sacred sound mantras. Though they helped, the salt water neti cleansing was exactly what I needed. My ears are open and my voice is clearer than ever. Many thanks to the person who first shared this information with the list. Love and Light to you all, Sioux B > I'm talking about the way we find ourselves resisting the very things that help us out, like doing our KY everyday. I know when I recently started to have a big body memory experience, which I attribute to my body energies becoming more balanced, I spent the next 10 days doing everything I could to avoid doing yoga. Somebody said something about using food as a substitute the other day. Boy howdy, could I relate! Only with me it's cooking. I've done everything from stacks of pancakes to an 18 lb. turkey in the last few days. I've been eating like a horse and feeding half my friends. I've cooked , cleaned, shopped, visited the sick and started writting a book - all in an effort at avoidance. > This is certainly not a criticism, but I'm just a beginner and so many of ya'll talk WAY over my head. I'm sorry, but riht now the thought of filling my head with salt water or regurgitating is - - what? perculiar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2002 Report Share Posted October 25, 2002 Well, here I thought it was just me. There have been a number of people posting about eating more than normal and not feeling motivated to do ky lately. I had chalked up my lack of time (motivation??) to just being too busy helping my mother get her life back in order. I've been doing meditation, but the yoga has been sporadic for the past month. And I could honestly tell a difference on several levels. I wasn't very hungry. Didn't quite feel 'with it' most of the time. Physically felt kind of 'blah'. Even the prana in my body took a significant nose dive. I finally began my yoga this week. The first morning I did my sadhana, I was SO hungry most of the day that I spent half my time in the kitchen. And it wasn't even an overly intense workout. It was just some pranayam and nabhi kriya. Although I definately felt my legs and stomach the rest of the day. I've been doing that sadhana this week. And I'm feeling better. But I found it amazing that my appetite was affected the very first morning I started my sadhana again. Also, last week I began to feel the energy in my body even more intense than it was before I stopped doing my sadhana. At first I thought it was just perception, from not really feeling it for a few weeks. But it's definately stronger. I'm not sure if this is a result of the Smiling Buddha meditation, doing yoga again, or both. Or maybe my body is just telling me "this is what I need, don't stop again!" Whatever it is, I'm feeling much more like myself this week! Oh, and Leo, I loved your comments about the elephant kriya. As I was reading the posts on it, I had similar thoughts. Mine was more like......."why??" followed by "I think I'll pass this time." Like you said, very different levels. I have the utmost respect for Dharam and others on this board. And I'm sure that the affects of this kriya are correct. I'm just not at the level yet where I can bring myself to do it. Perhaps in a few years. We'll see. Christa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2002 Report Share Posted October 25, 2002 Oh, and Leo, I loved your comments about the elephant kriya. As I was reading the posts on it, I had similar thoughts. Mine was more like......."why??" followed by "I think I'll pass this time." This really made me laugh. Thank you. I was feeling the same way and I'm sure for the same reasons. Just haven't reached that level yet. I too have been a little off on the practice lately, but started back up again a week and a half ago. After Sadhana the other morning, all I could think was how Kundalini Yoga is like a microwave oven: How did i survive without it? Still a bit of a lurker here, but I LOVE reading your posts and am learning much. Blessings to ya'll! ~Jeffrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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