kundalini (fears of)

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You ask a good question and the model on which your question is based on is of

the Master/Chela relationship. Where you are initiated by a

teacher. Things are different with the teachings the way we are taught by Yogi

Bhajan. In this system, you initiate yourself.

 

Traditionally, initiates of Yoga are educated in the healing system of India,

Ayurveda. [Traditionally] speaking, a spiritual seeker who hoped to

raise Kundalini would FIRST learn the discipline of Ayurveda. In this way they

could keep their body healthy and balanced. SECONDLY, they studied

Yoga, in order to achieve mastery over their mental processes - another kind of

balance. LAST of all they would approach the discipline of

Kundalini Yoga, knowing that, in so far as it was possible, they were balanced

and prepared both physically and mentally for the awesome power of

Kundalini. In the old model, for Kundalini to rise without very real danger it

was necessary to be as healthy and balanced physically and mentally

as possible.

This still has validity. The more you understand about Ayurveda, the more you

can know what you need to do and more respect you'll have for the

entire process. But it not so dramatic as whether you'll go nuts or not. I have

heard descriptions of a number of people where they were seeing

lights, hearing sounds and whatnot. They were thinking that their Kundalini was

rising and were getting distracted. In fact, they are undoubtedly

having severe symptoms of doshic or constitutional imbalance, usually Vata -

Pitta.

 

Sincerely linking through the Golden Chain, the Adi Mantra (Ong Namo, Guru Dev

Namo) will prevent these disturbances in people. Chant the Adi

Mantra 3 - 5 times or until your feel relaxed and "linked". The mantra confronts

us and initiates us. You will be covered. Listen to yourself when

you practice, deeply relax when you are done. Meditate/Chant/do Kirtan afterward

to cleanse the tension from the mental body and integrate the

effects of the experience. Perfect the breath and then give it back to "GOD".

Teach yoga. Do Seva. Say something you've never said before to

someone in your life. Take a little steps. You have the opening...you created

it, now just step into.

Sat Nam,

Dharam

 

"Desmond " wrote:

 

> hello to all,

> my guestion concerns the awsome power of kundalini.i have read a lot

> of information on the subject,alot of it good and some very bad

> conclusions.some say,if your smart you will leave kundalini (coiled

> serpent) alone or face disaster.i wanted to practics ky to better

> emprove my life and be of service people.if ky is so dangerous,my do

> people still want to raise kundalini?