question about on-line course

[Guest guest]

Hi,

 

I have never posted to an on-line group - having a read a few of the

recent postings, I have a deep sense of relief at hearing that such

communion and honesty is available through my computer screen. I am

a graduate student, working on my PhD in clinical psychology, and

mostly have come to have a physically negative reaction to computer

screens.

 

I live in Tempe, Arizona, USA. My name is Jessica, and I have a

question about using the on-line course to guide an introduction to

kundalini yoga.

 

I am taking a class this semester called, Spirituality, Communication

and Culture, a melding of my dedication to spiritual practice with my

academic investment. For our practicum assignment, our prof has

asked us to commit to a daily spiritual practice for 40 days.

 

I have chosen kundalini yoga, and am *thrilled* to have found this

website to guide and inform my practice.

 

Here is my question.

 

I understand that forty days "is the yogic time for breaking a

habit". Should I choose *one* practice to repeat daily during that

time? If I choose one practice (chant, breathwork, meditation) with

which I am consistent, can I add and vary other techniques?

 

Perhaps these questions are needless - I notice my mind needing

certainty about this practice, especially as it is formally "an

assignment"! Nonetheless, I would deeply appreciate advice from

anyone willing.

 

Besides being a student, I am also a counselor, and realized that

during a session tonight with my client, an internal voice was

reeling at how stressed I feel by so much work, so much call to

activism and service, and so much pressure in my life.

This "assignment" has come at a time when I wonder how I am going to

get through this time. It has come at the right time.

 

Thank you for the help

 

Sat Nam

Jessica

[Guest guest]

Jessica - What fate has brought you to Kundalini! What falls at our feet is our

path. I have been practicing myself for awhile and I was thrilled as you to

recently to have found this web site.

 

If you are trying to break or create a new habit you will want to do the same

meditation for 40 days. You can vary the kiryas if you like or do the same one

each day. It is kind of an intuitive based decision and what works for you. I

personally like the sets because often there is some breathwork combined in with

the various kiryas. I have a couple of core sets that I rotate between. The

kiryas or postures are designed to prepare you for meditation. Listening to a CD

is a good way to do and learn chanting.

 

Well good luck and glad that you have chosen Kundalini, you will find that inner

voice becomes your guiding light!

 

Sat Nam,

Mike

I understand that forty days "is the yogic time for breaking a

habit". Should I choose *one* practice to repeat daily during that

time? If I choose one practice (chant, breathwork, meditation) with

which I am consistent, can I add and vary other techniques?