vata imbalance

[Guest guest]

Sat Nam Dharam,

Thank you for your kind response and counsel. I had explained

my situation to Guru Ravi Kaur and she also suggested using warm

sesame oil before bed. Oddly enough, I had just ordered some of her

oils after inquiring about abyhanga recently. (by the way, this is

truly a marvelous experience to those who haven't tried it! - even

my husband has noticed an amazing difference)

I have read several articles online re: vata imbalances and I

am trying to adjust my diet accordingly. I had been drinking a lot

of cold water for my cold.

After the warm bath and sesame oil last evening I thought for

sure I would sleep soundly. Unfortunately, the post nasal drip from

my cold kept me awake and coughing for several hours. I don't think

I ever made it to sleep, but I was defintely much more peaceful than

the previous four nights. I was so congested I wasn't able to do

breath of fire either.

I do have several questions regarding your other suggestions.

I wondered if the kriya you referred to in "Transitions to a Heart

Centered World" was published in any other kundalini book. I don't

own it - so I would have to wait to give it a try.

I'm also not familiar with "one minute breath." Do you sit in

easy pose to do it? Does it have a mantra? And lastly, re: your

suggestion to follow one breath - I think I've actually done that

one before. Is that the meditation where you literally become aware

of breathing in and out - following each breath? Do you think it's

best to do it before bedtime - or first thing in the morning?

My birthday is July 5, 1953 - if that will shed any light on my

current predicament.

I hope this finds you well. Sending abundant blessings to you

and to all the other wonderful people on this list.

Sat Nam. Abinashi Kaur

[Guest guest]

Though you have not written to me, yet as an

experienced studdent I have an humble suggestion. If

do the practice lying on your back with eyes closed

watching your breaths, slowly you will enter the world

of Shususpti, the dreamless sleep. It is not only

invigorating, but after a few months a time may come

when any strong wish (sankalpa) remembered till the

entry to this sleep will start manifesting.

Today so far. You need not thank me or write to me.

Only let me know if you are successful. With regards.