general daily practice questions

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Hi everyone,

 

I have a bunch of general questions about daily practice that I'm hoping some

people could provide some insight into. As I am active spiritually in some other

practices (astrology, hermetic qabalah, western ceremonial magick, etc), I do

already have a daily spiritual routine established. I just need to figure out

how to incorporate KY into my spiritual growth.

 

First, I've signed up for Guru Rattana's online video lessons. I've been

following along with one new video each day. Would you recommend that I instead

do the same one daily for a certain period of time before moving on? Or maybe do

one with the video and then do some of the asanas from it on my own? Or maybe

something entirely different?

 

On a similar note: should I be tuning in before practicing each day, or is this

really only before doing an entire kriya (which I've been doing daily anyway)?

 

Also. I've noticed that KY teachers are usually able to do each asana nearly

perfectly, but I'm guessing that they don't do every single asana every single

day. Are there any kriyas (or rotations of kriyas) that can strengthen muscles

and improve flexibility in such a way as to benefit the performance of most

asanas I will encounter?

 

Next, my best friend and fellow KY practitioner suffers from bipolar disorder

with psychosis (or possibly schizophrenia). Would a kundalini awakening (or any

part of kundalini yoga) be in any way less safe for him? He is currently

unmedicated and mostly symptom-free as the symptoms only tend to manifest from

November-February.

 

Finally. . .once I complete all of the video lessons on Guru Rattana's site,

what would be a good way to structure my practice so that I can take my

development to the next level? I want to make steady progress and have a good

outline of where to go next as I continue along my path, so any advice would be

appreciated.

 

Thanks so much everybody for your time! I look forward to any input you may have

:-)

 

Sacha

[Guest guest]

Dear Sacha,

 

First, I've signed up for Guru Rattana's online video lessons. I've been

following along with one new video each day. Would you recommend that I instead

do the same one daily for a certain period of time before moving on?

 

* There is no set rule. But we do a set for 40 days in a row to maximize the

impact of that set. Pick a set that you wish to change a habit or acquire

expanded awareness and experience. do it for 40 days.

 

*Or you can do one set for a week. Or choose according to what you need that

day. You will find sets that draw you in and are appropriate for your current

energies and concerns.

 

* We have about 25 sets up and are adding 2-3 classes a month.

 

 

On a similar note: should I be tuning in before practicing each day, or is this

really only before doing an entire kriya (which I've been doing daily anyway)?

 

* tune in before doing any KY or mediation.

 

* Also read the free on-line classes on www.kundaliniyoga.org

 

Next, my best friend and fellow KY practitioner suffers from bipolar disorder

with psychosis (or possibly schizophrenia). Would a kundalini awakening (or any

part of kundalini yoga) be in any way less safe for him? He is currently

unmedicated and mostly symptom-free as the symptoms only tend to manifest from

November-February.

 

* My limited experience with bipolar people is that any KY helps them alot to

stay balanced.

 

Finally. . .once I complete all of the video lessons on Guru Rattana's site,

 

* 40 days each.

 

what would be a good way to structure my practice so that I can take my

development to the next level?

 

* Pick other Kundalini kriyas and practice them for 40 days each. There are

many books with kriyas.

 

I want to make steady progress

 

* If you practice eveyday you will make good progress.

 

* Also read my monthly New Millienium Beings with suggestions on how to

practice.

 

Blessings,

 

Guru Rattana :+)