KY for the homemaker as Yogi Bhajan said - experienced opinions and healing

[Guest guest]

Sat Nam.

I am the mother of two little girls and it is imperative that I continue the

healing process and see my full capabilities as a wife and mother. I am a

stay-at-home mom. I also homeschool. It is usually only the girls and myself

throughout the day. My yoga time falls when my youngest is napping. However, I

am having real problems with completing my meditations following my set of

kriyas. My oldest who is only 4 often hears things get quiet and comes into the

room. I can have the most amazing set and be ready for savasana and the healing

it brings, yet I am most times interrupted.

My health issues have created a situation where I can't rise earlier than my

children. I am very fatigued with hypothyroid and adrenal fatigue. If I wait

to do yoga after they are sleeping, I am too tired.

So, should I do some other kind of quicker meditation and save savasana for

after their bedtime? I don't want my yoga to be a source of conflict. Maybe my

approach is wrong. I have lots of work to do, and work that I need to do to

become a whole person once again. I don't have options to have others to watch

my children.

I so would appreciate any thoughts or advice.

Yogi Bhajan said that Kundalini Yoga is for the homemaker. I want to believe

that.

Be blessed.

Kelli

[Guest guest]

As a fellow homeschooler and Mom of a toddler, I completely

empathize! I've found that trading play dates with another Mom is

very helpful. She takes the kids for 2 hours, then I take the kids

for 2 hours. I get time, she gets time, the kids get to play with

each other, and it's free.

 

Cheers!

 

Beth

[Guest guest]

Hi Kelli,

 

I am somewhat new to KY myself, practicing with a weekly class and reading Dr.

Siri Atma's new book. I don't know if I am experienced enough to give thoughts

on your post but I can't get it off my mind so I am going to respond with what

I've been feeling.

 

My instructor in my yoga class has stressed " you may not be able to do it all,

but what CAN you do?; intention over perfection. "

I have tried to incorporate this philosophy into my personal practice as well.

When my children (age 4 and 6) first came in when I was meditating there were

lots of questions and chatter. I found it better to welcome their sweet voices

and answer as breifly as possible and explain I will be done when the timer goes

off. They soon became accustomed to my practice, and now my 6yo will say, " why

don't you do your meditation now and we'll play over here? " such an

inspiration!

I think it is wonderful to do your practice where your children get to witness

you helping and healing yourself. You are an inspiration to them and are

leading through example.

 

I look forward to other comments on this topic!

 

Kundaliniyoga , " hillfolkmama " <kudzumountain wrote:

>

> Sat Nam.

> I am the mother of two little girls and it is imperative that I continue the

healing process and see my full capabilities as a wife and mother. I am a

stay-at-home mom. I also homeschool. It is usually only the girls and myself

throughout the day. My yoga time falls when my youngest is napping. However, I

am having real problems with completing my meditations following my set of

kriyas. My oldest who is only 4 often hears things get quiet and comes into the

room. I can have the most amazing set and be ready for savasana and the healing

it brings, yet I am most times interrupted.

> My health issues have created a situation where I can't rise earlier than my

children. I am very fatigued with hypothyroid and adrenal fatigue. If I wait

to do yoga after they are sleeping, I am too tired.

> So, should I do some other kind of quicker meditation and save savasana for

after their bedtime? I don't want my yoga to be a source of conflict. Maybe my

approach is wrong. I have lots of work to do, and work that I need to do to

become a whole person once again. I don't have options to have others to watch

my children.

> I so would appreciate any thoughts or advice.

> Yogi Bhajan said that Kundalini Yoga is for the homemaker. I want to believe

that.

> Be blessed.

> Kelli

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