Master Touch-The Golden Rules of a Teacher July 22, 1996 evening class

[Guest guest]

Thank you KRI for making these DVD's available...and not just available,

creating a curiosity to hear the Master's words again.

 

Having seen and heard Yogi Bhajan in person many times and also a fan of his

movies Yes, I sometime watch his lecture instead of renting a popular DVD or

Netflix.

 

A few of us in the local community watched his July 22, 1996 evening lecture and

meditation. This is also the same lecture that is in the book of the same name.

 

My biggest take away after re-reading my notes and re-reading the chapter in the

book.

 

The concept of paying for a kundalini yoga class is a benefit to the student in

ways that most of us overlook. We look at the first aspect of the rule: empty

handed you come and empty handed you go.

 

Yet, in this lecture, Yogi Bhajan shares another aspect of the rule. An aspect

that can easily be overlooked when its read and yet watching and listening to

the video...the release of the obligation of the student to the

teacher...student pays, teacher teaches, student receives...in Yogi Bhajans

words... " Matter ends. "

 

Reread for yourself, its on the bottom of page 28 and top of page 29 in the book

Master Touch: On Being a Sacred Teacher for the New Age.

 

Sat Ganesha Singh

" participate, share, contribute "

[Guest guest]

Thank you for this posting. As a teacher, this is an issue I have had to learn

to deal with...when I first started teaching Yoga in this area, sometimes women

would come and try to get into class without paying. I would stand firm and not

allow anyone to take class without payment. Some would say, " Can I pay after

class? " or " I left my checkbook in the car. " I have them go get their checkbook

or use the ATM. I like what you said about " Matter ends. " The exchange is so

important. I also used to undercharge for my classes. I finally realized I was

teaching wealthy women who lived in 1 and 2 million dollar homes, lived on

trust funds, and I was only charging them $5.00 per class! No wonder I was

struggling financially. Suze Orman says, " When you undervalue what you do, the

world will undervalue who you are. " Now I charge a fair price and feel very good

about my payment policies. I have a good group of people who are excellent about

paying.

 

This also applies to the posting on pirating material. I recently had a student

post an illegal copy of my ballet choreography on YouTube. It was very

upsetting, since I made it clear that she couldn't take my original work and

post it under her screen name. But, when I meditated on it, I realized I had

spoiled her, giving her private lessons at $10.00 an hour because she was a

college student, showering praise and attention on her, and had not seen the

signs that she was an addict. I thought the discipline has healed her.

 

The Kundalini Yoga has made me more aware and better in business. Now I collect

in advance, have strong policies, and give consequences for unacceptable

behavior. In Los Angeles, this is considered very unusual. Many teachers look

the other way.

 

I would love to hear from other teachers on this subject.

 

Satpal Kaur