K the subject of latest Yoga Journal email newsletter/Droxine

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Thank you, Droxine, for sharing! I just d to the emal newsletter.

Blessings, Ruth

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, " droxine5 " <Droxine1

wrote:

>

> Hello, all,

>

> I'm always on the lookout for signs that spiritual phenomena like

> OBE, etc. are entering the mainstream.

>

> In my latest " Yoga Journal " email newsletter (affiliated with the

> magazine), the whole thing is on " Kundalini Rising. "

>

> Here's the copy with links to related articles on their site:

>

> >>>>>>>>>>

>

> My Yoga Journal April 17, 2007 — Issue 253

> Your weekly dose of yoga tips, information, and advice.

>

> Kundalini Rising

>

> Recently I've heard of several people experiencing spontaneous

> kundalini awakenings. There seems to be a good deal of mystery,

> hearsay, and, in some cases, even fear surrounding this phenomenon.

>

> What is kundalini? Kundalini is the power and essence of your

> consciousness. It's the energy of infinite potential, coiled like a

> serpent and housed at the base of the spine. When the kundalini

> awakens, it moves up the spine, activating the chakras along the way.

>

> So what's the problem? When you've prepared the nervous system to

> contain the surge of energy through the use of asana and bandha, the

> awakening has the potential to be joyful and integrating. However, if

> the body is not prepared—or if you try to force the phenomenon—a

> sudden flood of energy can overstimulate the nerves and other cells

> of the brain to expand their activity beyond capacity, causing

> potential mental or emotional discomfort.

>

> This week, explore the symbolic origins of kundalini. See what

> teachers and scholars have to say about the potential risks of an

> awakening. Prepare the body and raise the voltage of your nervous

> system with an energizing Kundalini Yoga sequence. Finally, if you

> have concerns about a personal experience, consult your yoga teacher.

>

> Namaste,

> Andrea Kowalski

>

> In This Issue:

> Awaken the Snake

> Is It Safe to Awaken the Snake?

> Tune In, Tune Up

> Join us at the Grand Geneva Conference

> Newsletter Archives

> In the April 2007 Issue of Yoga Journal

> Newsletter Subscription Information

> Magazine Customer Service

>

> Awaken the Snake

> So what does an ancient parable about snakes and lazy husbands have

> to do with your yoga practice?

> http://www.yogajournal.com/wisdom/1718_1.cfm?ctsrc=nlv253

>

> Is It Safe to Awaken the Snake?

> Is a kundalini awakening something to fear, or a gift from the

> universe?

> http://www.yogajournal.com/wisdom/2258_1.cfm?ctsrc=nlv253

>

> Tune In, Tune Up

> Tune in to the infinite and tune up your body with this energizing

> Kundalini sequence for optimum health.

> http://www.yogajournal.com/practice/2239_1.cfm?ctsrc=nlv253

>

> Join us at the Grand Geneva Conference

> The Yoga Journal Grand Geneva Conference is May 4–7, 2007, at the

> Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Featuring

> classes for all levels, the event also includes Thai Yoga Massage,

> kids and family yoga, and a Yoga and Golf Intensive. Call (800) 561-

> 9398 or click above to register.

> http://www.yogajournal.com/yjevents/gg07?ctsrc=nlv253

>

> Newsletter Archives

> Accidentally deleted a past issue of My Yoga Journal? No worries—you

> can browse our archives of past newsletters online.

> http://www.yogajournal.com/newsletter_archives.cfm?ctsrc=nlv253

>

> >>>>

>

> x,

> Droxine

>