Saturday, April 25, 2009

[Kundalini-Yoga] Digest Number 1478

There are 10 messages in this issue.

Topics in this digest:

1a. Re: Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Yahoo Group
From: Laurie Baker
1b. Re: Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Yahoo Group
From: Michael Cashore

2a. Re: Yoga Studios (New York)
From: ak228

3. Re: Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender
From: Michael Cashore

4. KY in Valencia Spain??
From: reinettefournier

5a. Re: Addiction Meditation Confusion
From: Michael Cashore
5b. Re: Addiction Meditation Confusion
From: Baba

6. Radiant Child Yoga by Shakta Khalsa June 12-14, 2009 Edmonton, Alber
From: s_sran

7. Yahoo Messages are Being Delayed
From: siribandhu

8. These are techniques that you as teachers will find extremely useful
From: gurutej_k


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1a. Re: Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Yahoo Group
Posted by: "Laurie Baker" newleafalt@gmail.com chantforhealth
Date: Fri Apr 24, 2009 12:01 pm ((PDT))

Another welcoming and affirming option if the Unitarian Universalist
Church. I have belonged for many years and find that my study of
Kundalini Yoga, the teachings of Yogiji and Sikh dharma fit well
within the 7 principles of UUism. I am really appreciating this
discussion. It is meeting my need for connection as I sometimes feel
very alone and not sure how I fit given the heteronormativity of the
community.

Ranbir Kaur, Moorhead MN
Vibrate the cosmos, the cosmos will clear the path.


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1b. Re: Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Yahoo Group
Posted by: "Michael Cashore" mdcashore@yahoo.com mdcashore
Date: Fri Apr 24, 2009 1:33 pm ((PDT))

"Sorry if I'm repeating myself here, but 3HO really needs to be "welcoming and affirming" rather than just tolerating before I or most LGBT people will have much to do with it. "

You have a terrible Attitude, why would 3HO want you to have anything to do with it?


The Teachings are the Teachings. Everything else is just your imagination. It's YOUR opportunity.

Sat Nam,
Harimander


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Posted by: "John Iversen" johniversen94702@yahoo.com johniversen94702
Thu Apr 23, 2009 12:12 pm (PDT) Sat Nam todos,

I'm not sure if I
responded to this line or the thread on the Rainbow Sangat. I know the
issue if being discussed in the Khalsa Council. I don't have the
links, but people may want to check out how other spiritual/religious
groups--the "welcoming and affirming" congregations have addressed the
issue.
The United Church of Christ website may be a good starting
point. Many seem to be forgetting that there is discrimination against
LGBT people on a societal level, in some countries punsihable by
death. This should not be overlooked in the discussion. I think Sikhs
took a big step in challenging the discriminatroy caste system by
having everyone take the same last names. Sorry if I'm repeating
myself here, but 3HO really needs to be "welcoming and affirming"
rather than just tolerating before I or most LGBT people will have much
to do with it.

In the spirit of peace and justice and love for all, Ram Das Singh /John Iversen
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2a. Re: Yoga Studios (New York)
Posted by: "ak228" ak228@yahoo.com ak228
Date: Fri Apr 24, 2009 12:53 pm ((PDT))

SAT NAM,

There is also a new studio - www.mindbodysoulyoga.com - up in Washington Heights (beautiful Northern Manhattan) with Kundalini.

--- In Kundalini-Yoga@yahoogroups.com, "Sujan S. - Centro Yoga Jap" <noi@...> wrote:
>
> Sat Nam!
>
> One of my students will be soon in New York and she would like to visit
> some Yoga Studios.
>
> I've seen on
> http://www.kundaliniyoga.com/clients/IKYTA/Members.nsf/Members+View+Navigator?OpenForm&Where=-New%20York page that there are many many many Studios, so I'd like to know what of them are close to Manhattan or easy to reach coming from the Manhattan area (other than the one owned by Michele Risa).
>
> Thank you all in advance :-)
>
> Blessings
>
> Sujan S.
>

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3. Re: Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender
Posted by: "Michael Cashore" mdcashore@yahoo.com mdcashore
Date: Fri Apr 24, 2009 12:57 pm ((PDT))

I went to the United Church of Christ's website- per suggestion as a reference. I found an interesting section on "Faith and the Economy" with posts from ministers to help us through these trying times. Here are a couple of excerpts:

Fear or Faith?
Fear
in small doses can be a good thing. Fear is what told our ancestors to
run from predators and spurred them on to go faster than they could
have otherwise. And many of us never would have studied for math tests
unless we had been motivated, in part, by fear of what would happen if
we did not. So sometimes, in the short run, fear can prompt us to do
the right thing....

The Blessing of Limits
There
is nothing like a good dose of reality to yield a blessing. Reality is
always about limits, but in some centuries we obscure it with ideas
about limitless growth and possibility....

These are "teachings" from ministers, mind you. These people are a bunch of fucking morons. Is that the kind of consciousness we want to use as a reference?

Sat Nam,
Harimander

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Re: Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Yahoo Group
Posted by: "John Iversen" johniversen94702@yahoo.com johniversen94702
Thu Apr 23, 2009 12:12 pm (PDT)

Sat Nam todos,

I'm not sure if I
responded to this line or the thread on the Rainbow Sangat. I know the
issue if being discussed in the Khalsa Council. I don't have the
links, but people may want to check out how other spiritual/religious
groups--the "welcoming and affirming" congregations have addressed the
issue.
The United Church of Christ website may be a good starting
point. Many seem to be forgetting that there is discrimination against
LGBT people on a societal level, in some countries punsihable by
death. This should not be overlooked in the discussion. I think Sikhs
took a big step in challenging the discriminatroy caste system by
having everyone take the same last names. Sorry if I'm repeating
myself here, but 3HO really needs to be "welcoming and affirming"
rather than just tolerating before I or most LGBT people will have much
to do with it.

In the spirit of peace and justice and love for all, Ram Das Singh /John Iversen
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4. KY in Valencia Spain??
Posted by: "reinettefournier" reinette@cox.net reinettefournier
Date: Fri Apr 24, 2009 12:59 pm ((PDT))

Sat Nam Everyone,
I have a student moving to Valencia Spain and is looking for Kundalini Yoga classes there...or close by. Does anyone have any information on this?
Gratefully,
Reinette
Newport, Rhode Island


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5a. Re: Addiction Meditation Confusion
Posted by: "Michael Cashore" mdcashore@yahoo.com mdcashore
Date: Fri Apr 24, 2009 1:33 pm ((PDT))

Addiction meditation:

Check the Aquarian Teacher manual- the one you get from Teachers Training. It's right there. Picture and everything.

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5b. Re: Addiction Meditation Confusion
Posted by: "Baba" baba_sf@yahoo.com baba_sf
Date: Fri Apr 24, 2009 4:58 pm ((PDT))

Sure is. Nothing mentioned about grinding the teeth. I might listen to Yogi Bhajan AND my dentist on this one, folks...


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6. Radiant Child Yoga by Shakta Khalsa June 12-14, 2009 Edmonton, Alber
Posted by: "s_sran" s_sran@yahoo.com s_sran
Date: Fri Apr 24, 2009 4:58 pm ((PDT))

The Radiant Child Yoga program is offered by Shakta Kaur Khalsa. Shakta
has been practicing and teaching yoga for over three decades. She is an
IKYTA certified Kundalini Yoga instructor and teacher trainer, an AMS
certified Montessori educator, and an E-RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance.

This course will be offered on June 12 – 14, 2009 at Yoga Within in Edmonton, Alberta. The early registration deadline for this course is May 22, 2009 ($670 Canadian).
Our 20-hour weekend training is for participants that have all levels of
yoga experience including beginners. The course includes:

• Guidelines for teaching children of all ages from babies
to teens

• Yoga songs and games that children love

• Time for sharing knowledge and networking with others

• Exploring a variety of meditation practices: using
breath, singing, movement, and silence.

• Brain-balancing yoga and Brain Gym skills

• Yoga in Motion movements, games, and dances that children
love

• Practical tips for keeping the class focused and engaged

• Breathing practices/meditation with children

• Using yoga sets with children

• Keeping yourself centered when working with children

• Powerful yoga and meditation for you as the teacher

• Time to collaborate with others to create a unique yoga
presentation

• Practical tools for any situation that arises when
working with children

• Setting up children's yoga business/classes

• Yoga for ADD, Autism, SPD

• Adapting yoga for schools

• Certificate of completion provided

This course has been recognized for CECs with public schools, therapy
organizations, and Yoga Alliance and is approximately 50% lecture and
50% practice- and is serious fun.

Please contact Satwinder Kaur at s_sran@yahoo.com for registration.


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7. Yahoo Messages are Being Delayed
Posted by: "siribandhu" siribandhu@yahoo.com siribandhu
Date: Fri Apr 24, 2009 4:58 pm ((PDT))

Dear Gentle Readers,

Yahoo messages are being delayed due to technical problems. Don't be concerned. When your postings show up as pending, they will be posted!
Patience pays!

Satnam.

Kind regards,

Siri Bandhu
Humble Moderator


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8. These are techniques that you as teachers will find extremely useful
Posted by: "gurutej_k" ji@gurutej.com gurutej_k
Date: Fri Apr 24, 2009 4:59 pm ((PDT))

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Friday, April 24, 2009

[Kundalini-Yoga] Digest Number 1477

There are 19 messages in this issue.

Topics in this digest:

1a. Re: Kundalini Yoga and Yin Yoga
From: Guru K

2. Sat-Kartar May Tour Dates
From: naadevents@rocketmail.com

3. Upcoming Post-White Tantric Class/Processing Session & CD-Release Pa
From: Sunder Kaur

4a. Re: Gurmukhi Text for Tere Mer Da Bolinaa
From: gurufathasingh

5. Radiant Child Yoga by Shakta Khalsa May 29-31, 2009 Rock Hall, MD
From: klenkkaren

6a. Re: Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Yahoo Group
From: John Iversen
6b. Re: Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Yahoo Group
From: gurutej_k

7. Radiant Child Program with Shakta Khalsa June 12-14, 2009 Edmonton,
From: klenkkaren

8. Radiant Child Yoga with Shakta Khalsa June 5-7, 2009 St. Paul, MN
From: klenkkaren

9a. Re: Gay marraige
From: baba singh

10a. Re: Abner-Treating Addictive disorders
From: Baba
10b. Re: Abner-Treating Addictive disorders
From: filipstoj
10c. Abner-Treating Addictive disorders
From: twentytwotaro
10d. Abner-Treating Addictive disorders
From: twentytwotaro

11. Paiste to raise Gong prices May 1st
From: d h a r a m

12a. Re: Yoga Studios (New York)
From: d h a r a m

13. Sat Nam Thank you
From: gurutej_k

14a. Yogi Bhajan Every Day
From: Steve

15. AYKANNA DEBUTS THEIR CD "LIVELIGHT" THIS SATURDAY!
From: Sunder Kaur


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1a. Re: Kundalini Yoga and Yin Yoga
Posted by: "Guru K" greatyoga@yahoo.com greatyoga
Date: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:13 am ((PDT))

--- In Kundalini-Yoga@yahoogroups.com, "terrarium44" <terrarium44@...> wrote:
Sat Nam

Kundalini Yoga uses a different model than Hatha Yoga. First of all the movement have to be smooth and rhythmic. Also, the joints are made to move. We are made to walk many miles so we can move joints like the knees alot. Look at martial artists. They do alot of punching. If we were to apply Grilley's statement to that, there would be no great martial artists. We are given kriyas and other exercises that may counteract any adverse stress on certain parts of the body. Twop of the best are shoulderstand and plough. They can alleviate alot of pressures on the body. We need to do the whole kriya to get the "completed action" of the kriya. Also, stress is caused by other factors such as diet and mental stress, which yoga addresses so we need the whole body concept and not just look at one or two exercises. I personally have never been injured doing yoga and find that cat and cow and spinal flexes loosen my spine. If a certain exercise aggravates a certain part of the body, do not do the exercise of do as much as possible. Listen to your body.

GuruBandhu
> Sat Nam,
>
> No, the Yin Yoga DVD was referring to someone pulling their head back in a repetitive motion; at that point, Grilley said "if you do this often enough, you'll inevitably end up hurting yourself"; that immediately made me think of the repetitive nature of Kundalini Yoga; we don't really hold poses, like they do in Yin Yoga--KY is often made up of a simple pose repeated for a certain time. This is when I thought to myself if these repetitive postures, like cat-cow, would actually be good for us. From what I've read so far, this isn't the case.
>
> I can't comment on your second addition, since I'm not knowledgeable enough (yet). LOL!
>
> Blessings,
>
> Nadh

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2. Sat-Kartar May Tour Dates
Posted by: "naadevents@rocketmail.com" naadevents@rocketmail.com naadevents@rocketmail.com
Date: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:13 am ((PDT))

Join Sat-Kartar, and chant,meditate,elevate,& rejuvenate with these events.
She'll offer a new experience in Boulder--a blissful, special Celestial Communication Immersion w/Live Music.

Tickets for all these events are available at

www.spiritvoyage.com/eventlanding.aspx

Kirtan/Chant Meditations Concerts
Denver,CO May 1
Boulder,CO May 2
Naperville, IL May 8
Evanston, IL May 9

Celestial Movement Immersion
Boulder, CO May 3

Yoga for the Voice
Evanston ,IL May 9

Come sing,chant,in-joy.......


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3. Upcoming Post-White Tantric Class/Processing Session & CD-Release Pa
Posted by: "Sunder Kaur" sunderkaur@yahoo.com sunderkaur
Date: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:13 am ((PDT))

Sat nam, fellow yogis!

I hope this post finds you healthy, happy & holy!

This is just an FYI about the post-White Tantric class/processing session this Thursday, new classes that have just been added to the schedule and the "Aykanna" CD-release party this Saturday, 4/25/09, at the Ray of Light Yoga Center in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles!

At the CD-Release Party, there will be drumming, meditation, pranayam, raw food, raw juice from the iZO Cleanze, homemade yogi tea, numerology readings and Sat Nam Rasayan sessions. It's going to be a blast. Please join us for this amazing event if you can!

For more information, please go to: http://www.rayoflightyogacenter.com

We hope to see you soon!

In love and light,
Sunder Kaur :)


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4a. Re: Gurmukhi Text for Tere Mer Da Bolinaa
Posted by: "gurufathasingh" gurufathasingh@gmail.com gurufathasingh
Date: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:13 am ((PDT))

--- In Kundalini-Yoga@yahoogroups.com, "gurujasharijiwan" <gurujas@...> wrote:
>
> Sat Nam Everyone,
>
> I have searched everywhere but cannot find the Gurmukhi text for Tere Mer Da Bolinaa. I don't believe it is in the Siri Guru Granth Sahib or the Dasam Granth (if I am wrong, a page number would be so great!). I think it is something Yogi Bhajan gave that perhaps does not have a scriptural reference? I am starting to think the Gurmukhi text does not exist! What do you think?
>
> I do not want to write it myself by "sounding it out", because I want the accuracy to be perfect. I would be deeply grateful for some help if anyone can send me the text, a link, or any leads/ideas
>
> Thanks
> Sat Nam
> Gurujas
>

Sat Nam. It's not Gurbani. If you have the text, I can help with correct transliteration. Otherwise, if you have a little time, I'll get back to you with the text.

Blessings abounding...

Guru Fatha Singh

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5. Radiant Child Yoga by Shakta Khalsa May 29-31, 2009 Rock Hall, MD
Posted by: "klenkkaren" klenkco@verizon.net klenkkaren
Date: Thu Apr 23, 2009 12:06 pm ((PDT))


Radiant Child Yoga by Shakta Khalsa May 29-31, 2009 Rock Hall, MD

The Radiant Child Yoga program is offered by Shakta Kaur Khalsa. Shakta
has been practicing and teaching yoga for over three decades. She is an
IKYTA certified Kundalini Yoga instructor and teacher trainer, an AMS
certified Montessori educator, and an E-RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance.

This course will be offered on May 29-31, 2009 at the Swan Haven in Rock
Hall, MD. The early registration deadline for this course is May 1,
2009. Click here to access the course flyer.
<http://www.childrensyoga.com/images/File/may29RCYflyer.pdf>

Our 20-hour weekend training is for participants that have all levels of
yoga experience including beginners. The course includes:

• Guidelines for teaching children of all ages from babies
to teens

• Yoga songs and games that children love

• Time for sharing knowledge and networking with others

• Exploring a variety of meditation practices: using
breath, singing, movement, and silence.

• Brain-balancing yoga and Brain Gym skills

• Yoga in Motion movements, games, and dances that children
love

• Practical tips for keeping the class focused and engaged

• Breathing practices/meditation with children

• Using yoga sets with children

• Keeping yourself centered when working with children

• Powerful yoga and meditation for you as the teacher

• Time to collaborate with others to create a unique yoga
presentation

• Practical tools for any situation that arises when
working with children

• Setting up children's yoga business/classes

• Yoga for ADD, Autism, SPD

• Adapting yoga for schools

• Certificate of completion provided

This course has been recognized for CECs with public schools, therapy
organizations, and Yoga Alliance and is approximately 50% lecture and
50% practice- and is serious fun.

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6a. Re: Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Yahoo Group
Posted by: "John Iversen" johniversen94702@yahoo.com johniversen94702
Date: Thu Apr 23, 2009 12:12 pm ((PDT))

Sat Nam todos,

I'm not sure if I
responded to this line or the thread on the Rainbow Sangat.  I know the
issue if being discussed in the Khalsa Council.  I don't have the
links, but people may want to check out how other spiritual/religious
groups--the "welcoming and affirming" congregations have addressed the
issue.
The United Church of Christ website may be a good starting
point. Many seem to be forgetting that there is discrimination against
LGBT people on a societal level, in some countries punsihable by
death.  This should not be overlooked in the discussion.  I think Sikhs
took a big step in challenging the discriminatroy caste system by
having everyone take the same last names.  Sorry if I'm repeating
myself here, but 3HO really needs to be "welcoming and affirming"
rather than just tolerating before I or most LGBT people will have much
to do with it. 

In the spirit of peace and justice and love for all, Ram Das Singh /John Iversen


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6b. Re: Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Yahoo Group
Posted by: "gurutej_k" ji@gurutej.com gurutej_k
Date: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:59 pm ((PDT))

-Sat Nam All Dear Ones

Interesting that we feel feel threatened by a group who wants to support each other. Unless you have been part of a minority it is challenging to understand the need for safe haven's with those who
are also targeted by this bias.

In the early days of building this Dharma we were very close and closed because we were weird to all. The world, our blood families, even the Indian Sikh Community. This closeness built this Dharma.

We all need support and lots of it.There are parent groups for parent who have their Children at Miri Piri Academy in India, there are groups of graduates from Miri Piri they have unique experiences and needs. I'm sure there are many more groups these are just a couple who came to mind immediately.

Let us be content within ourselves and compassionate to each other. With this we will build a lasting Dharma and isn't that our real Goal?

Blessings
Gurutej Kaur

-- In Kundalini-Yoga@yahoogroups.com, The Traveler <dumai20baihui@...> wrote:
>
> Question:
>
> 1) Is the child you helped raise also homosexual?
> 2) Why are there homosexual organizations just to be homosexual? and
>     how can this not be separatist?
>
> Comments:
>
> 1) There are no heterosexual organizations just to be heretosexual.
> 2) Why can't everybody just be!! Do their yoga and go about their lives!
> A lot more people than not do not care whom you have sex with or
> whatever tickles your fancy.
> 3) Now Kundalini yoga appears to be slowly becoming the yoga for
> homosexuals, NOT that it is, but that there are these organizations and
> organizations that advocate this group as a separate entity. Why can't you
> just practice yoga for crying out loud!!!? And teach and reap the health
> benefits from it, and the great prosperity that comes along regular practice.
>
>  
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Sunderta Kaur <grateful2day@...>
> To: Kundalini-Yoga@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 3:25:14 PM
> Subject: [Kundalini-Yoga] Re: Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Yahoo Group
>
>
>
>
>
> As a number of people have asked me for the URL for the Rainbow Sangat I have decided to look up the original invitation from the group's Moderator and reply to the post so that people interested in the group can access it. The URL for the Rainbow Sangat is:
>
> http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/rainbowsan gat/join
>
> As one member recently noted, she felt sad when the the Rainbow Sangat had formed because she was hoping that these discussions could take place in the greater sangat. It would be my hope as well that we could continue to have a dialogue in this medium.
>
> One fear that some have expressed has been that the Rainbow Sangat would create a separation from the rest of the community. What I have heard from various people in the Rainbow Sangat is that nobody wants to see that happen. It deserves mentioning that while it may seem from my previous post that I am coming from an integrated place, I owe some of that integration to many, many people in the larger sangat who have extended so much love, acceptance, nurturing and support to me in all aspects of who am of which my sexual orientation is just one small part. The last thing I would ever want to do is to separate from them. My hope is that the existence of the Rainbow Sangat can serve not to separate us but to make us even more cohesive as a community.
>
> In the past 50 years the movement for glbt rights has been a movement of separation, agitation, and antagonization. There was a time and place for this to take place and it was appropriate in order for us to do the work we needed to do which has catapulted us into the place where we are today. When I came out in 1984 I didn't know that other people like me existed. Today the 9 year old child that I helped raise from my last relationship is getting up in front of her school and making speeches in support of Gay Marriage and she tells me that she felt completely supported in doing so. This seems like a miracle that so much could have changed in 25 short years.
>
> The paradigm of separation, agitation and antagonization is an old paradigm that may no longer serve us in this context. My hope is that we can begin to operate from a new paradigm of mutual honor and respect, vibrating the cosmos, recognizing the other in ourselves, understanding with compassion, finding a way through our blocks, starting now to release the pressure (Please note that I am referencing Yogi Bhajan's Sutras for the Aquarian Age here). In our silence we have unanswered questions, we become paranoid and fearful, we begin to project these fears on to one another and begin throwing around painful accusations that can only serve to create misunderstandings that divide and separate us. My hope is that the time has come for this community to begin to break this silence and start searching for answers so that we can be more joined than ever before. I invite people in this forum to continue to ask questions on this subject and continue to post
> responses and engage in discourse.
>
> In Loving Service,
> Sunderta
>
> --- In Kundalini-Yoga@ yahoogroups. com, Mark Pasley <markshiatsu@ ...> wrote:
> >
> > Sat Nam,
> >
> > We have created a yahoo group for Lesbian/Gay/ Bisexual/ Transgender
> > (LGBT) people who practice Kundalini Yoga & Meditation as taught by
> > Yogi Bhajan. The group is also open to friends and supporters of the
> > LGBT community. We hope this forum will provide a safe place to talk
> > about our experiences and provide mutual support for each other on
> > our spiritual journey.
> >
> > To join the RAINBOW SANGAT yahoo group:
> > http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/rainbowsan gat/join
> >
> > Peace & Love,
> > Simran Singh
> >
>

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7. Radiant Child Program with Shakta Khalsa June 12-14, 2009 Edmonton,
Posted by: "klenkkaren" klenkco@verizon.net klenkkaren
Date: Thu Apr 23, 2009 12:17 pm ((PDT))


Radiant Child Yoga by Shakta Khalsa June 12-14, 2009 Edmonton, Canada

The Radiant Child Yoga program is offered by Shakta Kaur Khalsa. Shakta
has been practicing and teaching yoga for over three decades. She is an
IKYTA certified Kundalini Yoga instructor and teacher trainer, an AMS
certified Montessori educator, and an E-RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance.

This course will be offered on June 12-14, 2009 at the Yoga Within in
Edmonton, Canada. The early registration deadline for this course is
May 8, 2009. Click here to access the course flyer.
<http://www.childrensyoga.com/images/File/flyer1233693458[1].pdf>

Our 20-hour weekend training is for participants that have all levels of
yoga experience including beginners. The course includes:

• Guidelines for teaching children of all ages from babies
to teens

• Yoga songs and games that children love

• Time for sharing knowledge and networking with others

• Exploring a variety of meditation practices: using
breath, singing, movement, and silence.

• Brain-balancing yoga and Brain Gym skills

• Yoga in Motion movements, games, and dances that children
love

• Practical tips for keeping the class focused and engaged

• Breathing practices/meditation with children

• Using yoga sets with children

• Keeping yourself centered when working with children

• Powerful yoga and meditation for you as the teacher

• Time to collaborate with others to create a unique yoga
presentation

• Practical tools for any situation that arises when
working with children

• Setting up children's yoga business/classes

• Yoga for ADD, Autism, SPD

• Adapting yoga for schools

• Certificate of completion provided

This course has been recognized for CECs with public schools, therapy
organizations, and Yoga Alliance and is approximately 50% lecture and
50% practice- and is serious fun.

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8. Radiant Child Yoga with Shakta Khalsa June 5-7, 2009 St. Paul, MN
Posted by: "klenkkaren" klenkco@verizon.net klenkkaren
Date: Thu Apr 23, 2009 12:21 pm ((PDT))


Radiant Child Yoga by Shakta Khalsa June 5-7, 2009 St. Paul, MN

The Radiant Child Yoga program is offered by Shakta Kaur Khalsa. Shakta
has been practicing and teaching yoga for over three decades. She is an
IKYTA certified Kundalini Yoga instructor and teacher trainer, an AMS
certified Montessori educator, and an E-RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance.

This course will be offered on June 5-7, 2009 at the YogaSoul Center in
St. Paul, MN. The early registration deadline for this course is May
22, 2009, 2009. Click here to access the course flyer.
<http://www.childrensyoga.com/images/File/Radiant%20Child%20Training%20a\
t%20YogaSoul.pdf>

Our 20-hour weekend training is for participants that have all levels of
yoga experience including beginners. The course includes:

• Guidelines for teaching children of all ages from babies
to teens

• Yoga songs and games that children love

• Time for sharing knowledge and networking with others

• Exploring a variety of meditation practices: using
breath, singing, movement, and silence.

• Brain-balancing yoga and Brain Gym skills

• Yoga in Motion movements, games, and dances that children
love

• Practical tips for keeping the class focused and engaged

• Breathing practices/meditation with children

• Using yoga sets with children

• Keeping yourself centered when working with children

• Powerful yoga and meditation for you as the teacher

• Time to collaborate with others to create a unique yoga
presentation

• Practical tools for any situation that arises when
working with children

• Setting up children's yoga business/classes

• Yoga for ADD, Autism, SPD

• Adapting yoga for schools

• Certificate of completion provided

This course has been recognized for CECs with public schools, therapy
organizations, and Yoga Alliance and is approximately 50% lecture and
50% practice- and is serious fun.

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9a. Re: Gay marraige
Posted by: "baba singh" baba_sf@yahoo.com baba_sf
Date: Thu Apr 23, 2009 12:22 pm ((PDT))

The pride on these threads is amazing! I love to see this community GROW!

wahe guru,
-Baba Singh


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10a. Re: Abner-Treating Addictive disorders
Posted by: "Baba" baba_sf@yahoo.com baba_sf
Date: Thu Apr 23, 2009 12:23 pm ((PDT))

Can you give a reference for the version of the kriya you are following? I couldn't find it in the survival manual, and I don't have a version that says grind side to side. You've got me curious!

sat nam,
-Baba Singh


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10b. Re: Abner-Treating Addictive disorders
Posted by: "filipstoj" filipfilip@gmail.com filipstoj
Date: Thu Apr 23, 2009 12:31 pm ((PDT))

Mr Paul... What can I say? Let's agree to disagree... Thanks so much.

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10c. Abner-Treating Addictive disorders
Posted by: "twentytwotaro" 22taro@gmail.com twentytwotaro
Date: Thu Apr 23, 2009 1:33 pm ((PDT))

I felt it right to admit my mistake, and it is good clarification. Fateh wrote me a helpful e-mail, and I have included this guidance and also added a question of my own,
Love and blessings
A struggling but happy soul

Dear Fateh,
Yes you are right, there is a subtle difference. Ironically if I had done this med. yesterday I would not have responded so impulsively! You are right that it does make it easier. While we are at it, what is the best speed. For example with Gan Patee about a second per syllable is stated, with this meditation it is not mentioned, but slower seems a little deeper?
There is nothing to disagree on, I have been practicing it slightly wrong, yet it still worked.
With Love,
Paul/Sukhnivas

On Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 3:41 PM, Filip Stoj <filipfilip@gmail.com> wrote:

Paul,

Sorry, but again, I disagree about the grinding. You can create pressure by pressing without grinding... Side to side is not discussed in the description. Respectfully, you should think about it.

Better yet, try it. Locked molars, just creating pressure with the muscles without actually creating friction on the tooth is totally doable. Much easier to "vibrate" and there's no separation of the teeth.

Anyways... let's agree to disagree and be done with it.

Thanks very much.

-F


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10d. Abner-Treating Addictive disorders
Posted by: "twentytwotaro" 22taro@gmail.com twentytwotaro
Date: Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:31 pm ((PDT))

Dear Group,
I have sent a correction to the list on this only it hasnt appeared yet!
If it doesn't appear I'll resend it.
All good stuff,
Paul/Sukhnivas


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11. Paiste to raise Gong prices May 1st
Posted by: "d h a r a m" pranahsaurus@yahoo.com pranahsaurus
Date: Thu Apr 23, 2009 12:46 pm ((PDT))

Sat Nam,
First, it's been a pleasure serving those of you who have contacted
me about a Gong. Thank you for your patronage. I'm getting inquiries and
purchase orders from not just the US, but from Egypt and the Baltics!

This is the official, last word from "Paiste Central". Expect a 3%
to 8% price increase, which I'm sure is due, in part, to the increasing
price of copper.

I will be glad to serve your needs, and can work with you on pricing.
I'm able to offer 10% - 20% discount off all List pricing.

Blessings all around,
Dharam Singh
www.gongsongs.com


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12a. Re: Yoga Studios (New York)
Posted by: "d h a r a m" pranahsaurus@yahoo.com pranahsaurus
Date: Thu Apr 23, 2009 1:16 pm ((PDT))

There is also Prana Mandir
www.pranamandir.com

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13. Sat Nam Thank you
Posted by: "gurutej_k" ji@gurutej.com gurutej_k
Date: Thu Apr 23, 2009 4:10 pm ((PDT))

Dear Ones

What a great group and what a great call. Thank you all for being
there If you weren't able to make it for any reason please connect
and I will send you the audio link when I get it.

I would love to have you all be with me for the launch of this
Total Hue-Man Success series. The first 50 people to register will
get all 6 great bonus gifts we spoke of on the call.

Go here to register now so you don't miss your gifts.

http://tinyurl.com/ctvdgk

Please feel free to connect with me about your experiences on the
call.

Again thank you for your energy.

Deep Gratitude and Blessings,
Gurutej

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14a. Yogi Bhajan Every Day
Posted by: "Steve" scoffing@butros.com sc1701a
Date: Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:43 pm ((PDT))

Sat Nam,

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the Yogi Bhajan Every Day Email Service has been discounted and is
available for only $14.95 USD!

To subscribe, visit http://ybquotes.aquarianwisdom.org/
<http://ybquotes.aquarianwisdom.org/>
Peace and blessings,
Akal Sahai Singh

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15. AYKANNA DEBUTS THEIR CD "LIVELIGHT" THIS SATURDAY!
Posted by: "Sunder Kaur" sunderkaur@yahoo.com sunderkaur
Date: Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:33 pm ((PDT))

AYKANNA DEBUTS THEIR CD "LIVELIGHT" THIS SATURDAY!

AKAHDAHMAH AND SUKHDEV (aka Pauline) DEBUT THEIR CHANT CD "LIVELIGHT" AT RAY OF LIGHT YOGA CENTER IN BRENTWOOD. COME AND MEDITATE, DANCE AND GIVE THANKS!

SATURDAY, 4/25/09, 7 - 10PM
RSVP (If possible)

AYKANNA, Sukhdev (aka Pauline) & Akahdahmah are proud to present the release of their debut chant CD named "Livelight." They will be sharing music meditations from the CD to assist us during these transformational times and yes we will be dancing into our fullest expression! Please join them in celebrating the birth of this divine music.

Prana-filled raw food delicacies, fabulous homemade yogi tea and fresh veggie juice from the iZO Cleanze will also be provided.

There will be numerology readings and Sat Nam Rasayan healing sessions by two incredibly gifted healers. (Sessions are extra but they're offering super special rates on this night!)

Offering: $25

http://www.myspace.com/aykannasound

LOCATION: RAY OF LIGHT YOGA CENTER
11950 San Vicente Boulevard, #107
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(North of Montana Avenue and
to the right of Jennifer Furniture.
It's set back from the street.)
Contact number: 213.810.1499
http://www.rayoflightyogacenter.com

Give people songs, give people love, give people service, give people hope, inspire those who are down - that is the act of godly people.

© The Teachings of Yogi Bhajan, August 8, 1975

Check out our medicine music project "Aykanna"

http://www.myspace.com/aykannasound
http://www.myspace.com/paulinedrossart
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Thursday, April 23, 2009

[Kundalini-Yoga] Digest Number 1476[1 Attachment]

There are 11 messages in this issue.

Topics in this digest:

1. Fw: Numerology 101 in Cambridge UK - 5.2.09 (n)
From: akiva boker

2. Gurmukhi Text for Tere Mer Da Bolinaa
From: gurujasharijiwan

3a. Re: Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Yahoo Group
From: The Traveler
3b. Re: Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Yahoo Group
From: terrarium44

4. Is there homeopathic remedies for traveling to India?
From: nancyafb

5a. Re: Mung Beans?
From: mikeyoos

6. Kitcheree and Panj Karma
From: terrarium44

7a. Re: Abner-Treating Addictive disorders
From: filipstoj
7b. Abner-Treating Addictive disorders
From: twentytwotaro

8a. Re: Gay marraige
From: Joanna

9. Libros y Manuales de Interes en Español
From: Narayan Singh


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1. Fw: Numerology 101 in Cambridge UK - 5.2.09 (n)
Posted by: "akiva boker" akivab@earthlink.net sat1narayan
Date: Wed Apr 22, 2009 8:26 am ((PDT))

Dear Angels,

These days we need to understand the unseen more then ever and learn to read the cosmic curve!

we will gathered in Cambridge UK, on May 2nd to explore your numeric qualities; your strength and opportunities with tantric numerology

please join me -

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2009
Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Sukhmani Center
Street: 68 Humberstone Road Cambridge CB4 1JF, Cambridge, United Kingdom

please pass on the information.

in gratitude and peace

Akiva sn

http://satnarayan.com/workshops.html


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2. Gurmukhi Text for Tere Mer Da Bolinaa
Posted by: "gurujasharijiwan" gurujas@harijiwan.com gurujasharijiwan
Date: Wed Apr 22, 2009 8:26 am ((PDT))

Sat Nam Everyone,

I have searched everywhere but cannot find the Gurmukhi text for Tere Mer Da Bolinaa. I don't believe it is in the Siri Guru Granth Sahib or the Dasam Granth (if I am wrong, a page number would be so great!). I think it is something Yogi Bhajan gave that perhaps does not have a scriptural reference? I am starting to think the Gurmukhi text does not exist! What do you think?

I do not want to write it myself by "sounding it out", because I want the accuracy to be perfect. I would be deeply grateful for some help if anyone can send me the text, a link, or any leads/ideas

Thanks
Sat Nam
Gurujas


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3a. Re: Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Yahoo Group
Posted by: "The Traveler" dumai20baihui@yahoo.com dumai20baihui
Date: Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:03 am ((PDT))

Question:

1) Is the child you helped raise also homosexual?
2) Why are there homosexual organizations just to be homosexual? and
    how can this not be separatist?

Comments:

1) There are no heterosexual organizations just to be heretosexual.
2) Why can't everybody just be!! Do their yoga and go about their lives!
A lot more people than not do not care whom you have sex with or
whatever tickles your fancy.
3) Now Kundalini yoga appears to be slowly becoming the yoga for
homosexuals, NOT that it is, but that there are these organizations and
organizations that advocate this group as a separate entity. Why can't you
just practice yoga for crying out loud!!!? And teach and reap the health
benefits from it, and the great prosperity that comes along regular practice.

 

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From: Sunderta Kaur <grateful2day@hotmail.com>
To: Kundalini-Yoga@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 3:25:14 PM
Subject: [Kundalini-Yoga] Re: Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Yahoo Group

As a number of people have asked me for the URL for the Rainbow Sangat I have decided to look up the original invitation from the group's Moderator and reply to the post so that people interested in the group can access it. The URL for the Rainbow Sangat is:

http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/rainbowsan gat/join

As one member recently noted, she felt sad when the the Rainbow Sangat had formed because she was hoping that these discussions could take place in the greater sangat. It would be my hope as well that we could continue to have a dialogue in this medium.

One fear that some have expressed has been that the Rainbow Sangat would create a separation from the rest of the community. What I have heard from various people in the Rainbow Sangat is that nobody wants to see that happen. It deserves mentioning that while it may seem from my previous post that I am coming from an integrated place, I owe some of that integration to many, many people in the larger sangat who have extended so much love, acceptance, nurturing and support to me in all aspects of who am of which my sexual orientation is just one small part. The last thing I would ever want to do is to separate from them. My hope is that the existence of the Rainbow Sangat can serve not to separate us but to make us even more cohesive as a community.

In the past 50 years the movement for glbt rights has been a movement of separation, agitation, and antagonization. There was a time and place for this to take place and it was appropriate in order for us to do the work we needed to do which has catapulted us into the place where we are today. When I came out in 1984 I didn't know that other people like me existed. Today the 9 year old child that I helped raise from my last relationship is getting up in front of her school and making speeches in support of Gay Marriage and she tells me that she felt completely supported in doing so. This seems like a miracle that so much could have changed in 25 short years.

The paradigm of separation, agitation and antagonization is an old paradigm that may no longer serve us in this context. My hope is that we can begin to operate from a new paradigm of mutual honor and respect, vibrating the cosmos, recognizing the other in ourselves, understanding with compassion, finding a way through our blocks, starting now to release the pressure (Please note that I am referencing Yogi Bhajan's Sutras for the Aquarian Age here). In our silence we have unanswered questions, we become paranoid and fearful, we begin to project these fears on to one another and begin throwing around painful accusations that can only serve to create misunderstandings that divide and separate us. My hope is that the time has come for this community to begin to break this silence and start searching for answers so that we can be more joined than ever before. I invite people in this forum to continue to ask questions on this subject and continue to post
responses and engage in discourse.

In Loving Service,
Sunderta

--- In Kundalini-Yoga@ yahoogroups. com, Mark Pasley <markshiatsu@ ...> wrote:
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> Sat Nam,
>
> We have created a yahoo group for Lesbian/Gay/ Bisexual/ Transgender
> (LGBT) people who practice Kundalini Yoga & Meditation as taught by
> Yogi Bhajan. The group is also open to friends and supporters of the
> LGBT community. We hope this forum will provide a safe place to talk
> about our experiences and provide mutual support for each other on
> our spiritual journey.
>
> To join the RAINBOW SANGAT yahoo group:
> http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/rainbowsan gat/join
>
> Peace & Love,
> Simran Singh
>

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3b. Re: Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Yahoo Group
Posted by: "terrarium44" terrarium44@yahoo.ca terrarium44
Date: Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:27 pm ((PDT))

Sat Nam Sunderta KaurJi,

As you've mentioned in your original post:

"> As one member recently noted, she felt sad when the the Rainbow Sangat had formed because she was hoping that these discussions could take place in the greater sangat. It would be my hope as well that we could continue to have a dialogue in this medium."

I believe that this sangat is very much inclusive in nature, but also understand that some people may feel more comfortable discussing about certain topics within a smaller group setting. I wouldn't be sad about this unless the Rainbow Sangat forgets about this community. If there's constant communication between the two sangats and its members, then there really is no separation.

Blessings,

Nadh Singh


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4. Is there homeopathic remedies for traveling to India?
Posted by: "nancyafb" nancyafb@yahoo.com nancyafb
Date: Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:26 pm ((PDT))

I may be going to India. I do not like the idea of the medical shots we should take. Traditional medicine can cause a lot of harm to our bodies. I am wondering if there are homeopathic remedies that would be better to take before I go?
I appreciate all the information I can get homeopathic or other remedies.
Sat Nam
Inder


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5a. Re: Mung Beans?
Posted by: "mikeyoos" no_reply@yahoogroups.com mikeyoos
Date: Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:27 pm ((PDT))

I've purchased bags and bags of sprouts from here:

http://www.sproutpeople.com/

:)


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6. Kitcheree and Panj Karma
Posted by: "terrarium44" terrarium44@yahoo.ca terrarium44
Date: Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:45 pm ((PDT))

Sat Nam everyone,

I recently learned about Panj Karma recently, not having heard of it before, so I did a web search and stumbled on this page I found interesting:

http://www.unani.com/comparison.htm

It compares Ayurvedic medicine to other types, including Western medicine. Interesting observations for sure.

Blessings,

Nadh


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7a. Re: Abner-Treating Addictive disorders
Posted by: "filipstoj" filipfilip@gmail.com filipstoj
Date: Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:45 pm ((PDT))

--- In Kundalini-Yoga@yahoogroups.com, "twentytwotaro" <22taro@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Abner,
> I am practicing this meditation for habituation or the medical meditation.
> The 'points' David mentions are very intuitive. They are level with the eyes and about an inch around the sides of the head from the eyes, actually this is a very sensitive area, and just by pressing lightly in that area you will definately find the 'hot spot'.
> As for your second question, you basically grind the teeth from side to side. It is like when you have a new filling and the Dentist ask's you to bite up and down and SIDE TO SIDE. It is this side to side motion of the jaw and teeth, you dont need to do it hard, just in a natural way. While doing this, as you say you keep the mouth closed, and looking into the 'third eye' with eyes closed, silently chant SA TA NA MA. So grind to one side SA, then to the other TA, then back with NA, then to the other side with MA and so on.
> Hope this helps,
> With Blessings,
> Paul/Sukhnivas
>

Some dentists may graciously advise against repetitive side-to-side grinding, as this would wear down enamel. The result can be achieved just with alternating the pressure without creating friction on the back teeth, IMHO.

-Fateh

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7b. Abner-Treating Addictive disorders
Posted by: "twentytwotaro" 22taro@gmail.com twentytwotaro
Date: Wed Apr 22, 2009 5:30 pm ((PDT))

Dear Fateh,
You qoute:
'Some dentists may graciously advise against repetitive side-to-side grinding, as
this would wear down enamel. The result can be achieved just with alternating
the pressure without creating friction on the back teeth, IMHO.'

This is exactly the same thing! Think about it!

Paul


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8a. Re: Gay marraige
Posted by: "Joanna" jkoslowsky@gmail.com jojoitalia
Date: Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:46 pm ((PDT))

Sat nam Sat Inder Singh-

All I have to say is Wahe Guru, Wahe Guru, Wahe Guru, Wahe Guru!!!

I've been wearing my turban more and more to work, which at first people looked at me funny, made nervous comments. Today, with me turbaned with a flow-y white scarf, my co-worker turns to me and says "I love it when you dress like that, you make me feel peaceful and calm".

I thought, that is the best complement I've ever had. That's the greatest payoff for this lifestyle, having the inner peace we've created vibrate out and inspire and affect others, just with our presence. Peace in our hearts, in our homes, in our lives, in our communities, in the nation, in the world.
Keep rockin on! Kehar Kaur


--- In Kundalini-Yoga@yahoogroups.com, "astangi70" <astangi70@...> wrote:

> I just wanted to put my 2 cents worth in, something my mother says I've been doing since the first words came out of my mouth.

> I am a gay man, openly gay, and have been for about 23 years, before that having suppressed it due to the Baptist environment I grew up in's stance on the subject, but I did come out at 16 and basically said screw the church because what was important to me was my relationship with god, not anyone elses idea of what my relationship with god should be. It always seemed like too personal a journey to leave up to someone else, to me anyway, even at 16.
>
> When I started practicing ashtanga yoga at almost 30 in 2000 I noticed it was blatantly absent from discussion and when I attended any events with other ashtangis or studied with Pattabhi Jois, it was never discussed and someone mentioned to me it was because of the overly Indian influence in the system, and in India it is frowned upon, but the same person said does it matter what they think, what do you think? Again, right back to where I stood already with my original church.
>
> THen I began practicing Anusara, same thing, old Indian ideas but a much more welcoming environment due to the Tantric background of that system and they would discuss it and it came to the point of it only really matters what you think, what you believe, not what John Friend or anyone else believes. Duh!
>
> So, I was practicing kundalini sporadically the whole time, not delving deeply into its teaching, just once a week practice. Then this past 2 years as I've gotten deeper into in and mostly practicing sets laid out by Yogi Bhajan rather than hatha yoga (lately anyway) and feeling better and better, and attending my first White Tantric Yoga and buying more books and reading more of his teachings and ideas of things I began to wonder. And then came across this discussion.
>
> I'm currently reading The Mind by Yogi Bhajan and it occurs to me that he is teaching all of us to be our own expressions of the divine. He initially didn't even want people to become Sikh, just to become teachers and spread the teaching around the country to get everyone more prepared for the oncoming Aquarian age and was flabbergasted when they started wearing turbans and following Sikhism, which I have even found myself diving into its teachings.
>
> So I guess what I'm getting at, after a very lengthy amount of words is that does it matter what the 3HO or other Sikhs or even your neighbor thinks of you? I ask myself these things all the time. Does it matter what so and so thinks, not really. I want to become the biggest, most gracious, wonderful, abundant, powerful and loving expression of god I can, to lead by example and to inspire others to want that inner glow that I am now told I have. And to have those clear bright eyes that I am now told I have, and to be the best individual they can be, no matter the circumstance.
>
> And to do that I am going to get up in the morning and do my meditations and kriyas and breathwork and teach my classes and meet men that I may fall in love with or just befriend or both! And walk down the street with my head held high, even with my unruly beard and hair getting longer by the day and my white shirts on and my kara worn on my wrist, prayer beads, all of it.
>
> I know I'm in touch with the god that lives in my soul and I want that to shine out thru my body and inspire others to want to get in touch with the god thats in them and so on and so on, so I'm not worried what anyone thinks about the fact that I'm a gay man, who may or may not become a baptised Sikh but who for sure is going thru his teacher training to become KRI certified this fall and will be proud to be a gay man teaching kriyas and meditations as laid out by YOgi Bhajan.
>
> Sat Nam to all and have a wonderful day!
>
> Sat Inder Singh
>

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9. Libros y Manuales de Interes en Español
Posted by: "Narayan Singh" kundaliniyogagalicia@hotmail.com kundaliniyogavigo
Date: Wed Apr 22, 2009 5:29 pm ((PDT))

Sat Nam:

Hay muchas personas que nos preguntan sobre los libros que tenemos disponibles en español. Me permito enviaros la relación de estos libros por si puede seros de utilidad.

Son libros manufacturados. Es decir no son copias de otros libros; > cada uno es original y nos llegan directamente del distribuidor.

Podéis escribir a los emails: narayansinghgalicia@gmail.com
kundaliniyogavigo@hotmail.com

Un saludo a todos.

Narayan Singh
http://narayansinghgalicia.blogspot.com


Títulos de Libros

KUNDALINI YOGA Y MEDITACION >

> Manual de Yoga "Autoexperiencia" 17.- €
> Manual de Yoga "Alcanzando mi YO en mi" 17.- €.
> Manual de Yoga "Bella y Esbelta" 17.- €
> Manual de Yoga "Herramientas para la Supervivencia" 17.- €
> Manual de Yoga "Keeping Up en Espanol" 17.- €.-
> Manual de Yoga "Manual para el Propietario" 20.- €
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Wednesday, April 22, 2009

[Kundalini-Yoga] Digest Number 1475

There are 15 messages in this issue.

Topics in this digest:

1a. Re: Seeking clarification on meditation for TREATING ADDICTIVE DISOR
From: filipstoj

2. can someone explain addiction to negativity?
From: E H F

3a. Seeking clarification on meditation for TREATING ADDICTIVE DISORDERS
From: baba singh
3b. Re: Seeking clarification on meditation for TREATING ADDICTIVE DISOR
From: d h a r a m

4a. Re: Gurus Healing Ardas Sessions
From: Guruprem Kaur

5a. Re: Gay marraige
From: astangi70

6a. Re: Kundalini Yoga and Yin Yoga
From: Stephenie Lawton

7a. Re: Guidelines/Parameters for homespun Sadhana Mantras
From: dockhalsa@aol.com
7b. Re: Guidelines/Parameters for homespun Sadhana Mantras
From: d h a r a m

8a. SATKIRIN KAUR KHALSA presents: "Blessings Tour" in Germany
From: theresa.odea

9. Rainbow Sangat LGBT yahoo group
From: Mark Pasley

10. Abner-Treating Addictive disorders
From: twentytwotaro

11. Divine Mother MA mudra-help please
From: twentytwotaro

12a. Re: Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Yahoo Group
From: Sunderta Kaur

13. New dial in info Please read and join us going to be wonderful
From: gurutej_k


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1a. Re: Seeking clarification on meditation for TREATING ADDICTIVE DISOR
Posted by: "filipstoj" filipfilip@gmail.com filipstoj
Date: Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:32 am ((PDT))


> "Make fists with both hands and extend the thumbs straight. Place the thumbs on the temples and find the niche where the thumbs just fit."

IT'S NOT 100% CLEAR WHERE THIS "NICHE" IS.

The Niche:
It's a slight depression between the eye socket and the ear in the temple area. On me, it is located about at the height of my eyebrow, 1/3 of the way between the end of my eyebrow towards the top of my ear. If you trace your finger from your eyebrow to your ear, your finger should dip immediately - that's the spot. A good feedback way to tell is when you start the second part, and you feel a pulse under your thumb.


> "Lock the back molars together and keep the lips closed. Vibrate the jaw muscles by alternating the pressure on the molars." WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY "ALTERNATING THE PRESSURE"? ALTERNATING UP AND DOWN? LEFT TO RIGHT? FRONT TO BACk?

First, a Disclaimer:
I had a friend who did this very hard, and knocked out a crown on his teeth, so I'd very very careful and gentle when putting pressure on the molars (and that goes for the thumb pressure on the temples too!).

The way I found this to work is to gently lock the rear molars. Then using the muscles of the back jaw, gently increase and then release the pressure on your mandibles. It's neither up+down, side-side, nor front-back – it's not a grinding action at all. It's just pressure, then release. You'll know you got it right when your thumbs are on your temples (not too hard, remember), you should feel a pulse under the pad of the thumb when you press the molars, and you should feel it release when you release the pressure.

Again, with both of these activities, I would impress a gentle, non-fanatical or obsessive action, as this is exactly what most addictive people will tend to slip into - which I know from personal and external experience. Take this one very delicately and lovingly for best results.

Best of luck!
One day at a Time!

Truly Yours,
Fateh Singh


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2. can someone explain addiction to negativity?
Posted by: "E H F" dharmagoddess2000@yahoo.com dharmagoddess2000
Date: Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:33 am ((PDT))

Sat Nam:
Recently, in a class, a student brought up a question regarding "addiction to negativity." I am trying to get a sense of what this means.

From what I understand, a person can develop a chemical dependency on, say, anger or self-criticism, because those emotions are producing a much-needed shot of adrenaline?

I would love to find out what goes on biochemically when a person berates himself, or constantly self-sabotages himself, etc.

My former husband used to comment on how 'peaceful' he felt after a raging temper tantrum. Was he feeding an addiction?  Or what about the person who feels calm after he swears?


What´s the chemical that one would be addicted to?

I've often head that a person gets a 'pay-off' from a negative emotion, but I've never understood exactly what that meant. I never understood how anyone could 'benefit' from self-hatred.
Obviously, I want to help this student. Are there perhaps
books or websites I could steer her to? In the meantime I will work  hard to educate myself on this topic.  Thanks in advance and blessings.


In Gratitude--
Adi Shakti


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3a. Seeking clarification on meditation for TREATING ADDICTIVE DISORDERS
Posted by: "baba singh" baba_sf@yahoo.com baba_sf
Date: Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:33 am ((PDT))

Sat Nam Abner,One of the things about Dr. Shanahoff-Khalsa's book is that there aren't pictures for the meditations, only verbal descriptions, which can be a challenge. But the meditation is well represented there: the "niche" is simply your temples (where some people rub to make a headache go away); "alternating the pressure" means to rhythmically press the molars together (without letting them separate) in the typical chewing motion to the syllables of the mantra. You should be able to feel the muscles around the temples move under your thumbs if you are pressing the teeth correctly (and this will help you locate the temples, as well).This meditation is called "Medical Meditation for Habituation" in Guru Rattana's book "Relax and Renew".Good Luck,-Baba Singh


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3b. Re: Seeking clarification on meditation for TREATING ADDICTIVE DISOR
Posted by: "d h a r a m" pranahsaurus@yahoo.com pranahsaurus
Date: Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:48 pm ((PDT))

Sat Nam,
Sounds like this has been covered pretty well......
but this may help
http://www.gongsongs.com/images/Addictions.jpg
This is from either the out-of-print "Survival Manual" or the, also,
out-of-print "Kundalini Yoga for Specific Applications", too tired to check.

Dharam
Millis, MA


baba singh wrote:
>
>
> Sat Nam Abner,
>
> One of the things about Dr. Shanahoff-Khalsa's book is that there
> aren't pictures for the meditations, only verbal descriptions, which
> can be a challenge. But the meditation is well represented there: the
> "niche" is simply your temples (where some people rub to make a
> headache go away); "alternating the pressure" means to rhythmically
> press the molars together (without letting them separate) in the
> typical chewing motion to the syllables of the mantra. You should be
> able to feel the muscles around the temples move under your thumbs if
> you are pressing the teeth correctly (and this will help you locate
> the temples, as well).
>
> This meditation is called "Medical Meditation for Habituation" in Guru
> Rattana's book "Relax and Renew".
>
> Good Luck,
>
> -Baba Singh
>
>


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4a. Re: Gurus Healing Ardas Sessions
Posted by: "Guruprem Kaur" guruprem@newmexico.com gurusbride
Date: Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:33 am ((PDT))

Sat Nam Baljinder,
In fact, the Siri Singh Sahib, Yogi Bhajan, gave us the Adi Shakti
Mantra back in the seventies, which contains Prithan Bhagauti as one of
four female aspects, in particular she represents the elder matriarch,
blessing us with the wisdom of the ages. I chanted this mantra silently
out my crown chakra three times each evening to call upon the female
power when I was pregnant so I would be a good mother. When my child was
born in 1977, the Siri Singh Sahib gave her the name Adi Shakti Kaur,
for in calling on the primal power, I gave birth to that consciousness.

The mantra is:

Adi Shakti Adi Shakti Adi Shakti Namo Namo
Sarb Shakti Sarb Shakti Sarb Shakti Namo Namo
Pritham Bhagauti Pritham Bhagauti Pritham Bhagauti Namo Namo
Kundalini, Mata Shakti, Mata Shakti Namo Namo

Guru Gobind Singh wrote the first part of Ardas where we call upon these
spiritual entities. He calls upon Pritham Bhagauti first because women
gave birth to the Gurus. The Tenth Master bowed with great
consciousness and humility before that vast primal female power, from
which he himself came onto this planet in fulfillment of God's Will.

Loving Blessings,
SS Guru Prem Kaur Khalsa
http://www.yogagems.com

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5a. Re: Gay marraige
Posted by: "astangi70" astangi70@yahoo.com astangi70
Date: Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:51 am ((PDT))

I just wanted to put my 2 cents worth in, something my mother says I've been doing since the first words came out of my mouth.

I am a gay man, openly gay, and have been for about 23 years, before that having suppressed it due to the Baptist environment I grew up in's stance on the subject, but I did come out at 16 and basically said screw the church because what was important to me was my relationship with god, not anyone elses idea of what my relationship with god should be. It always seemed like too personal a journey to leave up to someone else, to me anyway, even at 16.

When I started practicing ashtanga yoga at almost 30 in 2000 I noticed it was blatantly absent from discussion and when I attended any events with other ashtangis or studied with Pattabhi Jois, it was never discussed and someone mentioned to me it was because of the overly Indian influence in the system, and in India it is frowned upon, but the same person said does it matter what they think, what do you think? Again, right back to where I stood already with my original church.

THen I began practicing Anusara, same thing, old Indian ideas but a much more welcoming environment due to the Tantric background of that system and they would discuss it and it came to the point of it only really matters what you think, what you believe, not what John Friend or anyone else believes. Duh!

So, I was practicing kundalini sporadically the whole time, not delving deeply into its teaching, just once a week practice. Then this past 2 years as I've gotten deeper into in and mostly practicing sets laid out by Yogi Bhajan rather than hatha yoga (lately anyway) and feeling better and better, and attending my first White Tantric Yoga and buying more books and reading more of his teachings and ideas of things I began to wonder. And then came across this discussion.

I'm currently reading The Mind by Yogi Bhajan and it occurs to me that he is teaching all of us to be our own expressions of the divine. He initially didn't even want people to become Sikh, just to become teachers and spread the teaching around the country to get everyone more prepared for the oncoming Aquarian age and was flabbergasted when they started wearing turbans and following Sikhism, which I have even found myself diving into its teachings.

So I guess what I'm getting at, after a very lengthy amount of words is that does it matter what the 3HO or other Sikhs or even your neighbor thinks of you? I ask myself these things all the time. Does it matter what so and so thinks, not really. I want to become the biggest, most gracious, wonderful, abundant, powerful and loving expression of god I can, to lead by example and to inspire others to want that inner glow that I am now told I have. And to have those clear bright eyes that I am now told I have, and to be the best individual they can be, no matter the circumstance.

And to do that I am going to get up in the morning and do my meditations and kriyas and breathwork and teach my classes and meet men that I may fall in love with or just befriend or both! And walk down the street with my head held high, even with my unruly beard and hair getting longer by the day and my white shirts on and my kara worn on my wrist, prayer beads, all of it.

I know I'm in touch with the god that lives in my soul and I want that to shine out thru my body and inspire others to want to get in touch with the god thats in them and so on and so on, so I'm not worried what anyone thinks about the fact that I'm a gay man, who may or may not become a baptised Sikh but who for sure is going thru his teacher training to become KRI certified this fall and will be proud to be a gay man teaching kriyas and meditations as laid out by YOgi Bhajan.

Sat Nam to all and have a wonderful day!

Sat Inder Singh


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6a. Re: Kundalini Yoga and Yin Yoga
Posted by: "Stephenie Lawton" balletstef@att.net awakenedsoul2001
Date: Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:53 am ((PDT))

Something else just came to mind. Energy release is not injury! If we have congested emotional pain stored in the fascia, it will come out as we practice yoga. This is part of the healing process. At different times in my life when I overdid BIkram Yoga, The Five Tibetans, Vaganova Ballet or Kundalini Yoga, I was flat on my back, totally wiped out. It was not that the style of yoga that had caused the pain, it was because I didn't work gradually and methodically. I had the physical strength and stamina, but on other levels I couldn't handle it. I blew out my circuits.
With energy release, if you rest, take hot baths, practice self-care, and nurturing, usually the pain will vanish. With a physical injury, (like a broken leg,) the bone and physical area has to heal.

In the movie The Karate Kid, the master has his student paint the fence, every day, before he will teach him any karate. I so appreciate this now. The importance of grounding, patience, respect, etc...

Satpal Kaur


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7a. Re: Guidelines/Parameters for homespun Sadhana Mantras
Posted by: "dockhalsa@aol.com" dockhalsa@aol.com dockhalsa
Date: Tue Apr 21, 2009 1:13 pm ((PDT))

What a marvelous question!

Unfortunately (or not, perhaps), there are no guidelines that I know of.
Shakti Parwha Kaur used to try to monitor the music and chanting styles for
the morning meditations, but I believe she finally gave up in an act of
surrender to the way things are.

In the technology of Gurmukhi, the mantras are written to have specific
pronunciations and timings. A fair estimate of the pronunciation can be made
with transliterations if someone does not read Gurmukhi, but I think it
would be useful to pass it by someone who does read Gurmukhi before
publishing a CD.

Syllables can have either one or two beats, or sometimes even half a beat,
based on the vowel within a particular syllable. Some transliterations try
to take this into account by using "AA" for a 2-beat syllable and "a" for a
one-beat syllable, but the transliteration styles vary quite a bit with
this.

Generally the accent of a syllable lands on the first long syllable, but
there are some exceptions when certain consonants are used. Still it's a
pretty good rule of thumb.

For me,one thing that musicians often do that throws of the feeling of the
Naad is when a single syllable is sung over multiple notes. Many of our
best musicians and ragis do this, though, and sometimes it is to conform to a
particular raga or traditional style of music.

Remembering simplicity is important. Sometimes the music is so complicated,
that it makes it hard for some people to follow and reproduce it. It's
always important to remember that this is not performance music, but
singing/chanting music.

Anyway, I so appreciate that you and your comrades are sensitive to the
issue. Sadhana and chant music is clearly different from other music. Most
musicians seem to me to emphasize the "musicality", or the beauty of the
piece, more than the effect that it has through the power of Naad. Sometimes
the power of the Naad comes out most clearly when little music is used at
all (check out the nearly monotone approach of Livtar Singh's sadhana CD,
probably the best sadhana CD for Naad that's out there, in my opinion).

Blessings,
Sham Rang Singh



In a message dated 4/20/2009 3:12:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
miriam_friedland@yahoo.com writes:



Sat Nam all,
A question came up yesterday morning at our Albuquerque community Sadhana:


What and where are the guidelines for composing our own musical renditions
of the Aquarian Mantras? Respecting the power and precision of the Naad,
we want to be sure we don't lose the 'magic' in the name of catchy tunes
and phrasing.


Thanks for any and all responses.


Sumpuran Kaur

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7b. Re: Guidelines/Parameters for homespun Sadhana Mantras
Posted by: "d h a r a m" pranahsaurus@yahoo.com pranahsaurus
Date: Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:50 pm ((PDT))

Sat Nam Sumpuran Kaur and Sham Rang,
I, too, really appreciate Livtar's Sadhana and also Siri Ved Kaur's,
which is Kirtan based in the Sikh tradition which can get pretty raga
like. Not enough can be said about the power of one note, or
vibration.... and then, as is the esthetic in Raga tradition, there is a
building on that one note (or natural) such that there is some,
hopefully skillful, artistic progression and then a return to that one
note. Warren Senders adequately and humorously describes this art form
in this short listen... http://www.gongsongs.com/Warren.Senders_excerpt.mp3

That said "That which is a special dhwani, is bedecked with swara
(notes) and varna and is colorful or delightful to the minds of the
people, is said to be ra-ga" - Matanga in the Brihaddeshi.
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raga

What is delightful to the minds of people can vary so very, very much.
I'll leave it for others to fill in the blanks. I will say there are
_only a couple_ of a Sadhanas that are a lot of work, for me, to sit
through. I'm pretty tough and try to make the best of things. One thing
I like about the Sadhanas mentioned above is that they maintain one
"theme" throughout that is more than just a "feeling". I'm going to fall
short if I try to find words, but lets say there is a tradition that
they can fall back on.

Good luck Sumpuran, in finding that special Chord that resonates with
the Soul!

All the Zest,
Dharam Singh
Millis, MA
www.gongsongs.com

Love is the keynote, Joy is the music, Knowledge is the performer, the
Infinite All is the composer and audience.
Sri Aurobindo (1872-1950)

People say that the soul, on hearing the song of creation,
entered the body, but in reality
the soul itself was the Song.
--Hafiz (1320-1390)

dockhalsa@aol.com wrote:
>
>
> What a marvelous question!
>
> Unfortunately (or not, perhaps), there are no guidelines that I know
> of. Shakti Parwha Kaur used to try to monitor the music and chanting
> styles for the morning meditations, but I believe she finally gave up
> in an act of surrender to the way things are.
>
> In the technology of Gurmukhi, the mantras are written to have
> specific pronunciations and timings. A fair estimate of the
> pronunciation can be made with transliterations if someone does not
> read Gurmukhi, but I think it would be useful to pass it by someone
> who does read Gurmukhi before publishing a CD.
>
> Syllables can have either one or two beats, or sometimes even half a
> beat, based on the vowel within a particular syllable. Some
> transliterations try to take this into account by using "AA" for a
> 2-beat syllable and "a" for a one-beat syllable, but the
> transliteration styles vary quite a bit with this.
>
> Generally the accent of a syllable lands on the first long syllable,
> but there are some exceptions when certain consonants are used. Still
> it's a pretty good rule of thumb.
>
> For me,one thing that musicians often do that throws of the feeling of
> the Naad is when a single syllable is sung over multiple notes. Many
> of our best musicians and ragis do this, though, and sometimes it is
> to conform to a particular raga or traditional style of music.
>
> Remembering simplicity is important. Sometimes the music is so
> complicated, that it makes it hard for some people to follow and
> reproduce it. It's always important to remember that this is not
> performance music, but singing/chanting music.
>
> Anyway, I so appreciate that you and your comrades are sensitive to
> the issue. Sadhana and chant music is clearly different from other
> music. Most musicians seem to me to emphasize the "musicality", or
> the beauty of the piece, more than the effect that it has through the
> power of Naad. Sometimes the power of the Naad comes out most clearly
> when little music is used at all (check out the nearly monotone
> approach of Livtar Singh's sadhana CD, probably the best sadhana CD
> for Naad that's out there, in my opinion).
>
> Blessings,
> Sham Rang Singh
>
>
> In a message dated 4/20/2009 3:12:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> miriam_friedland@yahoo.com writes:
>
>
>
> Sat Nam all,
> A question came up yesterday morning at our Albuquerque community
> Sadhana:
>
> What and where are the guidelines for composing our own musical
> renditions of the Aquarian Mantras? Respecting the power and
> precision of the Naad, we want to be sure we don't lose the
> 'magic' in the name of catchy tunes and phrasing.
>
> Thanks for any and all responses.
>
> Sumpuran Kaur<
>
>
>


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8a. SATKIRIN KAUR KHALSA presents: "Blessings Tour" in Germany
Posted by: "theresa.odea" theresatya@gmail.com theresa.odea
Date: Tue Apr 21, 2009 1:14 pm ((PDT))

Tourdaten und Workshops in Deutschland

1. Frankfurt / 22.05. Konzert
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Kosten: 40,00 €.
Info: Tel.: 0172 / 6143504, AndreaFuchs@gmx.net

2. Köln / 23.05. Konzert
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Kosten: 25,00 €.
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Veranstaltungsort: ARDAS Zentrum für Yoga & Gesundheit GbR, Subagh Kaur und
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Veranstaltungsort: Praxis für Physiotherapie, Susan Holze-Apell, Landhausstr. 17,
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9. Rainbow Sangat LGBT yahoo group
Posted by: "Mark Pasley" markshiatsu@earthlink.net markshiatsu
Date: Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:46 pm ((PDT))

Sat Nam,

The Rainbow Sangat yahoo group was formed after a historic and joyful
meeting of Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender people at last year's
Summer Solstice. The intention in forming this group was not to
separate us from other Kundalini Yogi's, but rather to give us a
place where we could connect and share our experiences, to help us
interpret Yogi Bhajan's teachings and incorporate them into our lives.

Anyone may join by sending an email to rainbowsangat-
subscribe@yahoogroups.com.

Peace & Love from Berkeley,
Simran Singh

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10. Abner-Treating Addictive disorders
Posted by: "twentytwotaro" 22taro@gmail.com twentytwotaro
Date: Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:47 pm ((PDT))

Hi Abner,
I am practicing this meditation for habituation or the medical meditation.
The 'points' David mentions are very intuitive. They are level with the eyes and about an inch around the sides of the head from the eyes, actually this is a very sensitive area, and just by pressing lightly in that area you will definately find the 'hot spot'.
As for your second question, you basically grind the teeth from side to side. It is like when you have a new filling and the Dentist ask's you to bite up and down and SIDE TO SIDE. It is this side to side motion of the jaw and teeth, you dont need to do it hard, just in a natural way. While doing this, as you say you keep the mouth closed, and looking into the 'third eye' with eyes closed, silently chant SA TA NA MA. So grind to one side SA, then to the other TA, then back with NA, then to the other side with MA and so on.
Hope this helps,
With Blessings,
Paul/Sukhnivas


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11. Divine Mother MA mudra-help please
Posted by: "twentytwotaro" 22taro@gmail.com twentytwotaro
Date: Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:47 pm ((PDT))

Dear KY group,
Three questions with this mudra, obviously the mantra is Mmmmaaaaaa, Mmmmaaaaa etc. not ending with Long Ma? Is that right?
Secondly is the mantra chanted silently or out loud?
And thirdly is 31 minuites the maximun time?
Thanking you in advance,
Paul/Sukhnivas

Go within connect to the universal Mother

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Perhaps the rarest of mudras in tatva yoga this is a complete body mudra

This is the mudra that connects to the universal mother.

Yogi Bhajan tracked the yogi that knew this meditation for three months in the Himalayas and then waited in Gurupranam (a yoga posture) outside his home for two days to get it.

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Start Time 16 minutes.

Sit with the right foot flat on the floor knee to chest.

The right elbow rests on the knee with the hand cupping the ear. The fingers are straight back.

The left leg is flat on the ground with the toes on the Achilles tendon of the right foot.

Left hand goes behind the hips.

Relax and chant deeply

Mmmaaaaaaaaa. Mmaaaaaaaaaa Mmaaaaaaaaaaa. Long Ma


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12a. Re: Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Yahoo Group
Posted by: "Sunderta Kaur" grateful2day@hotmail.com sleepysadhanick
Date: Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:47 pm ((PDT))

As a number of people have asked me for the URL for the Rainbow Sangat I have decided to look up the original invitation from the group's Moderator and reply to the post so that people interested in the group can access it. The URL for the Rainbow Sangat is:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rainbowsangat/join

As one member recently noted, she felt sad when the the Rainbow Sangat had formed because she was hoping that these discussions could take place in the greater sangat. It would be my hope as well that we could continue to have a dialogue in this medium.

One fear that some have expressed has been that the Rainbow Sangat would create a separation from the rest of the community. What I have heard from various people in the Rainbow Sangat is that nobody wants to see that happen. It deserves mentioning that while it may seem from my previous post that I am coming from an integrated place, I owe some of that integration to many, many people in the larger sangat who have extended so much love, acceptance, nurturing and support to me in all aspects of who am of which my sexual orientation is just one small part. The last thing I would ever want to do is to separate from them. My hope is that the existence of the Rainbow Sangat can serve not to separate us but to make us even more cohesive as a community.

In the past 50 years the movement for glbt rights has been a movement of separation, agitation, and antagonization. There was a time and place for this to take place and it was appropriate in order for us to do the work we needed to do which has catapulted us into the place where we are today. When I came out in 1984 I didn't know that other people like me existed. Today the 9 year old child that I helped raise from my last relationship is getting up in front of her school and making speeches in support of Gay Marriage and she tells me that she felt completely supported in doing so. This seems like a miracle that so much could have changed in 25 short years.

The paradigm of separation, agitation and antagonization is an old paradigm that may no longer serve us in this context. My hope is that we can begin to operate from a new paradigm of mutual honor and respect, vibrating the cosmos, recognizing the other in ourselves, understanding with compassion, finding a way through our blocks, starting now to release the pressure (Please note that I am referencing Yogi Bhajan's Sutras for the Aquarian Age here). In our silence we have unanswered questions, we become paranoid and fearful, we begin to project these fears on to one another and begin throwing around painful accusations that can only serve to create misunderstandings that divide and separate us. My hope is that the time has come for this community to begin to break this silence and start searching for answers so that we can be more joined than ever before. I invite people in this forum to continue to ask questions on this subject and continue to post responses and engage in discourse.

In Loving Service,
Sunderta

--- In Kundalini-Yoga@yahoogroups.com, Mark Pasley <markshiatsu@...> wrote:
>
> Sat Nam,
>
> We have created a yahoo group for Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender
> (LGBT) people who practice Kundalini Yoga & Meditation as taught by
> Yogi Bhajan. The group is also open to friends and supporters of the
> LGBT community. We hope this forum will provide a safe place to talk
> about our experiences and provide mutual support for each other on
> our spiritual journey.
>
> To join the RAINBOW SANGAT yahoo group:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rainbowsangat/join
>
> Peace & Love,
> Simran Singh
>

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