MINDFOOD Article

Last month I was featured in MINDFOOD Magazine where they ran an article on an 'Introduction to Kundalini Yoga'.  I went through an introductory kriya for spinal flexibility - try it out and let me know how you go!  (If you need a better quality copy email me at office@kmyoga.com and I'll be happy to send one out to you).

Three Things to do in Life

"There are three things to do in life:  Love, Learn and Live"  

Yogi Bhajan

Meditation

“What you think you become” (Mahatma Gandhi 1869-1948)

I recently started teaching meditation classes at my home studio near the cliffs above Bondi Beach. I am blessed to have found this beautiful space where I can share the benefits of Kundalini meditation. It isn’t often that we have an opportunity to experience long meditations in a yoga class, so I was inspired through writing my book on meditation to focus more on extended meditations so students could realize the full benefits.

Our minds can be overloaded with so much information in this computer age that we become overwhelmed, finding it challenging to process our thoughts. Meditation is a great tool to download those chaotic thoughts from your brain and bring the mind back into stillness, so our information them becomes clearer and more purposeful.

The last two meditation classes I focused on simple breathing techniques to balance the mind as well as heart and healing meditations. One newcomer commented how much she enjoyed the class and how well she slept. The only problem is that she lives far away, so she said it was difficult for her to come to a class regularly.

This got my thinking, why not record the meditations that I teach and post them on YouTube.  Then everyone can tune in and experience the benefits of these powerful and effective meditations!  So I haven't started yet but this is my intention and I'll let you know when I put up my first posting.

‘Meditation brings wisdon; lack of meditation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back,and choose the path that leads to wisdom.’ Buddha

This profound quote by Buddha reinforces my feelings about how important it is to still the mind even if it is just for 5 minutes a day!  Take the time to create space and to listen to that deep intuitive wisdom that can guide you on your path.

 ‘Go inside and listen to your inner voice. Every question has an answer. Your soul is full of wisdom and knows the way.’ Yogi Bhajan

Strengths & Weaknesses by Yogi Bhajan

"You have to know your strengths and weaknesses.  Between your strengths and weaknesses is you."

Healing Meditation - RA MA DA SA SA SAY SO HUNG

Yogi Bhajan has said that the mantra RA MA DA SA SA SAY SO HUNG is one of the most powerful healing mantras on the planet. 

RA MA DA SA is the earth mantra   

RA - Sun
 MA - Moon
 DA - Earth
 SA - Infinity
 SAY - Totality of Infinity
 SO HUNG - I am Thou

Sitting in in easy Pose with the eyes closed.Your upper arms resting against your ribs, slightly in from the sides. The elbows are bent, and forearms positioned upward and slightly angled out from the upper arms. Your palms are flat, facing upward and pointed out from your body at a 45-degree angle. The fingers are together with the thumbs stretched out towards the side away from the fingers.

Chanting the mantra from you heart for up to 31mins.

This mantra can be downloaded from: http://www.spiritvoyage.com/mp3download/Ra-Ma-Da-Sa/Snatam-Kaur/ALB-900000.aspx

My First Blog Entry

How exciting it is to be sharing my journey of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation with you. This is the first of many posts where I will share my learning and experience with you.  I hope it will be a great resource for you and I look forward to hearing your thoughts.  Every month I will focus on a particular aspect of the teachings of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation, and delve a little deeper into these different areas.  

I'll also be giving specific meditations that will support my meditation and yoga classes but which can also be done by anyone anywhere, so I hope that you'll take part where ever you may be in the world.  I've also reinstated my monthly newsletters with details about ongoing classes, upcoming workshops/retreats and a lot of other useful lifestyle tips and comments, so I hope you'll check in regularly. 

For more detailed information go to my website www.KMYOGA.com and if you are a facebook user look me up on Facebook.  

And become a follower on this blog - I look forward to sharing this journey with you.

Blessings