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The word Yoga means Union or Merging, involving the use of movement, sound current, breath and
meditation. Its techniques for living a healthy, happy and spiritually aware life have developed over
thousands of years and across many civilizations.
There were periods in history when whole civilizations benefited from these techniques, living
long and vibrant lives. Yoga was openly taught and integrated in daily living. There were
no secrets, private mantras or personalities. There were only wise men recognized for
their humility, righteousness and effectiveness. These Yogis refused to be elevated
above the masses.
All yoga focused on stimulating and regulating the energy in man, which was the
very essence of consciousness. This energy was called the Kundalini. As it
evolved, each student of yoga worked on all aspects of himself. Yoga was holistic,
permeating every level of human existence: from eating and sleeping to the
complexities of inter-personal relationships and spiritual practices.
During these periods of great knowledge, only three forms of yoga were practiced:
Kundalini Yoga, Laya Yoga, and Tantric Yoga. All three forms were practiced
together and taught openly. Kundalini Yoga consisted of exercises and meditations
for healing and expansion of consciousness. Laya Yoga was the technique of altering
consciousness and total health by the use of sound and rhythm. It could be practiced
individually, but had its greatest effects when done in a large well coordinated group.
Some meditation could be done only in a group. Tantric Yoga was always practiced in
pairs. It was practiced under the guidance of a person called the Mahan Tantric. There is
only one Mahan Tantric at any one time. This was the most esoteric and difficult of
the techniques.
With the passage of time, the techniques became diluted and divided. As
individuals catered to their different needs and personalities they chose to
emphasize and practice separate components of the total yogic system. Some
preferred fast physical activity, while others practiced slow movement or
intellectual dialogue. Fundamentally, yoga was practiced to balance the traits
in each person and coordinate them to accentuate individual talents and
proficiencies. But people ignored the total system and started to practice isolated
segments of it. Some chose to do the exercises without the mantra while some
practiced mantra and meditation without breath control. This created a division of
techniques that dissipated their original power and effectiveness. The result led to
the ultimate recognition of twenty-seven different schools of yoga that were
studied sequentially. This progression became standardized and the concept of
stages in yogic practice was int roduced to try to recapture the power in the
original unified teachings.
KUNDALINI YOGA
The history of Kundalini Yoga has come full circle again. With the teachings
of Kundalini Yoga, as taught by Yogi Bhajan, we have a unique source of
actual techniques as well as knowledge used as physical and mental
therapies of ancient times. Those who test and study these practices are
the pioneers of the future who are opening the vast experience of
consciousness to all beings. This dynamic practice is for people who wish
to experience significant changes in their lives and master their destiny.
Kundalini Yoga is designed for people living and working in
modern society.
MEDITATION
What is Meditation? Meditation is house cleaning for your mind.
Everything that you think or do is recorded by your mind. If you don't
clean your "house" it will become a mess. When you meditate, the
garbage of the subconscious releases. Meditation is a process to clean
out the mental distortions, memories, fears, stress, confusion, emotional
scars and neuroses that keep us from being who we really want to be.
The benefits of meditation are vast but one has to experience it and
practice to realize them.
Many people are discouraged from meditating because of a misconception
that one can simply sit down and instantly quiet the mind for meditation.
The mind generates one thousand thoughts per wink of the eye and when
we sit to meditate, we become acutely aware of these thoughts. That is why
some meditations utilize mantras and specific breathing patterns to focus
the mind. You might daydream or get distracted. Just keep going back to
the mantra, the breath and the meditation. You may feel a bit
uncomfortable during meditation but you will feel much better after. If
"issues" come up, it means that the process is working. Don't expect to sit
in bliss every time! When thoughts come up, don't reflect or act on them.
Just allow them, giving them space to release.. You may even become
negative or emotional. Experience whatever happens and let it go to the
universe. The more you meditate, the easier it will be
Meditation is a tool that will change your mental state very quickly. Whenever
you have feelings of strong emotion, depression, irritability, craziness and
overwhelming pressure just turn to meditation. It is amazing how quickly a
meditation will take you out of one of those states. Instead of pushing all
the feelings and thoughts in back of your mind and ignoring them, try
doing a meditation and see how it changes you and your mental state.
Kundalini Yoga and Meditation is the most powerful, safe and effective
means of achieving altered states of consciousness. The practice of
Kundalini Yoga strengthens the nervous system and the entire physical,
mental, emotional and spiritual being, to receive and utilize the higher
frequencies induced by meditations.
BENEFITS OF KUNDALINI YOGA
There are many benefits you will notice from doing Kundalini Yoga.
The more time and energy you put into the practice, the more you
get will get out of it.
The true source of happiness comes from a direct connection to the
brilliance and beauty of our spirit. Through the practice of Kundalini
Yoga, we can quiet the mind, awaken the heart, and experience
the clarity and confidence of our true nature.
The following are some of the results you may experience:
• Everyone can do it!
• Radiant health and beauty
• Improves strength and flexibility as it centers the mind
• Experience states of deep relaxation
• Balance metabolism and weight
• Significantly improve physical conditioning and stamina
• Make life decisions with enhanced mental clarity
• Live from a place of centered emotional balance
• Strengthen your self-esteem, self-confidence and clarity
• Relief from back pain, stress
• Healing for addiction, depression and insomnia
• Experience vitality with a calm inner peace
BETTER FUNCTIONING OF YOUR BODILY SYSTEMS
Kundalini Yoga, in combination with the right lifestyle changes, will put your digestive, nervous, lymphatic,
cardio-vascular, glandular and all other systems in proper working order.
BEAUTY
Your true beauty is your radiance and the impression you leave in the hearts of others. Kundalini Yoga
recognizes the importance of glandular balance in relation to physical and mental health. This has a
direct bearing on your ability to look great and feel great.
A CONSISTENT SENSE OF WELL BEING
This comes as a result of the increased energy and relaxation that Kundalini Yoga gives. Self-discovery
and confidence are inevitable when you pay attention to your inner life.
EMOTIONAL BALANCE
This attribute helps you to be the master of your life and not allow subjective mental states to cloud
your ability to make clear decisions and act in accordance with your true values.
HEIGHTENED SENSORY AWARENESS
The ability to touch, taste, feel, and see with increased sensitivity and to expand your approach to a
life full of rich sensation.
ENHANCED INTUITION
The so-called "sixth sense" is a gift we all posses. Kundalini Yoga works on your higher brain centers,
and gives you the subtlety to compute the particulars of any situation. Stronger intuition also alerts
us of dangers and we do not attract negative forces.
THE ELIMINATION OF NEGATIVE HABIT PATTERNS
life issue. This can take the form of over-eating, drinking, drugs and other indulgences. In the
context of Kundalini Yoga there are specific techniques to help you get to the bottom of what is
bothering you. In the lives of many students, many negative habit patterns just fell away as a
result of the applied practice of Kundalini Yoga.
TRUE RELATIONSHIP
In our culture marriage and sexuality have lost their sacredness. In many instances, "romance"
simply perpetuates the particulars of a painful past. Kundalini Yoga can help you recognize and
resolve your old patterns and wounds, providing you the opportunity to experience
healthy relationships.
CREATIVITY
Beyond artistic ability, creativity is a state of mind that allows you to be spontaneous, industrious, and
expressive. Kundalini Yoga can help make any thing you do an imaginative and unique statement.
YOGI BHAJAN
Yogi Bhajan, Ph.D., Master of Kundalini and White Tantric, Yoga, came to the West with a simple message:
"Elevate yourself, elevate the people around you and you will be able to live a healthy, happy and holy life."
He firmly believed that spirituality was not something mystical and otherworldly, but a very practical integration
of kindness, courage, character and values in everyday life. Since 1969, the West has had a unique
opportunity to learn the techniques of Kundalini Yoga and meditation. Yogi Bhajan has learned, experienced,
and mastered the ancient techniques from many sources. He has been a recognized teacher and master of
Kundalini Yoga since he was sixteen years old.
The body is a timepiece with a little crystal of life energy which makes it run, and kundalini is that crystal.
-Yogi Bhajan
WHITE TANTRIC YOGA
Our minds release a thousand thoughts for every blink of an eye. Many thoughts are lost in the unconscious.
Some remain in the subconscious affecting the conscious mind. These thoughts become feelings, emotions,
desires, fantasies or even multi-realities. Instead of mastering the mind, often the mind masters us. White
Tantric Yoga helps you break through sub-conscious blocks, so you can live a free, conscious life. In just a
short time, you'll experience release from the excess baggage of the subconscious. As you see and act on
each moment with clarity, you'll gain a deeper understanding of yourself. Your life will change. Your mind,
body and soul will act together as one. And you will discover a path to personal freedom and awareness that
brings more success to every area of your life.
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