Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan vs. |
Other types of Yoga Classes (usually Hatha based which emphasize correct postures)
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-Sat Nam is the greeting |
-Namaste is the greeting |
-Uses ONG NAMO GURU DEV NAMO… to tune in and access the lineage teachings as part of the golden chain. |
-may not tune in or do so to OM. The essence of stillness or no-thingness. |
-practiced in balanced Kriyas designed by Yogi Bhajan. Sets are available to follow for at home practice. |
-teacher leads or you create your own set for practice at home |
-eyes are closed unless indicated. |
-eyes are open unless indicated. |
-focus is awareness and balance and attunement to you as an infinite being. You may get in shape, loose weight, manage your stress better and attain good health as a result, but that is not the focus. If you attune daily to the wisdom of the infinite, you will be guided in all ways. The sensory system of the body is used as the container for the experience. |
-focus is generally mastery of the postures, which results in fitness, weight loss, stress and health management and increased self-perception. These results have been perceived as ‘yoga’ in the Western World. |
-there are 5 main guiding principles for the Aquarian Age |
-there are 195 sutras for the Piscean Age |
-there are no levels of Initiation. You experience your own Mastery. |
-you have to follow a Master. There are levels of Initiation. |
-includes 8 of the 22 different types of yoga in a balanced practice |
- includes one or two types of yoga with focus on postures primarily |
-In 1 year, a deep level of awareness can be achieved with correct consistent practice. |
-It could take 20 years to achieve the same level of awareness in combined different styles of yoga. |
-specifically uses Sikh sacred music and mantra based on the science of sound or Naad yoga.
-Yogi Bhajan was a Sikh. Sikh means ‘seeker’. You do not have to be a Sikh. Kundalini yoga is a technology not a religion and can be applied to any belief system. |
-uses a variety of music most often in the background. Can be in any language.
-Patanjali, the father of the past epoch of yoga was Hindu.
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More information on Kundalini Yoga is available at www.kundaliniyoga.com Check the links section at the top of this homepage which will refer you to many more sites.
Kundalini is a householders yoga. I was surprised to find out that Yogi Bhajan operated 14 businesses and also developed a very successful drugless rehabilitation program for addictions treatment. It was also my experience that many of the Kundalini yogis I encountered looked ageless and radiant and were healthy, happy and prosperous members of their communities. Thus 3HO was born as an organization – Healthy, Happy, Holy… www.3ho.org
Kundalini yoga IS for everyone, however, lots of different types of yoga are available. Go yoga shopping. Experience them all. Each is a tool. If you don’t want to achieve your potential as a creative human being with happiness and prosperity – Stay AWAY from Kundalini yoga. It waters the seed of your creative potential!
Sat Nam – Angad Kaur (Anita)
Finally, a yoga that you can practice successfully at home:
In my twenty years of practicing yoga, I have never been able to develop a consistent at home practice until I learned Kundalini Yoga. With some knowledge of the subtleties of it, you can learn to do it too!
It is an excellent way to start or finish your day and provides:
- detoxification of the body,
- rebalancing of internal processes (glandular and nervous systems)
- complete mental calmness resulting in relaxation
- reduced stress.
- clarity of mind that comes with consistent practice, essential to making sensible life choices and
- improved personal health and well-being.
YOGA One on ONE SESSIONS
Learn to practice daily at home. An individual session selects a specific kriya (exercise set) and meditation that relates to your needs or health concerns. Experience doing it correctly and learn the subtleties of the practice of Kundalini yoga.
Includes assessment, materials and links to ‘keep up!’
Done in the privacy of your own home.
Aromatherapy blends can also be suggested and used.
$60/hr.
YOGA POD
Share a session with a group of friends. Support each other in the practice and enjoyment of learning Kundalini yoga. A great way to get individual attention and learn to access and use the tools available.
Practicing in groups of 3 or more is very effective and personally supportive especially if there are no Kundalini yoga classes in your area.
Includes materials and links to ‘keep up!’ and yogi chai tea
$120 2 hr. session based on 2- 4 people.
Booked by Appointment – call Anita at 250-974-8220
Keeping up! What’s new for this season!
Yogi on the run….. sharing the joy and bliss!
I am traveling a bit more this season. If you would like to take advantage of yoga and massage services, please let me know. To make it easier to choose, I have listed several ideas for workshops and spa party events. Travel costs will be considered. Satellite services are now available in some areas including massage in Pender Harbour area and massage and yoga on Gabriola Island, BC.
In Alert bay, visit the aromatherapy studio located in Cannery Row over the water.
For more information or to book an event in your area please e:mail Anita at kalnay@cablerocket.com or call 250-974-8220
YOGA Workshops
Backs ALIVE! Yoga for a Healthy Back – November
Age is measured by the flexibility of the spine. To stay young, stay flexible. This series works from the base of the spine to the top. All 26 vertebrae receive stimulation and all the nerve plexi receive a burst of energy. People report greater mental clarity and increased circulation.
Learn to practice this series daily and experience the results!
Bye Bye Blues – November
Don’t let the blues get you down this winter. Learn how to elevate and uplift. Be on top of the season with active daily intervention and aromatherapy blends. Energize your system and uplift your attitude and altitude! You’ll sail through the most dreary of times with a smile on your face!
Healthy Immunity and Disease Resistance! – December
Do you catch a cold each winter or suffer with seasonal illness? Then chase away the germs from the inside out! A vital body/mind is less likely to be a host for disease. Good digestion and elimination must function well. Add to this a strong metabolic balance and you have heartiness. Learn to build physical strength and disease resistance. This session will also feature aromatherapy for vital immunity and cover other ideas that you can use to be healthy based on ancient Yogi wisdom.
You are More than you Think You Are – January
Start the year off by waking up all 10 of your bodies (that you didn’t even know you had) and bringing in a prosperous New Year. We will learn the 10 bodies of awareness and experience a kriya to wake up and energize each. This session will feature a powerful meditation for prosperity. Don’t miss it!! Amazing results have been reported by those who have continued it for 40 days.
Managing Stress with Flying Colors - February
Do you have reserve capacity to get to your destination despite the snowstorm? Our energy can be flowing, we can be eating well, sleeping enough, but if our adrenals fail, it is hard to keep up. We get tired and snappy. Glandular balance and strong adrenals and kidneys are important to have that extra edge and to control anger and hypoglycemia. Learn Yogi breathing to regenerate daily. Excellent for on the go moms and busy dads. Great for imbalanced hormones and the ‘energizer bunny syndrome’. Keep up and you will be kept up.
*e:mail Anita if you would like to be included on the mailing list for events or treatments in your area, or sign up to receive the newsletter. kalnay@cablerocket.com
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