Have you fallen in love with your soul? Do you treat yourself kindly? Or maybe the relationship you have with yourself is complicated.
You may be able to ramble on about all the things you *think* are wrong with you. But instead, consider what’s right.
With Christmas approaching and Thanksgiving just passed, it’s a time for gratitude, to reflect on life's bounty. But counting blessings shouldn't be allocated to one day or during a period of time, it should be a daily practice.
Read MoreThere is a feeling of doom and gloom going around. Given the current state of the world, it's understandable. Part of the beauty of Kundalini is that it gives you the tools to lift yourself out of it.
Read MoreEach day – even each breath - is an opportunity to start again. As a new month begins, there is a collective sense of renewal. We’re clearing the slate and starting again. Whatever problems you had in August, will still be there in September.
Read MoreTrying to control everything can create friction. For all involved, the experience can spiral into disappointment and frustration. When you stop trying to wrestle with everything, you can relax and enjoy a state of ease.
Read MoreHave you contemplated the concept of letting go?
Our biggest experience of letting go is when we let go of the breath on an exhale to make way for an inhale. In yoga, when you let go of tension, you go deeper into a posture and can hold it longer. But the art of letting go can also apply to people, places, and things as well as points of view and emotions.
Read MoreNumbers are a primary intelligence that exist in creation and can offer reflections on the qualities and themes associated to the numbers of the year, personally and collectively. Below is my contribution informed by the teachings of Karam Kriya and Kundalini Yoga if you find it relevant.
Read MoreThere’s a saying you might have heard that’s popular among yoga practitioners: you wanna make God laugh? Make plans.
The most certain thing in life is uncertainty. Most things that happen are beyond your control. The thought of not being in control can seem disempowering. However, learning to let go can be liberating.
The breath is the most vital force of the body as it affects the activities of every cell in the body and is closely linked to the performance of the brain. A great way to balance ourselves out is by practicing a simple yet powerful breathing technique called Alternate Nostril Breathing - one of many types of pranayam.
Read MoreRecently, a couple issues set me on the defensive and, as it was sadhana time, I grabbed my Waves of Healing manual and flipped through. The thought that my subconscious spit out was: “where’s the I’m-gonna-kick-your-ass kriya?” Whoaah! What? Did my subconscious just say that? Yes, it did.
Read MoreAre you perfectly serene in meditations? Or are you like the rest of us, and your mind and mood bounce around? As you go through each meditation, it’s normal for your mind to wander.
Keeping fit physically is essential to keeping healthy. But mental fitness is vital too. You can develop your mental fitness through Kundalini Yoga, as much of the battle in it is mental.
Read MoreLetting go is an essential part of the yogic practice. By loosening your grip, you can open up to new possibilities and find freedom to live and love more fully.
Read MoreIn this series, we meet the teachers who are leading the classes and workshops at JOY, and learn about their personal Kundalini Yoga practice.
Read MoreA relaxing practice, this meditation helps to calm the mind. Chanting the mantra – a long, drawn out SAT with a short NAM – slows the breath which in turn slows the churning of the mind. The meditation can take you to a deep meditative state and by the time you’re done, you may find your tension has melted away.
Read MoreOne aspect of the feminine experience which is celebrated in the Kundalini tradition is the Mother Principle: the incredible creative capacity innate in every woman. This creative power should be cultivated, explored, and celebrated.
Read MoreThrough meditation, you can develop a strong neutral mind. But don’t mistake this for being passive. Sometimes the best course of action is inaction; sometimes you might need to take a stand - a strong neutral mind can help you decide.
Read MoreA powerful exercise that can stimulate your brain, among the benefits of Kirtan Kriya are improved cognition and enhanced blood flow to particular areas in the motor-sensory part of the brain.
Part of the human experience is an innate longing to belong. In yogic terms, the root of this longing is a false sense of separation from the infinite. While yoga and meditation offer many physical and emotional benefits, the ultimate objective of the practice is to reconnect with the divine, experience a state of union.
Read MoreAdding yogic practices to your daily routine., even if just small, three-minute doses, can help you to stay physically, mentally, and emotionally resilient. If you can only do one thing, Sat Kriya is a great place to start. Just three minutes a day can help you to achieve greater focus, clarity, and even creativity.
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