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29 Sep Personal Stories

Teaching Trauma-Sensitive Kundalini Yoga

By Sukhpran Khalsa

By Navneet Kaur As Kundalini Yoga Teachers we far too often meet students in our classes who have experienced some sort of traumatic event or who are struggling as a result of some past trauma. Most people who experience a traumatic event experience some difficulties following the event but recover. A small percentage will develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD. Challenges for people with PTSD might include flashbacks, a persistent need to avoid thoughts or feelings related to the trauma; distorted thinking that might include excessive self-blame or blaming others; and difficulties with arousal or reactivity. The impact of…

13 Aug Personal Stories

Calmness in the Chaos

By Sukhpran Khalsa

By Doug Wilson In a time when we have more comforts, conveniences and opportunities available to us than at any other point in our recorded human history, why do we seem to have more chaos, illness and social problems than the generations before us? With technology and an ability to openly communicate with each other, why are the challenges and statistics surrounding these issues continuing to rise? The planets, moons and stars move with mechanical precision. Billions of biological organisms live and interact harmoniously with their physical environments, so why are human beings struggling to survive? Is this chaotic mess…

07 Aug Meditations & Kriyas

Overcoming Cold Depression

By Sukhpran Khalsa

Cold Depression is our single biggest challenge as we enter the Aquarian Age. It affects vitality of spirit and leads us to behave in ways we would not otherwise. As we transition into the Aquarian Age through 2038, it is said that humanity will suffer from a phenomenon called Cold Depression. What is Cold Depression? Cold Depression is when the external demand is greater than the internal capacity to deliver and we have spent our reserves. We are depressed but we are so numb and insensitive to our own self, we do not feel it. The depression is, therefore “cold.” This leads us…

23 Jul Teacher Education

The Eight Major Chakras

By Sukhpran Khalsa

The Lower Triangle The first three chakras deal with the physical needs of the body and the basic needs of life. They focus on elimination and reduction. First Chakra: Security and Survival Foundation, survival, security, habit, self-acceptance. Location: End of the spine between the anus and sexual organs. Organ/Gland: Organs of elimination (e.g., colon). Color, Element: Red, Earth. Yoga Exercises: Crow Pose, Chair Pose, Body Drops,Frog Pose, Front Stretches, Lying on Stomach, Root Lock. Second Chakra: Creativity To feel, to desire, to create. Location: Sex organs. Organ/Gland: Sex organs, reproductive glands, kidneys, bladder. Color, Element: Orange, Water. Yoga Exercises: Frog…

01 Jul Meditations & Kriyas

The 8 Stroke Breath for Energy and Stress Release

By Sukhpran Khalsa

Posture: Sit in any comfortable meditative posture with a straight spine, chin in, chest lifted. Eyes: Close your eyes. Breath: Concentrate on your breath. Inhale through the nose in eight equal strokes. Exhale through the nose in one deep and powerful stroke. Time: Continue for 11 minutes. To Finish: Inhale deeply, hold the breath 5-10 seconds, and exhale. Inhale deeply, hold the breath 15-20 seconds and roll your shoulders. Exhale powerfully. Inhale deeply, hold the breath 15-20 seconds, and this time roll your shoulders as fast as you can. Exhale and relax.

30 Apr Yogic Teachings

May Clove Water to Prevent Illness

By Sukhpran Khalsa

During the month of May, it’s a great idea to put a handful of cloves in a Chinese soup bowl or other porcelain or ceramic bowl with water, and soak overnight. The next morning, take three to four spoonfuls of the clove water before breakfast (on an empty stomach), no more than five. Do this first thing in the morning when you brush your teeth. For convenience, you can make enough for three or four days and keep it in the refrigerator. For best results, take some everyday throughout the month of May. Cloves are an herb that are known for reducing parasite…

19 Apr Yogic Teachings

Gemstones and Healing

By Sukhpran Khalsa

By Siri Radha Kaur Khalsa Gemstones have always been used medicinally to restore balance to the auric field and the physical body. In ancient advanced civilizations, we were self-attuned, aware of vibratory frequencies and able to heal ourselves. As humanity grew more material, healing was turned over to the shaman/priests. Our cure no longer came from within. Prescriptions were administered through the art of talismanic which combines the energies of the stones with shape and numerical proportion. Work on a larger scale was done through the erection of large standing stones (menhirs), such as Stonehenge in England. In an acupuncture-like…

02 Apr Yogic Teachings

Caring for Self and Others in Times of Trouble: Some Spiritual Tools and Tips

By Puranjot Khalsa

Written by Alexander Levering Kern, MDiv and originally published here. Warm greetings of peace, hope, and healing to you and yours. As we navigate these perilous waters of our common life – with all the grace and gratefulness we can muster – you might find support in exploring these thoughts on “Caring for Self and Others in Times of Trouble: Some Spiritual Tools and Tips.” Breathe. Breathe. Breathe some more. Take time in your day, at any moment, to take ten deep even breaths. Carve out 5-10 minutes to meditate or practice mindfulness or contemplative prayer. Start here, now, wherever you…

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