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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.

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…

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…

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…

4 Recipes for Immune Strength

By Sukhpran Khalsa

“When we unblock on a physical level—cleaning out the digestive tract while jump-starting the lymph, circulatory, and glandular systems with life-giving foods, juices, supplements, and yoga—our immune system becomes stronger, our blood chemistry is restored, and we literally build a new body at the cellular level.”-Kartar Singh Khalsa, DOM Polarity Drink By Dr. Linda Lancaster The liver is the main organ responsible for detoxification in the body. Toxic compounds are altered by the liver so they can be safely eliminated. The Polarity Drink is designed to cleanse, purify, and restore the normal functioning of the liver, gallbladder, and kidneys. 1 whole…

Mandhavani Kriya: Mantra to Clear Blocks

By Sukhpran Khalsa

Mandhavani Kriya: Mantra to Clear Blocks The practice of this meditation, even briefly, locates you in your heart, opens your perception, and lets you immediately recognize the way forward. Mandhavani means being in the presence of intelligence, beauty, and profound caring. It is a state of joy. It’s when you’re so happy that you feel the hand and grace of God accompany each breath and effort. In that state all victory is yours and there is no victory to win but to conquer your own heart. Posture: Sit in a comfortable cross-legged position with a straight spine. Mudra: Bring the hands in…

Shabad Guru and the Mool Mantra

By Sukhpran Khalsa

By Dev Suroop Kaur It is safe to say that each one of us is experiencing the pressures and stresses of the times. We are faced not only with today’s turbulent political and social environment, but we are also coping with our own private, internal landscape. We may be processing feelings of insecurity, concern, or anger from ever changing and intensifying world events. At times each of us may find ourselves dealing with the constant roiling of our mind, memories, and reactions from life-patterning, or simply coping with life. Sometimes events in our environment or feelings within us seem uncontrollable; we…

Yogi Bhajan Lecture: Intuition vs Thinking

By Sukhpran Khalsa

Excerpts from a lecture given on May 23, 1989 in Rome, Italy All knowledge is not to think, but to create a think tank, that’s called intuition. The purpose of study and every sadhana and everything is to be become intuitive. You have your perfect think tank in your computer to supplement and compliment you on the walk of life, so you can accomplish without time and space. Understood? Good. Without intuition you have no defense; you have no horns, no hoofs, and no skin hard enough to protect you. You have nothing on your body to protect you. You have intellect to develop intuition through intelligence, so that you…