Kundalini Teacher Training 2013

1. Recognize that the other person is you. 2. There is a way through every block. 3. When the time is on you, start and the pressure will be off. 4. Understand through compassion or you will misunderstand the times. 5. Vibrate the Cosmos, the Cosmos shall clear the path

Commitment, Character, Dignity, Divinity, Grace, power to Sacrifice, Happiness

"To unite" or "to join together". The union of the individual consciousness with the universal consciousness. "Jugit" in Sanskrit

Prana (Life Force of the Atom) and Apana (The Eliminating Force)

Action in service to boundless will of the soul

Surrender, devotion, commitment

Ability to see clearly without subconscious clouding

Mastery of polarities

Royal unitive discipline

Uses sound to protect and project the mind

Uses mantra and sound with rhythm

Diagonal energy created en masse to purify the physical and mental bodies; with Mahan tantric. "Z" energy

Yama - 5 restraints Niyama - 5 disciplines Asana - postures Pranayam - control of energy/breath; control of prana Pratyahar - synchronization of senses and thoughts Dharana - single pointed focus; one pointed concentration Dhyana - deep meditation Samadahi - awakening and absorption in spirit

5 restraints

5 disciplines

postures for health and meditation

control of energy/breath (Prana)

synchronization of senses and thoughts

single pointed focus

deep meditation

awakening and absorption in spirit

It is the chain of energy that connects all teachers and the wisdom of all teachers; This is why we tune in. Yogi Bhajan is the Master of Kundalini Yoga and White Tantric Yoga. His teacher (energetically) was Guru Ram Das so through the Golden Chain we link to these teachers, coming to our aid and that of others. Yogi Bhajan wanted to make Kundalini Yoga a householder yoga.

An awareness of the infinite happens when the Kundalini or Spiritual Nerve breaks through blocks at the base of the spine or root Chakra and travels upward. (It works through transmission of consciousness from person to person; it is a Raj yoga that awakens you inside. It harnesses the power of awareness and potential in each individual)

Hatha concentrates on the physical body (takes a lot of time and flexibility). Kundalini is not just about the asana but the consciousness and awareness under which you teach them.

Uses "Z" energy which flows diagonally under the supervision of the Mahan Tantric. Involves the controlled use of group and individual energy to clear subconscious and mental blocks to living one's potential. Purifies the mental and physical bodies then the soul starts relating to the very existence of the being.

He developed the 8 limbs of yoga and the 105 sutras; laying the foundation for yoga

Sikh means student; dharma means elegant and selfless action; Kundalini is awareness. So with full awareness we live dharma as students of elegant and selfless action. Yogi B didn't want people to bow to him so he created a dharma or path. Sikh Dharma give an example of living that consciousness in an Aquarian Manner

Guides, confronts and elevates you. Or, Poke, Provoke, Confront, Elevate. A mirror and guide. Helps you go beyond your limitations.

A daily spiritual practice; a self-discipline that allows one to express the infinite within oneself. Discipline of mind/body to serve the soul. It keeps the mind clear to accurately guide our actions. Conscious activity.

In the early morning hours the angle of the sun to the earth is good for meditation - calling your soul home - there is much prana in these hours and body rhythms are more set to support physical cleansing, your body is rested and refreshed; special time because of the switch in energy.

To have energy within yourself to teach, so you can go deeper into the exercises on your own and encourage others to do the same. Teach through example.

40 days

90 days

120 days

1000 days

Discipline, The Cleaning of the Subconscious

Connecting to the universal self

Mastery of the universe

Creates harmony and balance; develops group consciousness; if one person opens up to god, the whole benefits; one person balances another, creates a group aura; balances differences to create harmony, going beyond ego and centeredness

The amount of talking that should be done; in class need to inspire, coax and explain more; in sadhana it's the quiet ambrosial hours - a time to listen more

Balance the energies of the lower triangle by mixing the prana and apana at the naval center; tones the nervous system, calming and relaxing; direct stimulant of the Kundalini Energy

Ego eradicator, cat-cow, sun salutations, spinal flex, life nerve stretches, twist stretches, any short kriya or pranayam sequences

breath of fire and anything inverted; anything that may apply pressure on the abdominal area (such as bow pose) or may disrupt the baby, mulbandh, exercises that raise the pulse above 140 bpm, Sat Kriya, lying on the back after the 4-6th month. No venus kriyas.

Kriya means action. It is an action that leads to a complete manifestation. In yoga it is a set, a sequence of postures, breath and sound that are integrated together to allow the manifestation of a particular state

Root Lock

Diaphragm Lock

Neck Lock

When all locks are applied together

"seal", position of the hands that locks, seals or guides the energy flow and reflexes to the brain

Seal of knowledge (Thumb and Jupiter finger together)

Channels sexual energy (Clasped hands-left pinkie on bottom and right thumb on top for men, right pinkie on bottom, left thumb on top for women)

Improves communication skills (Thumb and pinkie together)

Intensifies concentration (Left palm facing out, thumb down; right hand facing chest, thumb up)

Balances the left and right sides of the body (Hands together at the heart, fingertips pointing straight up)

Works with the movement of the tongue in the mouth, language, and chemicals in the brain. Puts pressure on meridian points which affect chemical changes in the brain thus altering consciousness by changing the chemical composition of the brain fluids

Shabad means sound; guru means teacher; Shabad Guru is a quantum technology of sound which directly alters our consciousness through the power of Naad- it is a special sound current as teacher which alters consciousness because it removes the constrictions and distortions of the ego. It is one of the best tools to strengthen the parasympathetic nervous system and balance the rhythm of the autonomic system so it can repair itself.

The essence of all sound; the vibrational harmony through which the infinite can be experienced

Repeating, practice of recitation out loud

Continuous experience of the meditative mind; literally means rememberance

Seed mantra

Etheric power center

Creative projection of the mind through sound

Part of the brain stimulated by chanting

The power behind chanting

May vary according to the directions of the chanting meditation or exercise

Stimulated by the movement of the tongue in the mouth

Tuning into a frequency through the use of sound which connects us to our higher self; links us to the golden chain; I bow to the subtle divine creative energy that guides all things, I bow to the teacher within

Ek Ong Kar Sat Nam karta purkh nirbao nirvair akal moorat ajoonee saibhang gurprasad jap aad such jugad such haibee such nanak hosee bee such

Gobinday, mukanday, udaaray, apaaray, hareeung, kareeung, nirnaamay, akaamay

Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo

Visual method of meditation where you mentally project the mantra on an inner screen and concentrate on it as it passes across the screen

Repeating without repeating. The silent recitation which automatically develops within as a result of jappa - when every cell vibrates the rhythm

Activates the central channel (Shushmuna) and 72,000 nerve endings; when engaged it is the power center - people hear you. You are able to project yourself with power. When you speak a mantra & vibrate the tip of the tongue you want to speak it from the Shushmuna and vibrate from the central point at the same time-that extra pulse of energy moves the words into the realm of anahat-"without boundary".

1. Rhythm 2. Projection 3. Pronunciation

Bij Mantra: awakens the soul and gives you your destiny; balances 5 tattvas

Bring you through any block. Expresses 3 qualities of Har (creative infinity) - Seed, flow and Completion unto the Infinite

Orients like a compass towards God. Forms the basis of consciousness of our very soul

Healing mantra and is an attunement of the self to the universe, which brings balance. 8 sounds stimulate the kundalini flow in the central channel of the spine for healing

It reconnects the experience of finite with infinite - rescues you in the midst of trials and danger; It calls on the spirit of humility and grace of the realm of Guru Ram Das, with it's spiritual guiding light and protective grace.

Last 4 lines of Jap Sahib - removes fear, anxiety, depression and phobias. brings sense of victory. Instills courage and fearlessness into the fiber of the person. It gives Saahibee, control over ones domain.

Used to increase intuition, balance the hemispheres of the brain and create a destiny for someone when there was none

Clears the clouds of doubt and opens us to guidance and protection. Surrounds magnetic field w/protective light.

Yogi Bhajan has taught that we are to use only 3HO mantras for Kundalini Yoga classes. Also that music is used only when it assists the student in their meditative mind.

It might provoke outer energy instead of creating inner energy. Music that is more physical or mental can disrupt rhythms that support Kundalini Yoga. Commotional music is not soothing, it creates more commotion. Chose music that supports subtle projections through which the person can go inward.

Used to clear your mind. mental shower that clears the subconscious so you can become more neutral and more present.

Develops the neutral mind Develops intuition Promotes a sense of well being, inner peace, stability and calm Develops the frontal lobe of the forehead, which controls your personality

Synchronize

The brow point focus, shambavi mudra

Meditative aspect of the mind that is developed through meditation

Concentration

Still point

1. Third eye or brow point 2. Tip of the nose 3. Tip of the chin (moon center) 4. Crown chakra (top of the head) 5. 1/10 th open;

1. The frontal lobe of the forehead, which controls your personality 2. The upper palate of the mouth, which controls your autonomic systems

1. Third eye or brow point 2. Tip of the nose 3. Tip of the chin (moon center) 4. Crown chakra (top of the head) 5. 1/10 th open;

Promotes a sense of connectedness to all things; assists me in experiencing vastness of the "I am" transforms emotion to devotion releases unconscious habits and subconsious fears/blocks

Deep relaxation that stimulates the glandular system to a higher level of functioning, excellent meditation for releasing blocks and reduces tension

Focuses pranic energy and increases the ability to concentrate

So you are not a victim of circumstance either positive or negative - one has the ability to accept things for what they are. centered/balanced. It helps you asses the whole picture. It's important to develop so it becomes instantaneous and automatic, so that it judges and assesses without attachment.

Negative mind Positive mind Neutral mind Chitta Ahangkar Atman Buddhi Manas Samskaras

Reactive, Protective: sees the danger

Sees opportunity , possibility, takes risks

Meditative mind

Universal mind

The ego sense

The essential Self, pure consciousness

Discriminates reality, perceives reality which the manas receives

Receives impressions from the senses, records

Tendencies in the subconscious and unconscious mind

In the context of the qualities behind all thoughts: three primary forces in nature

In the context of the qualities behind all thoughts: heavy confused slow

In the context of the qualities behind all thoughts: fiery active initiating

In the context of the qualities behind all thoughts: subtle, clear, neutral, pure

Types of Meditation: Diagonal energy

Types of Meditation: Meditation for couples

Types of Meditation: Meditation while listening to the gong

Types of Meditation: Meditations with mudras in motion

Types of Meditation:Meditating with beads

Types of Meditation: Breath Walk

Affects electromagnetic field, circulation, blood

Begins the change of nervous system and glandular system

Balances the three minds and they begin to work together

Allows glands, breath and concentration to affect all cells

Changes the grey matter in the brain

Changes the psyche - the subconsciuos is held by universal mind

The life force

The first unit

Expansion

Promotes calmness and sensitivity. Can lower blood pressure.

A rapid, rhythmic and continuous breath

Long deep yogic breath that uses abdominal breath, chest breath and clavicular breath

The inhale and exhale are divided into several parts

The ability to hold the breath in or out correctly

The breathing technique where breath through mouth

Gives you sun energy. makes you alert

Paradoxical breathing.

Exaggerated pumping of the belly

Tensing the muscles of the body.

1. Inhale Deeply. 2. Bring attention to the clavicle and upper ribs. Lift the upper ribs slightly and fix them in place. 3. Relax the shoulders, throat and face. 4. Pull the chin in. 5. Become still and calm. 6. If you feel the urge to exhale, inhale a tiny bit instead.

1. Start with a complete exhale. 2. Pull the navel point back towards the spine. 3. Lift lower chest and diaphragm. 4. Let the upper ribs relax and compress. 5. Don't bend spine & ribs when you try to exhale completely (interrupts diaphragm's action) 6. Pull the chin in. 7. Become still and calm. 8. If the muscles start a reflex to inhale, consciously exhale a little more (will extend the length of suspension significantly without strain or struggle)

Long Deep Breathing - increases prana, stimulates pituitary gland, stimulates brain chemistry - Endorphins

I would have them start on their back so they feel the movement of the diaphragm. Or have them sit up straight, pull spine into a balanced position. In either case begin to inhale w/ abdominal breath, then add chest breath, and finish w/ a clavicular breath, all 3 are done in smooth motion. Start exhale by relaxing clavicle and shoulders, then empty chest, finally, pull in abdomen to force out remaining air.

Sitali Pranayam because it is a cooling breath. Curl the tongue into a U shape, inhale through the curled tongue, exhale through the nose. Can be used with B.O.F and segmented breaths.

-It's a fast, rhythmic & continuous breath. Equal on the inhale and exhale with no pause. (Apprx. 2-3 per second) -Practiced through the nostrils w/ the mouth closed. -Powered from the naval point and solar plexus. For the exhale, press the navel point back towards the spine. For the inhale, relax the abdominals and navel. -The chest stays relaxed and slightly lifted. -There should be no rigidity anywhere in the body. -Tingly and dizziness is normal due to detoxifying effects. -BoF is not hyperventilating nor bellows breath. -There are restrictions if you're pregnant or menstruating.

-Sun energy, invigorating, stimulating

-Balances the hemispheres of the brain

-1:4:2 (inhale, hold, exhale) ratio for powerful purifying and cleansing

-Moon energy, calming, receptive

-dramatic calming of anxiety, present to spirit

-relaxed

-deep meditative healing

-normal breath rate

1. Baby pose 2. Guru Pranam 3. Easy Pose (sitting in gyan mudra) 4. Knees to chest (pulled up) 5. Corpse pose

Rejuvinating, especially the parasympathetic nervous system; Distributing of prana stimulated by the exercises; Releasing rigid patterns in the muscles and blood flow; Circulating glandular changes; Centering ones emotional energies; Learning how to handle stress and letting go; Memorizing the relaxation sensation; Integrating a new pattern after an old pattern is broken; Creating a rhythm or pulse of energy.

First (Root); security and survival, - Location: the end of the spine between the anus and the sexual organs Second - creativity, - Location: the sexual organs Third (Navel) - Action and Balance, - Location: The of the Navel Point, solar plexus Fourth (Heart) - Love and Compassion, - Location: The middle of the chest on the breast bone at the level of the nipples Fifth (Throat), Projective power of the word, - Location: The throat Sixth (Third Eye) - Intuition, Wisdom, and Identity - Location: Between the eyebrows Seventh (Crown) - Humility and Vastness, - Location: Crown on the head Eighth Chakra, The Aura, Radiance- Location: The electromagnetic field

first second and third-lower fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth-upper

increases energy moving through the pathways, balances the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, increases interconnectedness between brain cells

Produce cortisol and aldosterone hormones. Cortisol is the controller of metabolism. Aldosterone acts on kidneys to promote sodium and thus water retention

To eliminate toxins both ingested and produced by the body

Sympathetic sys is the "Gas" it sends the heart racing, speeds up the breath and moves blood out of the muscles away from the core of the body (ie digestive sys)

Parasympathetic is the "Brakes" - it regulates rebuilding functions of the body, slows the breath, stimulates digestion, relaxes the nerves and shifts circulation towards the core. Coordinates recovery from stress.

Yoga opens up the pathways for the infinite energy to move through and remove from the finite that which is no longer needed

Earth

Water

Fire

Air

Ether

Subtle Light

Cosmic Sound

Not associated with any element-The sense of being

Foundations, survival, security, habit, and self-acceptance

To Feel, to desire, and to create

The will of the Spiritual Warrior

Love and awakening - from "me to we"

Hearing and speaking the truth. The teacher, Speak and Create

The union of opposites, intuition, wisdom

Transcendence: The tenth gate

Radiance

RED; between the anus and the sex organs (tail bone area); Organs of elimination; Grounded, centered, stable; Shadow: Fear and insecurity; Frog pose

GREEN; Center of the chest; heart, lungs, and thymus gland; Compassion, love; Shadow: Grief and attachment, easily hurt; Ego eradicator

INDIGO; Between the eyebrows; Brain: Pituitary Gland; Center of intuition; Shadow: confusion and depression; Archer, Long Chant

The subtle life force

The eliminating force of the body

Energy nexus below the belly button, in front of the lower spine

Resides in the larynx and upward into the head

Pervades the entire body

Located between the heart and the navel

Located below the navel

Located between the base of the heart and the neck

Accumulation

Elimination

Assimilation

Projection

Sublte connecting tissue

The uncoiling of your creative potential, the energy of consciousness of the soul itself. The Spiritual force coiled at the base of the spine.

Prana and Apana

Opening the soul energy of awareness - feeling elevated.

Channel of flow. There are 72 major surs or zones through which nadis flow. Those 72 span out to 72,000 channels throughout the body in different systems.

Ida, Pingala, Sushmuna

ends in left nostril - cooling, soothing, mind expanding, energy of the moon

ends in right nostril - heating, energizing, stimulating energy of the sun

Center channel thru which kundalini energy ascends. Originates at base of spine where all 3 nadis meet and travels up spine to the top of the head - called the Silver Cord

-Densest body made of the earth elements

-Finds the possibility

-Your timeless divine light that travels through the lifetimes

-Perceptive window to truth

-Non-local body - radiance beyond time and place

-3-9 feet body that encompasses and protects your radiance

-Energy body

-Body that holds the soul and your sensitivity

-makes protective assessments

-your destiny is written in this body

Radiant Body. Commitment, not cutting hair, strong sadhana

All diseases start with an imbalance in the pranic body - lethargy, low energy is a result of this, may be fearful and defensive Key to balancing is Pranayam

Intuitive, comprehensive, with clarity, act with grace and commitment from your heart; not affected by the pair of opposites.

Waah Yantee, Long Ek Ong Kaur, Sat Siri Siri Akaal, Mul Mantra, Rake Rakenahar, Wahe Guru, Wahe Jio, Guru Guru Mantra of Guru Ram Das

Saram Pad Karam Pad Shakti Pad Sahej Pad Sat Pad

Saram Pad (Stage of the novice) - cultivate obedience, motivation, discipline Karam Pad (Stage of the apprentice) - experiencing varied contextual Shakti Pad (Stage of the craftsman/Practitioner) - test of ego, learning to surrender Sahej Pad (Stage of the expert) - sensing the big picture, opening of intuition, teach, teach Sat Pad (Stage of the master) - embodied, fully present status situations

Generating, Organizing, Destroying (or Distributing) energy of the universe. God is in you; your true essence. Wherever you are, God is. Can be whatever you want to call upon that guides you.

The process that makes everything seem separate; the illusion

Earth, fire, air, water, ether

Qualities of being or behavior (the three qualities are tamas, rajas, sattvas) that form the basis of our physical universe. Tamas - inertia or decay; Rajas - imperial active initiating energy; Sattvas - saintness, pure essence

Cause and effect

action without reaction

cycle of birth and death

release from the cycle of birth and death

The dark age/age of steel or machine age - truth is only 1/4 revealed. the age is represented by a circle - the wheel of creation. Adi Shakti Mantra - Ek Ong Kaur, Sat Nam Siri Wahe Guru

Migrations that blend cultures

Mahabharata is revealed. Cultural roots of Yoga and Samkya philosophy.

Ritualistic. Yoga is not promoted.

Yoga-upanishads and guru-chela transmit yogic teachings; King Janaka grandly passes on the traditions of Raj Yoga and Kundalini Yoga traditions passed on.

Bhagavad Gita and path of dharma and karma yoga. Systemizing the inner technology-Ramayana

Patanjali revelas his sutras, long standing traditions flourish.

Vedanta philosophy sets stage for the great synthesis of next epoch.

Grand synthesis creates the householder as the sage; The greatest result of the synthesis is the ten Sikh Gurus and the creation of the Siri Guru Granth Sahib, a modern tool for all traditions and people, asking each to recognize in others the common essence we share, and the Creator who creates us all.

Romance between east and west begins. A time of expansion, discover, great change and possibilities.

7 year cycle

11 year cycle

18 year cycle

fate = karma -> where we create karma (the law of cause and effect), actions we must complete or resolve. destiny = dharma -> in flow with the universe, service, beyond karma

Female mind has 6 tracks and she thinks in ideas male mind has 1 track and he thinks in problems

Pranic exchange creates an imprint and a rush of chemical reaction. The first stage is when passion is triggered by the female projection into the pituitary of the male. The second stage happens when the "male scent" is stimulated. The third stage is when the scent is evaluated by the female. Full reaction depends on the chakra level projection of the female.

Adi shakti meditation, chanting, pre-natal kundalini yoga, walking 5 miles a day, Charn Jap. Good diet and nutrition.

Recite the adi shakti mantra for 11 min.

Baby gets the effect of the meditation as if he/she is meditating him/herself. Meditation will assist her to create harmony with her changing self and environments. Can affect the soul that is incarnate, before the 120th day can be more developed soul and after 120th day can affect the karmic state.

Liberated while living. Jiwan - life; Mukt - liberated

Prosperity Kriya - Har; subagh kriya; guru dakshna 11% tithing of teacher's salary; 10% donation to charity in general

Pay attention to the words you use. Use them to uplift and to be of service as what you say gets recorded forever.

1. Exercise (kriya to help with sleep) 2. No big meals 3. Comb your hair 4. Have a bathroom routine 5. Drink a glass of water 6. Wash feet with cold water 7. Sleep on a firm bed with natural fabric 8. Long deep breathing 9. Lay on right side which stimulates left nostril breathing, relaxes the heart and drains digestive system

strech pose, tuck pose, rubbing hands together in front of heart and massaging face; ego eraticator; cat stretch

Ishnaan

Early morning hours

before bedtime

clean monkey glands

before you get out of bed

constricts spinal fluid

vitamin D

opens capillaries, exhilirates, invigorates, flushes organs and systems, skin radiant, increases circulation

eating meat produces uric acid in the body and it is healthier to be more alkaline. also value life, respect animals, keep body clean and clear Dead meat goes through a process of autoputrification and since meats can't be fully digested in the upper digested system, those toxins continue to be absorbed and eventually the body becomes polluted. These toxins make it harder to reach the higher, clearer meditative states because they are irritants to the blood stream.

Garlic - natural antibiotic, digestive aid, sex system stimulant Ginger - nurtures nervous system and digestive system stimulant, relieves menstrual cramps. keeps spine and cerebrospinal fluid healthy. Onion - purifies blood, attacks bacteria, one of the most healing foods.

alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, white sugar, white bread, salt

Effects: Trinity roots

Complete protein for vegetarians

potent food for men

alkalinity, clear skin, liver cleanse, weight loss

things to avoid

potent for women

for blood, colon, nervous system, bones, flu

calms nerves, internal cleanser

Law of Deliverance - deliver the student to the infinite Law of Sustenance - keep up!

deliver the student to the infinite

keep up your representation of the student's highest consciousness

teacher

preacher

uplift your students

begin a KY class

responsible relationships between students and teachers; consistency across the board

poke - investigate student's heart provoke - ask questions confront - focus on them and where they are, what they are saying without judgment elevate/uplift them - help them experience their Sat nam by being in yours

act of becoming aware can't be put upon you - it comes from within you. you must choose into it yourself

I am not a woman. I am not a man. I am not a person. I am not myself. I am a teacher.

protect crown and keep energy contained. accupressure on brain which activates the pituitary gland and intuition

Tune in, pranayam or warm up, kriya, relaxation, meditation (these two can be switched), ending prayer and long sat nams.

Wear dignified white or ivory cover your head additional: bring expanded aura, and take a shower

Raised platform for the teacher to sit on Quiet, well-aired room EXTRA examples: ample space per student indirect lighting which can be dimmed

There to teach not to participate, if they were to do so, couldn't see what people are doing.

Raises your awareness

White is all colors, protects the crown chakra

Explain their are two kinds of pain, one is normal distress that comes from fatigue or effort when extending a muscle or stimulating a nerve. not harmful and will go away with concentration, slow controlled breath, and a welcome flood of endorphins. The second kind is bad, this pain comes from structural problems, inner organ difficulties, or referred pain from other injuries or illness. NOT to be worked through in this situation.

Maintain the neutral space of the class, and most often the meditation and relaxation will help complete this, but your words and heart centered projection are the best offering for safety.

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