Tag: concentration

Making That Connection Out of This Gravity Well

 

 

Kundalini is the life force that manifests in this double helix form, this progression of the DNA.  Think of it as a gravity well of consciousness where everything including light itself gets sucked into a constant almost solid state of inertia.  But there are pathways out of this gravity well, out of this singularity, out of this dream state that we are caught in and that pathway is following that double helix, following that energy, using that template as a visualization of consciousness itself.  If consciousness is a result of its own self. If this is the goal of life then those pathways are viable and programmed into the structure itself. It’s our jobs as yogis to rediscover and make the connections to those pathways.

Members - The Direction of the Energy Upwards

 

 

Take this meditative space you are experiencing and see how deep you can go, how close you can get to sleep without falling totally unconscious. Explore those boundaries. As a yogi you have to get as close as you can to unconsciousness while still being conscious. What is it when you fall asleep, do you die? No but you’re unconscious, and you come back. But if you can make that transition consciously then you begin the meditative mind, otherwise you are just thinking of meditating.

The Direction of the Energy Upwards

 

 

Take this meditative space you are experiencing and see how deep you can go, how close you can get to sleep without falling totally unconscious. Explore those boundaries. As a yogi you have to get as close as you can to unconsciousness while still being conscious. What is it when you fall asleep, do you die? No but you’re unconscious, and you come back. But if you can make that transition consciously then you begin the meditative mind, otherwise you are just thinking of meditating.

Finding a Way to Live Gracefully Together

 

 

The secret is control of the breath. Control the breath we control the heart rate, control the metabolism, control the most important part, the mind itself. The intent of consciousness has to be programmed into our personality. We must create a personality that interfaces both conscious and subconscious. We must be the same person in our dreams as our waking state. These kundalini exercises help train our ability to take a deep breath and center ourslves when we are dealing with the most stress. Then we're able to have the self awareness to stop ourselves and in the midst of all this life and dream and make that connection with the infinite horizon within. By focusing on the breath we are able concentrate on a single action, by concentrating on a single action we are able to focus on a single result. That single result allows us to move forward to the next action. This is the inner journey that everyone takes. When you make that journey, everyone you meet is your teacher. Every sound is the universe talking to you.This way of living is a path of truth.

Cooking the Navel Point

 

 

When negative energy from the heart is invoked and dislodged it must be sent down to the Navel Chakra. The nervous strength of the Navel Chakra must be increased to hold the discursive energies from the subconscious long enough to transform them into vitality. These kriyas create a place of focus that does not move in the midst of dynamic energies, automatically increasing willpower and concentration.

This is very important, even when your mind wanders, bring your attention back to the third chakra. Bring your back straight, choose to bring in fresh new energy back into the body. Don't sit rigid, relax your shoulders, relax your jaw, be feeling that you are sitting within this big sphere of energy, and yet focus, keep it centered in the belly, don't let it go spinning off into space.

Dragon breath, breath of fire is vigorous, creating heat. You are using your willpower, and it's very much connected to the idea that whatever you put into this class, you get out of it...Concentrate, breathe powerfully. Keep the energy inside the sphere. Don't let the mind wander, try to keep the mind concentrated through the entire class. It's almost impossible to do but the effort is what you need to capture the kundalini with, the prana. Real powerful, concentrate, breathe powerfully.

This is where you are telling the subconscious mind to keep all the energies down in the belly. Inhale more, stay concentrated in your sphere. Relax

Integral Hatha with Pranayam with Amelia K. Chapman

 

 

The class focuses on intention. We will focus on the power of intention in movement and integrity within the asana and the self. We will begin with the breath and incorporate movement as meditation. We will then move into some accessible, but powerful asana and guided visualization, followed by music-assisted relaxation and gong meditation.

The style of the class is Integral Hatha with pranayam, meditation, low impact vinyasa flow focused on strength, integrity and intention. Sukh called it Kundalini/Hatha fusion

Teachers Bio: "I would come back to the asana in times of stress, whenever I needed to still my mind, or I was hoping to foster change. I really began to deepen my practice during my Music Therapy Internship- I found that asana helped to melt away the business of the day and still my whirring mind. The ability to be present to whatever was happening within body and breath became a space of sanctuary; an ongoing reminder to slow down, breathe deeply, and continue on. As I continued to journey, my practice evolved from an experience to an integral part of my day to day.

Amelia is a graduate of Seaside Yoga Sanctuary's Integral Awakening Teacher Training program, earning her Certificate in 2013. Amelia explored meditation, guided relaxation and breath work as part of her Bachelors from Duquesne Univeristy. She has also attended a 10 day Vipassana Meditation course in 2012, and has deepened her yoga studies with Gabriel Benjamin, Melina Mezza, and Christina Sell, Sukhmandir Sing Khalsa, Justin Bench, and many others.

Amelia approaches teaching Asana with a strong sense of alignment and anatomy; she offers modifications, tips and adjustments with sensitivity to the student\'s individual strengths and areas of growth. Amelia\'s background in Music Therapy and work in clinical settings comes through in a hands-on, person-centered approach. In addition to work in the community, Amelia has taught yoga in clinical settings, including forensic and hospital. Her classes often feature breath work, meditation, guided relaxation, chant and mantra work, live music and a creative approach to asana. Amelia currently teaches with Seaside Yoga Sanctuary, offering Hatha yoga, Restorative yoga, Partner Yoga, and a closed, 6 week Beginner Series.

Amelia studied Music Therapy at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2008 with a BS in Music Therapy and a minor in Psycholgoy, then went on to complete a six month internship at Saint Elizabeths hospital in Washington, DC. Amelia obtained the MT-BC credential in 2010, and has been continuing her education and professional development as a Music Therapist, ever since. Amelia co-facilitates a monthly community drum circle with Cathy Rivera, MS, MM, MT-BC in Seaside, CA at Seaside Yoga Sanctuary.

"As a Music Therapist, I work closely with individuals and their treatment teams to develop music-based interventions that align with the goals, desired outcomes, musical preferences, background, and experience of each person. I especially enjoy encouraging clients to explore expression through creation- whether it is through song writing, composition, improvisation, learning an instrument or musical play. Always, we focus on the process of music making- the lessons learned, benefits gained, conversations along the way and personal growth that come are part of that process."

members - Step Into Your Grit with Nihal Kaur

 

 

Step Into Your Grit with Nihal Kaur Navigating our own sacred path requires grit and determination. Grit is defined as firmness of mind or spirit : unyielding courage in the face of hardship or danger. When things get rough we need our deepest strength to bring us to a place of expansion instead of fear and collapse. Breath into difficulty. It's our job to find the infinity of truth within us.

members - Introduction to Tibetan Yoga with Lama Norbu

 

 

Introducing Lama Norbu our special guest and master of Vajrayana in the Tibetan tradition. After 20 years of studying Tibetan Buddhism at Sera Monastery, he dedicated his life to teaching Buddhism and spreading Dharma around the world.
Through the practice of Tibetan Yoga I, myself, have experienced extraordinary benefits and have witnessed a transformation within myself beyond any tradition. By the kindness of my Guru, it is now time to share this teaching with people." -Lama Norbu

members - Internal Health with Nihal Kaur

 

 

Internal Health with Nihal Kaur: Join Nihal Kaur as she leads this class from Kundalini Live focusing on internal health.