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Introduction To Guided Meditation & Kundalini Yoga Class Syllabus - Course #101
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Introduction To Guided Meditation and Kundalini Yoga Class - Course #101:
Online Guided Meditation Class: Online Kundalini Yoga Class:
Introduction to Guided Meditation and Kundalini Yoga Class - Course #101
Welcome everybody to the Free Online Introduction to Guided Meditation and Kundalini Yoga Class. All the material for this class is available via the links on this post and you can start anytime you wish. The course covers 2 weeks, but you are of course welcome to continue on. In this post I will provide the class objectives, class details, course syllabus and participation guidelines. Please read through everything carefully so you will be able to get maximum benefit from the class. I am glad you all have taken advantage of this opportunity to deepen your spiritual practice and I hope you will make full use of it. There is, without a doubt, no material equivalent to the rewards that this path bestows.
To register please just leave a comment on this post that you are going to start the course or just send me an email at anmol@anmolmehta.com so I know what kind of participation there is.
You can read the original post here (Free Online Guided Meditation and Kundalini Yoga Class) for when the class was first introduced. Please note that the class is now ongoing and you can start anytime. I and other experienced practitioners will field all questions and issues on this feedback post in the comments section below.
PLEASE ALSO READ THE FAQ below. It addresses many of the common questions about the online classes:
FAQ For Free Online Guided Meditation & Kundalini Yoga Classes
Class Objectives:
- Pranayama Breathing exercises to build your energy and awareness.
- Kundalini Yoga Kriyas for an overall workout and building your core abdominal strength.
- Guided Meditation Techniques to promote peace, joy and insight.
Class Details:
Class Structure:
Each class/session will consist of 3 sections: Breathing exercises (pranayama), Kundalini Yoga Kriyas (sets) and Guided Meditation Practice. There are a wide range of students participating, from beginners to experienced yoga practitioners, so the exercises are designed to allow you to pace yourself. The total time will be 45 minutes / day. Most important, walk the middle path with regard to each session. DO NOT OVERDO OR OVER STRAIN and at the same time don’t have it be excessively easy either.
Required Reading:
Introduction to Kundalini Yoga
10 Important Guidelines to Kundalini Yoga Practice
Legal Disclaimer
Course Syllabus:
The following describes the 3 sections comprising the 45 minute daily yoga and meditation session for week 1 and week 2. The approximate total times for each section and set are also given. Take more rest if you need to, or if you feel comfortable do the poses and exercises a little longer within the alloted time. Each breathing exercise, Kundalini Yoga Kriya and Guided Meditation technique below is a link to the article with all the details you need.
Week 1: Each day of the first week do the following…
Breathing Exercises Section (Pranayama): Total time 5 Minutes
- Sodarshan Chakra Kriya Beginners Version: 3 minute
- Rest: 1 minute
- Breath of Fire Breathing Exercise: 1 minute
- Rest: 1 minute
Kundalini Yoga Section: Total time 20 minutes
- Spinal Warm-up Kundalini Yoga Exercises: 10 minutes
- Morning Wake-up Kundalini Yoga Exercises: 10 minutes
Guided Meditation Section: Total time 20 minutes
- Zen Meditation Technique: 20 minutes
Week 2: Each day of the second week do the following…
Breathing Exercises Section (Pranayama): Total time 5 Minutes
- Sodarshan Chakra Kriya Beginners Version: 3 minute (if you feel ready you can try the Intermediate or Advanced versions but only for 3 minutes).
- Rest: 1 minute
- Breath of Fire Breathing Exercise: 1 minute (if you feel ready do Breath of Fire for 2 minutes and then without rest move onto the Kundalini Yoga Section).
- Rest: 1 minute
Kundalini Yoga Section: Total time 20 minutes
- Spinal Warm-up Kundalini Yoga Exercises: 10 minutes
- Core Abdominal Power Yoga Exercises: 10 minutes
Guided Meditation Section: Total time 20 minutes
- Sound Awareness Guided Meditation Technique: 20 minutes
Participation Guidelines
Following are the guidelines which I suggest we follow…
- Please post all comments, questions and feedback of a public nature in the comments section of this post. This way all will benefit from the discussion. Feel free to ask questions or discuss issues, as that is one of the main reasons for this particular class format. Of course, you are free to email me as well if you would like the discussion to not be public.
- If you like, you can indicate with a comment that you have completed your daily session. Could be as short as "did it", or of course could be questions, issues or more detailed feedback. The hardest part with a daily yoga and meditation practice is establishing consistency and regularity and I think having to acknowledge that you completed your daily sadhana (spiritual work) will help in facilitating that. In addition, your comments could inspire others as well.
- I will post all information regarding the class in the comments section below as well, so please check periodically for updates.
- Before starting your daily yoga and meditation session, take a moment and tune in to your higher self for guidance and protection. At the end of every session, visualize yourself and the world as you would like it to be.
- Do the best you can and modify the class as you require. It is more important to do something, than be overwhelmed or not do anything at all.
- I wish you all a wonderful learning and transforming experience.
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- Free Online Guided Meditation & Kundalini Yoga Class
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on April 29th, 2007 at 8:31 pm
Anmol, this is good.
I am travelling out of the country in a few days but I am going to make sure that I continue to do this course even there.
Thank you once again for taking the time to make this program available to us.
on April 29th, 2007 at 9:18 pm
Hi Anmol,
I’m excited - I just read through the recommended reading, and the programme for week 1 and I like the idea of having structured practice and meditation. I generally do whatever I feel guided to do each day… which can be great as it often gives me exactly what I need, but doesn’t build consistancy or discipline.
It’s wonderful timing too, as tomorrow I start teaching at my first yoga studio (previously teaching at a gym or in various rented rooms).
Thank you for putting this course together, and inspiring me to take it up.
on April 30th, 2007 at 10:12 am
on April 30th, 2007 at 8:54 pm
Just completed Day 1. Found the instructions easy to follow. Really enjoyed the Breath of Fire, and the spinal twist felt amazing (haven’t done it that way before.)
Both legs went completely to sleep in the meditation, I think I need to sit my hips up on some support.
In yoga bridge pose, after a minute or so in the posture, my right thigh cramped up. I often get the same cramp in postures that engage the back muscles - bow posture, bridge, locust. My spine is fused at L4/5, and my right leg used to get sciatic, although rarely does anymore. It’s also a bit weaker on that side. How should I respond to the cramp? Breath into it and continue? Back off? Come out? Change the emphasize of the posture?
Thanks!
on April 30th, 2007 at 9:31 pm
Hi Anmol–
I’m so grateful for this wonderful opportunity. I just tried the link to the spinal warm-ups and (although I think I pretty much remember the warm-up from class), the link doesn’t work for me. Also, do you suggest we actually time ourselves for everything w/ a watch or just kind of “intuitively” time ourselves. Thanks again!
on April 30th, 2007 at 10:17 pm
Never mind about the link… the one for Week 2 (spinal warm up) didn’t work but the one for Week 1 does… thanks.
on May 1st, 2007 at 12:40 am
The links should all be fixed now, thanks for catching that.
Initially, although its hard to keep an eye on a watch while doing some of the postures, I suggest keeping an easily viewable clock, preferably with seconds, to help you get an idea about the length of time you are doing an exercise for. You can also use the seconds display on a stereo if you are doing your sets to music (watch out for song breaks that’s all). Also, no music during the meditation part of the session (here an alarm device would help).
A final note, the governing factor, though, in determining the length of the exercise should be the “middle path” rule - not too easy and not too hard and not the amount of time. The time will help you in determining your progress mostly.
A final final note :-) time generally remains a key part of the pranayama exercises though, even in the long term.
on May 1st, 2007 at 12:57 am
Kara-Leah,
Correct for the meditation legs issue, raising the hips higher than the knees will be very helpful (along with making sure your clothing is not bunching up behind the knees cutting off circulation). For details on this for those who may not be as familiar with sukh asana (cross-legged sitting posture) variations you can reference the following 3 articles…
(sukh asan section, you can also see the section on using a chair or meditating on your back, if sitting is not an option for you due to a physical condition).
http://anmolmehta.com/blog/2007/01/22/sm-meditation-program-basic-meditations-chapter-7/
(Item #11-a,b,c,d On helpful hints for making Sukh Asana easier for longer meditation) http://anmolmehta.com/blog/2007/01/26/sm-meditation-program-practical-hints-tips-chapter-18/
(Item #8-2 Tools for Kundalini Yoga Practice Section)
http://anmolmehta.com/blog/200.....-practice/
This is a very important aspect of the course - getting the sitting portion correct and as comfortable as possible for the meditation. So I will be happy to summarize or expand on the key points if the above references are not sufficient or clear.
(yoga bridge pose addressed in next comment).
on May 1st, 2007 at 1:23 am
Back out of the pose. The only time one might go through a cramp in this program is during the meditation session if one feels strong enough. Please try the following modification to Bridge Pose to see if it will help alleviate the issue.
Modification to Yoga Bridge Pose:
1. Lie on your back and have the feet in the same position as bridge pose (hip distance apart), but for your hands do the following.
2. Interlace your fingers and bring both arms underneath you keeping them straight.
3. Tuck your shoulders in slightly underneath you as well.
4. Now reach up with your hips and push down on the floor with your arms.
5. Begin Breath of Fire.
Let me know how it works out.
on May 1st, 2007 at 1:30 am
For anyone having difficulty with Yoga Bridge Pose, please use the modification above. I always offer it in class as well (and it is used by many of the students). I will update the original “Morning Wake-up Series” document as well indicating it. Thanks.
on May 1st, 2007 at 2:21 pm
It was a great morning. This was a wonderful way to start the day— thanks, Anmol; I had been planning to start waking up before the kids to start a daily practice but had been putting it off… for some reason this class, knowing others are in it with me, made me feel accountable. I didn’t time anything and basically just went w/ what felt right– and it took roughly 45-50 minutes. My only problem was with the meditation– I only lasted 10 minutes b/c I started to feel very sleepy. I will continue to get to bed earlier and hopefully won’t run into that problem again. Hope everything went well for everyone.
on May 1st, 2007 at 5:09 pm
did it, but unfortunately I overslept and didn’t have time to do all the exercises. hope to do better tomorrow. take care everyone and Anmol - thanks!
on May 1st, 2007 at 6:43 pm
Have just completed day 2. Did the modification for bridge posture and didn’t have any cramp. Sat up on a couple of pillows, and it was much better. My right leg (tucked in front) did go to sleep for the last five minutes, so will keep working on that. Found the meditation much easier to sink into this time, and didn’t wander off as much. Have a tendency to count above 10 (11… 12… 13…) if I let my mind wander off!
Feel great now, and off to teach my first yoga class for the day.
Much joy,
Kara-Leah
on May 1st, 2007 at 11:33 pm
If the entire session is too much do what you can, this is the best way to get started. This popular article below may give you the inspiration you need to begin….
http://anmolmehta.com/blog/200.....ation-now/
on May 2nd, 2007 at 8:55 am
did the day 2 exercises. I’m having problems with the Stretch pose - my lower back hurts (even with hands under buttocks) when I do it. any hints/ideas? also in the Tuck pose my neck hurts - you wrote that stomach meridians may need work - but how?
on May 2nd, 2007 at 8:55 am
did the day 2 exercises. I’m having problems with the Stretch pose - my lower back hurts (even with hands under buttocks) when I do it. any hints/ideas? also in the Tuck pose my neck hurts - you wrote that digestive meridian may need work - but how?
on May 2nd, 2007 at 10:51 am
1. Bring more of your arm under your back (rock slightly from side to side tucking your arms further under you, so its not just your hands underneath your buttocks).
2. Bend your legs at your knees to reduce the intensity of the pose.
3. Do one leg at a time.
4. Do one leg bent at the knee at a time.
Let me know how it goes and we will take it from there…
on May 2nd, 2007 at 11:02 am
Lets monitor the progress and later you can try some of the other kundalini yoga exercises that are also very good for the digestive system, such as Golden Nugget Yoga Pranayama given here…
http://anmolmehta.com/blog/200.....as-part-2/
on May 2nd, 2007 at 12:44 pm
Today didn’t go quite as smoothly :) My 10 month old son woke up right after the stomach grind and decided he wanted to get an early start to the day as well. I still managed to do the exercises while he played near me– which was fine, even when he thought it was funny to play with mommy’s face during the corpse pose. For obvious reasons, I was unable to do the Zen Meditation :)
Like Joanna, I have the pain in my neck during tuck pose… is it ok to do the stomach grind, tuck pose, and golden nugget pranayama separately from the other exercises in order to get the benefits for the digestive meridians or should they only be done in conjunction with all of the other exercises? And just to make sure. the single leg extensions are the hamstring and calf stretch we’ve done in class, right? (I hope so)
on May 2nd, 2007 at 8:39 pm
The leg extension is not quite the same as in class :-) but is very similar, so doing it instead is not a big issue (I substituted it in class as well to keep it easier). The correct one for the Morning Wake-up set requires both legs to be out straight and then Lifting one leg off the ground and holding it as far up as possible with both hands, while keeping it and your back straight. Will show it to you this Sunday as well.
Keep Up everyone the best you can - that is our motto for this class.
on May 3rd, 2007 at 1:41 am
Just completed Day 3. Felt internal resistance to doing the practice, but when the mind started thinking about not doing it… I changed my thoughts to “I will do my yoga…” And I did. Although I struggled far more with the meditation, my mind was leaping all over the place, even though I was able to keep the count going as well…
Feeling the energetic body quite strongly in some of the practice too.
on May 3rd, 2007 at 4:42 am
Did day 3,I feel gooood :) I couldn’t do the modified version of the Stretch pose you wrote about, as I didn’t have access to the internet. So I just skipped that one. Will try out the modification tomorrow and I’ll let you know. The Tuck pose felt much better today, I feel that I have to be persistent. I also do the begginer version of Golden Nugget, as well as some other easy Pranajamas in my evening set, but I’ve just started recently. What concerns the diet, I’ve been thinking about giving up diary products, as it feels they don’t do me good (I’m a vegetarian), but I have to cleverly think what am I gonna eat instead.
Good luck everybody!
on May 3rd, 2007 at 3:21 pm
Hey Anmol,
Can you suggest something to do for a bit of grounding? After my practice last night I felt very ‘out of it’ - in a good way… very blissed out one might be say, like I was just floating around. I had a glass of wine with dinner to bring me back into my body a bit, and it did help (as does eating). During the night I woke up and was doing spontaneous hand movements, just a couple (that I was aware of) and it ended in a beautiful namaste at my heart centre, and then I dropped straight back to sleep. It felt amazing.
Any suggestions?
on May 3rd, 2007 at 9:12 pm
That experience sounds wonderful, Kara-Leah. I wouldn’t mind staying in that blissed out state :)
I was joined by Sebastian again today, right after the breathing exercises (is this his cue)… I felt the resistance too… I woke up twice during the course of the night to attend to my children and was exhausted this morning– I started to make excuses about how I needed the extra rest– but I didn’t give in :) YAY! Felt wonderful. Again, no meditation, though. I’m thinking I need to start waking up at 5 am, but need to continue w/ getting to bed early– which Iive done well with this week. I’m with you on the dairy, Joanna– gets me congested. As long as you’re getting lots of leafy greens and raw seeds and nuts, I think you’ll be fine without it.
on May 3rd, 2007 at 10:44 pm
Hey Kara-Leah,
Without interfering too much with the natural intelligence of Kundalini flow please try a combination of the suggestions below. If things continue at a pace your heart tells you is excessive we can introduce more grounding mechanisms… otherwise accept and enjoy.
1. Life-style: Since we now know even more how beautiful New Zealand is, spend some more time in nature, being aware of your connectivity to the earth. If you can do some gardening and get your hands dirty thats even better. For those curious about my new found knowledge about NZ you can go here…
http://www.klmasina.co.nz/2007/05/04/why-i-love-new-zealandaotearoa-land-of-the-long-white-cloud/
2. Diet: You are already on the right track - yes eat more and eat more "heavy" "earthy foods". Whole wheat, grains etc. Stay away from light "airy" foods.
3. Pranayama: Do some breathing exclusively through the right nostril with the left nostril closed with the ring finger and pinkie of the right hand. Few minutes should be fine.
Lets see how it goes (also no trying the ajna chakra meditation I just published).
on May 4th, 2007 at 2:34 am
Thanks for the suggestions - will do the pranayama. Today (day 4) I did another savasanah after the meditation, for about ten minutes, and felt much more grounded.
Struggled more with everything today - end of the week, tired, couldn’t be bothered, three minutes seemed to take FOREVER.
But I just observed my mind and did it anyway.
Was going to look at that meditation… so thanks for telling me not to!
And also, thank you for the link back to my article on New Zealand, much appreciated!
I will get out and go for a walk tomorrow, and I have some plants that need repotting, so will do that too.
Am really enjoying this course, thank you!
on May 4th, 2007 at 8:40 pm
Joined by Sebastian again. Everything went well– looking forward to having you demonstrate a couple of things after class on Sunday to make sure I’m doing it right– I’m very much a visual learner. Thanks again!
on May 5th, 2007 at 6:12 pm
Day 5 was great, felt a lot more grounded too.
on May 6th, 2007 at 2:10 am
Have just done Day 6. Really enjoying the eagle posture, feels like it’s exactly what my shoulders and upper midback needs. I think some of my yoga students would really benefit from it too. If I were to use that posture in a vinyasa/power class, when would be the best time to do it? (I generally start with spine warm ups on the ground like cat/cow, and then move into sun salutations followed by standing postures and then a few seated postures and a long savasana). We don’t do much pranayama work, although I am starting to get my students to work with Ujjayi breath. Would you recommend doing it with or without breath of fire?
Thanks!
KL
on May 6th, 2007 at 2:17 am
[…] It’s the ideal way to spend Sunday afternoon. And then when I awake, refreshed, my lunch will have digested and it will be time to practice yoga. Normally I don’t practice on a Sunday, but as I have committed to Anmol’s online Kundalini Yoga Course, which is a daily course for two weeks, I am making an exception. […]
on May 6th, 2007 at 5:45 pm
Eagle Pose should be done later in class as it works on the magnetic field and 4th Chakra (Anahata), so try to hit the lower 3 chakras first. So in general after spinal warmups and cat-cow or after sun-salutation is fine. I would recommend teaching BOF separately first and then combining w/ Eagle pose as students tend to have difficulty w/ BOF and need to focus on that alone to get it right. No real counter pose is needed for Eagle.
on May 6th, 2007 at 11:20 pm
Hi Anmol,
Thanks for the info on Eagle pose. Did Day 7 today. All good. Feeling much more grounded too.
on May 7th, 2007 at 3:46 pm
Hello everyone– I missed day five :( but day 6 during class was wonderful yesterday. The pose with the arm pointing forward and the opposite leg raised and pointing back (what’s it called?) was amazing– I felt wonderful after… can it be practiced separately? I did today’s set outside after going jogging. I was worried that I would feel tired doing it then, but it was just fine. I was w/ Sebastian– who was pleasantly occupied with an apple, so couldn’t meditate. Would you recommend I do the meditation in the evenings after I get them to bed? or is it more beneficial to sit right after completing the set? I don’t know if it’s all in my head but I have felt great, more calm and focused since starting a daily practice and the only day I’ve felt “off” was on Saturday (the day I missed).
on May 7th, 2007 at 11:40 pm
Wow, LOVED week two. Really enjoyed the core abdominal exercises. It was my hip flexors that felt it way before my abs though. The guided meditation was great too. Felt my consciousness expanding as I focused on hearing all the far away sounds.
So that was my Day 8!
on May 8th, 2007 at 12:02 am
on May 8th, 2007 at 6:34 pm
Day 9 was great, meditation flew past, wanted to stay in it longer. Will try and come back to it later this afternoon.
on May 9th, 2007 at 5:25 pm
Forgot to check in yesterday but I did do my set– w/ Sebastian joining in at the end. This morning I got through it w/ both of my lovely babes lkeeping me company. It’s strange that they never woke up before 7 am before I started waking at 6 to practice. I will slowly shift to waking at 5 in order to practice (a little tough since I wake up 1-3 times a night to tend to Sebastian). Yesterday, there was a clicking in my right hip when I did the leg thrusts– no pain. lifted my leg a little higher and it stopped. No problems today. i did the meditation outside near a stream after my run– loved it. I find it much easier and more enjoyable.
on May 9th, 2007 at 9:16 pm
Did Day 10 early this morning - was missing doing eagle so added that in too. Felt really good afterward.
on May 9th, 2007 at 10:29 pm
Great job everybody. This webpage is vibrating with your energy and passion - may it inspire others in their journey.
on May 10th, 2007 at 2:36 pm
great day, clicking in the hip during leg thrusts again– no pain but I couldn’t make it stop today…have to thank you all again… would’ve found an excuse not to practice (like “oh I can’t possibly do this now, Sebastian is drooling on my face everytime I lay down for corpse pose” or “woops, just got hit in the face w/ a block while my eyes were closed– I should just do this some other time”) if not for getting started here.
on May 12th, 2007 at 8:16 pm
Did day 11, all good. Day 12 was feeling quite ‘light’ after teaching a vinyasa class, and opted to do a seated meditation at the lake to ground myself instead. Felt much better after this, but as I was off to my Mother’s house for mother’s day, wasn’t able to do the rest of the class. It’s the first one I’ve missed and I’ve really enjoyed the daily discipline.
on May 12th, 2007 at 9:16 pm
Yesterday and today went well except for the clicking in the hip during the leg thrusts (more like in my pelvis, on the right)… doesn’t hurt, but doesn’t feel right either. I won’t be able to make it to class tomorrow (can’t tell you how disappointed I am to miss it) b/c I’m getting together with my family– but will get in my morning session. Hope all is well.
on May 13th, 2007 at 2:17 am
Day 13 was good - struggling a bit with boat pose, tend to collapse through the lower back, need to keep the chest lifted but don’t feel strong enough to hold it properly the whole way through. With modified bent legs can do it though, so guess I just need to back off a bit!
on May 14th, 2007 at 2:13 pm
on May 14th, 2007 at 2:59 pm
Did day 14. Feel really good. Am going to continue with doing regular Kundalini practice - going to check out the books etc and put something together. Really like the consistency and the discipline, plus find it fits in with and balances out my other asana practice, which tends to be more physical. This way I get meditation and pranayama in there too.
Thank you so much for offering this course! I doubt I would have experienced this otherwise.
Many blessings,
Kara-Leah
on May 14th, 2007 at 3:24 pm
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Thanks once again for your passionate participation!
on May 14th, 2007 at 9:44 pm
Thanks, Anmol… will do. Mother’s day was lovely… I started the day with the week 2 exercises– and actually got through all of it while the children were asleep :) Looking forward to next week’s live class– there’s definitely something powerful about working as a group.
on May 18th, 2007 at 11:54 pm
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on June 15th, 2007 at 9:07 am
Amazing course materials. Very impressed and grateful to you! Am starting the first course now! Aloha, Tom
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on August 19th, 2007 at 4:17 am
Hi Anmol,
I think its time for me to start meditation, i have seen enough failures in work and personal life, i feel stranded, need some course to control my nervousness and to increase concentration, and to make me strong. plz help
on August 19th, 2007 at 10:56 pm
Starting this class. Thanks
on August 20th, 2007 at 2:11 pm
First of all, let me say what I’ve been saying to myself as I go through the articles on this blog… This is a simply fantastic site… so much information, so many insights, and… it’s all free???
Whatever happened to capitalism? In this day and age where people are always around to take, take and take, thank you for your generosity in sharing these articles so others may grow. I guess not too many people realize that the more you give, the more you get.
I am starting course #101 (and I will be in your classes as well) and will keep everyone posted on my progress.
on August 20th, 2007 at 9:49 pm
I am sorry to hear of the challenges you are facing. Sometimes difficulties are exactly the force needed to turn you in the right direction… which I believe you are about to do. This course would be a great way to start on your new adventure. It will be very beneficial to helping you with both the issues you have mentioned and much more. Please begin the course and keep me informed of your progress, I will be happy to help in any way I can.
Best,
Anmol
on August 20th, 2007 at 9:50 pm
Glad you have decided to join us… Welcome Aboard. Let me know if I can be of any help.
Best,
Anmol
on August 21st, 2007 at 1:36 pm
Hey Ramesh,
Thanks much for your inspiring comments and glad you are starting this course (and joining us for the Yoga Classes). Many people have found it very helpful.
As for capitalism, I am starting to hear far away my wife whispering…
Honey,
You better start making some Money,
Cause we are running out of diapers….
And that’s not going to be very Funny!
LOL
Seriously though, I am going to try my best to keep as much for free as possible. I may have to eventually do some non-intrusive moneterization, specially as I see my life moving into doing the Mastery of Meditation Blog and Yoga Classes full time. But, yes I am certainly more interested in giving than taking. I hope others join me in cultivating this attitude.
on August 30th, 2007 at 9:37 am
Hello,
I would like to participate in your classes. Beginning with Kundalini Yoga and hopefully go on with the rest.
Kindest regards,
Mahasti
on August 30th, 2007 at 11:03 am
The introduction of Kundalini Yoga and Guided Meditation Course is a perfect place to start. Please let me know if you run into any issues or problems.
Best,
Anmol
on September 8th, 2007 at 4:19 am
Thank you for such a brilliant Website. The information is just what I am looking for. I have suffered Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for the past 2 years, Kundalini Yoga is the only thing I have found that helps. It is very hard to find good information on it, so i am blown away by just how much incredible information you have on your site.
Thank you so much! I started your course today. It was very easy to understand and very well presented.
Kerry
on September 8th, 2007 at 1:27 pm
Your words are music to my ears :-). Great to hear you are finding valuable information here and that Kundalini Yoga is helping you w/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I am not surprised though to hear that KY is helping, as this form of yoga is all about energy and raising its frequency and quantity.
Please keep us all posted on your progress.
Best,
Anmol
on September 10th, 2007 at 8:16 am
want to join the 1st course
on September 11th, 2007 at 3:32 pm
Great to hear you are planning to join this course. Please begin at your convenience and let me know if anything is unclear or if you have any questions. Your feedback will also be much appreciated.
Best,
Anmol
on October 22nd, 2007 at 3:09 pm
Hi Anmol,
A couple of months ago my hypothyroid condition got really worse when I expected to get better. I was devastated and looking for my real cause. As I was searching for some light I stumbled upon your website. I prefer not to use the word stumble because deep down I feel I was being guided by something higher. Since then, I am in love with the information on your web site.
I have been doing some mix of yoga and breathing and meditation more targeted towards my thyroid like chakra asan, rock pose with neck rolls and moving my neck back and touching the chin to the chest. I am doing this by just picking up things here and ther but I feel like I need a more guided technique. I read this article of the two week session and have some questions/concerns:
Do I continue to do the ones I do for throid or should the ones you have listed be fine
Do I alternate week 1 and 2 and continue and also do I do anything for bedtime?
Any guidance is appreciated. God bless you for helping so many humans.
Thanks,
Falguni
on October 28th, 2007 at 3:03 pm
Sorry for the small delay in responding, my spam blocker had held your comment hostage for a bit for no good reason :-).
For curing your thyroid condition please take up the following Pranayama. Please don’t overdo it just start w/ the beginners version and proceed from there. A lot of evidence is emerging on Kapalbhati Pranayama’s curative ability and help in regulating a thyroid condition.
Kapalbhati Yoga Pranayama
In addition continue with the exercises you were doing for the neck region.
For this course, I suggest you continue with Week 1 program, substituting the Core Abdominal Work for few days from time to time instead of the Morning Wake-up series.
Since all the above is probably a bit too much, please do Kapalbhati and your exercises as a priority, then as much of the course as possible.
Let me know if anything is unclear or if you need more information. Also, any other feedback is also most appreciated.
Last but not least, thank you very much for your positive and encouraging comments.
Best,
Anmol
PS: In addition you may wish to add Exercise #6 of this series to the neck exercises that you do.
Master Set to Vitalize Kundalini
on October 31st, 2007 at 12:54 pm
Anmol,
Thank You so Much for the valuable information and for taking the time to explain everything in detail. Your instruructions are self explanatory. I already do Bhastrika pranayam which I will replace it with the kapalbhati.
I will try my best to incorporate the Week 1 session into my routine since I really do want to learn meditation as well.
BTW, I did get a hold of the book you suggested “Waking up to What You Do”
and I love the narration in the back of how to do the meditation because I was not sure how to really do it. It is great information overall.
Thanks Again,
Falguni
on November 2nd, 2007 at 4:09 pm
Happy to help. Interestingly I don’t think I suggested that book, but since its turned out to be valuable I am glad you have come upon it.
If you are sensing that meditation is worth learning, certainly heed that inner voice and dive in. There is no greater application of human life than meditation.
Best,
Anmol
on November 17th, 2007 at 9:31 am
i’ve been looking for a site like this, read books on how to go about meditation but have’nt been successful aaaaat it.i think i’v finally found a way out. pls i would appreciate it if the daily lessons can be sent to my mail box, so i can print them out as internet facility is not readily availably for me & i close late at nite.thanks
mysome007@yahoo.com
on November 20th, 2007 at 11:51 pm
Glad you have found Mastery of Meditation. All the material for the classes is already on the website, so you can print it out anytime you like.
The following FAQ might be helpful. If not please let me know and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
FAQ for Free Online Guided Meditation & Kundalini Yoga Classes.
Best,
Anmol
on November 26th, 2007 at 1:44 am
Hello,
I have never taken a formal yoga class, but have attempted some breathing techniques and positions at home with the help of books and DVDs. I just read an article about Kundalini Yoga and this seems to be the perfect place to start! Thank you for offering this introduction online.
Heather
(Georgia, USA)
on November 26th, 2007 at 2:08 pm
Welcome aboard, am glad you have decided to take the online kundalini yoga & meditation class. Please let me know if you run into any issues or have any questions.
Any other feedback is also most appreciated.
All Good Wishes,
Anmol
on December 14th, 2007 at 3:12 pm
Started Week one today. Im not sure if Im doing it right, but at least Im doing it, right! When should I expect to notice some results? And what should I be looking for? I realize that I am new to this and shouldnt r