Sunday, March 27, 2011

Coloring your life with Bliss with Sevak Singh

Relax and be painted in the colors of your soul… Keeping your energy flowing in the direction of blessings… A Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Special Event for uplifting and transforming your life through applied imagination.
Tuesday, March 29
7:00-8:30 pm
$15

Reserve your spot early! These events fill up!

Register online

Monday, March 14, 2011

Sat Kartar in Concert

In less than 2 weeks, Sat Kartar Kaur returns to Phoenix for a kirtan concert to kick off her Southern US tour. There is just nothing like experiencing kirtan live and in person. It is beautiful, blissful, high!

Experience the vibration and share from your spirit for an enlightened time & space. We are happy to welcome her bright light back for this special concert .

Saturday, March 26
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Tickets: $20 advance purchases; $25 day of concert
Purchase tickets online

An Evening of Meditation For Women and with Women

Whatever “woman” means to you, you are one, and this makes you unique.

Everyone has a projection. Yogis call this an “arc line.” Women have two arc lines, one over the head, from ear to ear, just like men, and another, shoulder to shoulder, across the heart. As women, our emotional experiences project out from this arc line across the heart and greatly influence present and future emotional experiences.

Yoga and meditation can be used to clear the emotional history stored and projected out through this feminine arc line, so that you may live from the true essence of your heart and SHARE YOUR FEMININE EMOTIONALITY AS YOUR STRENGTH, in this present moment.

Join Harpal for an evening of breathing, gentle yoga, and deep mediation with others like you: WOMEN.
Tuesday, March 15
7:00-8:30 pm
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$15

Friday, March 11, 2011

Free Community Events & Kirtan Artist, Dev Suroop, is in town!

Friday, March 11, 7:00pm
31-minutes Guru Ram Das Chanting at Seva Sadan (Home of Meher K & Soul S)
2325 N 9th St
Music by Kirtan Artist, Dev Suroop Kaur from New Mexico
Birthday Goodies for and by Paramliv Kaur

Saturday, March 12, 3:40-6:15am
Live Music Meditations at Sadhana w/Guru Gian Singh
at Yoga Phoenix
Yogi Tea and Potluck Breakfast, 6:15 to 7

Sunday, Special Sadhana, March 13, 4:30-6:30am
Live Music Meditations at Sadhana w/Dev Suroop Kaur
at Yoga Phoenix

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Becoming Diamonds, a letter from Sevak Singh

Dear Friends,

It is undeniably true that pressure applied to coal with sufficient force and duration will create a diamond. These diamonds look a lot like other rocks, however inside them lies one of the most precious and durable substances on our planet. We are carbon-based beings under a tremendous pressure that will not let up or decrease any time soon.

So the question is do we become diamonds or dust? Humanity needs bright shining beings capable of reflecting brilliant light onto others, especially under the pressure of these times. Do you have the nerves of steel and clarity of emotions to shed this light of love and compassion onto others regardless of the circumstance? Yes, you have that potential inside.

You have the divine right to be happy, which comes from your ability to be stable and clear in the face of these times. Please take some time today and reflect upon the blessings in your life and acknowledge your path to becoming a diamond; a light of hope; a precious being to all. Remembering beyond all else that: The Divine breathes in you, walks in you and can speak through you.

Use words of kindness and caring, and move with the compassion and deep affection that flows from understanding that each and every being on this planet is your relative. Remember they are almost universally in some sort of pain. Let your gratitude and strength of character uplift and inspire those you meet. Use the force of these times to direct your mind towards understanding and neutrality. Let the pressure of global changes create in you a precious diamond of strength and light, supporting everyone in your orbit.

Many of you have not been to class in a long time. Kundalini Yoga and Meditation can be the ingredient that moves pressure into personal power. Do a practice, take care of your self, and share the light of your gifts with everyone. I believe in you. You are the Divine. Be Great.

I look forward to seeing you soon.

Blessings and Joy to all,
Sevak Singh Khalsa

Join Sevak Singh for a powerful Kundalini Yoga experience in his upcoming Special Event, Coloring your life with Bliss on Tuesday, March 29 at 7:00 pm or his weekly yoga classes Wednesdays at 7:00 pm.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Celebrating Women

Happy International Women's Day!

Woman is the most powerful channel of God. You do not have an experience of what a woman is. To be very honest with you, woman is the entire "prakirtee." (creativity). Whatever is the bounty, the beauty and the blissfulness, whatever is God's grace, can be summed up by one word, which is "woman." - Yogi Bhajan

And remember, a great opportunity for women to come together in meditation is coming up: An Evening of Meditation for Women and with Women with Harpal on Tuesday, March 15.

Monday, March 7, 2011

Chakra Balancing Special Event - 5th and 6th Chakras


The Chakra Series continues! Join us! Awaken and balance these vortices of energy, the chakras. Work on each of the individual Chakras with specific yoga sets and/or meditation that enable you to experience the energy of each center and bring it into alignment. We will focus on the fifth and sixth chakras, to develop the ability to speak your truth and trust you inner wisdom (intuition.)
$15
Register Online

"Reconciling the conscious and subconscious emotions in the specific arena of each chakra will create a flow of energy and personality in which the human is consistent and not defeated, and has conscious goals.” – Yogi Bhajan

Monday, February 28, 2011

Good Stuff Coming in March: Special Events & Concerts!

Bring on the Spring! Bring on the joy! Take a look at all this good stuff coming to Yoga Phoenix in March:

Double Gong Event with S.S. Sangeet Kaur and Hari Nam Singh

Revitalize and strengthen your nervous system by relaxing to the sound of two gongs! Experience the play of Shiva & Shakti energies with the husband & wife teaching team of Sangeet Kaur & Hari Nam Singh. Sangeet will play Jupiter Gong and Hari Nam clears and releases blocks with Symphonic Gong.

Tuesday, March 1st @ 7pm
$15
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Saturday, February 19, 2011

Food as Medicine: Cooking with Dr. SiriChand Khalsa


Food as Medicine: Cooking with Dr. SiriChand Khalsa
Macronutrients: Foundations for Vitality
Tuesday, February 22 at 6:00 p.m. (in the kitchen)

Cooking classes feature macronutrients building blocks for the body & are structured for all culinary levels. Taste these fresh seasonal whole food treats and learn more about your body uses food.

Visit her food blog, Luminous Foods to learn more and see a preview for the upcoming classes.
Cost: $20 (includes class and prepared meal)
Register Online

Friday, February 18, 2011

Yogic Lifestyle--Celestial Communications, Movement and Mantra


Join Guru Simran Singh for an experience of sound, movement, and joyful expression! The essence of bhakti yoga is mantra; the practice of chanting. When we chant we experience an opening of the heart that translates in feelings of joy, bliss and happiness. We will focus in this class on correct pronunciation and the restoring of the original voice, opening up our voices and our hearts.

Tuesday, February 22
7:00 - 8:30 pm
$15
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Thursday, February 17, 2011

White Tantric Yoga : Ram Das' Experience

Local Teacher, Ram Das Kaur, shares about her first White Tantric experience:

Adventurous by nature and captured by the novelty of something new, White Tantric
Yoga attracted my curious side. I had just completed my first month of yoga teacher’s training and been hearing about the upcoming White Tantric Yoga Course from yoga teachers and other community members. Various explanations loomed conversations for weeks prior to the event. A common response was “you won’t be the same person”. I thought to myself “well, that couldn’t hurt” and looked forward to the transformation.

The morning arrived and I wondered who the new person would be to walk out of the room at the end of course. My partner and I settled into our cozy temporary home for the day and looked at one another with anticipation. At that point, I noticed an amazing sense of beautiful lightness and graceful ease in the room that quickly settled me. We reached a 62 minute exercise with the arms up at 60 degrees, a sometimes challenging exercise. With the aid of keeping the eye contact with my encouraging partner and the support of the people diagonal in my line I moved through the exercise and remembered to my breath during the times when I felt like giving up.

In the end, part of me changed indeed. My mind felt light, my worries few and I felt great. The day marked the beginning of years of transformation aided by the clearing effects of the Mahan Tantric and I am forever grateful. Wahe Guru!

Full Hour Chakra Gong Healing

Want to relax? Have some stuff you need to let go of? Full Hour Chakra Gong Healing with Jaap Kaur is coming right up! This special event has been known to create deep, restorative relaxation and better sleep that can last for days. Plus, there's pie afterward!

Saturday, February 19
7:00 - 8:30 pm
$15
Register Online

More about this month's event:
Gong to Clear the Chakras, Mind, and the Path to Infinity
February Focus -- Sixth energy body, stronger arc line, connection to inner truth & intuition. Feel protected, covered, self-trust, self-reliance, & self-reverence. Allow the gong to open, clear, and balance all the chakras, aura and radiant energy body. Let stress go, and leave only vast inner space for healing, prosperity and infinity.

Afterwards share healing pies and conversation in a state of higher consciousness with like-minded people.

Bring thick comforting padding for a full hour layout on the floor.

Monday, February 7, 2011

White Tantric Yoga : Guru Ardas' Experience


Local Teacher, Guru Ardas Kaur, shares her experience with White Tantric Yoga:

My first White Tantric experience was at Yoga Phoenix. I was really amazed at how many people could sit in the sadhana room AND everyone was dressed in white clothing! I never knew you could find all that white in February! My partner was really a good partner. She gave me good tips and support. The first exercise was holding your arms in the air, braced against your partners. This was for 62 minutes. I'll never forget that one! Just being around people that participated many times, and listening and sharing was a great experience for me.

Other experiences for me were in New Mexico. When I prepare for Solstice mentally as well as physically, I consider this a complete experience. This includes my driving time over, my arrival and my tent set up. I've got great stories about my tent set up! Being at White Tantric and connecting with other like minded people is awesome. You could be sitting in an area with folks from Tennessee on one side, and folks from Ontario on the other side. Much learning is involved. I also enjoy listening to stories about the old days from folks who started doing tantric 30 to 35 years ago.

For the past few years, I have had the privilege of being a monitor for White Tantric at Yoga Phoenix. Not only am I in service, but I'm still participating as well and still feeling the effects.

Sat Nam, Guru Ardas Kaur

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Archer Pose for Strength, Determination, & Focus

Archer Pose is a great posture for building the strength of the body and for increasing personal focus and will. As you hold this position, like a skillful archer, imagine your target on the horizon (a life goal, a dream, or a change you wish to make), set your focus, and aim!

Try this:
  • Stand with the legs spread two to three feet apart. Turn the left foot 90 degrees toward the left. Turn the right foot in 45 degrees to the left.
  • Bend the left knee to the point that you cannot see the toes. You will feel a stretch in your thighs and hips when in proper position.
  • Keeping your torso facing the same direction as you started in, raise your arms as if aiming a bow and arrow.
  • Extend the left arm straight out towards the left leg, parallel to the ground. Make the left hand into a fist.
  • Pull the right arm back and parallel to the floor, bending at the elbow as if pulling the bowstring back to the shoulder. Bring the right hand into a fist. The right fist will be near your right shoulder and you should feel a stretch across the chest.
  • Turn your head to face the left fist and focus the eyes towards the horizon, looking over the left fist.
  • Hold for 1- 3 minutes, breathing long & deep. Then repeat on the other side.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

White Tantric Yoga is Coming to Phoenix!

There's just nothing quite like the experience of White Tantric Yoga. Kundalini Yoga provides amazing releases and mental/emotional clearing - it is like cleaning house but on a personal level. White Tantric Yoga takes cleaning & clearing to the next level - it can be likened to the deep cleaning of pulling out your stove and scrubbing the crusty bits that have been there for years. It goes deep and powerful.

This amazing meditation course happens just once a year here in Phoenix and the big day is coming up. Students of all levels of experience are welcome. Prior experience with Kundalini Yoga is helpful but not required.

Mark you calendar & register early! Space fills up fast!

February 26, 2011
7:00 am - 6:00 pm

More info & to register: White Tantric Yoga in Phoenix