Focus and primary objectives of Kundalini Yoga

September 9th, 2010

Practice Kundalini Yoga Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that consists of a set of breathing exercises and other kriyas that help to reduce stress and enable a person to relax. This five thousand years old culture that originated in India has blessed the people all over the world, with its huge benefits. Yoga and its various forms does not only help one to be fit and healthy but also elevates his mind and soul to higher realms. There is also an immense importance of music in Yoga. Soothing melody of meditation music induce altered state of consciousness and induce a state of peace and harmony within the listening mind.

Meditation is an important element in Yoga. Exercise routine in Yoga begin and end with meditation. Meditation helps a person to prepare for the Yoga routine by calming the mind from the outside world, enabling the mind to focus on a fixed point. Spirit Voyage is an online music store that has a wide collection of meditation music CDs and Yoga DVDs along yoga clothes and with other yoga accessories such as yoga mats, yoga rugs, meditation cushions, jeweleries and many more. Spirit Voyage Meditation music CDs such as Silent Moonlight meditation by Gurunam Singh and Seasons of the Soul by Prabhu Nam Kaur will help in healing and deep relaxation. There are other beautiful yoga DVD collection that will help one find inner peace and explore the spiritual sides of yoga. Mind and meditation is a Yoga DVD which will be of immense benefit for a practitioner.

Kundalini Yoga, an ancient yoga form that helps one to expand his awareness. By practicing this yoga form, one can go beyond the perceived conscious limits and lead a blissful life. This ancient yoga form also helps to clear any inner duality and create the power to deeply listen. It cultivate inner stillness, prosper and deliver excellence in all that one do. The focus of Kundalini Yoga is on one’s personal experience and awareness through the practice of kriya and naad. We awaken the Kundalini in order to be able to call upon the full potential of the nervous and glandular systems and to balance the subtle system of chakras and meridians within the body. “Kriya” is an orchestrated pattern of movements, sound, pranayam, mudras, concentration and meditation that automatically guide the energies of the body and the mind to a specific result or change of consciousness.

Kundalini Yoga does not rely on any one of these techniques per se, although we use many. Instead, it is the unique and tested syntax, within the structure of each kriya, which provides steady, predictable progress and which leverages these basic functions of the body and the mind to create rapid, sustainable, personal growth and healing. In this tradition, meditation is not considered separate from asana or yoga; it is integral to the practice. The exercises in the kriya bring the body and mind to a state where deep meditation is easily achieved.

There are certain pre-requisites to the Kundalini Yoga practice. A Kundalini Yoga session should be practiced in a place not too hot or too cold. Use of proper yoga accessories and wearing the right kind of yoga clothes is a must. Yoga mats not only provide proper cushioning and stability to the practitioner, but also helps the positive energy to retain within the body and prevent it from getting neutralized by reaching the floor. The Yoga clothes offered by Spirit Voyage are both comfortable and durable and are of soothing colors and textures. Furthermore, one can browse through Yoga books and can get meditation malas from this site to gain valuable insights into this centuries old traditions.

So, the focus and objective of Kundalini Yoga is ultimately to lead us o a better life, a life filled with happiness, and eternal bliss.

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What is Kundalini yoga and how to prepare for a Kundalini yoga class

September 4th, 2010

Yoga is a five thousand year old art that has been at the heart of the human civilization. The benefits of yoga has been tremendous in making a person’s life healthy and blissful. Yoga and meditation, as a spiritual discipline, makes a person conscious about his inner-self and gifts him a healthy mind and body. Yoga is a wonderful way of healing oneself from within. There are some of the major branches of Yoga such as Kundalini Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Ashthanga Yoga which have created different methods in achieving the objective of emancipating the lives of the individuals who practice it. Spirit Voyage is an online music company that offers various meditation music CDs and Yoga DVDs that assist a person to practice various yoga forms. There are yoga books and audio instruction CDs which provides an in-depth knowledge on the various aspects and forms of yoga.

practice Kundalini yogaKundalini Yoga is an ancient technology that is designed to expand our awareness. Kundalini is the energy of our soul. Kundalini is the energy of consciousness and the awareness of the higher self. Kundalini is the energy of the cosmos that lies dormant within each individual. With the practice of Kundalini Yoga, one can become aware of the creative capacities and the radiant caliber. With Kundalini Yoga, we can relate the finite identities to our infinite identities.

Now, as we increase our awareness, we become more aware of our limits and the ways to which expand them by becoming more daring in our choices. After regular practice of Kundalini Yoga, we become creative and full of energy. The basic fact about Kundalini is that in every human being lies the power to be outrageously creative and Kundalini aims to tap this potential that lies dormant within them. Kundalini helps us realize who we really are and what is our purpose here. It helps us in warding off all those bad feelings, habits and emotions which restricts us from becoming true human beings in every sense. With Kundalini yoga, we can expand our awareness and as we expand our awareness we are able to go beyond our perceived conscious limits. We are empowered to make more daring choice and attain the energy to create bountiful and exciting lives.

Music and Kundalini yogaSpirit Voyage offers an extensive collection of Kundalini Yoga Cds and DVDs. Yoga DVD such as Morning Yoga Stretch/evening Yoga relaxation and Weight loss by Kundalini Yoga, both by world renowned Nirvair Singh Khalsa will surely be a helpful id for the practioner. Spirit Voyage Kundalini Music category contains Gurmukhi chant, mantras and Kirtan that are ideal for Kundalini yoga and meditation.

A practice session in Kundalini Yoga typically comprises of 3 steps : Before beginning, tuning in and concluding a set. The exercises in the steps are beautifully crafted to suit a person. The session begins with the breathing exercise where one needs to be with the sensations of the body. Then, one needs to calm down and relax so as to achieve a meditative state. After that, begins the tuning-in procedure. The Adi Mantra is chanted while sitting in a comfortable position and with a straight spine. “Ong Na Mo” is chanted while keeping the hands in the prayer mudra and the hands at 60 degres from the chest and the base of the thumb pressing the sternum. And the concluding part is the various Yoga postures and exercises which help in bringing us back to the reality. After the exercises are done, it is recommended to sit in a normal pose and say a prayer of thanks. It is done by singing this song : “May the long time sun shine upon you, all love surround you, and the pure light within you, guide your way on”. Then chant three long Sat Nam’s.

We also offer various Yoga music CDs and many other meditation music CDs which will surely make your yoga experience, worth it. Meditation music CDs such as Gong the nucleus of sound by Yogi Bhajan and Sweet surrender by Prema Hara – Kamaniya and Keshavacharya Das will enlighten you. At Spirit Voyage, we also specialize in various Yoga clothes. The Yoga clothes enable a person to practice the different poses with all ease. These Yoga clothes are made of natural fabric and feature stylish cuts. Yoga accessories such as yoga rugs and Yoga Mats are also available with Spirit Voyage. Yoga mats from Spirit Voyage not only provide resilience but also prevent the positive energies generated within the body to get neutralized by reaching the floor.

Yoga is a process to unraveling the mystery of life. Finding the right path is always beautiful, especially when the path leads to self-enlightenment and invoke a feeling of eternal bliss.

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How to start and end a perfect Kundalini yoga session

September 4th, 2010

The word Yoga means “yuj” which means “yoke” or “to unite”.Yoga and its various forms such as Raja Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Hatha Yoga or Ashthanga Yoga, all ultimately lead an individual’s consciousness to ‘yoke’ with that of the universal consciousness. Yoga enables a person to think clearly and perform his/her everyday tasks with equal clarity and concentration. A person’s ability to deal with the changing circumstances dramatically increases when he/she regularly performs Yoga. Meditation is an integral part of the Yoga routine. Meditation enables a person to delve inside himself/herself and become more aware of the surroundings and as a result, is able to concentrate on many things at once. Meditation, when it is done with music becomes more effective. Yoga instructors around the world are waking up to the healing properties of the music in Yoga. Spirit voyage is an online music stores that offers a host of meditation music CDs and Yoga DVD which assist a person in delving deep into this beautiful centuries old phenomenon. Crossing the Hour by Yogi Bhajan and Ashtanga Yoga Beginners Practice by Nicki Doane are perfect Yoga DVD which will surely aid a person.

Kundalini yoga DVDs Kundalini Yoga lays special emphasis on meditation and it has risen to become one of the most formalized style of Yoga that is currently taught throughout the world. A typical Kundalini Yoga class lasts for 60-90 minutes and has been divided into the following sections : 5-10 minutes of warming up, 30-45 minutes of Kriya, 5-15 minute lay-out and 11-31 minutes of meditation. A Kundalini Yoga session typically comprises of six major components : 1) tuning-in with the Adi Mantra, 2) pranayam or warm-up, 3) kriya, 4) relaxation, 5) meditation and 6) close with the blessing song, “May the Long Time Sun Shine Upon You”. Practicing this entire session on proper Yoga mats helps in practicing some of the most difficult poses, without running the risk of injuring the body. These Yoga mats or Yoga rugs also assist us in another aspect. There is a tremendous amount of energy that resides in the body of a person. During the entire process of Yoga, a considerable amount of positive energies are re-vitalized. Yoga mats prevent these positive energies generated within the body from coming in contact with the earth, and getting neutralized..

A perfect Kundalini Yoga session must begin and conclude in the same way. There is a specific purpose of these tasks and they should be done correctly. Before actually beginning the Yoga routine, a person must sit quietly and focus on his/her breath. But unlike the normal breaths, these breaths must be from the belly. A person is required to calm down and create a virtual space around his/her body. In the next step, the tuning-in, a person must chant the “Adi mantra”. While sitting down in a meditative posture with an erect spine and hands clasped making a sixty degree angle with the chest while the thumb touches the heart. While focusing on the third eye point, one must chant “Ong na Mo” which means “I call on the infinite universal consciousness.” The vibration which occurs in us automatically tunes into the higher consciousness. The next chant is the “Guru Dev Na Mo” which means “I call on the divine wisdom”.This chant connects us with our higher selves.

Practice Kundalini yoga with Music Now, since the session connects us with our higher selves, we need to honor this. Proper Yoga clothes do just that. They not only enable us to be at par with our higher selves but also enable us to practice the Yoga without any inhibitions. The Yoga clothes are durable and will last long. Concluding a Kundalini Yoga routine is another important aspect. The concluding exercises brings a person back to reality. The set of exercises are a series of stretches and finally a meditation. The meditation should be done by concentrating at the heart center. A happy conclusion is to sing this song: “May the long time sun shine upon you, all love surround you, and the pure light within you, guide your way on”. Repeat. Then chant three long Sat Nam’s. “Saaaaaaaaaat” is long and “Nam” is short.

Sprit Voyage boast prominent artists like Liquid Mind, Dya Singh and Guru Shabad Singh Khalsa who have rendered their soulful voices into music CDs like Into grace and Dya Singh 300 which amply help a person in his desire to know Yoga. Yoga has been phenomenal in helping shape the lives of the people to make them healthier, happier and holier.

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Life and the Eight Chakras

August 30th, 2010

Life and the Eight ChakrasYoga has had a profound impact on human mortals since time immemorial. This five thousand years old phenomenon has been at the heart of the Indian civilization through the ages. Thousands of people worldwide are now practicing this beautiful phenomenon to enjoy a blissful and healthy life. There are many benefits which come out by the regular practice of Yoga. Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word “Yuj” which means “union” or “to unite”. Meditation or ‘Dhyana’ is an integral part of Yoga. Meditation enables a person to delve deep inside oneself. Meditation makes us deal with everyday stress and also helps us to reach a state of mindfulness. Listening to music while performing meditation enables the mind to focus on a single point. Spirit Voyage is an online gifting company that offers various meditation music CDs which aid a practitioner to achieve a total state of mindfulness.

Yoga, be it Kundalini Yoga, Ashthanga Yoga or Hatha yoga is always a doorway to a healthy state of the mind and body. Spirit Voyage offers various Yoga DVD collections that are suitable for morning practice and evening practice. Mind and meditation by Yogi Bhajan, Shiva Rea complete music and DVD collection by Shiva Rea are some of the Yoga DVDs which will enable one find inner peace and explore the spiritual sides of yoga.

According to the science of Kundalini Yoga, there are chakras or energy fields between the spine and the human energy field. These energy spots vibrate at different frequencies and hold certain power within them. This powers enable us to better our experiences on Planet Earth. By tuning in to this power centers, we become internally empowered to deal with life. As a result, we live a more wholesome and energetic life. Now, yoga professes that there are eight energy centers or Chakras in the human body, namely, Root chakra, Sex chakra, navel Chakra, Solar Plexus, Heart Chakra, Throat chakra, Third eye, Crown Chakra and the aura. These chakras are stated in an ascending order of their presence in the body.

Life and the Eight ChakrasThe Muladhara, root or the first chakra, is located at the base of the spine and at the perineum. The name means support or foundation. The primal relationship is with the physical reality. The Swadisthana, or the sex chakra, is located at the the pelvic area between the pubis and the navel. The chakra enables us to bond freely with others without loosing our identity. The third chakra is the Manipuraka, also known as the navel chakra. Activating this chakra helps us to connect with our inner energy and power. The fourth chakra is the solar plexus chakra. This chakra is located between the navel and the heart. Activating this chakra enables a person to overcome the negative emotions and turn them into positive emotions. The Anahatha or heart chakra which is located at the heart enables a person to attach himself/herself towards the unbiased universal love.

Next in line is the Visudha or The Throat chakra. It is located at the base of the neck between the collar bone and the shoulders. Activating the chakra enables a person to fearlessly express the truth and also hear the sound of the universe. The Third Eye chakra or the Ajana, which is located between the eyebrows enables a person to think with clarity by making his/her mind, a neutral one. The last chakra is known as the Crown chakra or the Sahashrara. This is located right on top of the head. Activating this chakra enables us to connect with the divine.

So, chakras are a really intrinsic element when it comes to deciding who we are and what we become lies in how these chakras are handled. Kundalini Yoga lets one connect with oneself by creating a set of Yoga exercises and meditation routine which enable us to properly nurture these chakras. The exercises must be done under proper guidance and proper yoga clothing is one of the basic requisites for yoga practice. Yoga clothes enable us to carry out all the asanas without hindering the body movement. Spirit Voyage offers Yoga clothes that are made in natural fabric. All the clothes are white colored. The stylish cuts and comfortable attributes of the yoga wear guarantees cent percent comfort to the practitioners.

There are other Yoga accessories which immensely help in practicing Yoga. Yoga mats enable a person to perform the entire routine,preventing slipping on hardwood floors. These Yoga Mats from Spirit Voyage are available in different colors. These mats can be easily stored, cleaned, and rolled up to bring along to the yoga class. There are various other Yoga Books which provide valuable insights into Yoga and its mysteries. Meditation music CDs such as Kundalini Meditation by Harijiwan Khalsa and Gratitude by David and Steve Gordon will surely enhance a person’s meditation routine. Another music CD such as Heart as wide as the world will surely your meditation routine, a blessed one.

Connect with your innerself, be empowered to enjoy a more complete and meaningful life.

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What is Kundalini meditation

August 30th, 2010

Yoga refers to a set of physical and mental exercises that tends to unite the body,mind and the soul. The five thousand years old science of yoga has lived through generations because of the immense benefits that mankind has derived from it. Any yoga forms, be it Kundalini Yoga, Hatha yoga or Ashthanga Yoga, it helps a person in re-inventing oneself, making the person healthy, happy and holy. Yoga derives from the Sanskrit word, “Yuj” meaning “to unite” or “unity”. The unity here is the union of the body and the mind. Meditation, one of the important aspects of yoga, is a discipline through which a person becomes more aware of his inner self.

Music has a profund effect on the psyche f the human being. Since time immemorial, music and yoga are intrinsically related to each other. Music has many therapeutic qualities aside from general relaxation and stress relief. And in the realms of yoga, music is known to create a quiet and inspiring atmosphere. Spirit Voyage, an online music company, has an extensive collection of yoga and meditation music CDs and DVDs in store.

Kundalini meditation is a very integral part of Kundalini Yoga session and help a person to re-establish with one’s rhythm and enables a person to talk to the higher self and appreciate the unique life. A daily round of Kundalini meditation cleanses the mind and helps us in avoiding the mistakes and focus all our energies while becoming happier and staying clear in our subconscious. The human mind witnesses around 50,000 different emotions and thoughts in a single day. Controlling all of them is simply impossible. Meditation lets a person be in tune with the thoughts and let the emotions be without interfering in the daily life. This enables the person to deal with stress and at the same time, interact with others. Spirit Voyage has a wide range of meditation music CDs which help a person to de-stress. Into Grace by Guru Shabad Singh Khalsa and Gratitude by David and Steve Gordon are two such CDs which will surely make one find oneself again.

Kundalini meditationThe perfect place to practice Kundalini meditation is a comfortable location which is quiet and neither too hot nor too cold. Sitting on something supportive but soft is advisable. Most practitioners use sheep skin or good quality Yoga mats. People with rigid body are advised to use a yoga and meditation cushion to relieve pressure from their lower spine. Yoga mats enable a person to carry out different Yoga poses with utmost ease, subtracting the fear of loosing the balance while performing the different poses. They also aid the person in keeping the positive energies generated in the body during the yoga and meditation session and prevent it getting neutralized by coming to the contact of the earth. The positive energies are there in the body much after the session is over, all because of proper Yoga Mats. The perfect period of practicing Kundalini Meditation is anytime when a person is alert. Experienced meditators prefer morning 4-8am so that the energy stays with them throughout the day. Some also practice the meditation round just before going to sleep so as to un-clutter their minds for a deep sleep. Another vital component of the meditation routine is the use of proper Yoga clothes. The material used to create the clothes enable a person to perform the meditations in a perfect way. Many practitioners believe that meditation is a process to connect with higher self and they believe in clothes that honor this. The Yoga clothes on offer from Spirit Voyage are light, durable and are perfect for any Yoga routine.

Kundalini yoga and musicUnderstanding Kundalini yoga is a very important thing. Kundalini Yoga, the technology behind it can only be understood through proper guidance and under proper mentality. The Yoga DVD collection from our site will surely make understanding Kundalini Yoga, a much easier affair. Flow yoga for Beginners by Shiva Rea, Kundalini Yoga to Detox by Maya Fiennes, Add Grace and prosperity with Kundalini Yoga by Nirvair Singh Khalsa are those Yoga DVDs which will surely make you at one with yourself.

Kundalini meditation is all about getting to know oneself better and handling the day to day challenges in a much better way. The meditation routine will surely make you healthier, happier and holier. Rediscover yourself today.

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