Posts Tagged ‘importance of practicing Kundalini Yoga’

Life and the Eight Chakras

Monday, 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.

Yoga for beginners

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

Yoga is a mental and physical discipline that enables a person to lead a holy and happy life. Yoga is now religiously followed by many individuals throughout the world. The immense benefits, both physical and mental, have made many people develop a new perspective towards life. The holistic principle of yoga tends to unite the mind with the body and the body with the soul. A sure treatment to several ailments, yoga has been the reason for a person’s mental and physical well being.

If you are a beginner, then there are certain basic things you need to know. Only practicing the various Asanas and Mudras won’t give you a desired benefit. It needs something more. Incorporating music will give you the desired results. Since ancient times, music and yoga are intrinsically related to each other. Music has a magical influence on the listening mind. Music, by drowning all kinds of  distracting noises, induces an altered state of consciousness and the mind is relaxed, soothed and healed. Yoga classes give an added importance to music. Spirit Voyage is a pioneer record-label company which offers various Meditation music CDs and Yoga DVDs which will surely assist a person in his/her Yoga pursuits.

 Yoga for beginnersIf you want to start practicing Yoga, then there are great resources which will surely help you to stay on course with Yoga. Now, there are many types of Yoga such as Kundalini Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga and Hatha Yoga. They are not much different than each other. They just provide different means to achieve the same objective – of merging one’s own consciousness with the universal one. There are many Yoga books and Yoga DVDs that are available for your convenience. Waves of Healing, Kundalini Rising: Exploring the Energy of Awakening and Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice Manual are some of the good Yoga books which will rightfully develop your insight into the world of Yoga.

There are many Yoga classes that have mushroomed and if you are lucky enough, you may find one close to your home. If you don’t, then take heart. You can now practice Yoga and Meditation right in your home or anywhere else you want. Just keep in mind of a few things. The place where you carry out your Yoga sesion must be neat, clean, ventilated and above all, quiet. The Yoga should be done bare-feet but and using Yoga mats is recommended. These Yoga mats will insulate the body from the cold. There are many types of Yoga mats. The point that must be kept in mind is that for wooden floors, thicker mats and for other surfaces, thinner mats should be used. When doing yoga, meditation music should be played to enhance the experience. Now, you can make the meditation and Yoga session more blissful through CDs such as The Sweetest Nectar and Silent Moonlight Meditation.

Proper Yoga clothes are a must for every Yoga session. The apparels must be loose-fit and comfortable and stitched in breathable natural fabric such as cotton. Yoga clothes from Spirit Voyage are all white in color. The comfortable natural fabric made clothes also feature stylish cuts. There are men’s and women’s Kundalini yoga apparels, headbands and covers, malas and jeweleries and more.

Beginners yoga DVDsSpirit Voyage offers a vast collection of yoga DVDs like Rodney Yee’s Yoga for Beginners by Rodney Yee and Ashtanga Yoga: The Primary Series by Richard Freeman which will give you the step-by-step instructions into carrying out the poses and develop yourself. There is special emphasis that must be given into eating and drinking. There must be no intake of food or liquids atleast 3-4 hours before the Yoga session. The daily practices range from 15-90 minutes and should be preferably done early in the morning. Meditation is an integral part of a Yoga routine. Meditation must be done after every exercise to calm the body and the mind.

Practice yoga and let your senses be rejuvenated with an inner peace and experience an eternal bliss and joy.

What is white tantric yoga? How does it work?

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

“Meditation is an art to break the habits, to purify the mind and to take care of the daily requirements.” – Yogi Bhajan

Yoga is an ancient tradition that has helped the humanity by providing key answers to the problems that have cropped time and again. This five thousand years old tradition has evolved with time and has helped many people lead their lives in a much better way. Yoga and its various forms such as Kundalini Yoga, Hatha Yoga or Ashtanga Yoga enable a person to seek spiritual heights lead them to deeper insights.

Tantric YogaMusic and the practice of yoga is intrinsically related to one another. Music, invokes has a direct influence on the body and its physiology. Thus music when incorporated in a yoga session, create a flow of melody which helps the listening mind elevate to higher realms. Spirit Voyage is an online music store that is committed to making the lives of people, better. It offers various Yoga DVDs and other meditation music CDs which creates a serene ambiance and help a person in achieving a deep meditative state.

White tantric Yoga was founded by Yogi Bhajan who wanted an individual to lead a happy life regardless of the many thoughts and emotions that occur to him/her throughout the day. Yogi Bhajan believed that an average human mind experiences zillions of thoughts, bilions of feelings, millions of emotions, thousands of desires, hundreds of fantasies, multi-realities and personalities. These unchecked thoughts are capable to eat us from within. White tantric Yoga aids a person to break through these blocks and lead a happy life. The person achieves a personal freedom and awareness and thus experiences success. Listening to meditation music CDs while practicing thsi yoga form makes the experience, much more blessed one. Some Cds such as Shakti by Guru Shabad Singh Khalsa and The essential touch by James Asher shall surely guide one in the righteous path in this regard.

A white tantric workshop typically consists of six to eight kriyas, each spanning 31 to 60 minutes. Various asanas, hand-postures, mental focus and breathing techniques are carried out. The key to white tantra lies in the fact that meditations are done in pairs, sitting opposite a partner. Some of the meditations are done while maintaining eye-contact while some of them are done while keeping the eyes closed. Using the diagonal energy, the Mahan Tantric, Yogi Bhajan, connects his subtle body to the subtle bodies of the participants through the course facilitator. Yoga DVDs like Angular Body energy by Yogi Bhajan and Kundalini yoga : a complete course for beginners immensely help a person by totally aiding the experience.

Apart from being a pioneer online music store, Spirit Voyage also offers a variety of yoga accessories such as yoga mats, yoga bags, meditation cushions, jeweleries and many more. The yoga mats help in maintaining a correct posture as well help in retaining the positive energies developed inside the body. Spirit Voyage also offers a wide range of yoga clothes. These yoga clothes are all white and off-white, stitched in natural fibers and are in line with Yogi Bhajan`s teachings. It is recommended that Kundalini Yoga practitioners wear natural fibers because they are good for the psyche, for energy levels and for the nervous system.

Yoga when it is practiced under proper guidance is a perfect affair. Spirit Voyage has a collection of music CDs and DVDs that shall help a yoga aspirant in many ways. These Cds and Dvds not only include devotional music but also incorporate various mantras and chants, intstrumental music, drum music and more. There are Yoga Audio Instructions Cds as well which includes spoken instruction in yoga, meditation and other health and wellness areas. Artists like Bhakti, Dya Singh and Snatam Kaur have lended their soulful voices. Expert practitioners recommend the use of proper Yoga clothes. Yoga clothes also honor the higher self which shows up after a session in Yoga.

White Tantric Yoga will purify and uplift the a being. It is one of the most powerful methods for breaking subconscious blocks. This yoga form clears up all elements of the subconscious mind so that the actions are based on a clear mind that understands itself. Thus the results of practicing White Tantric Yoga will be true happiness.