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

Saturday, 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.

How to start and end a perfect Kundalini yoga session

Saturday, 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.

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.

How Meditation and Music helps in deepening Kundalini Yoga practice

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

kundalini musicKundalini Yoga is an ancient Yoga form which enables the human mind to tap the infinite potentials that lie dormant. This form of Yoga believes that there is a powerful energy that lies dormant at the base of the spine, curled up like the lock of a hair or a coiled serpent. This tremendously infinite energy or Kundalini energy is the essence of our lives and Kundalini Yoga aims to tap this energy. Through meditation and other techniques such as Yoga exercise and mudras and breathing techniques, a person becomes much more aware of oneself. He is able to live in the present and is able to successfully ward-off the unnecessary thoughts. Accompanying meditation music in a person’s Yoga pursuits is a wonderful thing. Spirit Voyage is a premier online music company which offers various meditation music CDs and Yoga DVDs which will surely help in deepening a person’s Kundalini Yoga practice.

It is known that music has a tremendous impact in our psychological pattern. Music has the power to charge us up and calm us down instantly. People attach memories with music. The mind replays those memories when the a particular music are played. Music is thus, related to the mind. Yoga gurus have devised certain music patterns which benefit the mind and the over-all psyche of the person. There are various Yoga DVDs which have been created to assist a person in his/her Yoga pursuits and also enable him/her achieve deeper insights.

meditation musicKundalini Yoga has been the harbinger of love, peace and happiness throughout centuries to those who have practiced it. Kundalini Yoga achieves the result many times faster than other forms of Yoga. There are seven chakras in the human body and another on top of it. These chakras, or the energy centers are the main focus in Kundalini Yoga. Through Yoga exercises as well as meditation routine, these chakras or the energy centers are activated, thereby proving beneficial to the body parts they are related. Yoga classes of today incorporate music in meditation. Yogi Bhajan believed that through music in meditation, a person’s meditation experience achieves a divine state. Meditation music CDs such as Liquid Bells Tibetan Bowl, Into Grace and Kundalini Meditation available in Spirit Voyage will surely help a person. These albums have been created by some of the world renowned singers such as Snatam Kaur, WAH!, Donna De Lory and Dya Singh will surely help you to achieve a state of divinity. Spirit Voyage also offers a variety of Yoga books that helps one to explore the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of yoga. Furthermore, Spirit Voyage also offers variety of yoga accessories such as yoga mats, yoga and meditation rugs, cushions and many more.

The Yoga mats have tremendous significance. Intense positive energies are developed during a yoga routine. Yoga mats help in protecting the positive energies by insulating them from dissipating into the earth. Wearing right kind of yoga apparel is necessary. Spirit Voyage offers a variety of Yoga clothes that are stitched in natural fabric and comfortable. A practitioner can thus perform the asanas with all ease. Spirit Voyage offers yoga clothes for Kundalini yoga, yoga tops, jeweleries and more. There are cotton, linen and rayon shirts, pants and shorts. Spirit Voyage also offers meditation malas. Meditation malas help enhance the mediation session. The use of a mala can help focus on your meditation. The unique properties of the mala help to improve the power of meditation.

Music, with specific tones and rhythms tend to create a soothing ambiance and take the mind to higher, spiritual realms. With spirit Voyage meditation music, enlighten your inner self and experience an eternal bliss.

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.