Riding the Naad with Nam Kamal Kaur

Next Tuesday, July 22, 2014, 7pm - 8:30pm, come to Yoga Phoenix for a wonderful experience in the sound current:  

Join us for a fun evening of riding the “naad” or sound current. After tuning up our chakras, we will work on perfecting the “Ong” which is the Bij or seed sound and the primal vibration from which all vibration came into existence.  We will then tap into the sound of our breath, the “So Hung”. 

Combining this powerful permutation “Ong So Hung”, we will vibrate the sound to create the state of Sehaj where an individual begins to flow with the flow of the universe and every action becomes effortless – where One becomes All.

No previous experience necessary.

“Let me tell you a very secret: the sound Ong must be mastered.  After mastering Ong, when you chant ‘Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo,’ the Universe will open up to you.”   --  Yogi Bhajan

Reasons to take part in Riding the Naad 
Many research have been done on the effect of chanting. Results show that chanting can have positive effects on the physical body, mind, and spirit. Chanting can:
- reduce stress and anxiety.
- lower heart rate.
- trigger body's natural healing process. 
- lift your spirit, put you in a good mood. 
- expand your energy field, keep you positive, happy, and healthy.

(Read this article to learn more about the benefits of chanting.)

Make this a special evening for yourself, come experience all the benefits of chanting, and learn more about the science of sound current from a good teacher. 

"I met Nam Kamal during Level 1 Teacher Training in 2012. The energy I felt from her is honest, sincere, and down to earth. She has a beautiful way of explaining things in a simple and straightforward way, making it easy or everyone to understand the concepts. I also had the fortunate opportunity to partner with her during White Tantric Yoga. Nam Kamal proved to be a very strong, solid, and steady yogini. This is the kind of teacher I'd like to learn from: reliable, strong, steady, honest, and sincere." - Haritej Kaur 

More info about Nam Kamal Kaur:
Prior to completing Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training in 2012, Nam Kamal (Cathy) engaged in chanting mantra for a number of years.  In addition to taking a Healing Sounds Seminar from Jonathan Goldman, she followed some of the early Sound & Harmonics pioneers including Tom Kenyon and Steve Halpern.  The Naad is one of the most effective ways to duplicate the same vibrational patterns within our being that were experienced by enlightened masters that have come before us.

Lastly, according to numerology forecast, the overall number for this year is a 7, which represents music and our ability to uplift ourselves and others through the use of voice.  So this is the year to make good use of your natural ability and chant as much as you can to bring light and healing into your world.

Level 1 Teacher Training 2014

Our2014 graduates and lead trainer, Jaap Kaur

Graduates of Level 1 Teacher Training, 2014.

Congratulations to our graduates of this year's Level 1 Teacher Training! We are proud of you! 

The Teachers Oath

I am not a woman. 

I am not a man.

I am not a person.

I am not myself.

I am a teacher.

Kundalini Yoga: A Cleansing Process

Sometimes some students may have a more intense experience with Kundalini Yoga than others, especially when they do not fully understand how this technology works and not used to all the changes (inside and out) that come from practicing Kundalini Yoga.  

If you are one of these students, just know that most things that we experience from Kundalini Yoga are absolutely normal.

On the physical level, students may sometimes feel tingling sensation on their bodies during or after an exercise. This is a normal effect. Kundalini Yoga stimulates the energy flow inside the body. The tingling sensation may be a result from the energy channels inside the body opening up to the flow. Coughing and sneezing can also happen from the cleansing process during Kundalini Yoga. 

(Note: If you feel intense pain, dizziness, or something feels wrong, stop what you are doing immediately. If you have a physical condition, please consult a doctor before engaging in any Kundalini Yoga practice.) 

Sometimes students may experience recurring thoughts or emotions during class. Sometimes these thoughts or emotions are intense, and you may suddenly find yourself feeling angry, agitated or even feeling like crying. These are all normal effects of Kundalini Yoga. Becoming aware of your thoughts and emotions and learning to release them is part of the journey towards understanding yourself. Kundalini Yoga will bring us face to face with everything that we need to learn about ourselves in order for us to grow and excel: the good, the bad, and even the ugly!

Some thoughts and emotions are deeply buried inside of our subconscious mind they have been affecting our lives without us realizing it. Kundalini Yoga will bring these thoughts and emotions to the surface, and helps us to release these thoughts and emotions that no longer serve us. So it is alright if you suddenly feel like crying in the middle of a Kundalini Yoga class. 

Kundalini Yoga provides the tools and a safe space for us to cleanse ourselves, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Do not be intimidated by the cleansing process. Keep taking classes to help yourself let go of the past, and allow yourself to grow. You can always ask a teacher questions or for guidance. Support yourself by drinking a lot of water after class and throughout the day. Get enough sleep and treat yourself to healthy and nutritious food. Learn to breathe deeply and properly, it can be helpful in dealing with emotions. Lastly, learn to accept yourself and allow your inner light to shine through!  

Mind and Meditation: Level 2 Teacher Training at Yoga Phoenix, August 2014

KRI Level Two Certification program in Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan®. Level 2 Certification as a Kundalini Yoga Practitioner is a course for transformation and application in daily life. Expect intense study, fun, and personal growth. Commit yourself to this process and your life will be forever changed.

Level 2 Certification includes five modules, 60 hours each, for a total of 300 hours, including:

Conscious Communication
Authentic Relationships
Mind and Meditation
Vitality and Stress
Life Cycles and Life Styles

Aquarian Teacher Training Level 1 is a pre-requisite for the Level 2 Program. 





Upcoming 2014 Course Module: Mind & Meditation
Dates for two 3-day weekends: August 22-24 and August 30-September 1.
In addition, the course will require some home study time over the follow-on 90 days.

Location: 2308 N. Richland Street, Phoenix, AZ 85006

Teaching Team:
Our expert team of certified Kundalini Yoga Level 2 trainers has over 10 decades of combined Kundalini Yoga teaching experience. Lead trainers are: Sevak Singh Khalsa and Sangeet Kaur Khalsa.

Visit Sevak's website to learn more about him: www.SevakSingh.com.

Follow this link to learn more about Sangeet. You can also visit Sangeet's website: http://healingsource.com/

Pricing
$1008 pre-paid by July 22 and after July 22 $1108.

Registration
Class size is limited to ensure personal attention and quality. Early registration is recommended to reserve your place. Click here to register now! You may mail or deliver check or cash to 2308 N. Richland St, Phoenix, AZ 85006

Information for Out of Town Students
For information on lodging, restaurants, and entertainment close to Yoga Phoenix, please see our Guest Information.

What to Wear, What to Bring
Wear comfortable clothing that you can move and breathe in easily. Keep in mind that you will be doing quite a bit of meditation so you may want to wear or bring a head covering. Please bring a water bottle, a pen and notebook. You are welcome to bring snacks (though we ask that you not eat in the yoga rooms). You will need a blanket, sheepskin, and/or pillows to sit on. Some participants may wish to use a back-jack or other back support, as there is generally a lot of sitting. You may choose to bring your lunch or go to one of the nearby restaurants.

"If you want to learn something, read about it.
If you want to understand something, write about it.
If you want to master something, teach it." - Yogi Bhajan
For more information: Call (602) 271-4480
www.YogaPhoenix.com • email: info@yogaphoenix.com

July 2014: Special Events

Release stress and recharge yourself this month with Kundalini Yoga and meditation. Take a look at the special events that we offer at Yoga Phoenix, let your soul guide you to the classes and events that will lead you to your own growth! 

All special events take place at 7pm - 8:30pm. Each event is $15. Please visit www.yogaphoenix.com to register (you can also pay at the door). 

Tuesday, July 1: Double Gong Healing 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.

Gong masters, Sangeet Kaur and Hari Nam Singh

S.S. Sangeet has been specializing in yoga for women for more than 20 years with classes, workshops, books, videos, CDs and her Womanheart Retreats. She is fun and energetic and co-developer/teacher of KRI Level II Teacher Training Module on Conscious Relationships. For more information on her classes around the valley visit her website: www.HealingSource.com. 

Tuesday, July 8: Developing Intuition with Adi Singh
Join Adi Singh in learning to expand and develop our Intuition and Wisdom. Learn to control and balance the positive, negative and neutral mind.

Adi Singh has been practicing and teaching Kundalini Yoga for over 40 years. He brings a vast knowledge of health, healing, and the physiological effects of Yoga. 

Adi Singh guiding students in the previous session through series of yogic exercises that bring balance to a person and stimulate one's intuition.

In the previous session, Adi Singh taught several meditations that can develop the intuition.

Tuesday, July 15: Kundalini Yoga & Art Connections with Haritej Kaur

Join Haritej Kaur on a journey into the self through Kundalini Yoga and art.

In this session we will practice yogic stretches and meditation to get rid of the blockages and fear that have been holding us back from connecting with our true self and expressing our inner truth. Kundalini Yoga and meditation will create a safe and sacred space for self-expression, connects us to the experience of this journey toward the self, and we will learn to express this experience using basic art materials.

Drawing paper and materials will be provided. Students are welcome to bring own supplies (dry medium only) such as charcoal, pastel, color pencils, drawing board, apron…etc, in addition to yoga gears.

A student from previous session enjoyed art making after Kundalini Yoga.

Student's artwork that expresses the rise and descend of Kundalini energy.

"Every disability is imagined. Every achievement is an experience" - Yogi Bhajan  

"The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek." - Joseph Campbell

Saturday, July 19: Full Hour Chakra Gong Healing with Jaap Kaur  

 Strengthen your nerves and calm the mind with the healing sound of the gong.

 Create and hold a calm space so chaos cannot disturb you.

“In your life, the worst thing that eats you up inside is when you remember your past – it is very anti-God. Yesterday is gone.” Yogi Bhajan

Jaap Kaur trained at the Master's Touch and the Japji Courses with Yogi Bhajan in 2002 and 2003.

She completed the 5-module Level 2 Kundalini Yoga teacher training (500 hours cert) and is a Kundalini Yoga Associate Teacher Trainer, progressing toward Professional Trainer.

She is IKYTA certified yoga teacher for Kundalini Yoga and Yoga Alliance Certified.

Jaap Kaur enjoys sharing her experiences of vibrating and living Yogi Bhajan's teachings to bring inner knowing and peace. She understands and relates the technical reasons behind the science of Kundalini Yoga to motivate students to see themselves doing everything perfectly--angles and triangles, mudras, meditations, breath, eyes, and relaxation.

Jaap Kaur's use of the gong progresses through the chakras for balancing and allows for deeper healing and integration during this meditative relaxation.

Tuesday, July 22: Riding the Naad with Nam Kamal

Join us for a fun evening of Riding the “Naad” or Sound Current.

After tuning up our chakra’s, we will work on perfecting the “Ong” which is the Bij or seed sound and the primal vibration from which all vibration came into ex-istence. We will then tap into the sound of our breath, the “So Hung”.

Combining this powerful permutation “Ong So Hung”, we will vibrate the sound to create the state of Sehaj where an individual begins to flow with the flow of the universe and every action becomes effortless where – One becomes All and All becomes One.
 
This class is an opportunity to discover your own tones that activate the cells within your body and assist in creating union with the Cosmos.

No previous experience necessary. Just bring your voice and a sense of humor!

Nam Kamal (Cathy) has long been a fan of many of the early pioneers in Harmonics and Sound Healing and has actively engaged in toning and chanting mantra over the years. She completed Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training in 2012 and was instantly attracted to the vibrational technology of the Naad. It has been said “There is no sweeter sound for the Soul to hear than that of one’s own voice.” 

Tuesday, July 22: Awareness Through Movement from the Feldenkrais Method with Erin 


Awareness Through Movement is NOT offered in July. We apologize for the mistake. Please check back later for future updates on this event.

Tuesday, July 29:"Spring Housecleaning" #2 with Ardas and Sadhana Kaur
This is the follow-up kriya from the one offered in April- back by popular demand!


Heal the past & overcome the obstacles with this very special Yogi Bhajan rebirthing kriya - during this planetary cycle of “7”, which requires us to clear out and live our life as a Forklift. Live your best life free of clutter!

Elevate, Rejuvenate, & Be Present to your Purpose.

Ardas received her certification through the Master's Touch program in 2002, having practiced Kundalini Yoga since 1994. She is also a Level 2 certified Kundalini Yoga teacher and a Reiki Master. She enjoys teaching all ages and levels of experience, with classes focusing on Mantra and Meditation.

Sadhana Kaur completed her level 1 Teacher Training certification in July 2005 through the Yoga Phoenix Teacher Training program. She has begun her training for Level 2 certification as a Kundalini Yoga Teacher. Sadhana Kaur loves teaching Kundalini Yoga because, "it is a practical way to have a relationship with the body, mind, soul, and infinity.” 

Follow this link to Celebrate Us Now to learn more about Ardas Kaur and Sadhana Kaur.