| y"> | | | | Within this teaching structure is a critical piece involving |
| "Keep the teachings as given. Each kriya is whole unto | | | | the third point, the Kriya. The critical piece is not to omit |
| itself, a perfect jewel that acts to create a flow. | | | | or alter the Kriya in any way other than duration. |
| [Kriyas] are perfectly designed sets meant to produce | | | | That means that we teach the exact sequence of |
| predictable and subtle impacts on the total Self." ~ | | | | exercises in each set. We do not change the order or |
| Yogi Bhajan | | | | add or subtract poses. Kundalini Yoga is a science to |
| Kundalini Yoga is more than just exercise to stimulate | | | | bring a specific outcome. Don't mess with what works. |
| the body. This yoga moves energy! KY is all about | | | | Another important point to acknowledge is that we |
| having an energetic experience. It is important to | | | | really are honor-bound to maintain the integrity and |
| deliver the teachings correctly to produce expected | | | | sacredness of the Kundalini Yoga Teachings, |
| results. How can we be pure vessels for the teachings | | | | especially now that Yogi Bhajan has passed on. It is |
| if we mess around with the formula? It is specific and | | | | the legacy of every teacher to preserve the purity of |
| proven. It ain't called a science for nothing! | | | | the teachings. |
| To give you a bit of background, Kundalini Yoga | | | | The system and techniques are proven to work. |
| classes have a specific 6-part teaching structure to | | | | Period. Why be so arrogant as to think that you should |
| follow, as outlined below. | | | | change them? Can you do any better than perfection? |
| | | | Yogi Bhajan tells us, "It is a three-thousand-year-old |
| 1. Tune in with the Adi Mantra | | | | proven path - it's not going to stop." So stick with the |
| 2. Pranayam (breath work) and/or appropriate | | | | program...because it works. The only way you'll reach |
| warm-up | | | | Infinity is to give yourself the capacity to experience |
| 3. The Kriya (the exercise set) | | | | the teachings as they were meant to be taught. |
| 4. Relaxation | | | | ©Copyright 2010 Kundalini Yoga With Sharlene Starr. |
| 5. Meditation | | | | All Rights Reserved. |
| 6. Ending prayer and Long Sat Naams | | | | |