Hello,
As I shared previously, my teacher of many years Yogi Bhajan said “There’s no lasting happiness without discipline.” In these rather challenging times for many – it seems even more important to embrace something that might help establish balance and wise decision making in ones life. There are systems and disciplines that can engender mental, physical and emotional wellbeing, as well as enrich insight into ones life. Many forms of yoga are popular today, including Kundalini -

Read about it here (copy and paste:) http://www.3ho.org/kundaliniyoga.html

which I’ve enjoyed practicing for over 3.5 decades, Tai Chi, ChiQong, some martial arts and I believe there are numerous others. Consider trying something that might uplift your Spirit and give you back your passion for life (if it seems to be missing a bit.)

We are leaving for our annual “Summer Solstice Sadhana”

http://www.3ho.org/events/yoga-retreat2.html

next week where we’ll join between 1600-2000 folks from all over the world, for an 8 day yoga and meditation “renewal.” It is held on a mountaintop in northern New Mexico on sacred land purchased from Hopi elders 4 decades ago. We hold a “Sacred Healing Walk” on one day during our stay called “Peace Prayer Day.” People from many nationalities and traditions join us for this one day event to celebrate peace and offer something from their Spirit. Many come from all over the Southwestern USA to participate in Peace Prayer Day.

http://www.peaceprayerday.org/events/peaceprayerday.html

During the 8 days there is also a huge bazaar where “everything under the sun” (almost) that this group might find useful, is offered for sale. There I always introduce at least several new designs. The entire event is an inspiring and uplifting experience. You can read more about it here:

http://www.3ho.org/events/yoga-retreat2.html

Many blessings for peace, tranquility and prosperity.
Jot Singh

Here’s a simple meditation using chanting – Long Sat Nams (means Truth is my essence or identity.) It will neutralize all of your mental tension and anxiety, revitalizing your glandular system and re-establishing glandular equilibrium.

Sit straight and relaxed and bring the forearms up and in until the hands meet at the heart level. Face both palms up and cross the right hand over the left palm with the fingers extended and joined to each other. Place the left thumb in the right hand.

The eyes are 9/10 closed and as the meditation progresses, they may close completely. Inhale deeply and exhale completely as you chant

Saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat Naam

Ratio of “Saat” to “Naam” is approximately 35:1 – also pronounced this way -“Saat Naam.” Begin with 11 minutes and you can work up to 31 if you are so moved.

ONE-MINUTE BREATH (1 cycle per minute)

20 seconds to inhale, 20 seconds hold, 20 seconds to exhale

Benefits – Optimized cooperation between the brain hemispheres. Dramatic calming of anxiety, fear and worry. Openness to feeling one’s presence and the presence of Spirit. Intuition develops. The whole brain works – especially the old brain and the frontal hemispheres.

Here are some tips to make One-Minute breath easier: To start make yourself very comfortable. Have a shawl or something on that you can remove without exertion if you get warm. Try to be very still. Sit straight in a chair or cross legged on a mat, cotton or wool blanket or sheepskin. Once you are set take a couple of minutes to relax and deepen your breath. Start – Inhale slowly and steadily, filling your lower abdomen, your stomach area, going up to your lungs and then all the way up the chest Lock the breath once you filled your upper chest (after 20 seconds) Hold (20 seconds) Then exhale, slowly gently and steadily. At the end of 20 seconds gently revert to an inhale and begin again.

Don’t fight your breath. Be relaxed. Having trouble working your way into it??

Here are two approaches:

1. Give yourself permission to work up to it.
Start inhaling for 10 seconds, holding for 10 seconds, exhaling for 10 seconds. Take a few days, or weeks and endeavor to increase to 15, 15, 15, and then to 20, 20, 20. I find that I don’t watch a clock or count seconds mentally but just do it as long as I can comfortably – all 3 segments. I also enjoy mentally chanting the nuclear form of the mantra Sat Nam (Truth is the identity of the One) which is SA TA NA MA. I find that centering and calming.

2. Start with 20, 20, 20. If you find yourself struggling against your breath, complete the breath and then begin one minute of deep breathing. After a minute, start again – inhaling for 20 seconds, holding for 20 seconds, exhaling for 20 seconds

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We are still adding new things regularly to the site. Most of the items here are designed to enhance your energetic presence and uplift your Spirit. Consider having a look at the “Transformational Properties of Gems” by clicking the link which is at the bottom of every page on this site. Then locate those gemstones and/or precious metals that will give you strength, balance, and insights to help you enjoy your life more. You can then type each of those items into the “Search” box at the bottom of every page and you’ll come up with a list of pieces that we carry, in a variety of price ranges for your consideration. Blessings for good health and happiness!!
Jot Singh

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