5/28/2023 0 Comments Ong namo guru dev namo gurumukhi![]() Japji is also known as japji sahib in the Sikh tradition. In this way, Japji is a ritual prayer that helps awaken practitioners to their dharma – your truth! It helps us connect to the divine so we can see beyond our habitual patterns, deepen our spiritual practice, and progress our journey towards our highest purpose. The words were strung together in 40 parts (known as pauris) by Guru Nanak, the first spiritual teacher of Sikhism, in a way that moves energy through all the seven chakras you may be familiar with, the eighth chakra, and beyond. Kundalini is called the "householders yoga" as it is not for people who are looking to dedicate their lives to meditation, but for people with families, jobs, and other priorities.Japji is a Sikh prayer believed to carry the frequency of enlightenment in its very words. Of course, some people may become consumed by their practice, but that is not a common occurrence. It seems many people also believe Kundalini can cause you to be out of touch with reality, but that just isn't the case. Kundalini yoga includes a lot of actions many might find uncomfortable or embarrassing (such as chanting), but overcoming that feeling brings you more confidence and you realize you are working towards a higher consciousness. ![]() ![]() Until you actually practice it, Kundalini can seem strange and difficult. The most used breathwork techniques in Kundalini are Long Deep Breathing, Breath of Fire, and breath retention.Ī lot of people are afraid of Kundalini, which is understandable. Taking longer, deeper but less frequent breaths helps lower stress, relax the body, and increase mental awareness. Pranayama means "expanded life force", which is what occurs when you learn to control your breathing. Breathwork, or pranayama, is done to enhance your life by taking longer, deeper breaths. During kriyas, you also tend to practice different breathwork techniques. I like to call them moving meditation, as many of them require you stay in a meditative state. Kriya is a Sanskrit word meaning "complete action" and can be described as yogic exercises put in a specific sequence to manifest a particular outcome, whether physically, mentally, or spiritually. Some other important aspects of Kundalini are kriyas and breathwork. Practicing this mantra daily is great for mental clarity and stress relief. ![]() This mantra is said to be the sounds of the universe as SA means infinity, TA means life, NA means death, and MA means rebirth. These are a few of the essential, basic mantras of Kundalini. WAHE GURU (wa-hay g'roo) is another essential mantra it means "wonderous god" and chanting it elevates your spirit. Sat Nam (set naam) means "Truth is my identity" and is said to awaken the soul. After the Adi mantra, the most essential mantra is the Seed mantra: SAT NAM. The Adi Mantra is ONG NAMO GURU DEV NAMO(oong nah-mo g'roo dave nah-mo) which essentially means "I call upon Divine Wisdom". This is done to help us connect to the higher power it is like switching from AM to FM radio so you get the right frequency. ![]() We will start with the Adi mantra, which is always chanted three times before starting any Kundalini practice. Most Kundalini mantras are in Gurmukhi and Sanskrit, both languages originating from India. Now I'll go over some of the more important aspects of Kundalini, such as mantras and their meanings, to help you understand it better. Kundalini yoga can seem daunting and confusing, but once you've practiced a few times, it becomes quite simple. Once you are able to do this, you have reached a higher consciousness and, essentially, enlightenment. Through daily practice of mantras, asanas, pranayama, and meditation, one is able to awaken this dormant energy and spiral it up to their crown. The word Kundalini comes from the sanskrit word for “coiled” or “snake” and it is believed that kundalini is a divine energy coiled around the base of the spine. It is a combination of Raja yoga, Bhakti yoga, and Shakti yoga, however, westernized Kundalini (made popular by Yogi Bhajan) also includes Tantric yoga and Sikhism. Kundalini yoga has been around for thousands of years. ![]()
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