Discovery-course About Sahaja Yoga

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SAHAJAYOGA international About Sahaja Yoga You have received your Self Realization from Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. W H AT D O E S S E L F - R E A L I Z AT I O N M E A N ? The mothering, healing energy called Kundalini has become awakened in your subtle system. It has been raised to the level of the highest of the subtle centers in the body – the Sahasrara. You may have felt this as a cool breeze on top of your head or on your hands. You will certainly feel the results of this experience over the next few days or weeks – physically, emotionally, spiritually. This initial experience can be enhanced and strengthened through meditation and by taking a little time each day to cleanse your subtle system so that the Kundalini can flow more freely. “ Self-Realization is the yoga, the union. The joining of the microcosm to the macrocosm. The linking of that prevading energy... that is what Self-Realization is. M E D I TAT I O N : W H AT TO D O ? Put the photograph of Shri Mataji on a table and put a lighted candle in front of it. The photograph emits a constant stream of positive, cool vibrations (energy). Raise and “tie up” your Kundalini and put a protective “Bandhan” around yourself as shown on the following page. Then, open your hands and place them palmupwards in your lap. Close your eyes. Try to keep your attention relaxed and focused on the top of the head (at Sahasrara). Meditate quietly for 20 minutes. During this period, allow your mind to be silent; you do not need to say any affirmations or concentrate on anything. You may find your thoughts wandering to past or projected future events. Try to witness them and let go, gradually letting the peace settle in. After meditating, raise your Kundalini again using your hands and put yourself in Bandhan. This regular practice will help you to develop and maintain a state of inner peace which will last throughout the day as your attention becomes more and more identified with the Spirit within you. You can learn further meditation and clearing techniques for each chakra as you continue your practice of Sahaja Yoga. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi “ energy with the all- SAHAJAYOGA About Sahaja Yoga international BASIC TECHNIQUES OF SAHAJA YOGA BANDHAN Bandhan Hold the left hand out on your lap, palm upwards. Place your right hand over your left hip and slowly raise your right hand over your head and down the right side of your body. Then raise the right hand up the right side, over your head and down the left side. This is one bandhan. Repeat seven times. KUNDALINI Raising Kundalini Place the left hand in front of your lower abdomen, palm facing the body. Raise the left hand up vertically, until it reaches a position above your head. While the left hand is ascending, the right hand rotates around it clockwise, until both hands are above the head. Use both hands to tie a knot. Repeat three times and the third time tie the knot three times, fixing your attention and the Kundalini above the seventh chakra. international SAHAJAYOGA SAHAJAYOGA About Sahaja Yoga international BASIC TECHNIQUES OF SAHAJA YOGA LEFT SIDE Balancing the Left Side towards the earth. For tingling heat or heaviness on the left hand: hold the left hand out, palm upwards; place the right hand on the earth, or direct it RIGHT SIDE Balancing the Right Side rect the palm towards the back. For tingling heat or heaviness on the right hand: hold the right hand out, palm upwards; bend the left arm up from the elbow and di- FOOTSOAK Fo o t s o a k i n g This is best done the last thing at night before going to bed. Sit comfortably in a chair with your hands on your lap, palms upwards, fingers directed towards Shri Mataji’s photograph. Place your feet in a bowl of warm water containing a handful of salt. Meditate while soaking your feet for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse and dry your feet. Then flush the water down the toilet and wash your hands. international SAHAJAYOGA SAHAJAYOGA About Sahaja Yoga international BASIC TECHNIQUES OF SAHAJA YOGA THE USE OF ELEMENTS Earth Sitting on the ground, hold the left hand out palm up and the right hand down on the ground. Request the Mother Earth to please cleanse you. Water Footsoaking may be practiced in the ocean. Stand in the ocean, go into meditation, and request the sea to cleanse you. Fire 1. Sit for meditation with the left hand palm facing upwards and extended towards the photo of Shri Mataji. Rotate the candle flame in a clockwise direction (in small circles) on the chakras. Use the fire element on the left side chakras. 2. Look through the candle flame at Shri Mataji’s photo, first with the left eye, then with the right eye, and lastly with both eyes. Air 1. Inhale slowly and hold your breath for a few seconds. Exhale and breathe normally. Inhale slowly again and hold your breath with attention on the center heart. Exhale and breathe normally. 2. Tilt your head back. Look at the sky and let your gaze travels onwards without focusing. Close your eyes and raise your attention to the sky - feel the majesty of it. Place your attention on your breath and feel the affinity with the sky. international SAHAJAYOGA SAHAJAYOGA Kundalini About Sahaja Yoga international BASIC SAHAJA YOGA TERMS The mothering energy that is lying dormant at the base of the spine in the sacrum bone. This energy is awakened by Self-Realization to connect us to the Divine and begin its work of cleansing and balancing our energy centers. Attention The attention is a very important faculty within us. It is often damaged by over-emphasis on the intellectual side of our nature. So the attention itself must be cleansed, steadied and healed. This is a natural process performed by Kundalini. Chakras These are subtle energy centers that are located at the sites of the main nervous plexuses. A chakra is a wheel (this is the literal Sanskrit meaning) of energy. There are seven main chakras in our subtle system, which relate to the stages of evolution. Once awakened (i.e., after realization) they begin to emit vibrations, expressing the unique qualities of the divine within us. It is in this sense that we are created in the image of God. Physical, mental and emotional problems can also be traced to an imbalance in one or several chakras. Catches A catch occurs when the efficient functioning of the chakra is impaired. This blocks the passage of the Kundalini through that chakra to a higher level. Chakras can become distorted and bruised, and this is the root cause of problems in our lives. Once the Kundalini starts to naturally repair bruised chakras, the problems will disappear. It is very important, however, not to focus attention on catches. Keep your attention on the Kundalini and on the positive aspects of your ascent. Spirit This is the reflection of the divine which is present within us. The object of Sahaja Yoga is to fully become Spritual Self, which is the true Self. By virtue of Kundalini awekening, the Spirit can be perceived and felt in our attention, and we can then live and act in harmony with the divine. Vibrations Once Kundalini is awakened, vibrations can be felt on the palms of the hand, in the body and on top of the head. Everything in creation emits vibrations, but the ability to feel them comes only with Kundalini awakening. Anyone or anything emitting cool (not cold) vibrations is balanced and “holy”. Hot, tingling vibrations are emitting when there is an imbalance or lack of harmony with the Spirit. international SAHAJAYOGA