Book Description
This is a totally revised Edition of Kundalini Tantra brought out by Yoga Publications Trust which has been formed as a separate entity exclusively for Publishing the Books brought out by Bihar School Of Yoga.
Kundalini Yoga is a part of the tantric tradition. Even though you may have already been introduced to yoga, it is necessary to know something about tantra also. Since ancient times, the wise have realised that mind can be expanded and that experiences do not necessarily depend on the object. This means that if somebody is playing music, I can hear it, and if somebody has painted a picture, I can see it, but I can also see if there is no picture, and I can also hear if there is no music. This is also a quality of man's personality which has been ignored in the last 150 to 200 years. This Book presents a systematic and pragmatic approach to the awakening of kudalini, which arouses greater intelligence from it's sleep and you can give birth to a new range of creativity.
Customer Reviews:
Impressive.......2007-08-15
Have you practiced some years of Hatha and Raja Yoga and you feel you need something more?
In that case this is your book: A systematic and detailed program for chakra and sushumna awakening. I'm just finishing the first part, the Chakra Sadhana Course, and it really works!
No need of a guru having this book.
Hari Om
Superb!.......2007-05-14
Expert, specific, precise instruction and guidance from a Paramyogi and Guru. You couldn't find better if you visited an Indian Ashram or Himalayan Hermitage!
While Paramahansa Yogananda's "SELF REALIZATION FELLOWSHIP" charges thousand$ for initiation and instruction, this book and "A Systematic Course in the Ancient Tantric Techniques of Yoga and Kriya" will take you step-by-step through all prepratory stages AND ALL ACTUAL PRACTICES OF THE ENTIRE SERIES OF KRIYAS for a paltry one-time fee. Forget the other reviews on here which warn of "seeking a qualified teacher" before attempting Kriya Yoga! You can't get any more qualified than the author of these two books AND you can't get better step-by-step, seriously detailed explanations for reaching Kriya mastery than right here.
The West is sorely lacking in terms of instruction/advice/explanations on Yoga. To most people, Yoga is doing postures and some breathing down at the YMCA/YWCA or Heath Spa, which is laughable in light of information found in ALL publications for YOGA PUBLICATIONS TRUST, Mungar, Bihar, India. Look in at their website - yogavision. net
Excellent for those who're already prepared.......2006-12-21
I've owned this book for several years. I started out with "A Systematic Course in the Ancient Tantric Techniques of Yoga and Kriya", by the same author. This book is meant as a companion volume to A Systematic Course to go more in depth and explain technical details that couldn't find the space in the 1000 paged coursebook. It includes all the kriyas in their entirety with the same verbiage given in A Systematic Course. The only difference is that Kundalini Trantra presupposes the reader that's intending to do the practice has already had several years of rigorous hatha yoga and meditation practice. In fact, preceeding the exposition on the kriyas is a stern warning that those who haven't had such a lifestyle for about that much time should avert from kriya yoga until they have.
A Systematic Course, by the same author, gives an excellent 3 years worth of systematically progressive yogic techniques and lays them out in a perfect way for daily practice. I followed it for 1.5 years before integrating the practice of kriya yoga with my daily sadhana, as laid out at the end of each section. I'm intensely grateful that I closely adhered to their guidelines. Had I not had a series of smaller "awakenings", I might wonder what the hell was happening to me sometimes. All for the persuit of God.
Someone advised elsewhere here that practicing kundalini tantra (which includes kriya yoga) without a qualified teacher could be dangerous. I would have to firstly raise the question of what constitutes a "qualified" teacher? Secondly, what kind of risk would people be willing to take from these practices that might be so dangerous? I think the only qualified teacher available to us in the west is our own self-practice and our own experiences, guided by the budding intuition that develops therefrom. As for the risky business of meditation - Anytime I leave my house or drive my car, I'm putting my life in great potential peril. But I do so because I've minimized my risk from many years of practice and practical experience gleamed from it, and because the rewards far outweighs the risk.
My ultimate recommendation: A great book for those who: are determined to gain self-enlightenment from kriya yoga and have had the hatha/concentration training; hatha yogis who want to move beyond the body; and those who simply are intensely curious about kriya yoga and its technical details.
Excellent, accurate, easy to understand reference for serious students.......2006-12-12
I am a personal growth coach who has been studying world religions for over two decades. I have a graduate education in integral psychology. This field studies psychology within the broader context of the world's wisdom traditions. I own over 800-900 books on philosophy and world religion and this one is special for a variety of reasons. Three of the most important are that it is easy to read, it comes from an authentic lineage and it includes quite a bit of in-depth information.
Unlike many books on Tantra or Kundalini written for Western audiences, this book has real substance and does a good job of explaining the philosophical foundation of this practice without adding a lot of unnecessary detail. It strikes a very nice balance between a traditional approach and one that takes into account the needs of Western students.
While I don't agree with every point in the book or take it as unquestioned truth, it certainly contributed to my understanding of this vast and complex topic. It also provided me with a lot of food for thought, good analogies for difficult concepts and useful practices.
This is real Tantra and geared toward serious practioners. However, it is useful for anyone looking for reliable information without buying ten different books and getting bogged down in a lot of detail and contradictory information from questionable sources. It presents Tantra from the Hindu point of view. If you are interested in the Buddhist perspective, then I highly recommend Lama Yeshe's "Introduction to Tantra."
I think it is very important to note that practicing Kundalini Tantra without a qualified teacher could be dangerous. At the least, you can have a minor spiritual crisis or some very uncomfortable psychological or emotional problems come up unexpectedly. In short, this is an area of study to approach with respect and the best tour guide you can find.
best ky book i've come across.......2005-08-14
this book explains ky thoroughly and is very simple to understand. i highly recommend it!
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- Kundalini
- Leapin' Lizards! God is Real!
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Awakening Kundalini
Kelly Howell
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Awaken the divine life force energy within you. Increase health and vitality. Recharge and refresh your brain. Obtain greater clarity and insight. Expand creativity and intuition. For centuries secret techniques for awakening Kundalini have been taught in ashrams and Tantric mystery schools. Now you can practice these powerful meditation techniques in the privacy and comfort of your own home. You simply lie back, relax and follow the guidance. With only 30 minutes a day of practice, you'll feel the creative life force energy that is called Kundalini begin to flow and regenerate the very core of your self. In Eastern traditions, Kundalini is the name for the extraordinary powerhouse of cosmic energy that resides within you. According to many respected researchers, it is the source from which all creativity, genius, and psychic gifts spring. Other known benefits of Kundalini meditation are increased sexual energy, heightened creativity and greater vitality. When Kundalini awakens, your entire life will awaken with insights, energy and creativity. As Kundalini travels upward through the chakra system it removes inner and outer obstacles to living your highest potential. In this remarkable program, Theta waves are harmonically layered in music based on ancient Tantric traditions to open the flow of energy to your chakras. As you experience the gifts Kundalini brings, your life will flourish with opportunities to enjoy and express more of who you really are.
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I'm not sure I would have bought this had I been able to try it first.......2007-10-09
I wasn't sure of what to expect from this cd, but I was intrigued enough from the other reviews to make the purchase. My first session with the tape I was surprised that I (someone who NEVER can get into a trance state) had some of the physical experiences as the others. As the night wore on after the session, my head hurt, my ears roared, I was exhautsed and felt water-logged. I went to bed early that night. I had the same experience the next night. The breathing techniques were the culprit. The "breath of fire" actually has you breathing so quickly, I almost hyperventilated. If you have health problems, I'd pass this one up.
OK Cd.......2007-10-07
I found this CD ok except for the soundtrack. After one week I could barely tolerate listening.Lets just say the soundtrack was new age overkill.
Kelley has a lovely warm voice.
For those joining the new age consciousness this CD would fit the bill until one begins truly awakening.
I strongly suggest Colette Baron Reids CD "Journey Through The Chakras"
There is no CD even remotely close that gives one a truly spiritual experience and after many listenings is still absolutely refeshing.
The soundtrack will ELEVATE your consciousness.
Colettes CD is very easy to become immersed into.
Colettes website has some very beautiful meditations for free to enjoy.
Her voice is nothing short of ANGELIC.
JG
great breathing techniques.......2007-09-28
Very informative CD. Several breathing techniques were well explained.
I expected more of a guided meditation (I have only 1 other Kundalini
CD to compare it to) but was quite pleased.
Kundalini.......2007-09-24
I bought this product based upon the information provided prior to purchase. It spoke of "englightenment" and "awakening". Upon the very first use, I noticed the very sensations that they spoke of. However, I was somewhat concerned about what exactly I was getting myself into as I really didn't know much about this. I researched things and found that there are significant dangers to people who attempt to "awaken the inner kundalini" without proper knowlege and supervision. I won't get into it all here but would encourage potential buyers to research thoroughly and edcuate themselves prior to purchasing this product. The information provided about the product did not provide any warnings of potential dangers. I have disposed of my copy of this cd.
Leapin' Lizards! God is Real!.......2007-09-13
It took me a long time to set foot in a church again because of my past relationship with the Divine. It took me even longer to say the word, "God" again without a part of me wanting to strain my eyes and look upward. But God is within us and we are within God. And the only reason why we have all these disagreements about God is because we forgot that God made us in Its Image and Likeness and not the other way around.
So I finally found a church that wasn't dogmatic, believed more in faith than fear, talked more about the Light than the darkness, and made me fall in love with the teachings of Jesus all over again. Yeah, Jesus taught! Oftentimes with "organized" religion, the emphasis is more on how he died rather than on how he lived. So, I was cool with all this. I felt better about life but still something was missing and that missing link was meditation. I've been meditating now for almost 15 years and I cannot even imagine what my life would be without it...well, I could, but let's just say it's not a pretty picture.
So I start to attend a Hindu Temple and I learn the art of meditation...perhaps I should say, I remembered how to meditate. Because we all do, y'know, it's just driven out of us at a real young age. So I start going to the temple 2-3 times a week and I love it. The Energy generated by over a hundred dedicated meditators is amazing. The air is literally saturated with Love, Peace, and Inner Bliss.
One evening, I'm sitting there in meditation and I have this amazing feeling taking place in my body. It felt as though my spine was on fire.
Up and down, I could feel these rapid vibrations moving through me and then all of the sudden I had this inner ephiphany that God was Real. That there is reality and then there is REALITY and REALITY was/is/and will always be GOD. After meditation, I explained my situation to a Temple Brother. In awe I said, "Brother, God is Real..." He smiled sweetly and said, "Yes, yes!"
Later on I discovered that this was a Kundalini and when I saw this CD, I knew I had to manifest it. So I did. It came to me via a friend who was thinning out her collection. Little did she know that she bestowed pure gold upon me. I have many other Kelly Howell CD's, but I really like this one. Every time I listen to it, I receive some kind of heightened awareness. I realize that I'm in the world but not of it. I realize with real eyes that see that EVERYTHING is an aspect of the ONE Creative Energy that is constantly flowing into and throughout Creation.
This is enlightenment.
But enlightenment is not a special title you wear that exempts you from the every day duties of "r" reality. Many a times I would come out of a wondrous meditation with the use of this CD and I would be so eager to tell my wife of all the magnificent revelations I experienced and she would smile sweetly, like that Temple Brother, and then hand me a shovel. "Good for you, John, go pick up the dog poo..."
Oh, well.
May you come to the Realization within yourself that You are always One with Source, that Life desires to Live Itself out of you, that Joy is in every breath in...and every breath out...
Peace and Blessings, everyone...
Good God, what did that dog eat?
Book Description
The first complete and fully illustrated guide to Kundalini available!
Kundalini comes from the Indian word kundal, which means "lock of hair from the beloved." The uncoiling of this "hair" is the awakening of the kundalini, the creative potential that already exists in every human. The yoga in this book is a sampling of the vast wealth called Kundalini Yoga. Here you learn about the branch of yoga based on the teachings of Yogi Bhajan, Ph.D., who brought Kundalini Yoga from India to the West in 1969. Master yoga teacher and author Shakta Kaur Khalsa demonstrates how Kundalini Yoga works for everyday life and every person. You are not required to be in perfect physical shape or share any particular belief system. Kundalini Yoga works for you if you can breathe and move your body! In this type of yoga, the most important thing is experience. Your experience goes right to your heart, your core. These ancient teachings are designed to give you a hands-on approach to experiencing your deepest emotions and highest consciousness. By approaching Kundalini Yoga with openness and respect, and by following the steps included in this book, you can change and enrich your life.
Customer Reviews:
A great book that can really help people.......2007-03-22
I liked the section on healing foods and drinks. What we ingest into our body can make our practice more effective so we can get into a state of mindfulness.
The meditation chapter was also quite good. Shows you how to meditate with effective practice. The pictures in the book are thoroughly demonstrative. They are easy to follow and help anyone who is seeking more of a peaceful life.
Another interesting part of the book was the description of the "The Ten Bodies." Each of these bodies can contribute to a calm and peaceful mind.
Kundalini yoga is great because it focuses on balance and mindfulness. The art work in this book is really pretty. The colors were well-sought out.
This book also talks about the 8 Chakras. REALLY powerful information.
Patrick Leonardi
Kundalini yoga book.......2007-03-09
This book was a requirement for my massage training. I really like this book and and use it regularly. I have had it for over 3 years.
excellent introduction to kundalini yoga.......2006-06-13
I was very satisfied with this book. I own a lot of different introductory books about hatha yoga, and this is definitely one of the best. in addition to the exercies, it contains excellent explanations of the underlying concepts and fondational techniques, it doesn't just contain a bunch of poses or a few sets, but gives you a wide variety of exercise sets and meditations a long with descriptions of the benefits and purpose of each one. the book provides a great deal of flexibility and room for experimentation, which is extremely rare in a "beginner's text." the photographs and instructions are clear and of high quality, and the book provides a good introduction to the practices and lifetsyle of Yogi Bhajan's devotees.
some points of clarification may be warranted from the reviews of the other readers. first of all, "kundalin yoga" as referred to her is the name given by Yogi Bhajan to the style of yoga he developed. it is not the same as the various forms of yogi developed within hinduism expressly oriented around the development of divinity through the cultivation of kundalini. this form of "kundalini yoga" is modern, and bears a much stronger resemblance to hatha yoga than it does hnidu kundalini yogis, which are primarily meditative. like hatha yoga, as taught by Swami Sivananda and the Ashtanga lineage and others, Kundalini Yoga represents a fully developed spiritual system and set of lifestyles practices. however, unlike other popular forms of hatha yoga, kundalini yoga is not grounded in Hindusm. also, whereas other types of yoga are some times taught with an emphasis placed on the exercise aspects, with the spiritual and lifestyle aspects deemphasized, Kundalini Yoga is always taught as a complete system.
a great deal of controversy surrounds Kundalini Yoga, 3HO and Yogi Bhajan. as one other reviwer wrote, a number of scandals have occured within the community over the last thirty years, and these are chronicled on Rick Ross's website. however, a self-proclaimed deprogrammer and cult investogator, Rick Ross himself is a controversial figure and has been investigated oand sued on a number of occasions. none of the actions following from Yogi Bhajan's alleged misconduct ever resulted in a conviction.
finally, Yogi Bhajan's credentials as a yogi teacher have been called into question, as has his claim to be the spiritual representative of the Sikhs in the Western hemisphere. these allegations are more or less true. Yogi Bhajan's lineage is completely unknown and many of his teachings violate the basic tennants of Sikhism. to my knowledge, Sikhs do not practice hatha yoga, and many of the beliefs and techniques in Yogi Bhajan's system were clearly borrowed from Hinduism.
all that said, I and many people I know have practiced Yogi Bhajan's Kundalini Yoga for years and have found it to be healthy and emotionally and spiritually uplifting. on that grounds, I recommend this book to anyone interested in yoga, spirituality and mind-body exercise. with regard to the other issues, I suggest you draw your own conclusions about 3HO and Yogi Bhajan, without being overly swayed either by his devotees or his critics.
The best book on kundalini yoga that I have come across. .......2006-03-09
I am responding to a review by chiara adina cerweny "chiaradina" (wellington, NZ), who has posted the exact same review for three different books on kundalini yoga. Obviously, this individual has a personal problem with kundalini yoga, calling it a cult and a money producing machine. I have practiced kundalini yoga for eleven years and as far as I can tell, it is not a cult. My yoga instructor has never encouraged me to join anything or buy anything. For me it is an enjoyable way to exercise, unwind, and rejuvenate.
As for the book by Shakta Kaur Khalsa, I have used it as a reference for four years now. It is well written and beautifully illustrated. The book is not only a manual, but explains the background and philosophy of kundalini yoga as well. Simply put, it is the best book on kundalini yoga that I have come across.
Kundalini Yoga.......2005-03-10
I received this book as a present from a very dear friend and have it for 6 months now; The book is great, easy to follow, photos are of a good quality;
I highly recommend it to anyone who wishes to start practicing yoga
Book Description
Over 30 exercise sets and 15 meditations in this manual. Very detailed instructions. Articles. A lot of breathwork. Mudras and mantras. From the wealth of the Teachings of Yogi Bhajan.
Customer Reviews:
Practical and Simple in Its Depth.......2006-12-06
Sadhana Guidelines is a wonderful guide with simple instructions and illustrations. The open and free qualities of this text are very helpful for me as I find my yoga practice very free-form. If you want a solid and highly useful reference for your spiritual practice and physical well-being, I definitely reccomend this book.
Excellent, "must have" for every yoga practitioner !.......2001-11-05
Sadhana Guidelines is a "Must have" book for anyone who wants to practice Kundalini Yoga. If you haven't tried Kundalini yoga, you're in for a treat. It goes beyond the postures (asanas) of Hatha Yoga. Sadhana (which means "personal spiritual practice")Guidelines supplies in-depth descriptions and explanations of the mudras, the mantras, and excellent sets of exercises (kriyas) clearly described and illustrated so you know what to do, how to do it, and how long to do it. (It's an ideal manual, making an excellent companion to KUNDALINI YOGA: The Flow of Eternal Power which explains the philosophy of Kundalini Yoga.)
One of the finest Kundalini Yoga Manuals in the World.......2001-04-08
For years the standard basic yoga manaual for 3HO (Healhy Happy Holy) Organization. Authorized by world reknowned yoga instructor Gurucharan Singh Khalsa it has it all! Yoga postures, yoga sets, breathwork and mudras. An abundance of clear and very detailed instruction. Includes articles on yoga.
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- Living the Six Foundations... Do You?
- Waste of money, you dont need this book
- Skip It
- A dull and boring intellectual approach to spirituality and live foodism.
- Some good info, but not much of a fan of the author
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Spiritual Nutrition: Six Foundations for Spiritual Life and the Awakening of Kundalini
Gabriel Cousens
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When we eat, can we feed the soul as well as the body? Can a diet have an impact on spirituality? Spiritual Nutrition empowers readers to develop personal diets that are appropriate to their lifestyles and spiritual practices. Drawing on 14 years of clinical experience and research, Dr. Gabriel Cousens discusses nutritional issues that can help answer these questions, including raw vs. cooked food; high vs. low protein; the concepts of assimilation and fasting; alkaline--acid balance; attitudes about food; nutrients, energy, and structure building.
In addition, Cousens shares his new dietary system of "spiritual nutrition" that is based on the relationship that the color of the food has to corresponding colors of the human chakra system, hence, the "rainbow diet." For true nourishment, he strongly promotes the connection of diet to meditation, fellowship, wisdom, and love.
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Living the Six Foundations... Do You?.......2007-09-04
Having lived and breathed Gabriel's teachings at his community in Arizona since 2001 I can truly say that there is so much depth, wisdom and beauty to be found within these pages that you will keep coming back to it again & again.
This book cannot be taken in one sitting, nor can personal spiritual transformation. The knowledge in this book is a summary of 35 years of the author actually living this way. How many books can you find where the teachings are actually lived by the author.
This book is to be savored, Meditated On, Lived & Experienced one bite at a time.
The shallow reviews on this page from people who have never actually met Gabriel, Lived the Six Foundations or even read the whole book seem really odd to me.
Regarding nutrition this book covers: Living Water, Minerals, Enzymes, B12, Fasting, Low Glycemic, Organic, Veganism, Ayurveda, and yes Undereating.... and if you have ever eaten at the Tree of Life Cafe you will realize the food is amazing, packed with nutrition, satifying and alive... people go home feeling like they have certainly feasted.
On a daily basis at the center/ community we meditate for world peace, share with like minded people, practice yoga, teach food prep classes, eat organic live foods... and teach people to go out and live their own dharma (life purpose)that helps bring peace into their own communities.
The teachings are there for us to take what works for us.... like Gabriels other book Conscious Eating focussed on Individualizing the Diet... This book focusses clearly on Individualizing the Spiritual Life. The six foundations are simple... and contain levels & depths of knowledge and flexibility for each unique beautiful soul walking the planet.
I invite you to take a taste of this book, experience & live some of the wisdom & teachings and share it with family & friends.
Waste of money, you dont need this book.......2007-07-28
This book is not really a book on nutrition, but rather a collection of scripture based quotes and out of date references selling the 'virtues' of veganism and undereating. This thick text can be summerized as follows: "Remove anything in your diet that you enjoy or that might put a little bit of excitment on your plate, and with what is left DON'T eat much of that and make sure you go HUNGRY, then when you are really miserable you can kid yourself that some how you are really spiritual and the pain in your stomach is your kundalini awakening"
Deprivation and misery in the name of spiritual virtue is so last millenium, there IS a better way. Bon appetit,salut, MANGIA MANGIA
Skip It.......2007-05-07
I'm extremely interested in working with and moving energy, and the spiritual and mental implications of energy (I'm a Reiki Master), so I'm not unamenable to the subjects addressed in this book. (That's why I bought it.) However, your ability to stomach this book will depend on the extent you buy into Cousens himself as a personality. He saturates the entire tome with his own presence, and the central irony is that while he brazenly refers to himself as "a Liberated spiritual teacher" who "no longer identifies himself with the body-mind-I AM complex" and has "realized the innate perfection" (real saints, by the way, are always convinced they aren't, but are acutely aware of what they perceive as their own imperfection), he writes about himself relentlessly, offering long descriptions of his supposedly amazing experiences and awakenings of cosmic consciousness during his practice. Rarely have I read the outpourings of such an egotist, and to compound this he employs the literary stratagem of never referring to himself as "I" (because he's so selfless), but always as "this one" or "Gabriel". This pretentious device makes for trying reading after a while. It's very distracting. Readers should be forwarned that Cousens makes the fatal error of mistaking strange, overwhelming physical sensations and surreal visions for spirituality and spiritual practice. They are not. They're phenomena of the mundane level and not to be given credence as genuine spiritual experience, which is subtle and rarified and borne out only by the emergence of real virtues in the aspirant's personality. Read St. John of the Cross to find out what REAL spiritual elevation entails. As a guide to nutrition, the book is virtually useless. The writing is so dense, disorganized, rambling and loaded with specialized scientific language it's a labor to read, and extracting actually useful information is a chore at best. In a nutshell: Cousens advocates a completely vegan, raw food diet. There you have it. (No need to buy the book.) This, of course, isn't doable for most people. And since we are all born for the specific purpose of achieving spritual realization, this can't be the only dietary regimen that supports this goal. Countless fully enlightened, God-realized beings throughout the ages have achieved their illumination while eating a more varied diet. Skip this one.
A dull and boring intellectual approach to spirituality and live foodism........2006-06-20
This has to be one of the most frustrating and dull spirituality and live food books I have ever read. There are pages and pages of 'the author' (he refers to himself in the third person) procrastinating on religion, history etc. Yup he's right, a live food diet will raise your kundalini. So does walking in the counrty, having a great love life, being positive and doing work you love. Which is basically what he is saying here.There, I've managed to say it in two sentances. If you're into personal growth, and spiritual development, try David Wolfe's books. Even though he plagurised Nature's First Law, the original is out of print, but it's a raw food philosophy masterpiece all the same. It's also the third of the length of Cousen's book. Or read Leonard Orr's Breaking The Death Habit, or the Indian classic 'Autobiography of a Yogi.' These three books will open your mind and soul to new and real possibilitesin an authentic heartfelt way, without the ego of the author getting in the way.
Some good info, but not much of a fan of the author.......2005-09-24
Although I've only just begun to read this book, this seems to be some good information in it. But don't get too caught up in the book. I don't like the way that the author glorifies himself. He's alway's saying, "Oh I'm so great I've trascended that I don't even refer to myself at I, I'm one now!"
All the good readings that I have read by great spiritual masters never glorified themselves. It seems that this guy does too much of that.
I'm sure there is some good information in here, but I'm just not much of a fan of the author.
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Develop Your True Inner Power!
The Kundalini is a powerful pool of energy that lies dormant at the base of the spine. For thousands of years the Awakening of the Kundalini has been enshrouded in myth and mystery.
The simple fact is that Awakening the Kundalini really isnt that hard! People do it all the time completely by accident. What can be extremely difficult is learning to deal with the changes that an Awakened Kundalini can bring about in your life.
Robert Morgen had a Kundalini Awakening during a near-death experience in 1992 and then spent the next decade on a quest to understand what had happened and how to adjust to the changes in his life.
"The kundalini can show you why youre here, what life is really all about and help unveil the mysteries surrounding our everyday lives. This book can teach you to calm your mind, improve your health and develop abilities that most people arent even aware of," says Morgen. Using the exercises in this book, the dedicated Seeker (thats YOU) can not only learn to tap into these hidden reserves of energy, but do so safely and efficiently.
The topics covered include:
Meditation Basics: unlocking your inner power
Kundalini and Enlightenment
Developing your Self-Awareness
Seeing and feeling energy
Complete Self Acceptance
Opening and Balancing the Chakras
And much more
"Personal Mastery is an incremental process," says Morgen. "Rather than making huge, unsustainable changes, its all about developing your true self and becoming the person you were meant to be. No matter who or where you are, your path to your own personal mastery starts right NOW!"
Customer Reviews:
A Very Good Practical 'Methods' Book.......2006-09-23
Imagine you've just finshed a game of racketball or one-on-one hoops with your buddy Bob and you're sitting on the floor sweating and sucking air, while Bob calmly stands close by. You ask, "Gee Bob, how do you stay in such great shape and in the zone like you do?" Then Bob expains in a casual way his kung-fu yoga system. That would summarize my take on the book. It's easy to follow because he doesn't try to baffle you with...hype. The book could use a few figures to describe the poses/postures, and he sometimes uses the phrase, "hit the pose/stance/position described above" and there is no 'above'. But these are all minor techical details. He really comes across as someone who has had practical success at this type of thing and is passing his expeience along.
WARNING: There is one paragraph where he asks the reader to imagine the best orgasm they have ever had, and implies this was acheived in cooperation with another person, persons, or ANIMAL (see page 74)! Say what? Author, could we get a clarification on this? Otherwise the book is pretty straight and matter of fact, and I recommend it as a good book, especially for beginners.
Kundalini Awakening for Personal Mastery.......2006-07-28
Execelente! Originally I was just searching for a "simple" way to learn how to meditate and this book got my attention. Mr. Morgen your simple, easy and down to earth steps teached me much more than just meditation. I have recommended this book to my friends already.
Integrated and easy to understand.......2006-06-29
The author has pulled together information from personal experience and various disciplines that might be difficult to find in other sources. It has taken me much longer to connect the dots to all of these different areas than if I had read one book such as this that suggested these explorations in the various areas. In addition, he explains things in a very easy to understand way.
Relax Your Mind!.......2006-06-08
Robert Morgen is the master mind behind Personal Mastery. Personal Mastery is packed with information. The book starts off with the history of Kundalini which further leads into it's foundation and meaning. The reader will learn about the basics of Kundalini, how to meditate with Kundalini, and incorporate techniques learned into your inner self. Personal Mastery is brilliantly written and makes learning about Kundalini very exciting. Michelle Rossi Author of All About Me
Great book.......2006-03-20
The author explains the raising of Kundalini in laymans terms. Easy to read and understand. I'm glad I read the book.
Book Description
From internationally renowned yoga teacher Gurmukh comes a book on pregnancy unlike any other. Bountiful, Beautiful, Blissful is a treasury of wisdom, information, and inspiration for pregnancy and motherhood based on the spiritual and physical practices of Kundalini yoga, which Gurmukh has taught for the last thirty years. With illustrated, step-by-step instructions, she teaches time-tested techniques, meditations, and exercises that will help you physically, mentally, and spiritually. In the timeless way that women have passed down wisdom surrounding birth and child rearing to one another for centuries, Gurmukh weaves folk stories and contemporary testimonials into a program designed to help you get profound results in the shortest possible time.The sections in this book cover each trimester of pregnancy as well as delivery and life with the baby. In her wise, gentle, and comforting voice, Gurmukh suggests meditations, exercises, and yoga positions to respond to the various needs of expectant and new mothers as you undergo dramatic body changes. Gurmukh also helps you explore and, when necessary, heal your own history and unconscious attitudes about pregnancy, birth, and parenting. In Bountiful, Beautiful, Blissful, Gurmukh gives you all the tools you need to have a healthy and happy pregnancy while increasing your connection to your partner and building compassion and prosperity. The ancient practices of yoga can lead you back to your own power as a woman, capable of more than you ever dreamed. All you need is a belief in the possibility of change and a commitment of as little as three minutes a day. Gurmukh has helped thousands of women and their families find fulfillment through the healing movements and meditations of Kundalini yoga---and she can help you, too!
Customer Reviews:
Beautiful.......2007-09-01
A big companion during and after my pregnancy. A beautiful voice. Excellent advices and simple meditations. A dinamic vision of life. I strongly recommend. A perfect gift.
A wonderful guide for expectant mothers.......2007-02-21
I can only say that I wish I had this book when I was having my children - Gurmukh relates her own personal experience in a way that a lot of women in my age group can identify with. Through the beauty of yoga and meditation, she has found a lovely way to hand the power of your own pregnancy and decisions that need to be made back to the mother where it belongs. I recommend this book to all expectant moms!
I feel blissful too.......2007-01-26
After reading Spiritual Midwifery and Birthing From Within, I thought nothing would match the beauty and strength contained in those books. Imagine my surprise when I opened Gurmukh's book and found myself immediately captured by her descriptions of her feelings during her first trimester of pregnancy. I was hooked. My husband bought me the book for Christmas and I am using the exercises and Gurmukh's wise, nurturing voice to accompany me during my second pregnancy.
Wonderful Book - Loved by me and Friends.......2006-11-13
Gurmukh is amazing at bringing in a completely different angle/aspect to pregnancy and childbirth. It so helped me (43 1/2 when I had my first child) and several friends.
Serious mistakes, packed with prejudice.......2004-10-14
I bought this book after reading some very positive reviews on Amazon.com. Unfortunately there are grave misconceptions and mistakes in Gurmukh's book, which means I don't dare trust her advice. Some of the worst mistakes include:
Nourishment - Gurmukh claims there is more protein in broccoli than in meat (p 80). She suggests pregnant women should try a vegetarian or vegan diet. There is very little protein in broccoli (3,5%) whereas there is a lot in meat (15-20%). However there is plenty of proten in soy flour (37%), nuts (15-25%), beans, peas and tofu (8 - 10%). Gurmukh's claim is wrong, potentially harmful and unnecessary, since there are lots of great sources for vegetable protein, just not broccoli.
Exercise - Gurmukh says she once had a student who was a dancer on a fairly rigourous training schedule. She ended up having a C-section because her cervix would not dilate (p 151). Gurmukh thinks her abdominal muscles might have been so tight that she couldn't let go. I have studied the subject of pregnancy and exercise carefully and versions of this story are often used to scare women to take it easy during their pregnancy. Yes, there are exercising women who had to have a C-section. But this complication in childbirth is more common in women who exercise little or not at all! Abdominal muscles cannot get too tight to give birth, it is the cervix and uterus that are involved in the birth process. Exercising women who generally find it easier to relax than those who don't and recover faster after childbirth. Read James F. Clapp, "Exercising through your pregnancy" for well researched information.
Heavy Metal - Gurmukh says that heavy metal is bad for your baby p 88). This is a matter of opinion but my personal belief is that anything that makes mother feel good will make baby happy.
Men - Gurmukh thinks most men can't stand to see blood, are unsuitable as birth attendants and can only do one thing at a time. Now, let's not generalize... the men I know are intuitive, sensitive, brave and supportive. And I can only do one thing at a time!
Furthermore, Gurmukh says that religion doesn't matter but at the same time she recommens that everyone should try making an altar for the baby, celebrate the arrival of the child's soul and so on. If you like a lot of references to religion and God, this book may be right for you.
Anything good in the book? There is some wholesome advice against circumcision and planned C-sections and Gurmukh is in favour of family beds and attachment. But if these are subjects that interest you, you'll get better value for money if you buy a copy of Sears "The Baby Book". The book is not as much about yoga as about how to expect, deliver and be a mother the Gurmukh way. There is a single yogic exercise at the end of each chapter, I would have preferred suggested exercise programs with routines to follow every day.
Book Description
This is a wise and comprehensive self-help book to help people understand and integrate the life-transforming experience of Kundalini awakening. It describes seven categories of phenomena related to Kundalini,provides Eastern and Western perspectives of the experience,includes 23 case histories, and gives practical guidance for people who are in a "Kundalini process."
Customer Reviews:
good book but does not cover everything.......2007-02-17
not everyone who has a kundalini awakening does it through practicing yoga or meditiaton. sometimes the kundalini is awakened through spontaneous spiritual awakening or even alien encounters. Many people do not go through the shakes, sweating, etc.
The one book to have on Kundalini.......2004-02-22
For those experiencing or interested in the process of Kundalini awakening, this is the one book to have. Dr. Greenwell writes clearly and intelligently about the broad range of experiences that can occur when this powerful energy awakens, including case histories of a variety of gurus, saints, and everyday people, and about the yogic view of energy and the chakras. She offers useful advice on how to handle the intense psychic and physical phenomena that is a frequent by-product of active Kundalini energy, reassurance that spiritual awakening indeed exists and you aren't crazy, and the importance of allowing the awakening to unfold once it has begun.
I bought this book several years ago and continue to turn to it time and time again as questions about Kundalini arise.
Good resource but misses the mark.......2000-02-21
This book is an important addition to the literature on Kundalini mysteries and is admirable (but not exhaustive) in its research of the literature itself. However, I feel that, in drawing conclusions from the divergent information gleaned without a seeming ability to satisfactorily distinguish esoteric metaphor from Indoasian philosophy and pseudoscience from Western science and pseudoscience, the author contributes to more pseudoscience on the subject. In Chapter 5, the author presents biographical sketches of historic personages, many of whom exemplify the extremes of the Kundalini process. Interestingly, in noting Sri Yogananda, she reports, almost dejectedly, that devotees of his path in whom Kundalini processes are awakened generally do not experience adverse effects. Without delving into why this is so and exploring other Hindu, Buddhist, Taoist, Sikh, and Yogic lineages that present methods for gradual catharsis of consciousness and neurology (which is what the Kundalini process essentially is), she misses the real mystery of Kundalini, the "why" of how things go awry, and the key to helping individuals who experience untoward effects. I feel that the author presents bits of information but not essential understanding or definition of the Kundalini process. It would have been better if this book was simply a straightforward compilation of anecdotes from the literature with some case studies and clinical psychological profiles thrown in rather than a piece offering so much commentary and conjecture.
tremendous resource.......1999-07-24
This is the one book to have, that explains the kundalini awakening. This is an absoulte must have book, for all those who practice yoga or meditation. It shows in detail how kundalini awakens and the symptoms that often come with it such as sweating, shaking, visions, changes in breathing and heart beat patterns and so forth. Many people who meditate long enough have experienced these and other symptoms and dont know what is going on. What is going on is that they have awakened kundalini and that this energy is working to clear out negative energy and transforming them to a higher and better state of being. The results of meditation can be terrifying if one is not informed of what is going on. This book does a superb job in explaining what is happening. Simply a great book.
Customer Reviews:
Relaxation is key to all life's problems.......2006-11-13
Why five stars? Simple. This book is simple. It is straight foward, easy to use, and safe. Why, after all that has been said, do I claim this book is safe? There is only one chapter on kundalini activation, and it is only in an indirect fashion, that activation occurs. The book focusses on sitting and relaxation techniques. The emphasis is on attentive awareness, cultivated to the point of concentration. There are no techniques in the entire book which would produce any explosive psychic reactions. Taking the alarmist position can be remedied with a perview of antero alli's angel tech, the article on kundalini crackups is particularly enlightening. The main exercise involving the kundalini is the solar plexus charging technique, by which the practitioner concentrates on an internally generated heat until absorbsion of the bodymind process saturates awareness with heat. This experience of laya is an indirect experience of the kundalini energy, centered in the manipura chakra, the center of balance and equilibrium. I suggest starting with chapter one, use the chakra meditation from magical tattwas, or the suhum gayatri from death and dying. Do it fourteen days before moving on. You don't need them to achieve progress however, remember the technique is the goal. Achieving relaxation and self-mastery are in fact noble goals we should all hope to attain in our lifetime, I believe.
In response to previous reviewers.......2006-01-01
Some previous reviewers such as "rain cloud" has declared himself god and has declared other people's pains and feelings unimportant. What he and others like him (and there are far too many of them) fails to realize is that just as a drug might give no side effects to one person, it may give horrifying side effects to another. This is the way kundalini works. Just because you happen to be part of the majority that do not feel any side effects from kundalini, it would ignorant, careless, unfeeling, self centered, self absorptive, and stupid of you to think that other people won't experience it either. In addition, it would be selfish, irresponsible, unaccountable, and even criminal of you to preach kundalini as if there were no dangers or precautions to beware of. You are playing with fire and playing with fate itself. You are playing with other people's lives and potentially destroying lives.
There may or may not be an ultimate good effect to kundalini, but is it worth the hell it can give to some people? Is this a deal with the devil?
Approach kundalini with caution. If you feel sideffects from a kundalini procedure then stop before you hurt yourself real bad. Another big problem with kundalini is that you don't know if you went too far until it is too late. The side effects sometimes takes up to 24 hours to "kick in" after a kundalini session, so if anything, the initial session should be very brief and very light - not the overloaded stuff advertised by this book.
Finally, if the Bible's book of genesis warns of the "serpent" (a.k.a. kundalini ) who decieves you with occult powers in exchange for your own alienation from god, how can you trust it? Gopi Krishna, a well known sufferer of kundalini hell, concluded in his books that there was no God, only a mindless energy that permeates all. This shows that kundalini has alienated him from God to a far higher degree than adam and eve when they were expelled from eden.
This may very well be a counterfeit spirituality. The bible has stated "A tree can be judged by its fruits". Knowing the hell that this serpent can do, what kind of tree do you think it is ? In addition to the physical and mental horrors, a lot of people have reported involuntary actions that make them act like snakes - including postures and hissing ! A lot of people have reported a helpless feeling like an angry demon or evil spirit is taking over their body. Unlike a lot of other things that produce side effects, Kundalini's side effects are known to commonly last a lifetime.
Another example of "A tree can be judged by its fruits" is the character of a lot of these kundalini instructors. For example, if they talk a lot about love and spirituality, yet they often burst out in rages of anger, that should tell you that something is not quite right.
Instead of diving into this risky snake pit of kundalini, I would recommend that you should consult a gifted pastor or individual with the power of Jesus in him.
It works! Faster than DSL or CABLE!.......2005-09-19
Ok, seriously...results will vary. Was this book so dangerous as others claimed it to be? Did it hold some magical blue print to a secret system that was somehow hidden away all this time from the general public? It sure sounded like it when I read the reviews on this workbook. All this danger and enhanced psychic powers for under $20 bucks! Truly, "AMAZING"...I thought to myself. So with my anxious trembling hand, I reached over and guided my mouse to the check out button. With one swift click I added the workbook to my Amazon.com shopping cart. Didn't sleep much, too much anticipating. When finally, it ( the dangerous workbook ) arrived. Good thing, reading the cover didn't make my kundalini rise up and kill me.(Just Kidding) Looking inside the workbook didn't make my chakras spin off my etheric body and leave me a hollow shell either. (I'm Kidding ok.) If I paid more than $20 for this workbook...well that might have given my blood pressure a dangerous spike upwards. So far so good. The workbook was simply just that, a workbook. I'm glad I purchased it. It will help with my study on Manifestation.
Caution.......2003-12-24
Kundalini is an extremely effective practice, and it is absolutely NOT something that should be learned from a book. Dr. Mumford's emphasis on fast results, and ego based gratification is a dangerous way to begin exploring your body's energy, and there are dangers in practicing the pranayama he advocates.
This topic should be explored with a teacher-- fast results are not always good results.
a good guide for progress but little skrewed.......2002-11-23
as a how to book for the more esoteric practices of yoga not bad,simple and direct explanations & exercises. and yes it is intense but doable.what I find skrewed is mumford's explanation of the yamas and niyamas they are little off. I would refer you to the yoga sutras or the thirumandiram. both are much better guides on the philosopy. bisides that overall a good book
nanmaste
Book Description
• Revised and expanded edition of the classic work on chakras by the renowned Indian scholar and tantra practitioner.
• Over 35,000 copies of the original edition sold.
• Includes full-color illustrations of the chakras to be used with the meditation exercises in the book and provides the tools necessary to activate these centers of transformative energy.
In the ancient science of tantra, the human body is viewed as the most perfect instrument for the expression of consciousness, a perfection realized through the development of psychic centers known as chakras. Located within the cerebrospinal system, the chakras are the stage upon which the interaction between higher consciousness and desire is played out. Consequently, it is through understanding and utilizing the energies of the chakras that we ultimately reach an enlightened state of being.
In Chakras, Indian scholar and tantra practitioner Harish Johari introduces the classical principles of the chakras as well as their practical application for today. In this expanded edition, complete with new art and text, he unfolds the mysteries of these subtle centers of transformation with visualization techniques essential to a fully realized tantric practice. Unlike other books in its field, Chakras provides the tools to activate these centers of transformative energy and elevate one's intellectual knowledge to an experience of spiritual growth.
Meditating on the beautiful, full-color illustrations of each chakra vitalizes the cerebrospinal centers and harmonizes the entire system both physically and psychically. Explanations of each chakra elaborate on the chakra's connection to elements, colors, sounds, sense and work organs, desires, planets and deities, as well as on behavioral characteristics and particular effects of meditation. For scholars and spiritual aspirants of every level, Chakras is an invaluable, practical source of information and techniques.
Customer Reviews:
Valuable guide and reference work.......2003-10-12
The energy vortices or charkas are located within the cerebrospinal system and are the points of interaction between the spirit and the body. Each of the 7 main charkas is also connected to certain glands in the body and therefore has a role in the hormonal system.
The psychophysical energy dealt with here is electrochemical and operates through the life force (prana) that moves through the body along the nadi channels. The seven main chakras are all connected to the main nadi. By understanding this system one can cultivate a higher state of being.
This illuminating and comprehensive book includes the following chapters: 1. The Principles of Tantra Yoga, with a section on states of consciousness; 2. Kundalini Yoga; 3. The Essentials of the Chakras; 4. Chakras, Rebirth & Spirituality. The appendix consists of extracts from the Hindu scriptures on the various stages of Yoga.
The aforementioned Chapter 3 deals with each of the chakras in turn, providing a description of each, the psychological energies that operate in it, the shape, yantra and color of each chakra, its predominating sense aspects, its seed sound (bija), number of petals, residing deity and ruling planet. It was interesting to learn about the Soma Chakra, an unnumbered energy point also called Amirta or Indu, that resides within the 7th or Sahasrara chakra.
The principles of the chakra system and practical applications are discussed in detail, including visualization techniques. The text is enhanced by beautiful color paintings of each energy vortex plus plenty of interesting black and white illustrations. The book concludes with a glossary and index.
Johari's revised and expanded edition of Chakras is a very accessible work and packed with facts. As such it is ideal for both the novice and the advanced energy worker. It provides all the information, techniques and tools to activate one's energy system for enhancing spiritual growth, balanced emotions and mental and physical well-being.
Very Confusing.......2002-04-30
Why Not?
This book is very confusing, it uses a lot of sanskrit words,
which just makes it impossible to comprehend.
The information is presented with no form, they're is no way to remember everything. The book has no life in it.
The book needs more pictures, and the use of english terms instead of sanskrit.
If you are trying to learn about chakras, and yoga, this isn't the book for you.
It is like a sanskrit dictionary.
The part that really bugs me, is that it says the book is about chakras, when most of it is about Yogi Meditation.
Expect for that, the book has nice pictures (but few) and very descriptive.
A Chakra guide.......2000-05-18
This book introduces the reader to the system of energy - nadi & chakra - in our body as described in the ancient Indian tantric scriptures. Each major chakra in our body/mind system is described in detail, including the powers of the chakra and accompamying sounds (beeja mantra) to harmonise the chakra. By following these, the reader can start working on their chakras and improve their wellbeing.
The author's accompanying audio tape is very useful to learn to pronounce the Chakra hormonising sounds (beeja mantra) correctly, which is very important.
I found this book and the audio tape a useful and a simple guide to meditate (reciting beeja mantra)on the chakras without undergoing hardship.
Basic Information for a Beginner.......1997-07-07
Having only recently entered the world of kundalini, this book gave me exactly the information I wanted. Its combination of visual and verbal descriptions help me improve concentration and achieve purer meditation. Rather than focusing on the sensational, Johari presents the philosophic significance of the chakras. This is the exact information that I needed to begin to progress. A companion tape, discovered accidentally, gives the bija sounds and further enhances the experience. Thumbs up
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