September 2006
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Return to Balance

“If you want to relate to happiness, then get ready for sadness also, because the world is a balance; it is like the cycle of day and night.”
- Yogi Bhajan

Dear Beloved Community,
Even though the sun still blesses us with its warmth, the wheel of the year is turning. Fall. It is is the time of harvest, of giving thanks for all that is abundantly moving through us. On the Fall Equinox, day and night will be equal, in perfect balance. It is time to give thought to the balance and flow within our lives. If there are adjustments to be made, like slowing down your fast-paced life or taking more consideration for your health and well-being, this is the time to do it. Even though we are quite removed from the messages of the earth, our bodies still follow the cycle of the seasons. When you honor the cycle within you, there is an instant sense of "rightness" and peace. Listen to your heart, listen to the whispers of the earth, and take appropriate action. Return to balance.

Sat Nam,
Wahe Guru Kaur, Guru Darshan Singh
and "Team Awareness"
EVENTS

Teacher Training Intro Night
Fri., Sept., 8th, 7:00pm, FREE
Dr. Santokh Khalsa and Wahe Guru Kaur will lead an informational meeting to answer all of your questions about Teacher Training, and give you an opportunity to register.
This unique course, led by Master Teachers, is designed for:
-Students of Kundalini yoga
-Students of all other schools of yoga
-Teachers of all forms of yoga
-Anyone seeking to deepen their yogic experience and transform their life.
This is our last intro night, since Teacher Training begins October 13th.

Six-Week Beginner's Series
with Dr. Santokh Singh Khalsa
Six Wednesdays, Starting Sept. 13th, 7:00-9:00 pm. $78
Each week includes a set focusing on the specifics of postures, breath work, hand positions, and a lecture on one of the following subjects: history of Kundalini Yoga; mantras, mudras, and breathing techniques; relaxation & stress reduction; chakras; yogic diet; and healing.

The Healing Space
Fri., Sept. 15th, Beginning at 6:30 pm.
Get a healing....Experience well-being. Several healers and healing modalities are available so that you can experience the variety of healing talent in our community. Regardless of the type of healing you choose, you'll reduce stress, experience deep relaxation, and liberation of your body's energy.

Healing modalities include: Reiki, Pranic Healing, Sat Nam Rasayan and Soul Readings. Treat yourself to one, two, or three sessions. Each 30-minute session is only $30.


Soul Flow: Creative Dance
Fri., Sept. 22nd, 7:30-9:30 pm.
Suggested Donation: $20
Join Haridass Kaur (Basia) for a Wholesome and Soulful evening! Call forth your playful nature, gain confidence for new adventures with freedom and joy. Move gracefully toward your personal intention.
This fun evening includes creative dancing with a healing journey through the chakras, flowing music, group interaction and playfulness, and a meditative closing circle. A wonderful way to spend an uplifting Friday night! All are welcome, regardless of donation.

Sacred Breathing Circle
Fall Equinox Celebration
Theme: "Return to Balance"
Sat., Sept. 23rd, 7:00-9:30 pm. $35
The Sacred Breathing Circle is a journey into the Self. It allows you to identify and release mental, emotional and physical blocks and bring light to areas that need healing. Experience an ancient pranic technique, called the “Healing Breath,” that promotes healing and regeneration on all levels. Please come prepared for a short Kundalini yoga set.

This popular event is led monthly by Wahe Guru Kaur.

Event details can be found here.
To register, please call 626-796-1567.

  

"As a teacher, you must experience everything you share." - Yogi Bhajan
Kundalini Teacher Training
Begins Oct. 13th, 2006
Deposits due by Sept. 15th to reserve your space!
Kundalini Teacher Training is a profoundly life-changing experience. We are one of the only programs that hosts over ten Master Teachers originally trained by Yogi Bhajan. The wisdom, humor, compassion and stories they bring to each weekend will be some of your favorite memories. It is by being in the presence of a Master, that you learn how to connect with that mastery yourself. The Awareness Center's Teacher Training program is led by Dr. Santokh Singh Khalsa. You will find his approach very supportive and accessible. As a chiropractor and yoga master for over 30 years, he offers a depth of wisdom that is unsurpassed.

Whether or not you wish to become a teacher, this program is for you. You will finish with all the knowledge, tools and skills to teach. Whether you choose to teach in the community, at a studio, or with your family and friends, your yogic knowledge will be invaluable. Many of our students decide to take the program simply for personal development and to deepen their practice of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation.

Featured AC Teacher: Holly (Daya Kaur) Holly has been practicing yoga for over 30 years, and teaches Kid’s Yoga. Children thrive in this supportive and creative environment. They use their imaginations, practice their ability to concentrate, strengthen and stretch their bodies, and increase the awareness of their spirits. Holly has a gentle, fun style that children love.

Holly teaches Kid's Yoga (4-8 yrs.) Fridays at 4:00pm.

Prosperity Workshop with Financial Guru Namkirn Kaur (Sue Riley)
Sat., Oct. 21st, 1:00-5:00 pm.
$40 pre-paid; $45 at the door
With years of experience as a financial advisor, Namkirn Kaur will lead this fun afternoon workshop on recognizing abundance and manifesting prosperity using Kundalini Yoga and meditation. Learn simple yogic techniques and mantras that really work!

Meditation of the Month: Shabd Kriya
Sit in Easy Pose. Place the hand in the lap, palms up, right over left. Gaze at tip of nose, eyes half-closed. Inhale in 4 equal parts, mentally hearing the sound sa ta na ma. Hold the breath, mentally repeating the mantra 4 times for a total of 16 beats. Then exhale in 2 equal strokes mentally projecting Wahe Guru. Continue for 11 minutes. Slowly and gradually work up to 31 minutes.

Shabd means "the sacred word." The sound vibration of the Infinite goes into the breath, and then into the core of the being. The best time to practice this meditation is at night before retiring. If practiced regularly, sleep will be deep and relaxed, and the nerves will regenerate. You will find that you think better, work better, love better, and live better. It gives radiance which gives patience, the first condition of real love.

From Kundalini Yoga by Shakta Kaur Khalsa.
"This life is not for wasting.
It is for reaching the wonderlands of your own consciousness.”
– Yogi Bhajan