This Manual has been assembled out of the backlog of unpublished materials collected to date from many classes taught by Yogi Bhajan . during the last six years. This collection represents only a small part of the wide range of meditations and exercises that might have been included. We have attempted to provide you with a well-integrated collection, including many exercise sets taken from the Claremont College classes of early 1970. These sets are unique in their simplicity and in the physical power that practicing them will generate,
(as well as in the great physical and mental peace that follows.)
Several of the meditations are taken from the "3HO Advanced Class," taught at 3HO International Headquarters in Los Angeles. This class, taught by Yogi Bhajan at regular intervals, is an ongoing vehicle and resource for the growth and inspiration of all those who have been blessed with the experience of attending it. For six years it has been the most consistent source for the latest developments and training in the art and technology of meditation.
Other meditations have been taken from the Summer Course, sponsored annually by KRI (Kundalini Research Institute) in New Mexico. Many were taught by Yogi Bhajan during morning sadhana, and represent a certain level of refinement and subtlety in technique that the more advanced student will greatly appreciate.
"Sadhana" means spiritual practice. Although every moment of the day should be lived to the fullest in conscious action, that period of time three hours prior to the rising of the sun is particularly favorable for one's yogic sadhana. It is at this time that the energies of the planet and those of the individual psyche are most physically in tune. This, then, is the best time to "tune in" to these same energies and reap the-full benefit from one's yoga practice.
It is literally accurate to refer to what we do as a "yogic practice. II We are always developing in our conscious awareness as well as our yogicfl~ibility and attainment. Yet, in a greater sense, we always remain students--even as teachers we can always learn and benefit from the experience that practice provides.
In this spirit let us cherish each exercise set, kriya, and meditation that the present volume provides. Let us honestly practice them and derive the full benefits that they promise. Yogi Bhajan has often reminded us that "practice makes perfect," and lias you sow, so shall you reap." These ancient and universal truths beckon us to make more than a casual investrnent--more than the price of this publication--more than a mere Buperficial glossing over the contents herein.
We are called upon to make the most of the time available to us during our lifetime. If it is liberation that we are seeking then we should proceed first and foremost to the task that is ahead of us~ for "there is no liberation without labor~ there is no freedom which is free."
Life, fortunately, has its lighter and_ more entertaining side(s). Relax, be well, and enjoy the gems of wisdom and experience that you find within. Grow, glow, and radiate in the light and love of your own quest. It is towards the One that we are all directed. To see that One in everyone is our greatest privilege~ to experience that One within ourselves is our greatest joy. SAT NAM and the best of all possible worlds to you all. MsSVig
(as well as in the great physical and mental peace that follows.)
Several of the meditations are taken from the "3HO Advanced Class," taught at 3HO International Headquarters in Los Angeles. This class, taught by Yogi Bhajan at regular intervals, is an ongoing vehicle and resource for the growth and inspiration of all those who have been blessed with the experience of attending it. For six years it has been the most consistent source for the latest developments and training in the art and technology of meditation.
Other meditations have been taken from the Summer Course, sponsored annually by KRI (Kundalini Research Institute) in New Mexico. Many were taught by Yogi Bhajan during morning sadhana, and represent a certain level of refinement and subtlety in technique that the more advanced student will greatly appreciate.
"Sadhana" means spiritual practice. Although every moment of the day should be lived to the fullest in conscious action, that period of time three hours prior to the rising of the sun is particularly favorable for one's yogic sadhana. It is at this time that the energies of the planet and those of the individual psyche are most physically in tune. This, then, is the best time to "tune in" to these same energies and reap the-full benefit from one's yoga practice.
It is literally accurate to refer to what we do as a "yogic practice. II We are always developing in our conscious awareness as well as our yogicfl~ibility and attainment. Yet, in a greater sense, we always remain students--even as teachers we can always learn and benefit from the experience that practice provides.
In this spirit let us cherish each exercise set, kriya, and meditation that the present volume provides. Let us honestly practice them and derive the full benefits that they promise. Yogi Bhajan has often reminded us that "practice makes perfect," and lias you sow, so shall you reap." These ancient and universal truths beckon us to make more than a casual investrnent--more than the price of this publication--more than a mere Buperficial glossing over the contents herein.
We are called upon to make the most of the time available to us during our lifetime. If it is liberation that we are seeking then we should proceed first and foremost to the task that is ahead of us~ for "there is no liberation without labor~ there is no freedom which is free."
Life, fortunately, has its lighter and_ more entertaining side(s). Relax, be well, and enjoy the gems of wisdom and experience that you find within. Grow, glow, and radiate in the light and love of your own quest. It is towards the One that we are all directed. To see that One in everyone is our greatest privilege~ to experience that One within ourselves is our greatest joy. SAT NAM and the best of all possible worlds to you all. MsSVig