Category Archives: Yoga

I Was In The Middle Of A Healing Tantric Circle

Obligation after obligation. Cold shower after cold shower. Stretch after stretch, chant after chant. Must rush out of yoga Friday afternoon and park my car far away and hit the bakery and get some challah before Shabbat and then home … Continue reading

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Long Time Sun

At the end of yoga class tonight, the Guru said: "Let’s sing this for all those who don’t know that suffering is unnecessary." Oy vey! When I go to yoga, I feel like I am entering an alternate universe. I … Continue reading

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Following the Guru

I tell my friend that I start every day with a cold shower and 30 minutes of stretching and chanting as Guru Singh instructs. Joe: "Guru Singh? My friend used to follow him. And now he has ten contempt of … Continue reading

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Is Kundalini Yoga Dangerous For Your Health?

I went to Kundalini Yoga to get happier and healthier. If I get holier too, that’s a bonus. Overall, I’ve been very happy with my journey. I feel happier and healthier. The past five days, I’ve been obsessed with reading … Continue reading

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Jews Attracted To Kundilini Yoga

Kundilini Yoga doesn’t offer the enormous roadblocks that participation in Christianity throws up for a Jew, though Kundilini is plenty controversial. I’ve seen numerous Orthodox Jews at Kundilini Yoga, not to mention many less observant Jews. Mard Naman writes for … Continue reading

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