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Category Archives: Yoga
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
Posted in Guru Singh, Personal, Yoga
Tagged alternate universe, long time sun, new friend, oy vey, yoga class
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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
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
Did I Join A Cult And Not Even Know It?
For the past three months, I have been 100% enthusiastic about Kundilini Yoga. Don’t think my emotions had no foundation in fact. I read the Wikipedia entry on Yogi Bhajan and at the time it only contained neutral or positive … Continue reading
Posted in Cults, Guru Singh, Yoga
Tagged bloke, khalsa, manly man, shlomo carlebach, straight man, yogi bhajan
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When Alexander Technique Clashes With Kundalini Yoga
I just completed my twelfth week of training to become a teacher of Alexander Technique (AT). I am one-ninth of my way through the program. I heard today from a great AT guru that I have "sensitive kinesthesia." My knowledge … Continue reading
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Is Yoga Kosher?
Report: Jerusalem – Aware that many observant Jews prefer to stay away from a Hindu-based practice that might smell like idol worship, California native Aviva Schmidt opened what she says is Israel’s "first kosher power yoga studio." "Yoga is very … Continue reading
Posted in Judaism, Yoga
Tagged bona fides, countless variations, eastern philosophy, eastern tradition, hindu sex, power yoga, rabbinical judaism, sex goddesses, spiritual elements, torah jew, yoga studio
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My Wishes For The New Month
I always do what my teachers tell me and what my rabbis tell me and now I do what my gurus tell me. If their teachings clash, I’ll leave it to God to sort it out. He made me the … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, Yoga
Tagged alexander technique teacher, Beth Jacob, fundamental relationships, kundalini yoga, orthodox judaism, passover seders, spring equinox, Young Israel
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Hot Nude Yoga
I picked up the March issue of LAYoga magazine because I saw its headline "Hot Nude Yoga." When I finally found the article, you can imagine my disappointment when I found out this was only for gay men.
The Guru Hugged Me
In class tonight, the Guru asks: "Do any of you have a goal?" We all raise our hands. "Do any of you want to attain your goal without effort?" Most of us keep our hands up. The Guru then explains … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Technique, grave peril, satnam, self denial, yoga mats, yogi tea
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