Introduction to this blog...

Sat Nam.


Welcome to the introduction of Notes to My Teacher...Yogi Bhajan.


Yogi Bhajan passed away on October 6th, 2004. He was a Master of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation.


When a Master passes away, there is a gap that needs to be filled, a loss that both challenges us and creates a deeper connection to the teachings.


I remember Yogi Bhajan taught a class in Los Angeles...an unannounced class, he showed up at the yoga studio when a regular class was being taught and started teaching...his beginnings words were “I wanted to see if the people loved the teachings or only the yogi”. Although he knew the value of having a living teacher, he also knew the students must connect deeply to the teachings.


We are fortunate to be living at a time when we can easily record sound and pictures. In the 35 years Yogi Bhajan taught, he was audio or video recorded over 8,000 times. I am very great full to those individuals and organizations that have processed these unedited recordings.


I have been listening and watching the Yogi Bhajan audio and video recordings for my own learning. I want to make certain you don’t miss this way of learning.


What I am going to do is share with you the essence of each class, along with the meditation. Except there is one caught, my intention is that you listen or watch the Yogi Bhajan lecture youself...and learn directly from him. Well, actually there is another caught...more of a request...I would like you to add your commentary...your understanding...your essence of the lecture.


May you explore more deeply the art and science of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation directly with the Master, Yogi Bhajan.


How this blog's postings and comments will work...

We as the bloggers will watch or listen to one of Yogi Bhajan's lectures. We will post our commentary...high lights, insights...something which resonates with us and something which may allow you to...do the same, watch that lecture of Yogi Bhajan.


If our commentary of the lecture inspired you to watch or listen...then do so, and...come back to this blog and post your commentary underneath the original post...or if you were there live...or are doing the meditation...or you can connect the dots of something Yogi Bhajan said in this lecture to...or...


Our goal is 1-4 per lectures per month. As we get more and more commentary on each lecture, we will...

Monday, January 25, 2010

March 5, 1988 Los Angles, CA

Date: March 5, 1986
Length: 45 minutes
Meditation/Yoga: meditation
Location: Los Angeles, CA

We have a mentality, not only a personality...we don’t acknowledge this...the personality and mentality need to be in synch or you won’t be able to do what you say you will do or follow the good advice. You will do something different and wonder why...you have a wonderful personality but your mentality is...

Your mentality rules your personality but for a life as human your personality should rule your mentality. If mentality rules...you’re a beast...an animal...and animals have wonderful character...but still animals and only have the character of animals. He shared an amazing story about temple dogs and for all you animal lovers who consider animals the same as human, please see this lecture. These temple dogs were trained for warning, receiving and attacking. They were allowed to go where even some of the monks were not allowed to go.



The lecture went on...and I realized, how taking notes and sharing may be difficult...yet this is only a blog so...there was a lot of joy watching Yogi Bhajan on a big screen with 6 other people also watching.

Your mentality moves in your chakras. Record yourself for a day and listen to that recording...you will be amazed. Amazed at what, Yogi Bhajan didn’t say...I am guessing that the perspective will assist in ones development...just like looking in the mirror to be certain of your appearance.

The meditation could be done for 11 minutes. We did it for about 3 minutes.

Both hands are in front of body relaxed and facing each other; we are touching the tips of pinkie, middle finger, and thumb; the ring finger and index finger are not touching, no other parts of the hands touch yet it is a relaxed mudra...inhale, hold breath in and pump navel (about 10-15 seconds)...exhale, hold breath out and pump navel (about 10-15 seconds)...continue for 3-11 minutes. Eyes closed.

He didn’t say what for...as a guess and from other aspects of the lecture...something about integration of personality and mentality and taking conscious action...being able to respond with what you know needs to be responded.

OK, you know your response listen or watch the lecture and learn directly from the Master Yogi Bhajan.
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FAQ and Fine Print

1) Where do we get/see/look at/purchase the audio and video lectures? (please also read #2)

There are two main sources for the lectures:

KRI- http://www.kriteachings.org/
Ancient Healing Ways- http://www.a-healing.com/.

In what format, which ones, etc. etc. is in constant change so you will need to visit their sites and call them for details.

I...or rather our local Kundalini Yoga and Sikh Dharma community purchased our years ago. The lectures were recorded and the next week available for sale. Yes, even while Yogi Bhajan was alive we were listening and watching his lectures. Your local Kundalini Yoga or Sikh Dharma community may have done the same. I noticed that both Yoga West in Los Angeles, CA and Vancouver, BC both have a video class.

2) Yogi Bhajan was also a Sikh, what about those lectures?

Yes, he was also known as Siri Singh Sahib Bhai Sahib Harbhajan Singh Khalsa Yogi ji. Kundalini Yoga and Sikh Dharma are closely connected and intertwined.

A friend suggested that I review lectures that are already on line both yoga and Sikh, I will be getting to that soon, lots going on! SikhNet is another wonderful site for Yogi Bhajan's teachings.

SikhNet: http://www.sikhnet.com/


3) I noticed that your explanation of the lecture or meditation is different then the official version?

Your commentary is welcomed, provided you listen or watch the original unedited lecture. Official versions are necessary yet that is not my intention or role.

4) What is your connection to Yogi Bhajan?

My Kundalini Yoga and Meditation practice started in 1974 and my Sikh Dharma practice started in 1978. I have been at it ever since...my personal mantra is "participate, share and contribute."