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, February 1, 2010

March 10, 1986 Los Angeles, CA

Date: March, 10, 1986
Length: 45 minutes
Meditation/Yoga: no/no
Location: Los Angeles, CA

I have been avoiding this lecture for 16 years...you have been given as a gift 5 tattwas, 7 chakras, 10 bodies, 3 gunas, one consciousness and x amount of prana...we develop our personality but poorly practice it...we develop our mentality...and it controls our life...you must control your mind...never obey mind.

Mind is a servant.  It has salient features which you obey because...and it takes your deeper into duality and you loose your spirit, your values, your soul.

He took stories and gave example in his non-linear way and my reaction of...did he really say that.


Stand out with your spirit and see how the universe serves you.  I flashed that he didn’t say how God would serve you.  He seemed to be more expressive in his hand gestures and facial features.


Sadhana creates personality and allows you to win over mentality.  Get your values and allow others to live...respect others sentiment.  The story he told about this was fasinating as he “confronted” yet also seemed to allow the person to realize what they had done...and he reminded us...and himself...to respect other sentiments.  Live and let live.  What comes to mind, how to do that yet stand up for values.

He went on to describe the “share your strengths, not your weakness” philisophy, which sometimes for me seem not practical.  Please find for yourself how to do this.  It does not mean not feel, not have weaknesses, not share, not get assistance, not feel inferior, not feel superior...for me it means: it is not a right or responsiblity of uplifting or connecting to “dump” your stuff on someone else...politely or not.  Following up on the theme of mentality...we tend to speak our mind and in the framework of yoga our mind is our servant so we may or may not say what is on our mind.
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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."