It is really surprising to read the posts that I come across in these
forums. But this group alt.yoga atleast seems to focus on the subject.

Kundalini Yoga doesn't really belong to Sikhism....it's just a part
of Patanjali's yoga, each one of the gurus have developed their own
style to it, that's it and you are disgracing by labelling it as a
cult. Any kind of Yoga, once it enters the US of A seems to be patented
and branded there just for the sake of money.

When yoga is part of Hinduism, how can you stay away from the mantras,
mantras have specific sounds which provide physical vibrations in the
body. If people can't pronounce these mantras properly, then it's of no
use.

I've immensely beniffited by just doing the seven pranayamas and about
three months time, I have experienced vibrations in the root chakra.

Sharath

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On 2006-07-20, hrwire@gmail.com <hrwire@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Kundalini Yoga doesn't really belong to Sikhism....it's just a part
> of Patanjali's yoga, each one of the gurus have developed their own
> style to it, that's it and you are disgracing by labelling it as a
> cult.

I think "disgracing" is a bit strong here. I ask the question. Questions
should be asked. I think by asking, even challenging ideas/beliefs,
we improve ourselves. Not asking would be worse.

There exists the possibility that a cult could be defined based on Yoga -
just as on Christianity or any other system of belief. That possibility
does not detract from Yoga/Christianity. Of course defining "cult"
is another challenge.

My original intention for exploring Kundalini: Reccomendation of my
yoga instructor who's classes I enjoy and who has helped me a lot and
who has seen me develop as far as I have.

I can't yet judge kundalini because I know very little about it - hence
another reason to ask. I have asked my instructor for more information
about its exact nature. I had assumed it was close to what I do in class,
but am no longer sure having read a review of a kundalini lesson and
other notes.

Unless I find strong evidence against it I'll go ahead and attend the
classes, applying myself to the moment to see what I can learn from it.
In some ways it's perhaps a shame that I may have reduced what I can
gain by searching, rather than just going and accepting. For all I
know any worries I have may be completely unfounded. My plan had been
to experience yoga for the weekend rather than once a week plus my own
unguided practice. I'll have to post back on Monday with what I find
out.

I hope you excuse me for not just accepting even the abstract beliefs
of Yoga. You have been living them for perhaps years. I have not.

The practical work in lessons and the research I've done on my own have
helped me to refine what I do believe in and have raised questions I
never knew existed. I also have my own values, experiences and existing
Shraddha which do not change overnight. I've heard and read in many
places that Yoga helps you find God in your own way. I am doing that.

> Any kind of Yoga, once it enters the US of A seems to be patented
> and branded there just for the sake of money.

From the articles I've read, and my own experiences in the UK and online,
there exist enough (likely the majority of) yogis that do teach out of
goodness rather than purely for the money. I believe that my teacher is
one of them.

- Richard

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