Hi everyone… I recently returned to Jackson from Kripalu in Lenox, Massachusetts where I was practicing with Gurmukh at a women’s retreat.
the practice space
Gurmukh’s name means “One who helps people across the world ocean”…and let me tell you it was inspirational…we were up at 4:30am every morning for sadhana… morning practice which invigorated and inspired us for the day’s teaching!
Since that retreat I have committed to early morning sadhana, before the sun rises 3-6am is known in many traditions as the “Amrit Vela”–the time of nectar. It is the time before not only the sun rises, but the population rises and therefore everything is still, quiet and divine. Gurmukh promises if you can do your sadhana at this time of day the effects will be even more powerful.
the beautiful Berkshires of western Massachusetts
Meditation is one of the oldest sciences, and at the same time it is beyond time and space, healing and transformative. Look for my future entries, which will include methods of balancing the brain, bringing out our ‘inner beauty,’ preparing for menopause and many more!
I am personally so excited to be bringing you this helpful information via blogging…. please stay in touch with me at sarah@yogatoday.com.
Namaste
How lovely! I feel inspired as well…
Sarah, I enjoyed the Kundalini class you taught recently. It was my first experience with that type of yoga, and I liked it a lot. In general, I’m very interested in exploring the broad diversity of yoga styles. Thanks for “mixing it up” and keeping the practice so engaging and invigorating.
I’m glad you had such a rewarding experience at the retreat!
Hi Sarah,
I am going to the Kripalu Center in October to work with Beryl Bender Birch. I hear the food is great. Looking forward to the whole weekend experience.
Dear Sarah,
I look forward to your teachings on “preparing for menopause” as I too am in that delicious phase of life!
Blessings to you this day and always!
Dear Sarah,
I have been practicing Kundalini for a few years and am always thrilled when you have a class on here! I look forward to what great wisdom you have acquired in Mass.
Sat Nam!
Sarah we love you.
I especially loved this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OyiHQRpY0Y
Keep up the great blogs! I look forward to your postings.
hello Sarah,
i’m so excited to be getting back into Kundalini yoga, after Polly, a local Chagrin Falls Ohio teacher, recommended that i check out Yoga Today. (and now my friend Aisling in Dublin, Ireland is enjoying your site, too!)
i’ve always enjoyed getting up before dawn when all is still and peaceful, yet have struggled with it lately…knowing that yogis and yoginis around the world are also beginning their days during “Amrit Vela” is very inspirational.
namaste! : )
Lisa
When you reach menopause, you may need some hormone replacement therapy just to stay on top shape.,’~
everyone would come to an age of menoupause so just enjoy each day while you are young *”.
Hi!
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I just wanted to tell you how much I love reading your blog! Keep up the good work.
Peace,
Annie
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