We honor the life of our friend
Guru Sandesh Singh Khalsa
10/21/49 — 8/11/21

Guru Sandesh Singh Khalsa was a long-time member of the
Portland Sikh and 3HO community. He was a naturopathic physician and spent much of his career as a teacher and administrator at a number of naturopathic schools in the US and Canada.

As is traditional in the Sikh faith we will honor his passing,
comforting his soul and ours, with 17 days of meditation.
11-minutes of Guru Ram Das Meditation followed by Akal.
This will happen each evening from 8/11/21 to 8/27/21 from 7:00 to 7:45 PM and will be hosted by his wife Amar Kaur Northrup at her home.
You may also join us on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 870 6417 9526
Passcode: 353263
Zoom Meeting Link
4394 Thunder Vista Ln
Lake Oswego Oregon 97035
For information you may contact:
Amar Kaur Northrup
aknorthrup9@gmail.com
Hari Dass S Khalsa
503-997-9897

Simrat Kaur of Yoga West Eugene will be leading 31 minutes of Re Man meditation at 7:00am [yes, that's AM] for eleven days: Mon, Feb 8 - Thu, Feb 18. Come to one or all. Each day will begin with 3 slow recitations in call and response style and the remaining time will be devoted to a more rapid recitation.

This Shabad is recited to heal others and to brighten one’s own aura (the first line of defense against illness and attack).

This info and zoom link can also be found in our Calendar.

Ravijot Kaur is hosting a Full Moon Meditation on Thursday, Jan 28. Please join in if you feel called - all are welcome. We'll begin at 6:30pm with meditation and have some social time afterwards.

Sat Nam, I'm Ravijot, I'm a KRI Certified Instructor and have been practicing and teaching Kundalini Yoga and Meditation for many years. I moved here last August from Pasadena, CA with my husband Jeff. I'm looking forward to leading this month's Full Moon meditation.
The Shabd Guru  is central to my spiritual path. I like to include elements of my practice and what has inspired me when I teach.  On January 28 we'll practice a short kriya/meditation for the "Elementary Adjustment of the Brain" and then a core alignment meditation, that uses jappa (mantra recitation), for "Keeping You Steady & on the Path."
Wahe Guru!

This 8 week course is lead by Nirmal Conforti of Bend, OR. Each session will include some Kundalini meditation. Learn more about her work and contact her at her website.

Simrat Kaur of Yoga West Eugene will be leading 31 minutes of Re Man meditation at 7:00am [yes, that's AM] for eleven days: Mon, Feb 8 - Thu, Feb 18. Come to one or all. Each day will begin with 3 slow recitations in call and response style and the remaining time will be devoted to a more rapid recitation.

This Shabad is recited to heal others and to brighten one’s own aura (the first line of defense against illness and attack).

We'll post the Zoom link in the next blog post - stay tuned and stay safe!

Ram Kaur is hosting a full Moon Meditation for our community on Tuesday, Dec 29. Please join in if you feel called - all are welcome. We'll begin at 6:30pm with meditation and have some social time afterwards.

Neera Malhotra has offered to host an evening of listening on Monday, January 4. In her words: "I would not call it an event- but a simple listening space- perhaps a space where we can listen to our own souls using a contemplative framework of pausing, writing/drawing, and dialogue."

Happy Thanksgiving from our hearts to yours.

On Saturday Guru Surya is kicking off a a 40-day sadhana for prosperity. Anyone may join in from home or attend one of her classes at Mandala {via zoom}. See below for a FREE CLASS GIVEAWAY!

NOV 28 - JAN 23
26-108 frogs {building up}
A Fun Prosperity Meditation {11 minutes}
11 recitations of the 25th Pauri of Japji

Hardev and Gurucharan are hosting a full moon meditation on Monday, November 30.
6:30 - tune in  & 31 minute meditation
~7:05 optional group check-in

Stay tuned for a listening session hosted by Neera on Dec 7.

Aquarian Sadhana is still happening on Thursday mornings via zoom.

May all beings experience peace & healing.

Sat Nam,
We hope to see you on Monday, Oct 26 @ 6:30pm. View our calendar to see the every-other-week dates of all the upcoming community check-ins.

Mandala Yoga Studio is seeking experienced Kundalini Yoga teachers who are interested in leading Zoom classes.  If you would like to be interviewed and considered for the Mandala sub and teacher team, please email the studio at Love@MandalaYogaPDX.com. 

Come be part of the conversation! Open to all.

 Join Zoom Meeting 
Meeting ID: 357 233 9304
Passcode: 017319
Monday, Sep 28 @ 6:30

Like you, we here at KYPDX have been shocked and saddened by the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmad Arbery, and so many others tragically killed by police officers.  These crimes are just the tip of the iceberg of institutional racism that pervades our world.  We unequivocally state  that Black Lives Matter. As yogis, we believe that we should live what we practice: the Unity of all souls, the equality of all souls. Yet, the current state of the world does not match this philosophy, and we must actively take steps to end systemic racial oppression. 

How can our organization, KYPDX, a 5O1.c3 non-profit, become more socially just?  How can we support this critical movement that is happening in Portland? In the United States? In the world?  We want to hear more voices, diverse voices, and work in action together. This could include: creating space for more diversity on our Board of Directors, marching together, making phone calls, or fundraising for the many incredible black led organizations on the front lines of this movement. Our collective effort will no doubt include our prayers. Prayers are powerful catalysts for change - now is the time to rise up into action fueled by prayer.

Please join us in an in-person event @ Kenilworth Park. Lead by Isabel Falcon... come together in ceremony with Medicine Wheel Circle, Gong Sound Medicine, Mantras, Kundalini Meditation, Breathwork, and Music.

Facebook Event page.

Thank you for your time and energy to promote peace in our community and beyond.

Sat Nam,
We hope you are well.... kundaini yoga can help!

Here are few updates from the Community Check-In on June 24:

Hardev Kaur had drafted KYPDX's Statement of Solidarity with Black Lives Matter. Expect to see it soon.

We are planning an event to show our support of the Black Lives Matter movement. It will most likely be a prayer circle and meditation in a park.... As Gurucharan stated, " We are experts at prayer and meditation." Stay tuned for details. If you would like to help plan the event, please contact Hardev.

Leslie Hawes is living on 40 acres in Seio {halfway-ish between Salem and Brietenbush} - she'd love to have us there for a socially distanced event {campout?!}. When should we go?

Guru Surya Kaur, Ram Kaur and Ravi Harpreet Kaur were also in attendance.

Hope to see you at our next check-in if not sooner at our solidarity event.

Stay safe & sound!

Sat Nam,
We hope you are staying positive.... kundaini yoga can help!

Here are few updates from the Community Check-In on May 27:

Some of us are looking for a centralized organization of events in our time zone {Pacific}. If you know of such a resource, let us know, otherwise Isa Dean just appointed herself the task :}.

We also discussed having zoom options even after we're able to congregate. Sounds like virtual Sadhana will continue - thanks Hari Dass & Ad Purkh! Speaking of group sadhana...

There is live-streamed sadhana on Tuesdays lead by Siri Gian Singh. Starts at 4AM PDT. {Thanks for the info Mehtab!}.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 142 716 948

The Yogi Bhajan allegations came up. People are processing differently. Come chat and meditate together at monthly virtual check-ins.... Next one is June 24.

Prabhu Prakash is part of a Women's circle with friends from her native Texas. She's wondering if we here in the Pacific NW are interested in a monthly women's circle {virtual for now}. Please let her know.

Tuesday, June 2 there is event "Sexual Violence and the Meaning of Justice".

Are folks interested in a Yoga & Art Family Camp? Please fill out this quick survey by June 5 - thanks!

Stay safe & sound!