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.

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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!

Participate in sadhana via zoom.us Wednesdays @ 4:30 AM with Hari Dass and Ad Purkh. Start your day the yogic way!

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Meeting ID: 357 233 9304
Password: 017319

How are you? We care about you, truly. Come chat and meditate together at monthly virtual check-ins!

Last Wednesday of the month from 6:30pm - 8:00pm
May 27
June 24
July 29 - and hey, if we can get together physically we'll do it!

Hoping everyone is hanging in there... reminder to breathe.

Happy New Moon in Aries! [4:29am Tuesday, March 24] Ajeet reminds us that this is a potent time to harness your destiny and manifest your visions.

Listed below are several ways you can connect and support each other:

Participate in sadhana via zoom.us tomorrow morning @ 4:30 AM with Hari Dass and Ad Purkh.

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 614 739 398

URGENT NEED FOR PEOPLE TO SEW masks for nurses.

Providence ER Nurse/Yoga Teacher (Madeline Leigh) is looking for people to sew masks for nurses. Many good patterns are available if you are able to sew.

Ajeet can pick up any donated and deliver materials:  turban, sheets, tablecloths (anything made of cotton).  May be a need elastic and thread too. 

Blessings and Thank You!       
Ajeet Kaur   text 503 901-3109

Hosted by Laura Yee via Zoom :}
Sunday, March 29 4:00pm - 5:30pm

JOIN the ZOOM POTLUCK

ALL ARE WELCOME at these gatherings!

Setting the intention to break bread as a community with a monthly pulse. So we can SEE each other, KNOW each other and CREATE together.

We'll do an 11 Minute Healing Meditation followed by time to share our current experience with one another. We'll end a bit earlier than usual, so you can go eat dinner :}

These are drug and alcohol free events usually held on the 4th weekend of the month.
Saaaat Nam!

How are the recent Yogi Bhajan allegations sitting with you? There are many reactions and all are valid. If you would like to:

• offer support by listening to others
  
• ask questions
• share your experience
  

please join us. This is a space of respect and confidentiality.

Monday, March 30 @ 07:00PM

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 623 075 522
Password: 254531

Sat Nam,

There have been recent allegations of past inappropriate sexual relationships concerning Yogi Bhajan. This has been a big blow to the Kundalini Yoga Community both internationally and locally. There has been strong and decisive action taken on by KRI, 3HO and Sikh Dharma International to get to the bottom of these allegations and to release the information that they uncover. This can be found at: https://www.ssscresponseteam.org.

We also want to respond locally. We’ve scheduled a meeting to lend support to community members and to give forum for you to voice feelings and concerns.
Monday, March 16 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM via ZOOM. Please download the app and log on so we can start promptly at 7pm
Join the meeting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/834027297

This is primarily a meeting for each of us to be heard and to start to move toward healing. We’ll have later meetings in the near future about how to move forward as a community. Please RSVP below so that we can plan for how many people will attend. Any questions please email: haridass@nwkytt.com.

Yours in Service,
The Portland Response Team