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!}.
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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.

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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

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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

Sat Nam Community,

KYPDX has heard the recent allegations against Yogi Bhajan and his students. The global community of students and teachers continues to discuss.

IKYTA and 3HO shared a statement which reads as follows: Recently there have been allegations which have come forward concerning impropriety during the early years of 3HO. This has brought forward a great deal of dialogue and inner processing on many levels for Kundalini Yoga Teachers and students. This is an issue we take very seriously and want to address with openness, compassion, and sensitivity. We are here to listen and offer a safe space for teachers and students to ask questions and dialogue. We are also here to assist you as teachers in answering questions that are arising for you or your students. 3HO is committed to upholding the values of conscious living. We are one of the only yoga organizations that has established an Ethics and Professional Standards Office to ensure that all students have the right to practice Kundalini Yoga in an environment that is free of personal, sexual, financial, religious or political pressure from a Teacher.
FULL STATEMENT

KYPDX is here for you if you need to talk {reach out to us} and we hope to see you very soon....

We have more opportunities to come together: Aquarian Sadhana is now being offered on Wednesdays {starting tomorrow!}. We also have a potluck this Saturday evening. See below for more details on both.

We gather with food and MUSIC jam {yes, please bring your instruments} on Saturday, Feb 22 in the evening {5pm - 8pm} at Daljit and Gurpreet's home.

15935 SW Snowy Owl Ln, Beaverton, OR 97007-8678

PS - we need a host for March. Host can choose either March 28 or 29... please email us!

Sat Nam

JANUARY
Saturday, January 25
4pm - 7pm
hosts: Sat Daya Singh & Nam Kaur (914 -874 -6697)
1731 NE 58th Ave, Portland, OR 97213

FEBRUARY
Musicians wanted! Please bring your instruments and your voice so we can have a kirtan jam session & dance to some mantras.

Saturday, February 22
5pm - 8pm
hosts: Gurpreet Kaur & Daljit "Wahe Guru" Singh
15935 SW Snowy Owl Lane, Beaverton 97007