It's that cozy time of year again. Prior to COVID we would gather at each others' home to chant each evening for 11 nights leading up to Guru Ram Das' birthday. This year we are encouraging everyone to practice on their own at home {see below for a few ideas and playlist} and come out for a potluck and sadhana. Next year we hope to bring back the nightly in-person gatherings.

This season has been described as a powerful time for the fulfillment of prayers and a time of great blessing. One idea is to write your prayers down and add them to special box or container as the 11 days progress. Then, after the birthday sadhana, have a ceremony and burn the prayers, sending them out to the Infinite. Allow the divine healing energy of Guru Ram Das to take care of you and all your troubles!

Sat Oct 7 - Community Potluck
@ Daljit & Gurpreet's home in Beaverton
please RSVP for address
6:00pm -8:00pm

Mon Oct 9 - special sadhana @ Hardev & Gurucharan's!
4:00am - Japji, followed by tuning in, vigorous warm ups
5:00am - 2.5 hours of Dhan Dhan Ram Das Guru
7:30am - Prayer and Hukam

7700 NE Alameda St, Portland, OR 97213, USA

During the Healing Circle we'll elevate our perspective, reflection on what's being called to heal and strengthen our inner warrior.

*Please note that early bird pricing ends on Sep 27.*

September wraps up with an Aries Full Moon that is powerful and punchy. This Full Moon is connected to the Aries New Moon and the Aries Solar Eclipse that we had earlier this year. If you think back to the manifestations and intentions you set in March and April, you may begin to see those manifestations in full bloom now. This is the last lunar cycle before Eclipses begin, so we may begin feeling the rumbling of transformation starting to flow in. This is a little bit of a volatile Full Moon in that it carries some fiery energy. We may feel a little headstrong, or our egos may be easily triggered under this Full Moon. It will be important to take a few steps back and assess the situation from a distance before rushing ahead. Chiron, the asteroid known as the wounded healer, is also very active under this Full Moon, shining a light on any healing that is needed in our lives. It seems we are being called to stop playing the victim, to stop feeling sorry for ourselves, and to rise up into our inner warrior.

~ intuitive astrological forecast from foreverconscious.com

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 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!

Sat Nam,
Thanks to everyone who came out to last weekend's meeting and to Gurucharan for taking notes and typing them up! Curious what was discussed? Here are the minutes from the meeting that took place on Saturday, March 9. As always, if you have something you'd like to share, please email satnam{AT}kypdx.org

We are pleased to announce Guru Amrit and Rion's son!!!  He was born at 3:50am (Amrit Vela baby!), Thursday, October 27, 2016. (btw, in case you are not aware, Rion is mastermind behind Kundalini Local) They both live here in Portland. This is their first child and mama, papa and baby are great.  They are resting and nesting!

Please sign up to take them a simple nourishing meal. There are recipes and lots of ideas to give inspiration on their website
http://www.takethemameal.com/
In the "Find" box - enter
Name: Lyle
Password: 5569
Thank you all so much!  Please be sure to read the notes on their Take Them a Meal page... here is an excerpt:

"From a Kundalini tradition as well as in Ayurveda and many other traditions, the 40 days after birth are considered a time of bonding, and recovery. The mother should be resting and creating a good relationship with her new born child. This is why we ask for your participation in bringing the family a meal. It is important that the family can have private, quiet time to get used to this big change in their lives. As well as recover from the delivery."

Wishing this new being and his parents all the blessings of health and happiness!!