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

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!

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.

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!

Sat Nam!
Each year we celebrate Yogi Bhajan's birthday by coming together each evening during the 11 days leading up to August 26. We chant Guru Guru Wahe Guru, Guru Ram Das Guru for 31 minutes. This is the mantra he received directly from Guru Ram Das... for healing, for opening the heart, for protection.

Check out the calendar or our Facebook Events to find out where we are gathering each evening from 7-8pm.

Celebrate Yogi Bhajan’s Birthday!!!

Hosts: Hardev & Gurucharan
7700 NE Alameda St. Portland, OR 97213

At exactly 3:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time our worldwide community simultaneously chants Guru Guru Wahe Guru, Guru Ram Das Guru for 11 minutes. This is a powerful worldwide energetic connection to Guru Ram Das, the Lord of Miracles.

Here's the schedule:
2:45am - doors open
2:55am - tune in
3am - 11 min Guru Ram Das chant - global synchronization!
3:15ish Japji
3:30 - yoga
4am - begin 2.5 hours of Long Ek Ong Kars
6:30 Ardas and Hukam
6:40 prashad!
6:45 Long Time Sun
potluck breakfast!

This is a fabulous event! Click on image to visit website.
We'll be there leading Long Ek Ong Kars at 4am Sunday.

Deadline to register for these workshops is 5pm on Monday, August 5. Click on image to register.

Each year we celebrate Yogi Bhajan's birthday by coming together each evening during the 11 days leading up to August 26. We chant Guru Guru Wahe Guru, Guru Ram Das Guru for 31 minutes. This is the mantra he received directly from Guru Ram Das... for healing, for opening the heart, for protection.

Check out the calendar or our Facebook Events to find out where we are gathering each evening from 7-8pm {with one exception on Friday Aug, 23 when we meet earlier}.

We need a host for Friday, Aug 16. If you are able to, please let us know by emailing us at satnam@kypdx.org. Thanks!

ALL ARE WELCOME!

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.

These will be drug and alcohol free events held on the 4th weekend of the month {except this month!}. If you are able to, please bring nourishing vegan food to share.

Since August 24 is Day 10 of our Eleven Evenings of chanting for Yogi Bhajan's birthday, the plan is to have the potluck from 4pm - 7pm followed by the 31 minutes of Guru Ram Das chanting.

Many thanks to Ajeet for hosting us this month!
1705 SE 52nd Ave, Portland, OR 97215, USA

SEPTEMBER Potluck: Hosts Mark and Jaynie in NE Portland on Saturday, Sep 28 in conjunction with Day 1 of chanting for Guru Ram Das' birthday.

Celebrate Yogi Bhajan’s Birthday!!!

Hosts: Hardev & Gurucharan
7700 NE Alameda St. Portland, OR 97213

At exactly 3:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time our worldwide community simultaneously chants Guru Guru Wahe Guru, Guru Ram Das Guru for 11 minutes. This is a powerful worldwide energetic connection to Guru Ram Das, the Lord of Miracles.

Here's the schedule:
2:45am - doors open
2:55am - tune in
3am - 11 min Guru Ram Das chant - global synchronization!
3:15ish Japji
3:30 - yoga
4am - begin 2.5 hours of Long Ek Ong Kars
6:30 Ardas and Hukam
6:40 prashad!
6:45 Long Time Sun
potluck breakfast!

September 28 - October 8: For 11 days prior to his birthday we chant the shabad Dhan Dhan Ram Das Guru for 31 minutes. This is the Shabad of Miracles. We do this together at each others homes at 7pm. See the CALENDAR to find out where to go each night! If you can't make it, chant on your own when you can!

Monday, October 9: This is the day we celebrate Guru Ram Das Ji's birth, when we have a special sadhana of chanting Dhan Dhan Ram Das Guru for 2 ½ hours in the Amrit Vela. We need people to hold space and lead the chanting (see below)!

Yogi Bhajan has described this occasion as a powerful time for the fulfillment of prayers and a time of great blessing. One idea is to write your prayers down and have a place a special box or container that everyone can add to 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.

THREE SEVA OPPORTUNITIES:
1) Host on of the eleven evenings of chanting. This is a huge blessing! The beautiful energy created in your home or studio is so sweet. At the time of this post we are still in need of hosts on
Tue, Oct 3
Thu, Oct 5
Sat, Oct 7
Double check by going to the calendar and hovering or clicking on the event "Eleven Evenings: Celebrate Guru Ram Das' birthday" for any date you are interested in - either you will see a host's name and address or you will see "Needs a host".

Do you need to know the mantra to host?
NO! It would be great if you did of course, but there are tons of fantastic recordings out there. Just check Spirit Voyage or Sikhnet :) Here are the words and translation.

What if my place is super small?
No worries! We'll be cozy :) and as much as we'd love it if more people showed up, usually it's only a small handful.

What's the time commitment?
Be ready to go at 7pm and expect people to leave around 8pm. Usually we tune in and get started around 7:10 :)

How do I sign up? So glad you asked!
email us with the following:
~your name as you would like it listed
~your address
~best phone number if someone is coming and gets lost/is running late
~anything else someone should know (any tricks to finding the right door, where to park, if you have pets...)!!
You will be responsible for welcoming people, tuning in and providing the mantra to chant along with (usually a recording but live is awesome too!)

2) Help lead the special sadhana on Monday, October 9. In the past we have played a recording and then we have 5 different people hold the space for a half an hour. Stay tuned for the location and more details!

3) Show up! Yes, your presence is powerful so please come to as many chanting events as you can - this will amplify the effect for you and for all those there.

Wahe Guru!
Happy Autumn!
See you soon!

Sat Daya Singh's  space will be open for an Aquarian Sadhana to harness the full energy of the day. Please join your community in the ambrosial hours and build up your wisdom and commitment
Sadhana will take place from 4:00 – 6:15 am.
Sadhana is always free.

Sadhana is a group spiritual practice that involves reciting Japji, doing a yoga set, and chanting/singing mantras.

Home address: 1731 NE 58th Ave Portland OR, 97213

"Getting up in the morning to do your sadhana does not mean you will become God. No, getting up in the morning, you will become you!" - Yogi Bhajan