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 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!

Join Zoom Meeting
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!

The solstices are potent times to practice... take advantage of these classes happening at Mandala:
10:00am -11:30am  with Signa
2:00pm -3:30pm with Anandjot
6:00pm -8:00pm Special Winter Solstice class with Vani

Yogi Bhajan spoke frequently about Christ Consciousness...."It is a stage of consciousness where you can live in human body but still rise above the polarities of happiness and sadness, positivity and negativity, likes and dislikes."

Catch this class with Guru Surya, who'll be fresh from the Winter Solstice gathering in Florida!

10:00am - 11:30am @ Mandala

A morning class and a few options for ringing in 2020:

10:00am - 11:30am
yoga class with Vani @ Mandala

8:00pm - 12:00am
NYE Celebration & Community Potluck
(with sleep over option for sadhana)
@ Hari Dass & Ad Purkh's home / new studio space.
Details on Facebook or calendar

9:00pm -12:00am
Wah Khalsa’s New Year's Eve celebration
@ Hallowed Halls

Let's start off 2020 building group consciousness!

4:00am - 7:00am
Aquarian Sadhana
@ Hari Dass & Ad Purkh's home / new studio space

6:00pm - 8:00pm
yoga class with Ajeet @ Mandala

Sat Nam & Happy December everyone! Trust in Universal Guidance.
We are over the moon that so many people came to the November potluck/kirtan!! {photos are on Facebook} We need a host for February... email satnam@kypdx.org please.... so we can keep the momentum of community alive! [For those of you who think your place is too small: It's not!]

Beginning on Dec 3 Mandala Yoga is adding a new time-slot: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:15pm-1:30pm with GuruSurya. It's an opportunity to reboot in the middle of the day.
Mandala's online schedule.

Come together on Sunday, December 8 to sit at the feet of the Master: Yogi Bhajan. We will watch a video of a lecture he gave to  teachers entitled "The Grace of Kundalini Yoga".

There will be yogi tea & cookies :}

Find details...
Facebook event page
KYPDX calendar

"I feel blissful. My breath has come back.
I am so grateful for this class."  
~one of GuruSurya's students

GuruSurya is offering Breathwalk classes now
in Laurelhurst and Mt. Tabor Parks.
Visit the Breathwalk page to learn more.

We found out recently that Gurmukh is here in Portland & her events had sold out. There's still room in a Master Class she's offering on Wednesday, Sep 18.

This month's hosts are Jaynie and Mark. Pictured here over a year ago as they work on their yurt - which we can enjoy if it's rainy on Saturday, September 28!

We have a bit of a different schedule as we will be kicking off the 11 evenings of chanting for Guru Ram Das' birthday.

4:00 - 4:30 arrival & mingle
4:30 - 5:00 chanting
5:15 - 7:00 potluck .... If you are able to, please bring nourishing vegetarian or vegan food to share {please also bring a serving utensil}.

3920 NE 105th Ave, Portland, OR 97220

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. Many thanks to all of our hosts!
Sat Sep 28 - ** special time (see above)** Jaynie & Mark
Sun Sep 29 - Ajeetdev / Mel
Mon Sep 30 - Hardev & Gurucharan
Tue Oct 1 - Anandjot Singh
Wed Oct 2 - Hari Dass & Ad Purkh
Thu Oct 3 - Anandjot Singh
Fri Oct 4 - Guru Surya Kaur
Sat Oct 5 - Haridass Kaur
Sun Oct 6 - Sat Nam Studio
Mon Oct 7 - Hari Chand / Uma
Tue Oct 8 - Amanda Myers
Find details on where to gather in the calendar or on Facebook.

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.

Wed 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 ceremony

7700 NE Alameda St, Portland, OR 97213, USA

Wednesday, Oct 2
First Congregational United Church of Christ {downtown}.
Link to tickets.  There may still be oppotrunties to volunteer in exchange for a ticket: snatamkaurevents@gmail.com

Yogi Bhajan was clear: he came to the West to create teachers, not to gather students. Answer the call of your soul: Find out more about Teacher Training & Register.

Looking to connect? Sadhana is back! ALL ARE WELCOME! Held each Sunday in conjunction with Teacher Training. Details on the Sadhana page.

yes! Now you can get your group consciousness on once again! First Sunday of the month beginning on SUNDAY OCTOBER 7.
From 4:30am to 7:00am at Sat Nam Studio.

See the SADHANA page for more info!

Celebrate Yogi Bhajan’s Birthday!!!

Every year we celebrate Yogi Bhajan’s birthday. This is a very cozy occasion when we chant together in gratitude for all the priceless teachings he shared with us.

For eleven days (August 15-25) chant Guru Guru Wahe Guru, Guru Ram Das Guru for 31 minutes each day. Call on Guru Ram Das using Yogi Bhajan’s personal mantra.

Join with others at 7pm or chant on your own. Locations of the community chant are posted on the calendar.

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.

Then we chant Long Ek Ong Kars for 2.5 hours. WOW! It is a powerful experience indeed! To learn more about this mantra and why we chant it, please read this.

Sat Nam Studios
1731 NE 58th Ave. Portland, OR 97213

Here's the schedule:
2:30 doors open
2:40 Japji begins
2:55 TUNE IN
3:00 11 minutes of simultaneous world-wide chanting of Guru Guru Wahe Guru, Guru Ram Das Guru begins
3:12ish 2.5 hours long Ek Ong Kars begins

Hope you can make it!  RSVP at the Facebook event page :)

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