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12/17/2020

Happy Winter Solstice!

Our local community may be hosting some events via zoom to celebrate the Winter Solstice. Stay tuned via our Facebook page.

There's also the option to join the global kundalini tribe for 4 days of free online events that will lift your spirit and heal you from the inside out.

Cook the recipes, tune in for sadhana, find a support group, jump into a yoga class and chant your heart out...

Register for Free

Full Moon Meditation

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.

Anti-Racism Listening Space

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."

40-day sadhana, full moon meditation, free class giveaway & updates

11/25/2020

Happy Thanksgiving from our hearts to yours.

40-day prosperity sadhana

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

Full Moon Meditation on Monday

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

Free Class Giveaway!

Now through Dec 15th Mandala Yoga is offering a FREE CLASS to anyone who asks for one. See details here and please invite your friends and family. They simply need to email the studio [email protected] with: 1. Full name, 2. Email, 3. Phone

Antiracism conversation

Stay tuned for a listening session hosted by Neera on Dec 7.

Update on Community Meetings

An update written by Hari Dass on Nov 9.

Aquarian Sadhana is still happening on Thursday mornings via zoom.

May all beings experience peace & healing.

opportunities

10/24/2020

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 [email protected].

Where are we headed?

9/25/2020

Come be part of the conversation! Open to all.

Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 357 233 9304
Passcode: 017319
Monday, Sep 28 @ 6:30

Black Lives Matter: Stand in Solidarity

7/2/2020

KYPDX Stands in Solidarity

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.

Join us on Sunday, July 12

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.

We're still here for you

6/27/2020

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.

Join Community Check-in via Zoom

Stay safe & sound!

Updates...

5/31/2020

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.

Join Community Check-in via Zoom

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!

Ongoing Community Healing

5/5/2020

Caronavirus has us all self-isolating....
Take the time we’d usually gather for
White Tantric Yoga to meditate together, virtually.

Details on how to join this FREE event & the schedule.

Live sadhana on Wednesdays

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

Monthly Community Check-in

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!

Join Community Check-in via Zoom

Global Healing Circle

JOIN THE SPIRIT VOYAGE GLOBAL HEALING CIRCLE

Every day, hundreds of members of our community around the world are practicing this powerful healing meditation to give and receive healing. It is free to join. Please join us to increase the healing globally.

Join the Healing Circle

Crowdsourcing Miracles

Sat Nam Foundation is launching a new program that will allow humans take care of each other's basic needs during the intense challenges of this time.

This is a 100% giving program. All funds that are raised here will be distributed to people in need.

Donate to Crowdsource Miracles

If you are in need, please join the Facebook group Giving Sat Nam and post your ask, or you can privately make a request for support on their Google Form here.

Connect & Support during the days ahead

3/24/2020

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:

Live sadhana tomorrow {Wednesday}

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

Mandala offers classes online

We are very happy to share that online video classes are going well, and we are adding more classes daily. We invite you to join us.

Please visit the Online Schedule and pre-register at least 30 minutes before start of any ZOOM class. People are loving these, and teachers are having fun offering them.

Help with Masks ASAP

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

Virtual Potluck on Sunday

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!

Support group on Monday

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

Community Support Meeting: Monday, March 16

3/10/2020

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: [email protected].

Yours in Service,
The Portland Response Team