 Ana Brett and Ravi Singh April Yoga News
Happy Spring Dear Yogis! You may or may not have heard that we are now residing in Los Angeles. We love waking every day to flowers and having the long time sun literally shine upon us, but we've been missing all our East Coast Yogi's! So... we're especially excited to announce we are COMING HOME May 16th for a workshop at Ravens Wing Yoga in Branford, CT. We hope to see many of you there. We will also be back East several times over the course of this year for a new TEACHER TRAINING also at Ravens Wing (see details below)!
Speaking of exciting news, we are thrilled about the imminent launch of the new website Love Tribe Vibes, in partnership with Sal Nunz, which is being built by Tom Carden who many of you are familiar with because he has done such great music on many of our DVD's. Sal Annunziato just completed a new album of his own (which we can't stop listening to!). It will launch with the new website. Our music, Sal's music, and many other top kirtan artists music, as well as yoga workouts will be available for downloads. You asked for it and we are delivering! Stay tuned for launch date.
By the Numbers
In April we pay homage to the fourth body of light, Neutral Mind. This is our meditative mind. It's our overview, neutrality, and witness consciousness. It's the see-saw between judgement and non-judgement. Mother Teresa is the archetype for the number four, as in the fourth chakra, the Heart. One of the greatest yogic attainments is the willingness to toss out our biases and let ourselves be pleasantly surprised by the beauty and uniqueness that most people put up defenses to keep hidden. Four is also the number of judgement (as in Judge Judy). All of us have a place of no mercy. When we're in that zone we don't give anyone a break. Our homework this April to to practice patience and to cultivate an open-hearted attitude. Yogi Bhajan said that, "If you can't see God in all, you can't see God at all." Also, be open hearted to yourself and appreciate your own inner beauty. DON'T LET YOUR PASSION FOR PERFECTION FREEZE YOU IN PLACE. Abide in love and let life flow. Two Great Workshops at Raven's Wing Yoga in Branford, CT on Saturday May 16th
We can't wait to see our friends Sally Noel (owner of Ravens Wing) and Sal Nunz and all of you East Coast yogis. We've been in LA for over 18 months and haven't been to the Northeast for a while. From 9:30 - 11:30 we'll be presenting Shine Like the Star You Are! That workshop is for all levels and is $40. From 1:30 - 3 we'll be presenting Kundalini Soul Training which is for Intermediate and beyond yogis. It's $25 and is a prep for our Teacher Training there starting in July (see below). Not sure you are an Intermediate & Beyond Yogi? This level doesn'tmean that you are able to do a perfect Wheel Pose (or Wheel Pose at all). It means you have a burning desire to know and grow! www.ravenswingyoga.com / 203.488.9642 DOWNLOAD FLIER HERE
It's Finally Happening! Our East Coast Teacher Training: Branford, CT Starting July 17th!
We're really excited to be presenting a Training in Branford, CT which is easily accessible from NYC, Boston, and the world. Module 1 begins on July 17th. We'll skip August and start again in September. Even if you may not want to be a Teacher of Kundalini Yoga consider taking it as Soul Training to deepen your practice and accelerate your inner evolution or for just plain fun! If you're interested contact: Sally Noel: 203.488.9642 / ravenswingyoga [at] icloud [dot] com Download Flier Here
Assisting in the Training will be Owner of Ravens Wing Sally Noel as well as Yoga Teacher/Kirtan Music Star Sal Annunziato. These great Teachers infuse their classes with heart and soul!
There is already amazing energy forming and we know that this is going to be a truly special event. Ravens Wing is a thriving yoga community where Spirit has taken up permanent residence.
Treat Yourself (or a Loved One) to a Phone Consult with Ravi Are you ready for a breakthrough? Do you have specific goals for which you would like to apply the most appropriate inner technology? Would you like some clarity with regard to the person you're meant to be and your Mission on this earth? Do you have an emotional or physical health issue which has resisted your best attempts? Ravi Singh will draw upon his long experience as a Teacher and Spiritual Adviser and provide counseling and a recommendation for a Meditation practice going forward. Each consultation is one hour and 108 dollars.
****APRIL SPECIAL ONLY: Have you been wanting a session with Ravi but find that $108 is too steep? Ravi's offering a limited number of half hour sessions for only $54! AND WAIT.....THERE'S MORE! Ravi will send you your personal numerology report.****
Please reply to this e-mail if you'd like to set up and appointment. Let us know the best day/time for you and your birth date.
Spotlight on Two Raviana Teachers  We are incredibly grateful to have such talented souls gravitate to our Teacher Trainings and so honored to be the witness to these Teacher Trainees blossoming into great Teachers! In future newsletters we will highlight one or two of those teachers who are out there touching lives,opening hearts, and healing the world. Read on and we are sure you will be as blown away as we are with these Teachers amazing stories.
Christine Rogers is one of our 500 hr. Teacher Training graduates. Christine has been on a journey to bring Kundalini yoga to Springfield, MO. Christine says that, "The most important gift Kundalini Yoga gives people is the ability to realize: I Am that I Am, and that Kundalini yoga teaches us to surrender and give up our grief, anger and fears so we may live a happy, fulfilled life. Playing the gong has been an amazing addition to my class. I was told you do not buy a gong. The gong adopts you and teaches you how to play. Having been taught by my gong for a year and half I understand this to be true. What excites me about the gong is the healing people experience." Christine offers direct care service to those with physical and mental handicaps. Her volunteer experiences include: intake services at a homeless shelter, tutored children in reading, activities through the Y, and bussing tables at the local senior center. She's also taught yoga at a homeless shelter.
She is currently working on her master's degree in social work and is employed at Lakeland Behavioral Health Systems, a psychiatric hospital, where she's worked for the past 6 years. "Kundalini Yoga keeps me balanced and in perspective with myself and my surroundings. These days people's inner world is unable to keep up with their outer world. Nervous systems are short-circuiting. Admission rates at Lakeland have doubled in over the last 4 yrs. People need a holistic option for mental health. Kundalini Yoga is part of the solution. Like love it is meant to be shared so that we may grow unto infinity. Whether I have one person or 20 people each class is sacred. A message from above is meant to flow through me to my students. I am very grateful to serve.  Mark Beck is the first to admit that he has been guided through his short 7 year experience with Kundalini Yoga. Mark says; "When I initially found Ana and Ravi's Beginners and Beyond DVD I was a, success at any cost, business owner looking for simple pain and stress relief. I would have never believed I would become a 500 RYT and have the opportunity to assist Ana and Ravi in their Springfield classes. I feel Spirit has something big planned for me. Who am I to resist."
Throughout the training Mark was pulled to the Spiritual connecting side of Kundalini Yoga. So much so that he started a humorous and witty monthly letter called "My Guiding Spirit" documenting his encounters with Spirit. Today you will find Mark working on his website: Yoga Wealthy Mastery His mission is to bring prosperity and wealth for all. He tells us he is being guided strongly by Spirit and that it should be quite entertaining and informative. He requests that you join him there or on Facebook and sign up for his free monthly letter.  Teacher Sighting!
A little birdie told us that Cheryl Hemmert and Rod Buckner, both graduates of our Teacher Training, taught Kundalini Yoga in the park in Springfield, MO.
Another 200 / 300 hr. Teacher Training in Springfield, MO is brewing. If you're interested shoot us a line and we'll put you on the update list.
Speaking of Teacher Training, Olivia Lomax owner of Delta Groove Yoga in Memphis, a Raviana "Evolution Revolution," (which is what we're now calling our Kundalini events) affiliate, is running a current 200 hr. Teacher Training. Module 4: The Healing Path will be May 1st - 3rd. If you need to make up a module from one of our Trainings Memphis is an option!
Have you studied with us and are now teaching K. Yoga? We'd love to have you in our Teachers Directory that will be on our website any day. We constantly get calls from people who do our DVD's looking for classes in their area. HELP PEOPLE FIND YOU! Reply to this e-mail with a photo and your info.
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 40 Days to Sleek, Serene, and Spirit Rising!photo by Kirby Morris
Kundalini Yoga is a royal path and a path with heart. Hopefully you are on your way from it being something you dabble in to something you revel in!
It's the time of year to detox, recalibrate and celebrate new beginnings. That means to get down on the floor and rock our practice. And of course it's always Soul Fitness season!
The Long Ek Ong Kar Meditation clears karma, opens the chakras, and is a stepping stone to self-liberation. Self liberation means a clean inner state and spirit to make you great.
The Ap Sahaee Hoa Meditation on Dance the Chakras is for prosperity, inner peace, and peace on earth.
The Trishula Kriya Meditation on our Meditation DVD is to rewrite the book of your life, turn anger into inspiration, and become a healer.
The Sa Ta Na Ma Meditation on our Yoga Quick Fixes and Yoga House Call DVD's is for emotional healing, creativity, intuition, and harmonious existence.
The Prosperity Meditation on our Navel Power DVD is for super success and inner and outer treasure beyond measure.
Day 1: Am/Pm Yoga followed by 11 min. of the Long Ek Ong Kar Meditation on the Am segment of Am/Pm Yoga
Day 2: Fat Free Yoga followed by 11 min. of the Long Ek Ong Kar Meditation
Day 3: Yoga Total Tune Up followed by 11 min. of the Long Ek Ong Kar Meditation
Day 4: Yoga Cleanse followed by 11 min. of the Long Ek Ong Kar Meditation
Day 5: Warrior Workout followed 11 min. of the Long Ek Ong Kar Meditation
Day 6: Ultimate Stretch Workout followed by 11 min. of the Long Ek Ong Kar Meditation
Day 7: Green Energy of the Heart followed by 11 min. of the Long Ek Ong Kar Meditation
Day 8: Kundalini Yoga Cardio Stretch and Strengthen followed by 11 min. of the Long Ek Ong Kar Meditation
Day 9: Navel Power followed by 11 min. of the Ap Sahaee Hoa Meditation on Dance the Chakras
Day 10: Dance the Chakras followed by 11 min. of the Ap Sahaee Hoa Meditation
Day 11: Kundalini Yoga Transformer followed by 11 min. of the Ap Sahaee Hoa Meditation
Day 12: Yoga for Beginners: Stretch, Strengthen, Be Stress Free followed by * 11 min. of the Ap Sahaee Hoa Meditation
Day 13: Kundalini Yoga Flow Bootcamp followed by 11 min. of the Ap Sahaee Hoa Meditation
Day 14: Happy Hormones followed by 11 min. of the Ap Sahaee Hoa Meditation
Day 15: Solar Power followed by 11 min. of the Ap Sahaee Hoa Meditation
Day 16: A Journey thru the Chakras followed by 11 min. of the Ap Sahaee Hoa Meditation
Day 17: The Body Electric followed by 11 min. of the Trishula Kriya Meditation on our Meditation DVD
Day 18: Yoga Bliss Hips followed by 11 min. of Trishula Kriya
Day 19: Kundalini Yoga for Beginners & Beyond followed by 11 min. of Trishula Kriya
Day 20: Kundalini Yoga for Energy & Super Radiance followed by 11 min. of Trishula Kriya
Day 21: Yoga Total Tune Up followed by 11 min. of Trishula Kriya
Day 22: Warrior Workout followed by 11 min. of Trishula Kriya
Day 23: Navel Power followed by 11 min. of Trishula Kriya
Day 24: Yoga Cleanse followed by 11 min. of Trishula Kriya
Day 25: Yoga Beauty Body followed by 11 min. of the Sa Ta Na Ma Meditation on our Yoga Quick Fixes DVD
Day 26: Body Electric followed by 11 min. of the Sa Ta Na Ma Meditation
Day 27: Green Energy of the Heart followed 11 min. of the Sa Ta Na Ma Meditation
Day 28: Kundalini Yoga Cardio, Stretch, Strengthen followed by 11 min. of the Sa Ta Na Ma Meditation
Day 29: Ultimate Stretch Workout followed by 11 min. of the Sa Ta Na Ma Meditation
Day 30: Yoga Bliss Hips followed by 11 min. of the Sa Ta Na Ma Meditation
Day 31: Kundalini Yoga Flow Bootcamp followed by 11 min. of the Sa Ta Na Ma Meditation
Day 32: Fat Free Yoga followed by 11 min. of the Sa Ta Na Ma Meditation on our Yoga Quick Fixes DVD
Day 33: Kundalini Yoga Transformer followed by 11 min. of The Prosperity Meditation on Navel Power
Day 34: A Journey thru the Chakras followed by 11 min. of the Prosperity Meditation
Day 35: Yoga Cleanse followed by * 11 min. of the Prosperity Meditation
Day 36: Kundalini Yoga for Beginners & Beyond followed by 11 min. of the Prosperity Meditation
Day 37: Yoga Bliss Hips followed by 11 min. of the Prosperity Meditation
Day 38: Navel Power followed by 11 min. of the Prosperity Meditation
Day 39: Dance the Chakras Yoga Workout followed by 11 min. of the Prosperity Meditation
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 Questions of the Month
Low T
Hi, My 30 year old male cousin has been diagnosed with very low testosterone. Apart from traditional therapies, what kundalini yoga DVD can I buy for him which will help increase his testosterone levels naturally? Thanks,
You are on the right track in looking for natural ways to balance your cousins testosterone levels. Your cousin should also review any medications he's taking which can affect hormone levels. Supplements, even natural ones are not the best approach for a case such as this because when we elevate testosterone in this way we increase the risk for prostate problems down the road. Our bodies were created to be in balance. If we do right by them they'll do right by us. We feel that the very best thing one can do is Kundalini Yoga to help the body bring itself back to balance. A 30 year old's testosterone levels shouldn't be low. We suggest a daily practice of Kundalini Yoga to keep stress levels down and energy moving. We recommend any exercise which works the large muscle groups, i.e., Frog Pose or Crow Squats. Working any of the large muscles groups stimulates testosterone production. Also Breath of Fire stimulates the pituitary to produce human growth hormone which in turn can help elevate testosterone levels.
Certification Needed?
I am studying and doing Kundalini Yoga for more than 15 years daily. I have healed myself with the asanas, meditations and mantras of KY from being crippled and more. I am a certified hatha yoga teacher. I teach hathayoga for 28 years and I integrated some KY asanas. Do I need to get a Kundalini Teacher license/certification to be a true kundalini yoga teacher?
Thanks for writing and congratulations on keeping up with your Kundalini Yoga practice! It is not mandatory to get a certification to share Kundalini Yoga with others, however, these days most yoga studios and other venues require a professional credential to be able to teach there. Above and beyond that, to be a "true" Teacher of Kundalini Yoga we feel that it is important to go through the type of process that a Teacher Training entails. A Teacher Training is more than just a form of book learning. It's a Spiritual immersion, graceful purification process, and the opportunity to become a link in the golden chain that reaches all the way back to the Infinite (the source of these Teachings).
Kundalini Yoga is not just another style of yoga. It's ALL YOGA (and LIFE itself), the apex of perennial yogic teachings, because it deals directly with the essence of the yogic process: to invoke Spirit Rising and have that inform our lives. We have seen that very often people don't realize that a Teacher Soul/Training represents an important next step on their Path because it's hard to fathom something one hasn't experienced. What helps us bridge that gap is our soul's yearning and the Grace that gives us the fearlessness to forge ahead into the unknown. When we participate in a Teacher Training we are bringing healing to our community and the world. There is always so much more going on than meets the eye.
We are attaching a flier for our next Training at Ravens Wing Yoga in Branford, CT starting July 17th. We hope that you will consider attending. Great energy is building for this event and we are very excited about it. We wish you joy, health, and abundant blessings!
Mantra PleaseHi Ravi and Ana, First, thank you for being such wonderful and generous teachers. Your DVDs have helped me so much in my life. I have a question (and thank you for answering emails from me in the past, too). I want to find a mantra to repeat throughout the day, while I am going about my regular activities, at work, commuting, etc. Are some mantras more suitable for that purpose? I haven't found one that resonates, but it might be because I'm overwhelmed and don't know where to start.Thanks for writing. That's a great question! We suggest Har Haray Haree Wahay Guru: It means seed, flow, completion, ecstasy beyond words. It's for creativity, healing, abundance and deep wisdom. It is said to encapsulate the six great houses of yogic knowledge. We feel that our book, which we've been working on for seven years, and which is almost ready for print, is an expression of this mantra. We've been doing this mantra not just as a formal meditation, but on long drives, while walking, etc. for over eleven years. It takes everything to another level. In terms of transmission, if you were to start practicing it, you would get the added power of our practice, everyone currently doing it, as well as the yogis of the past. Not a bad deal! When applicable you can feel Har at the navel, Haray at the sternum, Haree at the throat, Wah at the brow, Hay at the top of the head, and Guru above the top of the head. On Guru feel that you merging with Infinity and that Infinity is pouring its blessings into you. Let us know how you do! Fear of Flying
I'm about to embark on a new career as a flight attendant, and starting my quest to share my Kundalini energy with the world! I wanted to ask if there were any breath techniques or meditations that you know that would be of help to calm those who are afraid, anxious, or nervous while flying.
Congratulations on your new venture! We suggest having fearful flyers interlace their hands over their solar plexus and: Inhale long and light through puckered lips. Exhale through the nose. On the exhale ask them to feel that their stress is dissipating. Another great technique involves inhaling through the nose (hold briefly) exhale mouth (long and smooth), inhale mouth (hold briefly) and exhale nose. The first technique turns fight or flight into light and bright. The second one gives a sense of vastness. From that place of expansive overview we can soar about the cloud cover of our fears and reactive awareness. Three to 11 min. of these would be ideal.
Health Crisis!
This past year has been very difficult for me. I'm experiencing the most severe form of depression that I've ever felt, along with hypothyroid- ism, daily headaches, IBS, and anxiety. I'm a social worker and a therapist, so I know that I have to be more physically active and in my early 20's, once I found KY, it helped me in tremendous ways. Despite knowing this, I'm having difficulty getting back into a regular KY routine. I work 55-60 hour weeks and I feel that I am not where I would like to be in my career, which is a major factor in my depression.
I have all of your workouts and would very much appreciate any suggestions that you can provide for me that will help with the ailments I mentioned above.
Also, my doctor has put me on a lot of medication for all of the diagnoses I've been given and it makes me wonder if KY can ever be as effective as it once was while I'm taking anti-depressants, anti-anxiety medication, headache medication, etc. With that being said, can KY still move my stagnant energy and yield all the positive benefits?
Lastly, is there a specific DVD or series of DVDs of yours that help with being in the right place at the right time and prosperity?
I very much appreciate your time and feedback regarding my questions. Your DVDs have been a life-saver for me in the past and I can't thank you both enough for all that you do for the world and the people in it. I hope that you both feel appreciated for all that you do and all that you are.
We are sorry to hear of your life challenges. We feel it would be best to start simple in order to gather momentum for major breakthroughs on all fronts. We suggest committing to 11 min. per day of Sitali Pranayam as given under "S" on the health archive on raviana.com. It entails inhaling through a curled tongue and exhaling through your nose doing a specific mantra (Ra Ma Da Sa Sa Say So Hung) mentally. It's not a passive inhale, Try to breathe thru the bottom of your lungs. Overall we feel that what's called for is the ability to do less and get more done because obviously your schedule as it is is not sustainable. Working on the Navel Chakra is one inroad to that type of attainment. In a job like yours it's important to put back what you put out energetically and emotionally. Kundalini Yoga is the best thing we know of for that. We are going to give this more thought but we highly recommend a phone consult with Ravi to help you suss out the bedrock issues from which the various imbalances you mentioned stem.
Depression occurs when we are operating at a deficit energy wise and validation wise and when there is a discrepancy between our outer circumstances and our soul's imperative. The silver lining is that everything does contain the potential for its opposite and inherent in your situation is the potential for vibrant health and great joy. |
Meditation to Open Your Heart  Both hands are in gyan mudra: index finger tips and thumbtips meeting. Your right hand is held against your sternum: middle, ring, and little fingers pointing straight up. The base of your left palm is contacting the base of your right palm on the outside edge of your right hand. Your left palm is facing up and the fingers of your left hand are pointing to the right.
Your eyes are 1/10th open looking down and in towards the tip of your nose. Inhale and hold the breath. As you hold the breath mentally recite the mantra Har continuously. When you cannot hold the breath any more, exhale, inhale and continue. The ideal time of practice for this Meditation is 45 min. Comments: The Heart Center relates to the air element. Expansion and the impossible made possible through Love and Courage. As in put your heart into it. Har is a powerful seed mantra that means Creative Infinity. Love is the most creative act because it propels us beyond our smallness to great actions. The hand position in this Meditation symbolizes that Love is a lever through every plane of existence and that actions informed by Love represent the ultimate Wisdom. If you practice this amazing Meditation for 45 min. you will be bursting at the seams with joyful appreciation for life. |
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We wish you an exhilarating, fun, and joyful April!
Sat Nam & Blessings!
Ana Brett & Ravi Singh
Disclaimer: The advice we give is in no way intended as a substitute for medical counseling. Please consult your physician before beginning any exercise program or nutritional protocol
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