Workshops & Evenementen
- Karam Kriya Workshop "The gifts of the New Year 202"
a Workshop about the numbers of 2012, their meaning and messages. Combined with Kundalini Yoga and Meditation
A special
Karam Kriya (Number Awareness) Workshop
at Cherdi Kala Yoga
with Sohan Kaur from Germany.
2012: Contradictory experiences will challenge us, yet these polarities offer a
way to harmony.
Come and establish your future system of self-regulation!
Kundalini Yoga with meditation and new self-experience, based on
the science of Applied Numerology - Karam Kriya.
Facts & Details
Date: 14 & 15 Januar 2012.
Time: 10:00-18:00 with a lunch break 13:00-14:00.
Please bring some vegetarian food to share.
Sadhana on Sunday morning form 6-8:30.
Workshop Fee: Both days: EUR 145. One day: EUR 80.
People from outside Rotterdam are welcome to stay overnight in the yoga space for a contribution of EUR 10.00
For more information contact bachitar@cherdikala.eu
For registration please transfer the fee to
Sohan Kaur
IBAN: DE06660101112809203300
BIC: ESSEDE5F660
Mention “Qualities 2012” as reference
WAKE UP! SADHANA – EARLY MORNING YOGA & MEDITATION WITH LIVE MANTRA MUSIC
On 20 June + 12 Sept + 3 Oct. 2010 + 9 Jan. 2011 from 5:00 – 7:30 with communal breakfast afterwards.
Morning Sadhana – Cleaning the Subconscious
The 108 yogic scriptures called the Kundalini Upanishads, call for at least two-and-a-half hours of sadhana before the rising of the sun. The duration of two-and-a-half hours is determined by the law of karma: everything you give, you receive back ten-fold. So if you dedicate one-tenth of each day to your higher consciousness, your whole day is covered by the returning energy.
To exercise before sunrise is important because the angle of the sun to the Earth is very good for meditation. Also there is much prana in these hours, and the body rhythms are more set to support physical cleansing than during the rest of the day. Few people are awake and busy, so the clutter and bustle of daily activities does not interfere with your practice.
5:00 - 5:30 Tuning in to our original intention through recitation of Jap Ji – Song of the Soul
5:30 - 6:30 Practice of a Kundalini Yoga Kriya. It quites the mind, rejuvenates the body and restores a sense of harmony and peace to the heart.
6:30 - 7:30 Chanting of Mantras & Meditation
7:30 - 8:30 Breakfast in the spirit of Sangat/Community
Everybody is welcome. Fee is donation-based. Please arrive at 4:50 am at Cherdi Kala
Sadhana Mantras for the Aquarian Age
YOGI BHAJAN GAVE THE FOLLOWING SEQUENCE OF MANTRAS ON JUNE 21, 1992, with instructions to continue using them for morning sadhana in this order for 21 years. So, until the year 2013, we are set with the best sadhana tools possible. Total time is 62 minutes.
1. The Adi Shakti Mantra:
Ek Ong Kaar Sat Naam Siri Wha-hay Guroo
(7 minutes)
One Creator created this Creation. Truth is His Name. Great
beyond description is His Infinite Wisdom.
The cornerstone of morning sadhana is an Ashtang Mantr a, the
Adi Shakti Mantra, also called Long Ek Ong Kars or Morning Call.
This mantra initiates the kundalini, initiating the relationship
between our soul and the Universal Soul.
Long Ek Ong Kars are chanted without musical accompaniment,
whereas the six mantras that follow may be chanted using various
melodies with or without instrumental accompaniment. (Musicians
take note: instruments are for background to accompany and support
the voice. Also, be sure to preserve the original rhythm of the
mantra by keeping the length of the syllables intact.)
2. Waah Yantee, Kar Yantee (7 minutes)
This mantra uses the words of Patanjali. It represents thousands of
years of prayer. With it, we call directly on the Macroself, beyond
the gunas, beyond creation.
Waah Yantee, Kaar Yantee
Jag Doot Patee, Aadak It Waahaa
Brahmaadeh Traysha Guroo
It Wha-hay Guroo
Great Macroself, Creative Self.
All that is creative through time.
All that is the Great One.
Three aspects of God: Brahma,Vishnu, Mahesh (Shiva).
That is Wahe Guru.
3. The Mul Mantra (7 minutes)
The Mul (Root) Mantra gives an experience of the depth and
consciousness of your soul. There are 108 elements in the universe,
and 108 letters in the mul mantra (in the original
Gurmukhi script). This mantra expands creativity and projects us
into action in line with the Creator, and our destiny.
In chanting the Mul Mantra:
4 Leave a slight space (not a breath) between ajoonee and saibhang.
Do not run the words together.
4 Emphasize the ÒchÓ sound at the end of the word such. This
adds power.
Ek Ong Kaar One Creator, Creation
Sat Naam Truth Identified (Named)
Kartaa Purkh Doer of Everything
Nirbho Fearless
Nirvair Revengeless
Akaal Moorat Undying
Ajoonee Unborn
Saibung Self-illumined, self existent
Gur Prasaad Gurus grace (gift)
Jap! REPEAT (Chant)
Aad Such True in the beginning
Jugaad Such True through all time
Hai Bhee Such True even now
Nanak Hosee Bhee Such Nanak says Truth shall ever be
4. Sat Siri, Siri Akal (7 minutes)
Yogi Bhajan has called this the Mantra for the Aquarian Age.
With it, we declare that we are timeless, deathless beings,
Sat Siri Great Truth
Siri Akaal Respected Undying
Siri Akaal Respected Undying
Mahaa Akaal Great Deathless
Mahaa Akaal Great Deathless
Sat Naam Truth Identified (Named)
Akaal Moorat Deathless Image of God
Wha-hay Guroo Great beyond description is His Wisdom
5. Rakhe Rakhan Har (7 minutes)
This is a shabd of protection against all negative forces which
move against oneÕs walk on the path of destiny, both inner and
outer. It cuts like a sword through every opposing vibration,
thought, word, and action.
It is part of the evening prayer of the Sikhs (Rehiras). Rakhe
Rakhan Har was composed by Guru Arjan, the Fifth Guru.
Rakhay rakhanahaar aap ubaaria-an
Gur kee pairee paa-i kaaj savaari-an
Hoaa aap da-iaal manaho na visaari-an
Saadh janaa kai sang bhavajal taari-an
Saakat nindak dusht khin maa-eh bidaari-an
Tis saahib kee tayk Naanak manai maa-eh
Jis simrat sukh ho-i sagalay dookh jaa-eh
Thou who savest, save us all and take us across,
Uplifting and giving the excellence.
You gave us the touch of the lotus feet of the
Guru, and all our jobs are done.
You have become merciful, kind, and compassionate; and
so our mind does not forget Thee.
In the company of the holy beings you take us from
misfortune and calamities, scandals, and disrepute.
Godless, slanderous enemiesÑyou finish them in timelessness.
That great Lord is my anchor.
Nanak, keep firm in your mind, by meditating and
repeating His Name
All happiness comes and all sorrows and pain go away.
6. Wahe Guru Wahe Jio (22 minutes)
Chant this mantra sitting in Vir Asan. Sit on the left heel, with the
right knee against the chest, with hands in Prayer Pose. Eyes are
focused at the tip of the nose.
Wha-hay Guroo Wha-hay Guroo Wha-hay Guroo
Wha-hay Jeeo
Wahe Guru is a mantra of ecstasy. There is no real translation for
it, though we could say, ÒWow, God is great!Ó or Òindescribably
great is His Infinite, Ultimate Wisdom.Ó Jeeo is an affectionate but
still respectful variation of the word Jee which means soul. We
establish ourselves for victory and the right to excel.
7. Guru Ram Das Chant (5 minutes)
Guroo Guroo Wha-hay Guroo Guroo Raam Das Guroo
This in praise of the consciousness of Guru Ram Das, invoking his spiritual
light, guidance, and protective grace. We are filled with humility.