en-us Sun, 21 Mar 2010 04:55:39 +0200 aypforum99@aypsite.org 60 AYP Support Forums http://www.aypsite.org/forum/ AYP Support Forums http://www.aypsite.org/forum/ http://www.aypsite.org/forum/aum2asmall.jpg AYP Support Forums RSS Feed 71 43 the yogi, prophet? nandhi@aypsite.org http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7462 Illuminated Poetry, Quotations and Stories Sun, 21 Mar 2010 03:24:21 +0200 http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7462

as prophet we discard past, beliefs & mind in the fire of source moment- as freedom in now.

our disciplines attain joys of cosmic union. our freedom is the wisdom. our purpose is the ancient intent of all tapas. our being is the experience of bliss to be love form.

alight being, the yogi be.

aum]]> Opening Ananda@aypsite.org http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=7459&REPLY_ID=66291 Enlightenment Milestones Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:49:31 +0200 http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7459 Quote:
Goof for you bro]]> Moving ball of energy cosmic@aypsite.org http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=7461&REPLY_ID=66290 Satsang Cafe - General Questions on AYP Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:45:37 +0200 http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7461 Quote:
Hi Neesha,

Does it sound like crickets? I haven't heard clicking before, but these topics might be useful:

http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic....OPIC_ID=5975
http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic....OPIC_ID=2920

Hope it gives you answers!

Love
cosmic]]> Are There (Reliable) Benchmarks? cosmic@aypsite.org http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=7352&REPLY_ID=66288 Satsang Cafe - General Questions on AYP Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:49:10 +0200 http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7352 Quote:
quote:
Originally posted by SeySorciere

I love what Karl says here - it's true. You never quite know where you are, just trust that you are generally making progress. I sometimes experience advanced milestones, but get stuck on basic ones;


Very true, Sey. Also, sometimes many signs of progress go unnoticed because we've gotten through them and moved on. If you look in hindsight at where your life was a year ago (or more), you might be surprised what you see. You might be amazed how beautiful your life is.

I find it's good to look back in times when we feel stuck. It usually brings appreciation and puts everything in perspective.

Love
cosmic]]> A Rumi Poem Anthem11@aypsite.org http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=7460&REPLY_ID=66286 Illuminated Poetry, Quotations and Stories Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:22:29 +0200 http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7460 Quote:
Beautiful!]]> Any Danger? tomllee@aypsite.org http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=7449&REPLY_ID=66285 Satsang Cafe - General Questions on AYP Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:18:04 +0200 http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7449 Quote:
Thanks, Shanti! I shall let the smoothness be my informer!]]> David Carse -- from Perfect Brilliant Stillness Balance@aypsite.org http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=7458&REPLY_ID=66283 Illuminated Poetry, Quotations and Stories Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:11:05 +0200 http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7458 Quote:
Edited to remove italics, which seemed to me to impede clear reading ]]> Alternate nostril breathing and root to crown SBP? Tibetan_Ice@aypsite.org http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=7432&REPLY_ID=66282 Other Systems and Alternate Approaches Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:34:35 +0200 http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7432 Quote:
Hi Yogsadhak :)

quote:
Originally posted by Yogsadhak
How long have you been practicing Yoga?

I have been practicing many things including Yoga for about 43 years.
quote:

What have you been practicing?

My first yoga book was "The Complete Yoga Book by James Hewitt". I used to be able to do the full lotus and then go into the head stand.

I also got heavily involved in "Carlos Casteneda - Don Juan" and spent many hours gazing, searching for power spots, looking for my hands in my dreams etc.

I also always wanted to astral travel and got into Robert Monroe and Paul Twitchell.

Then I joined the Rosicrucians for a couple years. Then I joined the SRF for a couple years.

I'm also a Reiki master and have many crystals ( I used to cut and polish rocks when I was a kid).

I discovered AYP 2 1/2 years ago and have practiced twice a day, often more than twice a day, since then. I also do alot of other practices and try many things (like kunlun). It's like my curiousity is insatiable.

I have written about some recent experiences here:
http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic....OPIC_ID=3691

You know, I'm not looking for any fans or followers and I'm not a guru. The more I learn the more I realize I don't know and probably won't know in this lifetime.

I'm currently reading "Wings To Freedom: Mystic Revelations from Babaji And The Himalayan Yogis By Yogiraj Gurunath Siddhanath" and I just finished the part where a guru manifests enough food for a banquet out of astral substance. That reminded that I also wanted to be able to levitate, become invisible and manifest objects from astral substance. I've always believed that these things were possible and that it's just a matter of knowing the right technique.

Lately, though, I'm trying to focus more on "the being that exists behind the eyes that is looking out and never changes". That and trying to consistently achieve samadhi, nirvikalpa or otherwise.

quote:

What are your thoughts on Satyananda's Kriya yoga in comparison to Lahiri Mahasaya's Kriya yoga?


Sorry, I'm not familiar enough with either of those versions of kriya to warrant commenting on them. I'm familiar with SRF practices but I never received the initiation. I'm also familiar with Norman Paulsen's (disciple of Yogananda) meditation and spinal breathing technique and I have the books by Ennio Nimis. Much to my dismay, it seems that every teaching has variations. It is hard to distill everything down to something that works consistently.

What about you? What are you practicing? What is your history?

:)
TI]]> The Road ahead is getting harder ? Philaboston@aypsite.org http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=7455&REPLY_ID=66280 Kundalini - Inner Energy Ecstasy Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:22:03 +0200 http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7455 Quote:
Hi Shanti,

Thank you for the advice! Upon second thought, I think the symptoms might have been caused by my getting up to bathroom during the meditation.
I reduced the pranayama time and put aside mulabandha this morning. The heat going up is reduced and the energy was able to run down and complete the micro cosmic circle. I still feel the pressure on both temples, but I feel all right now.
I will try adding on sambhavi to pair mulabandha, and see what happens. Will let you know. Thanks.

]]> opening the third eye? nirmal@aypsite.org http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7457 Building a Daily Practice with Self-Pacing Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:27:59 +0200 http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7457
This morning while I was practising SB and DM and solar centering,
I experinced a cool, mint like sensation all over my head or scalp.

Could it be the third eye opening or is it something else?

love and light,
nirmal]]> Have To Share This!! tomllee@aypsite.org http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7456 Satsang Cafe - General Questions on AYP Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:39:44 +0200 http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7456
This morning I sat reading the paper and sipping coffee with the beautific energy in my crown, third eye and root pulsing and twirling with a new power. I came inside and sat with them. As I focused upon my third eye, the churning at my root shifted from the anus area directly to the root chakra. I new instantly that this was the beginning, only the beginning, of the controlled rising of kundalini energy. It is magnificent. While I can't tell how long it will last at its present degree of beauty and magnificence, and I long for permanent sanctity within the unshakeable silent peace I so desperately crave and have, at least for awhile, the chance to live, I have to let everyone know that I know it is not something "I" did myself. It is the truth that Yogani has shared and the support of the people who share their experience and knowledge of this almost nameless process that I have reached this stage. And I haven't even done my morning meditation yet.

Thank you for letting me share. God in his infinite love be with us all.]]> guru and donation? 11jono11@aypsite.org http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=2808&REPLY_ID=66269 Gurus, Sages and Higher Beings Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:07:13 +0200 http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2808 Quote:
quote:
Originally posted by mikael

I think I may give him a try.

by the way Thokar, i read that book on kriya you suggested and it was quite interesting, i also emailed the author and asked him about Yogiraj and he said he is aware of him and his teachings and had nothing negative to say.


Hello mikael, I came across your query post about Gurunath, I am booked to go to a retreat in the UK in June, I was just wondering how your experience was?

I am having an inner and outer debate between AYP and Kriya due to the recommendations of this AYP program over Kriya (not yet an ex Gurunath student though) though this is the AYP website, and I guess even if I get more involved in AYP it would still be nice to get a taste of "Shaktipat- the transmission of Kundalini Energy-Shivapat- Sharing his Soul consciousness of thoughtless awareness and Pranapat- Breathing the peaceful breath through the disciples". and to meet Gurunath who I do feel drawn towards, the money is the only issue (+recently reading some put downs about Sri Gurunath), being a student £350 is quite a lot, but I guess money's nothing but energy and I looked forward to experiencing a lot at this retreat.

God bless]]> Meditataion and Pranayama Symptoms mrityunjay_singh_1983@aypsite.org http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=6251&REPLY_ID=66271 Kundalini - Inner Energy Ecstasy Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:05:43 +0200 http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6251 Quote:
some times i feel some heating in my left and right of leg(portion which touch ground).
]]> Kundalini Heat markern@aypsite.org http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=7442&REPLY_ID=66273 Kundalini - Inner Energy Ecstasy Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:05:14 +0200 http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7442 Quote:
quote:
Originally posted by Philaboston

Hi CarsonZi,

I've been feeling the same. It's been really warm recently in Boston. I suspect that my case also has something to do with the practice time. I happened to do my morning session around noon. Noon is supposedly the most firey time of the day.
I suspect the overall heat has something to do with the blocking of front channel. The front channel are supposed to conduct the yin(cooling) energy.
Wondering if we can do something more than eating yin food...


Yes the front channel is very cooling]]> What counts as "Kundalini Awakening"? tamasaburo@aypsite.org http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=7439&REPLY_ID=66267 Kundalini - Inner Energy Ecstasy Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:54:48 +0200 http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7439 Quote:
quote:
Originally posted by Philaboston

Hey tamasaburo,

I think it's almost a blessing to have gradual unfolding instead of dramatic episodes. One of the major difficulties on the way, as I understand so far, is to going through the fireworks without being carried away.


Yes, I should probably consider it a great blessing that I now have a slow but steady opening process with notable progress being made but no major ups and downs. I can recall back during those early experiences wishing I could somehow turn down the intensity or slow things down...now of course, I am greedy to amp it up. Just human nature, I suppose. I do think more time in deep meditation is probably a good idea for me. I have been getting kind of pranayama-heavy lately. Thanks for the advice!]]> Can't sleep with all the intense kundalini. Philaboston@aypsite.org http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=7419&REPLY_ID=66266 Kundalini - Inner Energy Ecstasy Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:45:21 +0200 http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7419 Quote:
Thank you Tibetan_Ice. I now understand my own nocturnal experiences much better! And thank God, mine are milder comparing to you guys'.]]> Yogiraj Gurunath Siddhanath RSS@aypsite.org http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=6244&REPLY_ID=66261 Gurus, Sages and Higher Beings Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:33:03 +0200 http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6244 Quote:
Hi 11jono11
I didn't go yet. I'm going to Orlando on Sunday for initiation but Gurunath won't be there. He is supposed to be in Florida in 2011. If I like his form of kriya I may go to the retreat when he comes here.
Bob]]> yoga and relationships/people Tam Phap@aypsite.org http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=7421&REPLY_ID=66258 Yoga and Relationships Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:15:04 +0200 http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7421 Quote:
Hi Jack,

I don't think it has anything to do with a "huge spiritual ego", as you put it. My experience has been that it is a process whereby you become more introspective - not necessarily withdrawn, but more comfortable in "the silence", as it were, and not so apt to fall into "normal" conversations... however, with that said, one thing that I have noticed in my practice is that socially I am far more at ease than I used to be a number of years ago, as I find that I am now far more spontaneous in my interactions with others... the old adage of "think before you speak" has been turned upside down for me in that I find I am able to have a conversation with someone (or not) from a place where everything is "okay". However, as you mention that it is a concern with your relationship... well, I am finding the same thing. It is a concern, but only from the point of view of what I can only term my "old life" and my old way of communicating with my spouse, which was often tainted for some reason with fear, or one of the other not-so-healthy emotions. Now, for the most part, I communicate from a totally different space... in fact, I think that is a very good word to use, as I find that communicating from that calm "space" (whether you're "spaced out" or not...) really seems to be the ground of where I find myself right now.]]> Great Non-Duality Website alwayson2@aypsite.org http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=7444&REPLY_ID=66259 Books, Web Sites, Audio, Video, etc. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:38:39 +0200 http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7444 Quote:
This is my definition of self-realization:

Your goal is to focus on the CLARITY and VIVIDNESS of the NOW instead of focusing on the thoughtstream.

Walk around and focus intensely on mundane visual and audio details in the present moment. Examples are wrinkles in people's clothes or a baby crying in the mall. Or the color of the toothbrush handle and the sound of the water faucet. Also the cracks in the sidewalk, or the sounds of a passing airplane. Internal body sensations also count (an emotion is the physical sensation in the physical chakras).

Now the second part is to freely use the mind, as long as all thoughts have absolute relevence to the present moment. Examples would be "I see cracks in the sidewalk" or "I hear an airplane" or "I am driving to the grocery store"

Keep this up strictly for all waking hours for two days.

During this time, you will realize that "I" is literally a thought. You can even practice it right now. Repeat in your mind "I am looking at a computer screen", which you are. See how "I" is LITERALLY a thought. Notice that "my" and "mine" are literally thoughts. Thus how can a THOUGHT own anything? How can a THOUGHT own a plasma tv, or ipod? Saying "This ipod is mine" does not make sense. There may be an ipod in your hands, but thats about it.

On the later half of the second day, bring to mind various friends and family, and recognize how they exist in your mind as a flawed packet of memories (happy memories of childhood perhaps?) and future projections (projections into a fictitious future). When a person is standing in front of you, notice that even though their thoughts and emotions are constantly fluctuating, your thoughtform of them is relatively static. So thus realize the false nature of people-thoughtforms. By the way, this is the ultimate meaning of forgiveness, if you hold a grudge against someone.

Also on the second day, look at something valuable like diamonds and gold in a jewelry store window and then look at something not valuable. You will realize something interesting...I won't spoil the surprise though. Also imagine yourself as emperor of the world followed by imagining yourself as a poor bum on the streets.

Dalai Lama likes to say sunyata is simply the discrepency between every thoughtform and how reality is. Time, yourself, other people exist in your mind as highly flawed thoughtform packets/bundles. For example, go look at clock right now. It is just an object with two pieces of metal pointing at two different spots on a dial. There is no such thing as time.

Every thoughtform (and all of them are flawed) will produce either 1) affinity or 2) aversion. The key is to be centered enough in the the present moment beforehand. And everyone is already perfectly centered, you just have to acknowledge this. So this method is effortless and easy. It is already accomplished.]]> Yogirj Gurunath Siddhanath 11jono11@aypsite.org http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=7450&REPLY_ID=66255 Gurus, Sages and Higher Beings Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:34:23 +0200 http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7450 Quote:
Thank you for your replies and aaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh! I am sure you all know where I am coming from when I say that.

I obviously want to be utilizing the most effective methods to get towards Self realization, obviously want to attain God consciousness sooner rather than later so deciding which path to take is difficult, you all seem to be backing up AYP but then this is the AYP website you wouldn't be on here unless you felt it was good maybe even better and you all seem to have experience with one form or another of Kriya, though no one here is ex Hamsa/Gurunath and a lot of people do exalt his methods, could they possibly be more efficient then others???

Am I right in thinking that it's ignorant of me to have thought that practicing one technique could be heading in the wrong direction, it all gets me closer to God/realization doesn't it??? (not rhetorical)

If after a while I feel like I am not progressing as fast as I would like to and want to turn fully to AYP do I have to start from the beginning of the lessons and do months of "I AM" etc before I move on, or should my practice in other areas mean that I can move quicker through AYP?

Alternatively is there any way of incorporating AYP + Kriya together?

Also how much time ideally do you/should you allocate for practice? In Kriya and in AYP?

And one last question (for now), do you believe that masters can take on board/burn up some of our karma/work for us? (Obviously -"God helps those who help themselves")

I wish that I had a more spiritual group of friends, it would be great to just be able to go nextdoor and have these talks, though God bless the internet + Yogini allowing us to have discussion forums + websites like this one, the true good use of technology.

God bless you all

Love and light

]]> Answering the "How are you?" question Victor@aypsite.org http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=7441&REPLY_ID=66246 Jnana Yoga/Self-Inquiry - Advaita (Non-Duality) Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:11 +0200 http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7441 Quote:
In our society it is generally a ritualized question and answer and nothing more. For those closer to you the opportunity can follow later to explain. One memorable quote is
"the definition of a bore: A man , who in reply to being asked "how are you?" tells you."]]> Healing Samyama in group meditation Shanti@aypsite.org http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=1337&REPLY_ID=66237 Member Announcements - Events, Classes & Retreats Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:52:12 +0200 http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1337 Quote:
Will do Victor.
Thanks. ]]> Wayne Wirs: Newly-Minted Enlightened Guy Smileyogi@aypsite.org http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=6652&REPLY_ID=66236 Books, Web Sites, Audio, Video, etc. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:43:39 +0200 http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6652 Quote:
quote:
Originally posted by Christi

Hi Danny,

And thanks for expanding on your own experience of the body of light (a.k.a. rainbow body). This ties in with my own experiences of it. I know what you mean by scary and beautiful at the same time. Actually making the temporary shift into the light body was probably one of the scariest moments of my life. Somehow I stayed calm at the same time, because of the sheer beauty and awe involved.


Hi Christi...it is a pleasure to talk with serious practitioners.
I am heaving a hard time reading all the posts on this site,so please bear with me...(even though I can speed read..but I'll explain other time how I do it)..But I recognized you have wisdom,then there is some other guy named adamantclearlight(whom is that guy?..besides you,he is one of the wisest,I'm telling you..) and some others like tibetanice and lots of others I forget right now...of course yogani rules..from the quotes I read of him,he is wise.(I'm still busy reading..)
This site is chocked with some real guys whom speak the walk,and walk the talk...

Plus on the positive side..you guys have a healthy moderators assistance..so personal jabs are not really encouraged.
This is a sign of wisdom..I sense some sanity here,at last.
So I composed a fresh poem for you,Christi..on my blog.
http://kriptodanny.blogspot.com/201...me-time.html
Here is it..
Behold the marvelous dentist
Long live the clear rainbow light!!
Thus spokenth the mahayogi
While flexing his wisdom muscles..
Behold the clear light!!!
Now you see it,now it's gone
Because you have a tooth-ache
Named false assumptions..

So take off your glasses
Maybe you'll see better
And know there was no seer
Just the light seeing itself
In the rainbow glasses
Of the clear light body...
Now go to the kriptodanny dentist
He will cure your false assumptions
There is no tooth to ache..
There is no spoon either...
All there is..is the rainbow body
Of the tooth-ache ..
Marvelous dentist!
Now love me..kisses:)
-added by danny-
Just know that you are loved by a mahayogi...Christi:) live long and prosper my good man.
Kisses
danny]]> thanks again brother neil@aypsite.org http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7454 Satsang Cafe - General Questions on AYP Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:16:42 +0200 http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7454 brother Neil
]]> Formula to cure mental disorders omarkaya@aypsite.org http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=7309&REPLY_ID=66222 Healthcare - Holistic and Modern Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:47:48 +0200 http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7309 Quote:
there are some very useful mantras to cure mentral disorders and the recitation of the 32 names of durga stand among the best remedies to heal twisted severe cases of depression schizophrenia blackmagic and spirit possesion,in such cases several recitations of the 32 durga names are prescribed,and after the recitations one should recite the bija mantra shreem with ful oxigen, spelling a long shreeeeeemmmmmm it should last the oxigen expiration.the 32 durga names are considered very powerful mantras and are part of the chandi path one of the most potent mantras of durga.these are the only mantras which have to be recited laud ,they have the particular power to induce deep state of meditation,so the inner fobias and worries get healed.you can learn the right pronunciation of these names on youtube and to memorize them is well worth to try,its a peaceful unique experience and a priceless help in times of crisis.]]>