I find the subjects discussed really resonate with me and I appreciate that this wisdom is it for everyone. A large part of this Western type of KY still includes Sikh meditations & mantras however, and I have so wanted a new way to understand this sacred tradition totally apart from YB’s influence. Several years gone by now, I’ve come back to this practice since there are now teachers offering guidance in this practice without YB’s influence. I was totally disillusioned and dropped the practice. Long story short, I found out about the controversy surrounding Yogi Bhajan (YB) who brought KY to the West, combining his own Sikh background with yoga. I specifically like the spiritual aspect to this yoga practice. I had several profound spiritual experiences, and decided to look further into it. It captures the nuances, cultural context, and spiritual nuances that may not be fully conveyed in. The unique composition of Punjabi words, with their rich and vibrant meanings, carries a spiritual energy that resonates with the core teachings of Sikhism. I was initially drawn to kundalini yoga (KY) (in the U.S.) by simply “trying out” a new form of yoga I’d heard about. Reading Japji Sahib in Punjabi allows us to experience the true essence of the Gurbani. Helpful guide in understand in Sikhism w/in Western Kundalini Yoga movement
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