21 Stages of Meditation
Course Program and Outline
Course Program and Outline
INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION CLASS
For those with little or no experience in meditation we will offer an optional "Preparation for Meditation" class on the afternoon of August 15, 2014 at 17.00 hours, to help you prepare for the full course. There is no cost for this class to those attending the first journey.
Please confirm your participation in this class by sending an email to:[email protected]
For those with little or no experience in meditation we will offer an optional "Preparation for Meditation" class on the afternoon of August 15, 2014 at 17.00 hours, to help you prepare for the full course. There is no cost for this class to those attending the first journey.
Please confirm your participation in this class by sending an email to:[email protected]
WHY DO THIS COURSE?
The real question is why do we practice in the first place? Happiness. By articulating and describing each of the 21 Stages of Meditation, we have attempted to put into words the states of consciousness that are experienced by those who use the power of meditation to enhance their lives in their pursuit of happiness and peace of mind.
The meditations that guide us through the stages on the journey to Realization are designed to follow the natural structure and qualities of each stage. The experiences of one stage support the progress in the next stage. You can explore any of the stages on your own as an individual practice. The benefit of each meditation stands on its own; but the added benefit of practicing an entire journey comes from the intensity of the practice when done in sequence, within a concentrated period of time and in a community of practitioners.
The goal is clear: happiness. The nature of meditation is well-defined: refine the mind and elevate your awareness. The path is open: deepen your meditation through each of the 21 Stages of Meditation in order to reach that intangible quality we call realization.
JOURNEY 1: about the Journey to The Crystallized Self
Come and explore the first journey of The 21 Stages of Meditation: The Crystallized Self, a course from KRI, now being taught for the first time in Sweden by Senior Trainer Guru Dass. This first journey fosters a deeply personal experience of your infinite nature. Meditate deeply and give yourself to the transformational process that will free you to be You—stronger, clearer and more radiant.
The focus of the first journey is to recognize, experience and crystallize the Self. The primary skill at this stage is to become a witness to all the thoughts and feelings. The blocks are encountered in the first four stages: upset, boredom, irritation and frustration. These reactions to our thoughts and emotions often lead to a loss of our center; we lose touch with our basic sense of Self.
The first ascent starts where these initial four stages left off. We have a sense of the Self, separate from all the commotions, emotions and sensory impulses; we begin to focus and recognize a still point, a nucleus within, which is the Self. It is this crystallized sense of Self that is needed in order for consciousness to work. Compassion and self-compassion arise.
The final stage in this first journey is a 2 ½ hour meditation that opens the heart center.
Here, the crystallized sense of Self becomes stable and we can feel all our emotions and sensations without getting lost in them. They become our friends.
Some Good Reasons to Come the First Journey of to this 21 Stages of Meditation Course
Deepen Your Experience of Laya Yoga—the Sound Current of Ecstasy. We will go deeply into the Adi Shakti Mantra, Ek Ong Kaar Sat Naam Siree Whaa-hay Guroo; known as Kundalini Yoga’s DNA mantra, the Adi Shakti Mantra uncoils the essence of human potential through the application and practice of this powerful and sublime sound current.
Experience a 2 ½ Hour Meditation. Perhaps this will be your first time to dive deeply into a 2 ½ hour meditation or perhaps it will be your 1,000th time. Either way, receive the benefit of meditating with practitioners from all around the world.
The real question is why do we practice in the first place? Happiness. By articulating and describing each of the 21 Stages of Meditation, we have attempted to put into words the states of consciousness that are experienced by those who use the power of meditation to enhance their lives in their pursuit of happiness and peace of mind.
The meditations that guide us through the stages on the journey to Realization are designed to follow the natural structure and qualities of each stage. The experiences of one stage support the progress in the next stage. You can explore any of the stages on your own as an individual practice. The benefit of each meditation stands on its own; but the added benefit of practicing an entire journey comes from the intensity of the practice when done in sequence, within a concentrated period of time and in a community of practitioners.
The goal is clear: happiness. The nature of meditation is well-defined: refine the mind and elevate your awareness. The path is open: deepen your meditation through each of the 21 Stages of Meditation in order to reach that intangible quality we call realization.
JOURNEY 1: about the Journey to The Crystallized Self
Come and explore the first journey of The 21 Stages of Meditation: The Crystallized Self, a course from KRI, now being taught for the first time in Sweden by Senior Trainer Guru Dass. This first journey fosters a deeply personal experience of your infinite nature. Meditate deeply and give yourself to the transformational process that will free you to be You—stronger, clearer and more radiant.
The focus of the first journey is to recognize, experience and crystallize the Self. The primary skill at this stage is to become a witness to all the thoughts and feelings. The blocks are encountered in the first four stages: upset, boredom, irritation and frustration. These reactions to our thoughts and emotions often lead to a loss of our center; we lose touch with our basic sense of Self.
The first ascent starts where these initial four stages left off. We have a sense of the Self, separate from all the commotions, emotions and sensory impulses; we begin to focus and recognize a still point, a nucleus within, which is the Self. It is this crystallized sense of Self that is needed in order for consciousness to work. Compassion and self-compassion arise.
The final stage in this first journey is a 2 ½ hour meditation that opens the heart center.
Here, the crystallized sense of Self becomes stable and we can feel all our emotions and sensations without getting lost in them. They become our friends.
Some Good Reasons to Come the First Journey of to this 21 Stages of Meditation Course
Deepen Your Experience of Laya Yoga—the Sound Current of Ecstasy. We will go deeply into the Adi Shakti Mantra, Ek Ong Kaar Sat Naam Siree Whaa-hay Guroo; known as Kundalini Yoga’s DNA mantra, the Adi Shakti Mantra uncoils the essence of human potential through the application and practice of this powerful and sublime sound current.
Experience a 2 ½ Hour Meditation. Perhaps this will be your first time to dive deeply into a 2 ½ hour meditation or perhaps it will be your 1,000th time. Either way, receive the benefit of meditating with practitioners from all around the world.
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JOURNEY 1 · AUGUST 29 -31, 2014
Experience and Crystalize the Self Recognize, experience and crystallize the Self for it is this crystallized sense of Self that is needed forconsciousness to work.
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JOURNEY 2 · MARCH 13 - 15, 2015
Express and Distill the Self Develop a sensitivity to the Self; in this second journey we maintain our integrity in action and ultimately find the stillness within each action.
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JOURNEY 3 · AUGUST 2015
exact dates to be announced soon Transcend and Sublimate the Self Open the dimension of the Transcendent Self in which you become You, nothing more, nothing less. In this journey, we become realized human beings.
“When the three gunas, the three forces of nature, are all balanced it opens the heart and the head is fixed and steady. You are aware of All and the Crown Chakra shines as the Sixth Chakra commands.” - Yogi Bhajan
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The days include Kundalini Yoga classes and delicious vegetarian meals.
