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My Experience with Sodarshan Chakra Kriya 💫
Yogi Bhajan said that of all the 20 types of yoga, including Kundalini Yoga, this is the highest Kriya. That it cuts through all the darkness and gives you a new start.
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In an article by @kellybroganmd I read a statistic that said this Kriya was studied to be 74% effective at treating depression and anxiety even where medication was ineffective.
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With these statements I was naturally really drawn to the practice.
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The beginning days of the practice were beautiful. I had more energy, lightness, and joy throughout my day. I was absolutely loving the meditation!
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And then as I made it into my last week this week, the subconscious beliefs started to come up. Things I thought I had long since dealt with, and also other beliefs I didn’t even realize were holding me back.
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Deep existential questions at the root of my battle with depression started to arise.
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Is it even possible to make a difference in the world?
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Will my life have any lasting meaning?
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Are we just under the control of people with more money/status/power than us?
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Should I just give up and play my role?
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Are my life goals fuelled by ego, or a genuine desire to heal and connect?
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Deep questions I know 😂
Kundalini Yoga is this powerful tool that asks us to step up, ask ourselves the hard questions, and live a life that is about more than just ourselves.
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After experiencing the depth of emotion that comes with those questions, I’m starting to feel a shift in the direction of my life.
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I want my life to start being less about how much I can achieve, and more about how much I can help.
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And I need to re-evaluate how I can better do that. So I’ve decided to turn this 40-day practice into a full 1000- day Sadhana.
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I’m grateful for the depth of this practice and the changes it brings to me on a daily basis 🙏🏼