Pronouncing Gurmukhi: A Video Introduction

Join me in my quest to learn JapJi Sahib by following my friend HarSimran Khalsa's video's as she introduces Gurmukhi, based on the transliteration by

Khalsa Yogoji, Siri Singh Sahib Bhai Sahib Harbhajan Singh, and Khalsa Bhai Sardani Sahiba Bibiji Inderjit  Kaur. Psyche of the Soul: the Nit Naym Banis, with additional Shabads and prayers, and their effects. Tucson: Hand Made Books, 1993.

An explanation of Gurmukhi vowels:

Watch here and learn the Retroflex Consonants:

Check out Aspirated Consonants in this short video:

OK, watch examples of  the different aspirated consonants (you can learn with a candle too!)...

"D, DH"

"T, TH"

"G, GH"


"J, JH"


"K, KH"


"CH, CHH"


"B, BH"


Retroflex DH:


Retroflex T'H:


And finally, a word about "H":

  

Numerology Forecast: October 2010

Watch this video for guest contributor, Master Numerologist Nam Hari Khalsa's October Forecast:

Would you like to know more?  Nam Hari can do a personal reading for you, either in person or over the phone.  Hidden away in the numbers of your birth date are the secrets to your life's happiness and true potential.  Information is power, and real solutions are given in each session for that "breakthrough" effect in your life.  Nam Hari specializes in the area of relationships, and all your questions on love, money, and destiny fulfillment are answered.

Please contact Nam Hari at (575) 305-0017 or email her at: akara@cybermesa.com

Ma Yoga

Yesterday, I was part of Ma Yoga's opening!  OK, so I don't have any photos because I was giving free taster Thai Yoga massages the whole time (totally booked solid from 2-5pm!), but I just wanted to comment that it was fantastic to be in such a shakti (primal, feminine, creative power) community.

My friend and doula, Carmen Bornn-Gilman always says, "Women need another womb in the room," when in labor.  I would say that we need each other always.  If we can get past the judgement and cattiness, then there is real wonderment at the power of women coming together.

In Kundalini Yoga, we believe that women are 16 times greater than men.  Sixteen...!  Let's no underestimate ourselves, nor sell ourselves short...

Being part of the Ma Yoga community reminded me how much I need to be around women, and how wonderful it is to give.

     

One of My Favorite Quotes

It's just like story-time!  Watch the short video, as I read you one of my favorite passages from Granta:

In case your video player doesn't work, here's the transcription:

Autumn 2001 issue of Granta, "Everything Is Different in Your House" by Adam Mars-Jones 

"He [the guru] said that the unenlightened soul was like a man on a train clutching his suitcase in his hands. It's safe to put down your baggage. He didn't say, throw it out the window, like most religious teachers, let alone throw yourself out, as a few do. Just put your baggage down. That's all. You don't need to carry your bags, the train is carrying them anyways, if you only knew. Everything is coming with you already. Everything is on its way."

  

Prana & My Vacation @ Lake Tahoe

What was the BEST thing I found, while in vacation in Tahoe??? Watch this short video to find out:

My view of Lake Tahoe from the hotel balcony.  Great place to do yoga every morning!

Even if you're too busy, you can breathe -- try following this article.

  

Numerology Forecast: September 2010

Watch this video for guest contributor, Master Numerologist Nam Hari Khalsa, and her September forecast:

Nam Hari recommends this Adi Shakti mantra CD by Guru Dass.  Click here for the Adi Shakti mantra translation.

Would you like to know more about numerology?  Nam Hari can do a personal reading for you, either in person or over the phone.  Hidden away in the numbers of your birth date are the secrets to your life's happiness and true potential.  Information is power, and real solutions are given in each session so you may experience a "breakthrough effect" in your life.  Nam Hari specializes in the area of relationships, and your questions on love, money, and destiny fulfillment are answered.  Call her at (575) 305-0017 or by email: akara@cybermesa.com.  Or check back next month for October's forecast...!