Addendum to "THERE IS A WAY THROUGH EVERY BLOCK"

Given that there was a major power outage in Los Angeles and we were out of electricity for 48 hours, there were many challenges and obstacles where we got to practice the Aquarian Sutra, "There is a way through every block" given to us by Yogi Bhajan. A perfect situation presented itself on our inaugural voyage.

As an artist and designer who is dependent on electricity for many of the tasks that I do outside of the sweet convenience of a juiced-up home, I had to disconnect from certain obligations and just not do the work I usually do. This made me unavailable by telephone, internet, or fax and only able to work on un-electrified tasks in the light of day. With the IPhone as a computer substitute, I sat in my car several times a day to charge up its rapidly dwindling battery.

This was handleable with an assortment of fire logs, candles, and battery operated flashlights (and of course the IPhone), but it became clear to me how much electricity I use in my day to day life and take for granted. It was a bit like either living in another era or camping out in the woods. My dogs, cat and I huddled together in the windstorm on the first night and navigated through a dark house together afterwards. We sat by the fire and kept warm. But the real blessing that came out of it was having the first EAGLE ROCK KUNDALINI CENTER CLASS in candlelight and without the usual aid of recorded music.

A few travelled the dark roads and partook in the class designed to remove obstacles from within and clear the path for significant growth and elevation. The effect was deeply relaxing and we enjoyed the candlelight and the profound effects of concentrating on the breath and the silent chanting of the mantra "Sat Nam". The set had indicated the playing of a certain piece of Indian music throughout certain exercises--since I am familiar with the music, I sang it a capella. Let me tell you, it was an unusual experience for all of us!!!!!

Anyway, the space works, the gong sounds great, and I foresee a wonderful group of souls gathering on thursday nights to open new spaces in ourselves through the practice of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation. Suggested Donation is $15 and plenty of parking is on the street. And if we ever have a power outage again, you can be sure that class will be in session! For more info visit our website.

Sat Nam,

Raghubir