RECOGNIZE THAT THE OTHER PERSON IS YOU

These 5 Sutras were given by Yogi Bhajan in order to help us navigate through the Aquarian Age.

1. Recognize that the other person is you

2. Understand through compassion or you will misunderstand the times

3. There is a way through every block

4. When the time is on you, start, and the pressure will be off

5. Vibrate the Cosmos, the Cosmos shall clear the path.

At last week's inaugural class, we delved into "there is a way through every block" which was perfect considering we had a major power outage and conducted the class in candlelight (not a bad thing, actually) without music, heat and creature comforts. I lit a fire and sang a capella. That's definitely taking the opportunity to find a way through a block if there ever was.

THIS WEEK we're going for Number One on the list. RECOGNIZE THAT THE OTHER PERSON IS YOU! Our yoga set and meditation will help you to experience this sutra on a profound and lasting level. Be prepared to merge into the group consciousness. If the reason we have relationships with others is to have a bigger experience of ourselves, then the other person gives us the chance to see who we are....good or bad, big or small. It is the symmetry of this reflection which is so compelling to us...and why relationships are such good teachers.

Let's start the ball rolling by paying attention to each other. Why do some people drive you crazy and push your buttons? Could it be that you are recognizing yourself in them? The same is true if you absolutely adore someone. Isn't it just the adorable in yourself that you are experiencing?

A perfect example of this is when we so-called fall in love with someone. When we are "in love" we think we are in love with another person, but the reality is that we are in love with ourselves... thanks to the reflection of ourselves that we see in the other person.

In order to experience this phenomenon we have to consciously observe, deeply listen, and open our hearts. And that's what we're up to tomorrow night in class.

This thursday and every thursday evening at 7:00pm, come for yoga, deep meditation, and stay for yogi tea. Bring a blanket, cushion, mat and even a friend. Recommended donation is $15. for more info visit the website.

Sat Nam,

Raghubir