Our personality is dependent on which of the five gross elements predominates in our nature. The agni‐ granthi, or fire center, manifests through the spleen, liver, pancreas, and adrenal glands. Just as the heat of the sun makes life possible on Earth, the heat of the agni tattva sustains life in the body. The day this internal fire goes out means death to the individual as surely as this world would die if the sun refused to shine. Persons with a supremacy of this agni tattva are very vigorous, full of perseverance, and become untiring workers. They have a wonderful capacity for leadership and a directness of manner and speech.”
– © The Teachings of Yogi Bhajan, January 1, 1973
Sat Nam Everyone....
Last night I am sure many of you heard or saw fireworks...and as things are, we are working on the Fire Tattwa for tonight's class.
I have been away at Summer Solstice in the high desert north of Espanola on a sacred and powerful piece of land known as Ram Das Puri. In such a place, where the heat and the dryness is so intense at times, you feel as though you are only a few miles from the sun. Every year, for the last 5 years, a tattwa has dominated the program; this year's element was ETHER. And just like ether, it's hard to describe what ensued.
Two years ago, FIRE was the "featured" element... and just like the summer solstice experience of 2010, tonight's planned class is going to pack a punch.
I'm paraphrasing here, but Yogi Bhajan said that the AGNI-GRANTHI or fire center has an enormous amount of power and just like fire, it can either cook for you or burn your house down. And as the digestive fire commands our digestive system, we can use this element to help us to fully digest life's experiences.
Fire transforms and it heals. Naturally occurring forest fires remove undergrowth and stimulate seeds to burst open and take root. A similar thing happens inside of us. We have the capacity for internal combustion that burns karma, fuels our momentum to thrive, and gives us access to our true power located in the third chakra.
The time is NOW for self-discipline, upping your practice, and setting boundaries. It's no joke...everything is moving at a faster pace now and the times require an upgrade of your operating system. Your Fire Tattwa, which is associated with the Third Chakra can give you the sustainability to move with the times and excel.
The third chakra is sometimes referred to as the WILL OF THE SPIRITUAL WARRIOR. It is the center of personal power and commitment. When you talk about inner strength, inner balance, and good health, you are talking about the Third Chakra in action (located in the Navel). If you have digestive problems, little or no conviction to your beliefs, emotions, or wishes...then you need to work on your third chakra and fan the flames of your Fire tattwa. If you have inner anger, greed, shame, despair and see obstacles in every direction, then working on this chakra/element is the place to start.
Tonight we'll be working on the third Chakra/Fire tattwa. The navel center is your beginning --the first place through which you are fed. Your job is to accumulate energy in the navel point because it is your "reserve" power. The Kundalini energy is initiated here through the movement of breath, prana, apana, and exercise and the energy ignites in what is referred to as "white heat". The energy is sent down to the first chakra and awakens the dormant Kundalini energy resting at the base of the spine. And lastly, one of the most important aspects of this tattwa is that is a doorway to the HEART/AIR TATTWA...where higher consciousness begins.
Class begins promptly at 7, but no one will be turned away. Donation only ($15 recommended) and bring a mat, cushion, or blanket for support. We will relax at the end with a long gong relaxation...but be prepared to stir the embers in you. for more info visit www.eaglerockkundaliniyoga.com.
See you later,
Raghubir
