An Introduction to Sat Nam Rasayan®
by Hargopal Kaur
Level III
Traveling Student Instructor
What is Sat
Nam Rasayan®?
Sat Nam Rasayan® (SNR) is an
ancient yogic healing technique that uses the transcendent consciousness to
heal. We hold a contemplative state of
consciousness, called the projective meditative mind, which allows the release
of resistance to self and to reality. In
this transcendent consciousness, as we relate to an event, our consciousness
and that of the event merge. Resistance
in the form of differentiation, preconceptions, conditions, and boundaries and
limits may change or disappear.
What
are the basics of SNR?
Yes.
The basic, level 1 SNR is learned through four steps: (a) To begin, you open the space. That is, you
come into the meditative state of contemplation.
(b) Once the space is open, you stabilize it by equalizing your
awareness of the
sensations. We treat every sensation the same. No single sensation is considered more
important than any other. All 5 senses
are included, experienced at the same time, and allowed to happen. (c) Next you individualize, you select an event and set an intention. You contemplate
the resistance that is experienced, which, to begin with, is through the
senses. Contemplation is a neutral
awareness that is completely receptive.
There is no reaction in this state.
In SNR we allow the resistance to happen. It is not about doing something,
rather it is being in the state of contemplation, allowing and including all
that one experiences. (d) And the final step is to recognize when the process
is complete, i.e. when the resistance
has disappeared or changed.
How
do you open the space?
Opening the space is attaining a
specific meditative state – that of SNR contemplation. Generally when one
meditates, you sit in some yogic posture, hold a mudra, possibly chant a
mantra, and practice some breath pattern with the eyes focused on some place, such
as the tip of the nose. In SNR we use
the sensations we experience as a stepping-stone to reach the meditative state
of contemplation. Once you’ve practiced
SNR for a while, you can go directly to that state of consciousness. We train the consciousness like a
muscle. For example, when you want to
pick something up, you don’t consciously tell your hand to reach, grasp, and
lift; you just go ahead and do it. The
same is true with SNR contemplation.
What
is Resistance?
Resistance is
when you are uncomfortable, or feel a contraction or a density that blocks you
from experiencing other sensations. As
Guru Dev explains, “A resistance is a proposition to reality that holds you in
a tendency.” This proposition or
condition is a position of the mind that manifests through the sensations, and
that is what is called resistance. Any stance a person takes, their point of
view or point of reference, is limiting and produces a resistance. SNR is not
based on a belief system. A belief such as a point of view, preconception or
judgment, creates a limit to the consciousness. For example, a woman treating
her child may take the stance of the mother (protective, loving, possibly with
hopes and expectations). While not being good or bad, it is the relationship
they have, and it may limit or orient what can happen in the treatment. It is
not neutral.
What
can you use SNR for?
SNR is not a medical science. It is a meditative state of consciousness, a
yogic technology, which can have healing benefits – even if it is solely to
relax a person. Yogi Bhajan has called
SNR “ultra-relaxation.” It has been
shown through medical research that relaxation lowers blood pressure, reduces
anxiety, and stimulates immune cells and their function. In SNR we make no claims as to its efficacy
in treating any particular disease or condition. People often seek SNR help for physical,
mental and emotional issues.
Are
there any guidelines for the beginner?
There
are three basic guidelines which are helpful for those new to SNR.
(1) Everything you
know is based on your sensations, your experience as you are contemplating.
(2) You only feel yourself in relation with
something. You don’t feel something
directly; you feel how it affects you.
(3) Anything that
happens in the relation is included. You
cannot discriminate or eliminate.
Everything is included.
SNR
Certification
There
are four levels of certification: (1) student, (2) healer, (3) instructor, and
(4) teacher. Level 1 was described in the “basics of SNR” section. In level 2
there are 5 modalities to gain proficiency in: resonance, forms and shapes,
elements, dream state, and the art of knowing. In forms and shapes, for
example, we recognize that a square is grounding and a triangle is effective at
dispersing or releasing dense resistance. A circle has flow and can give a
sense of completion. And then there are irregular shapes and 3-dimensional
shapes to explore. In level 3 proficiency must be shown in teaching the five
modalities that are learned in level 2.
In
addition, an instructor is able to work with the meridian of the group, produce
a bindu (center) in a class, recognize the hukam (order) of the class’s need,
identify which part of the psyche of the group is functioning, and recognize
which aspect of the consciousness the instructor is working from. The
qualifications for level 4 are not yet available. A more detailed description
of the requirements for the levels is provided on www.gurudevsnr.com.
Where
can we learn more about SNR?
The best way is to attend classes. Just by reading about SNR does not teach you
contemplation.
Calling All Sat Nam Rasayan® Students & Healers -
YOU
by Satya Kaur
Level III,
Team Solstice Leader
Assistant
Summer 2003 Events Coordinator
Are Summoned to Become a Radiant Jewel in the Vast Net of Healing
Join the Few, the Fearless—TEAM SOLSTICE!!
As you well know, the rigorous Solstice
experience brings dramatic changes in us all and that’s one reason why we
gather under the hot
What?
You say, “How could I pass up an opportunity like this???” But wait,
there’s even more!!! The miracle of it
all is this: The benefits to you are
as vast as the healing blessings that will flow from and through you into our
community. They include:
·
The thrill of opening the sacred space within a sacred space
·
The camaraderie of fellow SNR students & healers
·
The joy of incredible team spirit
·
An opportunity to improve your healing skills
·
A chance to learn and teach as you heal with other SNR
students and healers
·
Increase your confidence
about your healing skills, as you witness yourself working on the front lines
·
The opportunity to test your mettle
·
Earn credit toward the level 3 requirements.
Take this opportunity to allow all our
teachers to see the fruits of their long labors. This is the best gift you could ever give to
those who have given of themselves without qualification, judgment or
hesitation.
So come. Join us.
Join Team Solstice.
New Moon/Full
Moon Remote Treatments with
by Hari Das Kaur,
Level III,
Once
in a “blue moon” a soul has the opportunity to be in the presence and holy
vibration of a healer such as
One
memorable summer at ladies camp in
Life
can be unpredictable, and at times can catch us off guard, and at the least,
very challenging. However, with his healings, we can come to know ourselves
better, master our dilemmas, and come to realize that we don’t have to suffer.
Remote
treatments are made available to us and arranged through CCA: kirpal@gurudevsnr.com.
phone: 310-289-1312 or fax: 310-289-1340. Checks, money orders, and credit
cards payable to the Center for Contemplative Awareness;
Every
month I have a pre-arranged new moon remote treatment with Guru Dev and I look
forward to it immensely. Sometimes there is a need for an immediate treatment
because of circumstances. This is when you call CCA and the arrangement with Guru Dev will be made. The remote
treatments are $135 and if you wish to personally speak with Guru Dev about
your treatment, the cost is $175.
There are specific qualities to the new
moon and full moon, and Guru Dev will determine which phase is most suited to
your healing. These two phases are the times that the psyche is most receptive
to healing awareness. For release New Year’s Eve remotes are
great! For renewal New Year’s Day remotes are just the thing for bringing
this remarkable graceful energy into your life you will be creating a more
uplifting and happier existence.