Yoga Portraits: INDIRA

Introducing the "Yoga Portraits" series—featuring students of Thou Art Yoga. First up, Indira from the St. Augustine class.

Poolside at our St. Augustine class venue, Reimedi Spa

  
NAME: Indira Ragoo
OCCUPATION: Retired Pre-School Teacher

HOW DID YOU DISCOVER KUNDALINI YOGA?
I saw a newspaper clip, with the advertisement for the class and a cell phone number to call for info.I called the number and I was told where the class was being held and when. So I decided to join the Friday evening class.

WHAT ABOUT YOUR FIRST KUNDALINI YOGA EXPERIENCE MADE YOU DECIDE TO CONTINUE WITH IT?
When I first attended class I had no experience or had never before attended a class so this was a new kind of experience for me. Somehow I felt a difference in body and mind,and I could not wait to attend the next class.I also had a spiritual experience while reciting the mantras and this caused me to be drawn even more to this class.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN PRACTISING KUNDALINI YOGA?
I started my Kundalini class on the 11th of February 2011.

DO YOU KEEP UP A REGULAR PRACTICE?
I do try to keep up my practice of kriyas and meditation as regular as I can.I wake at 4.am. I find this time to be very good for me, I sit in easy pose taking deep breaths then reciting the mantras to begin. Then after the mantras I begin with the Kriyas. After this I lay on the mat breathing in and out deeply.Then I pull the feet up and rock myself back and forth side to side.Rotate my feet and hands. Rub my feet and hands together.Rock myself back into easy pose,and end with .. Long time sun.

WHAT BENEFITS DO YOU EXPERIENCE THROUGH YOUR PRACTICE?
I feel spiritually fulfilled, I feel I’m better able to handle any situation that may come my way.
I feel physically energized. I’m not fearful in trying to achieve the things that I want in life.

WHAT HAS CHANGED FOR YOU SINCE YOU STARTED PRACTICING KUNDALINI YOGA?
Since I started practicing Kundalini yoga I have noticed that I have become more peaceful within myself, able to handle life’s challenges better.I do not react to situations the way I used to.I have a lot more patience to deal with situations that occur in my life.

YOUR FAVOURITE ASPECT OF KUNDALINI YOGA . . .
I enjoy sitting in easy pose and reciting the mantras.I feel calm and really very peaceful.

HOW DO YOU GENERALLY FEEL AFTER A CLASS?
I feel peaceful, calm, physically fit, I feel like I can handle whatever life sends my way.

WHAT WORDS OF WISDOM DO YOU HAVE FOR ANYONE READING THIS?
I would strongly encourage anyone reading this if you are looking for a way of getting in touch with your true self and looking for a way to become a better person ,then you should by all means start a Kundalini yoga class .You would truly benefit.

HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THOU ART YOGA?
I visited the website after hearing about it from a friend.

ANY FAMOUS LAST WORDS?
My Kundalini yoga class has been the best thing that I have ever done for myself.It has changed my life in a way I never thought possible. It has made me realize how much I was missing in my life how much I never knew myself .It has put me in touch with my true self, and made me see others around me in a different way.I would like to thank my Kundalini yoga teacher Tek Har for the wonderful work she is doing and wish God blessing’s and best wishes in the future. Sat Nam.