The Kundalini Yoga tradition speaks of a call to the Divine that awakens "the Original Light of the soul." In gatherings across the globe, Snatam Kaur and her fellow musicians have shared that radiance through sacred chants. With Original Light, this beloved devotional singer guides us into the heart of the path, with the Aquarian Sadhana as a foundation to understand the tradition's daily principals, morning practices, and sacred chanting experiences.
Kundalini, the universal life force, has for centuries been shrouded in misconception and lore. But in fact, Snatam Kaur assures us that, through Kundalini Yoga, the capacity to experience it is within all of us-a natural and limitless source of physical health, stillness, joy, energetic strength, and loving connection with others and all of creation.
Original Light was written for those seeking a compassionate and supportive guide to creating a vibrant and sustainable daily spiritual practice. Here, Snatam shares with honesty and gentle humor her own stories, challenges, "aha" moments, and many practical pointers gained from her lifelong journey.
Readers first explore the philosophy and foundational principles of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan, and then learn the five morning practices of the Aquarian Sadhana, including:
"Enchanting, comforting, and profoundly instructive." --Thomas Moore, author of Care of the Soul and A Religion of One's Own
"Snatam is a living example of an ecstatic soul, and her book is a transmission of love and devotion." --Deva Premal "Inspiring . . . a significant exposition of Yogi Bhajan's teachings." --Nirvair Singh Khalsa, CEO of the Kundalini Research Institute, author of Ten Light Bodies of Consciousness and The Art Science and Application of Kundalini Yoga "There is so much kindness and inspiration in this book. Snatam has mined ancient meditative practices and brought them to us to make our lives better . . . She gives us ways to choose truth, positivity, light, and peace--for ourselves and our families and the world. She's a teacher for our times." --Elizabeth Lesser, cofounder of the Omega Institute and author of The Seekers Guide and Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow