**Tratakum** is a Kundalini Yoga kriya (meditation practice) that involves fixed gazing to develop concentration, stimulate the frontal lobes, and connect with higher consciousness. ## Benefits * **Concentration & Focus** – Fixed gaze strengthens the ability to sustain attention * **Energy Development** – Stimulates pranic flow through the eyes * **Self-Realization** – Acts as a gateway to higher consciousness * **Karmic & Spiritual Growth** – In Yogi Bhajan’s tradition, can help dissolve karmas and expand destiny For most of my life my sleeping and waking hours have been splashed with visions. Sometimes these visions are prophetic or meant as guidance and other times they are communications from my subconscious regarding a fear I'm holding onto. The purpose of these visions is ultimately determined by my intuition. If I allow my ego to determine purpose I am often led down the wrong track, however sometimes the visions are so profound and clear there is zero question as to the meaning. As we connect to our third eye, the pineal gland, it connects us to not only the woo woo visuals derived from the coalescing of light into form many of us desire but also to the deep inner knowing that is our intuition, our direct connection to GOD/Universe/Infinity/Source. During this is White Tantra experience we will be doing practices that lead us toward the deeper inner merger/union/intercourse of the divine masculine and feminine aspects within each of us. The pathway toward this yoking is through the breath, Candle Gazing and then meditation. During this class you will experience Kundalini Yoga and pineal gland specific activation exercises which are designed specifically to alter how our nervous system and endocrine systems interact. Once our attention is focused, our minds are cleared, and our respiration rate reduced, our minds will be further calmed through the practice of candle gazing. Gazing at a candle brings absolute focus to the physical eyes and once we close our eyes in total darkness and after image can be perceived. This inner image can be focused on which directs energy inward and once we relax the physical eyes toward the unifying point in the inner eye we create an opportunity to perceive reality beyond the physical and Kundalini/Shakti is seduced upward. This session will contain Kundalini Yoga, candle gazing (tratakum), mental mantra, and some breathing and then more breathing:-) **Cost is $11-$33** **Please bring a yoga mat if you have one.** **We will begin exactly at 7:10pm; please arrive by then** If you are interested in private Tantra instruction or bodywork/energy work please reach out to Akal for details: somaarts1@gmail.com or feel free to contact me by email: Akal@somaarts1.com Thank you All, Akal
