She felt worthwhile, valuable and loved

Ellen shares her experience of attending Shambhavi program with Sadhguru in Atlanta, USA.
"I am left with so many impressions........the smiling faces of volunteers, my first glimpse of Sadghuru; the delcious food prepared and served; the relay race at the park, hearing my own laughter and enjoying the comaraderie of my team; the challenge of keeping the volley ball up in the air; the playfulness of Sahdguru as he volleyed the ball in the air to help us earn points, so we could have our breakfast.

How this man draws people together is an absolute wonder and miracle to behold. In his own quiet way, he teaches us that we are all magnificent and if we choose to live a lifeless existence, then that is what we will have. It's impossible to describe how much love I felt in Sadhguru's presence; I wept as he walked by me at the close of the program. At the same time, how in awe I was of his steady manner, his inimitable patience and his ability to speak for hours on end in the same loving, clear way, and his uncanny gift of telling a story and making us laugh; how he caught us off guard (while some of us were getting drowsy) and distracted us -- in order to help us and to help each other!!!

At midday on Sunday -- my limbs aching and my brain feeling numb -- thinking I could not absorb one more word or move my body in any way - I decided I should leave, that I just wasn't up to this challenge. At the same time, I realized that this man would never have let me just walk out of there. He would have asked me where I was going, and then I would have crumbled. So, even without me leaving and him stopping me, I experienced what the outcome would be. I remained because I knew that Sadhguru would challenge me, and I knew that I would be no match for the love that he is. I'm so glad I stayed. I also realized what a pattern this has been for me; just before breaking through, I quit or let myself down -- not this time. I attribute this to the empowerment and love that Sadhguru imbued us with - it's inescapable. Believe me, if someone could and would escape an uncomfortable situation, it would be me. The only difference on Sunday was that someone in the room made me feel worthwhile and valuable and loved. Sadhguru's is to make the world a better place, person by person; then his love is truly limitless, and I've never run into that in a person before this.

Now a day later, back home in NJ this morning, all this is clear to me and if only one day later, after initiation, I have already realized what I now know, how much more incredible will the future be as I continue the practice. I cannot even fathom what the future holds, but I will tell you this - I am more excited right now than I have ever been about my life. I owe this to Sadhguru. Many thanks to all of you who volunteer your time and have devoted your life to his mission, which has become your mission. I bow to you and am honored to have been welcomed into the fold.

A milestone

Meera shares about her life one year after Inner Engineering:
"Now, I don't have a reason to get angry on anything. I don't have anger in me to share it with those around me."

Read the full post here: http://mjaishankar.blogspot.com/2010/09/milestone.html

Inner Engineering has catapulted her into another journey

Becky shares her 2nd anniversary with Isha & Inner Engineering:
" I can also say with certainty that had it not been for this initiation, I would not have made it this long in India!"

Read the full article here: http://beckyblab.com/4-years-in-india-2-years-of-shambhavi-1-wandering-woman/1295/

Shambhavi

Parul, an IE participant from Delhi shares his experience of Inner Engineering.

She's called that cos' she's feminine. I liked the way its sound melted in my mouth, so well, that it fills me up even just to say it.

Shambhavi, its a way of meditation. It is offered and recieved, in a particular way, in the presence of a guru. It can't, be taught and learnt like the usual kriyas, asanas and other forms of yoga or meditation.

That's what is said, and I believe it, at the time it is offered to me, while it is also offered to 1000 odd others present with me in the stadium on 19th of Dec 2010.

Believe it or not, it has you the first time you do it. People say they experience ecstasy. It fills you up with an energy, of a kind, inexplicable by ways of communicating that you already know. That's why, its called ecstasy I guess.

My first time, it sent chills down my spine, and every bit of me froze as if I was inside a freezing water body. As if I wouldn't breathe again, or breathing itself was effort. And without any emotion and lots of pain, I cried.

I cried as I havent cried before. As I don't wish to cry again. If I had let go of myself, that last one percent, I might have shocked those sitting next to me. And then when it was done, when everyone relaxed, stood up and danced, I was still crouching to myself, frozen, empty and exhausted. Tears wouldn't stop. Shivers won't give away.

Later, a teacher explained: Shambhavi is feminine in nature. Feminine, cos it yields easily. You don't need years of practice before she yields for you. She is tender that way. And I loved the way he explained it. Shambhavi, it made sense. It made sense suddenly.

That day, they made us do it again (twice ie.) ; tears yet again, shivers yet again and a long blank, followed by a yearning to be held, consoled, drift away in slumber. Never experienced a blank like that before, like I didn't know where I am, what I am here for, not even an emotion, just cold and the pain.

-Parul Tongaria (Corp HR) BHEL

He bows down

Selva shares his Inner Engineering experience:
"I began to talk to my father, with whom I had a fight and vowed never to talk to him unless it was absolutely necessary."


Read the full article here: http://ishabangalore.blogspot.com/2010/12/isha-journey-to-inner-world-begins-here.html

What the heaven happened to him?

A very inspiring & touching post from Kadappan, a Ph.D student from PennState:

"It’s not just the external outlook that has changed, but most importantly, the very
core, the engine technology itself has been transformed."

Read the full post here: http://thatwhichrules.blogspot.com/2011/01/wat-de-heaven-happnd-in-me.html

Over a 1000 people did IE with Sadhguru

Some of the sharings from the December Delhi IE program(conducted by Sadhguru) participants(HPCL employees):

Before doing Inner Engineering Programme, I was restless when faced with multiple tasks on hand. Now, I am more calm and able to focus on one task at a time.
-­­Ms. Priya Panjawani |Manager­CSC, LPG, HPCL, Delhi

I was having severe lower back pain before doing Inner Engineering programme in mid December, 2010. The programme was so powerful that even during the programme I had a breakthrough in my lower back pain! I could sit throughout the programme on all
four days without any pain and carry out the various processes some of which required sitting on the floor for two to three hours.
I am practicing the Shambhavi Kriya gifted in the programme, continuously morning and evening without a break. I am experiencing little or no back pain now, more balance and composure in my outlook.
­M P Eshwar |DGM­GGSRL, Project (Evacuation), HPCL, Delhi

I find a distinct change in my outlook to the people, situations and feel immense inward peace.
-­Mr. T K Jha |Manager, GGSRPEP,HPCL, Delhi

Earlier I used to worry more and used to be concerned about what others say about me. After doing Inner Engineering programme I am more focused on what I am and feel more happy and refreshed than earlier.
-­Ms Shweta Singh |Project Engineer, GGSRPEP,HPCL, Delhi

It has been very nice and the correction programme conducted after 15 days of Inner Engineering Programme has benefited me in correcting my mistakes. It has boosted my self confidence and I find myself more relaxed now.
-­Mr. Rajesh Dua |Manager, E&P,HPCL, Delhi

The Programme is wonderful and I am mentally very happy. I am practicing the Shambhavi Kriya regularly & expect the results will be beneficial to me.
­Mr. Surjit Gorain |Officer, E& P, HPCL, Delhi

I feel more at peace, more patient & a feeling of happiness.
­Mrs. Anju Mishra |Manager,LPG, Delhi

I have been doing regular Practice of Shambhavi Yoga Mudra twice a day. On 3 days due to deep Involvement on professional front & being out of station, could not do so. On these 3 days I was finding myself Energy less. Suddenly I find my Energy Level is shooting up day by day post Inner Engineering.
­Mr. M.K.Chandna |Chief Manager­SHE (POL), HPCL, Delhi

I find a Positive change in my behaviour & interaction with various strata of life.
­Mr. K.K. Goel |Manager HR, HPCL,Delhi

Thank you!

Vani shares her experience after her Inner Engineering program.

"I have completed my online inner engineering program with Sadhguru. It has been an inner roller coaster ride. Certain revelations of life have greatly helped me live joyfully and peacefully. Inspired by Sadhguru's words, a poem has flown out of my heart."

TWILIGHT ON THE GANGES

It was the moment of twilight on the Ganges
When the sun was just below the horizon
I stood across the river immersed in golden darkness.

In oneness with the presence around,
An awareness awakened from deep within
To explore my belief of the horizon and go beyond the brim.

With my being full of will and might
And the yearn to cross the realm.
I embarked a little boat on the shore of the Ganges.

I rowed and rowed with faith and fervor
While the sun travelled its course.
The scenery blossomed from dawn to dusk with colors all vibrant and
new

I seemed to have travelled a long way
With the changing visions of life
But the horizon was still far from my reach and reason.

I had blinked not once all this while
Lost in the magnificence of life
But just to ensure my chosen path, for once I looked behind.

The illusions dropped all at once as I turned towards the source
My boat was moored to the earth and it never left the shore
O’ my belief had propelled only as far as the rope’s length would go.

At once I plunged into the depths of the river
Where layers of earth were deep asleep
And From the clutches of rocks down below, I jolted the anchor free.

The oars dropped
For their purpose was served
And my boat now drifted by its own nature.

It was twilight again on the Ganges
When the peripheries ceased to be
The Ganges took my boat along, all the way to the sea.

Thank you so much for all that you have given to me.

Never experienced anything like this

Cheryle shares her experience of attending Inner Engineering Online program:

I really didn’t know what to expect. But I can
truthfully say that the class far exceeded any expectations that I
could have possibly had. I certainly didn’t expect to feel such
emotion with an online class. The love and passion was easy to feel.
Sadhguru kept my attention with every word. I laughed; I was amazed
from time to time; I had feelings of relaxation, and the wisdom of his
words made me feel powerful. But the real unexpected emotion came
during the last class. I sat there listening to his words, and seeing
in his eyes a true love of his work. As he described it in so many
words, this is not a flirtation, this is a love affair. I saw how much
he wanted us to have a joyous, blissful life, and how hard it was for
him to end the class. I began to cry, and cry and cry. It was so
amazing. I felt like I was saying good-by to an old friend. I have
never experienced anything like this.
– Cheryle

Eleanor on the IE Train....

Eleanor shares her Inner Engineering experience:
"It was all a little strange to me at the time, but after hearing him speak and reading the book, I found him to be funny and endearing, and everything he said made a lot of sense."
Read the complete article here: http://itsnotacult.com/inner-engineering/

Meera shares her IE experience

"It is almost 40 days now, but I plan to continue doing Shambhavi twice a day. I don't know what it does, but I am sure a day will not be the same without it.
I have enrolled in an advance program next month which is going to take 45 minutes(twice a day) for 40 days. That's a lot, time-wise. But I am sure I want to."


Full post here: http://mjaishankar.blogspot.com/2009/10/isha-yoga.html

The Fuss

Becky shares her experience of Inner Engineering program:

"...

Somehow I feel like I’ve taken a leap and it’s amazing to me that a simple combination of exercises could have achieved such a result. 

..."

Read the complete article here: http://beckyblab.com/whats-all-the-fuss-about/387/

Vinay gets plugged-in

Vinay attends Inner-Engineering program:
"....but it was quite an experience. During the initiation, I was shivering and shaking all over. Probably, it must have been due to the energies of so many people around. But, after the initiation to this day whenever I practice the Shambhavi Mahamudra I am shivering all over though not with the same intensity as on the day of initiation. Dunno whats it all about.
But now I happen to be doing both vipassana and isha yoga practices. No idea where all this is heading to........ "
Read the complete article here: http://vinay.in/isha-yoga