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Yogic Living Newsletter

February 2023 - Volume 1

In the philosophical system of the Ten Bodies, the negative mind is the second body, which protects us and helps assess risk. As the first and most primal of the mental bodies, the negative mind reminds us that what’s negative is not always “bad.” 


Kundalini Yoga reveals that there is no light without darkness. Even the word Guru implies darkness and light. So while love, light, and rose-colored glasses seem super spiritual as we start on the path, we later learn that there’s nothing more real than a well-balanced negative mind. 


A balanced negative mind allows us to assess risk, set proper boundaries, and navigate our own life. It acts as a protective voice and keeps us grounded. While we don’t want the negative mind in charge of all our decisions, we need to integrate it if we are to navigate from darkness to light. 


Let’s explore it. 

The Second Body - The Negative Mind

The Negative Mind is the second of the Ten Bodies. It is protective and has nothing to do with negativity. It is the part of our intellect that helps create awareness of our surroundings and assess potential dangers. It gives us the ability to be discerning and not get carried away by unrealistic optimism. Anything we might do to set boundaries that will protect our well-being and mental health is balancing for the Negative Mind. The Negative Mind is associated with a ‘Longing to Belong’—the longing to be part of something and to expand our identity. When the Negative Mind is balanced, we listen to our intuition and make decisions that keep us safe.

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Spotify Playlist for the Negative Mind

Tune into this playlist when you want to bring balance to the Negative Mind. It includes mantras such as Aad Guray Nameh, Aap Sahaee Hoa, Ajai Alai, and the Mul Mantra.

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Meditation for the Negative Mind

Use this meditation when you need to balance the flashing negativity and protective fervor of the Negative Mind. It clears the subconscious of unwanted negative or fearful thoughts. Then the Negative Mind can give you clear signals to protect and promote you. The posture of calmness and humility lets the Creator, the Unknown, cover and shield you.

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Numerology Forecast for February 2023: Look Before You Leap

The month of February 2023 is a time of discernment and decisiveness in our decision-making process. We will find ourselves feeling polarized by the intensity of vacillating emotions while standing on the precipice of all that is new and exciting.


At the same time, we will experience resistance to letting go of what is known, safe, and predictable. “Should I or shouldn’t I?” is the subtext mantra of the month, so let’s take a look at ways to break-it-down and build-it-up again, with a new tempo and zest for life.

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