Frequently Asked Questions
What do I bring ?
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Restricted Substances: No drugs, alcohol, or tobacco allowed on premises. (Prescription drugs for medical reasons, naturally are exceptions.) Important note: it is important not to keep food in your cabin or tent, because it attracts animals. Any special need food can be kept in the kitchen.
Valuables: There will be no facilities for locking up
valuables. Camp assumes no liability for loss or theft.
What Time do I arrive ?
Khalsa Men ’s Camp officially begins on Wednesday, August 6- Registration begins at 12:30 pm. Lunch is served at 1:00 pm. Our Opening Circle begins at 2:00 pm - this is an essential part of the Camp. Please be present for this gathering.
How do I get to Camp RAJ YOG?
If traveling by:
Consider that the trip involves a ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay (just outside Vancouver) to the Langdale Ferry Terminal on the Sunshine Coast.
To arrive on time you will need to take the 11:45 am ferry on this day. The crossing takes 40 minutes. (Remember:This time of year are long waits for cars on the ferry. Arrive at least 1 hour before scheduled departure, or make a reservation.
What Kind of Food is served ?
The meals are nutritious, tasty, yogic vegetarian. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served as well as an abundance of healthy snacks during the day. Khalsa Men's Camp employs experienced chefs in the kitchen. This high vibration menu is an ideal opportunity for cleansing.
What are the Accommodations like ?
It is a camp ground so bring your own tent or stay in a shared large tent.
There will be outdoor showers and portapotties.
Another facility is the BIG TENT in which morning sadhana and some classes take place.
What is with the Turbans ?
Historically, Turbans have been part of many spiritual practices. There is a science and technology to wearing a turban:
You can wear a head covering to achieve some of the above effects but not all.
Some men wear turbans because they are Sikh. The turban of a Sikh is his primary identifying feature. It is a statement of belonging to the Guru, and it is a statement of the inner commitment of the one who wears it.
To learn more about the turban click here.
What is Kundalini Yoga ?
Kundalini Yoga is an ancient technology of breath, movement, meditation and mantra. It is the yoga of awareness. Kundalini Yoga is suitable for people of all ages and abilities.Based in the chakra system, it heals the nervous system and glandular systems and gives one an experience of their divine Self.
Each class includes:
Mantra is central to Kundalini Yoga. In each class we listen to sacred music and chant in the ancient language of Gurmukhi.
What is the connection between Sikh Dharma and Kundalini Yoga ?
The ancient knowledge of Kundalini Yoga merged with the more recently created Sikh Dharma about 500 years ago. This path of Kundalini Yoga, as taught by Yogi Bhajan, bows particularly to Guru Ram Das, the fourth of ten Gurus who helped create Sikh Dharma. Guru Ram Das held mastery of the realm of Raj Yoga. Kundalini Yoga is a Raj Yoga, which instills a consciousness of majesty, mastery, and service.
Like any good marriage, each reflects aspects of the other, while having a life of their own. Not all Sikhs practise Kundalini Yoga; you don't have to be a Sikh to practise or teach Kundalini Yoga.
Can I bring children ?
We welcome male children to attend, however, we have no daycare facilities. If the child is under eighteen they must be accompanied by an adult. Please inform us in advance if you plan to bring a child.
What are some Sikh Terms that I may hear at camp?
Guru - In the Sikh tradition, this refers to the great Eternal Wisdom which reveals the connection of the soul to the Infinite. Though historically it referred to actual persons, in this Age, a Sikh does not refer to any person as a Guru, but rather acknowledges the Shabd Guru, the Divine Sound Current as Teacher, the Eternal Vibration which breaks through illusion and gets us to our divine Self.
Siri Guru Granth Sahib - This is on the alter on the Gurdwara. It reflects the Living Dynamic Word, the Shabd Guru. It's words create a vibratory frequency which uplifts us into our higher mind, and aligns us with our destiny. The space in which the Guru is installed is a sacred space, to be entered into consciously.
Khalsa - one who sees the purity in all. In the Sikh tradition it refers to one who has fully accepted all aspects of the Sikh lifestyle and really tries to live it. We expand this, though to include any person on a spiritual path who is living their values. We believe that it is the prayers and consciousness of these people all over the world who are making a difference in the consciousness of the planet.
Song of the Khalsa - this song speaks of the strength and commitment necessary for living on this planet at this time. Though we are using the history and example of Sikhs, we sing this with the expanded concept of Khalsa in mind. Please join us.
Wahe Guru - this is the mantra of ecstasy, expressing the realization of the Greatness of God and Guru !
Wahe Guru Ji Ka Khalsa Wahe Guru Ji Ki Fateh !
this means " My purity belongs to God and all victory goes to God!"
I am a healer , can I offer my services at camp ?
The power of the Khalsa Men's Camp is in the group activities, bonding and gathering as men of spiritual consciousness. For some, healing treatments may enhance one's experience. So we offer the opportunity for some sharing of these modalities on a limited basis. We request that:
I would like to network with other men and sell products?
We encourage you to network with other men - feel free to bring your own PR material or products to sell.
(Please inform us beforehand what you are planning to sell. It is suggested that 10% of all proceeds from sales are donated to Khalsa Men's Camp.)
What is a typical day at Khalsa Men's Camp?
Please note that you are not required to attend every program, however, in order to receive the full benefits of the Khalsa Men's Camp Experience we strongly you encourage to attend as many programs as you can.
Is Khalsa Men's Camp eco-friendly ?
Yes ! Detailed answer coming soon !
What is the Aquarian Age?
There have been many Ages and shift of Ages throughout the History of Humankind.
The Aquarian Age is dawning and marks the transition into new ways of "being" within the evolution of humanity. The vibrational frequency of the planet has been steadily increasing and we are currently on the cusp leaving the Piscean age behind and it has been predicted that we will be fully in the Aquarian Age by 2012.
The Piscean Age was ruled by machines, hierarchies and ego. The New Aquarian Age will be ruled by awarenss, intuition, wisdom (lived knowledge) and experience.
The mind is changing its sensitivity, it's basic frequency and functioning. Our life is changing its sense of time, space, and reality. To help with these vast changes ahead we are fortunate to have the powerful technology of Kundalini Yoga at our disposal.
5 Sutras for the Aquarian Age
For more information:
Email: connect(at)khalsamen.com
Telephone: 604 732-YOGA (Yoga West)