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Sahaja yoga is different from others forms of yoga because it teaches people how The collective, comprised of about eight people, also proâ€" vides a local children‘s shelter with classes once a week helpâ€" ing the youngsters alleviate stress. All three men are part of a collective which offers free sahaja yoga _ classes _ at Kitchener _ public _ library Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. There are also classes Wednesday nights at 7:30 pm. at the Columbia Ice Fields, but those wishing to join those classes must _ register â€" with the Univeristy of Waterloo‘s camâ€" pus and recreation departâ€" ment. Bill Downey, a visual artist, said his art has benefitted from sahaja yoga techniques. "Now it‘s so easy. It used to take so much energy, but now it‘s spontaneous and there‘s no effort." Greg Hasiuk calls sahaja yoga "thoughtless awareness." aterloo musician WGlenn Pattison said sahaja yoga helped to eliminate a myriad of allergies he had when he was a young adult, and it has helped raise the bar for his music as well. Three Waterloo residents meditate using sahaja yoga techniques in front of a picture of sahaja yoga founder Shri Devi. From left to right are Bill Downey, . Glenn Pattison and Greg Hasiuk. Waterloo collective promotes enlightenment through sahaja yoga Large selection N Flyâ€"tying & Instructional . fishing supplies courses Your Hshin‘ headquarters . Accessqries __10 Wyman Ad., Unit 4, Waterloo _ 746â€"2650 (across from Shoppers Drug Mart) 746â€"9136 Visit our website: woww.starpages.com/flagstaff gAINBOM SPORp By Ray Bows For the Chronicle Waterloo Town Square Ray BOWE PHOTO "When chakras and chanâ€" nels come into balance, the system is enlightened and the inner balance brings physical, emotional and mental balâ€" ance," said Downey. "The enerâ€" gy is bringing you into balance and cleanses. The Kundalini has texture, like water. going through the body like fire." Chakras are subtle energy sources located at seven points Kundalini, which translates into â€" "coiled energy‘", is described as a cool energy flowing from the top of the head and palms. "The Kundalini burns off impurities," said Pattison. "Itis completely healthy and safe." to obtain Kundalini, enlightenâ€" ment or selfâ€"realization as the first step, said Downey. In other yogas, enlightenâ€" ment is often a distant goal, if ever achieved at all. "We‘re not on a spiritual quest for meaning. People who practise yoga have normal jobs with normal lives=‘ sahaja yoga collective â€" Bill Downey LIFESTYLE Downey has been using sahaja yoga techniques for over four years. "I was looking for something to bring peace and balance to my life through different yogas, such as Hatha and Zen yogas." Hatha yoga is a combinaâ€" spirit in which the teachings tion of poses and stretches, _ are offered and Zen yoga is a branch of For more information log Buddhism. on to www.sahajayoga.org or Both Downey and Pattison _ call Greg or Bill at 886â€"1158. . Friday afternoons from 5â€" 5:30 p.m., Hasiuk airs a radio show on CKMS 100.3 FM which covers a variety of sahaâ€" ja yoga topics. "Yoga is a union, uniting the individual with the divine," said Pattison. "You are taught to be your own guru or spirituâ€" al guide." Common misconceptions include extremist yoga sects involving people who dress weird and chant strange things. Sahaja yoga is nothing like that. Downey said many people have preconceived notions regarding meditation. "We‘re not on a spiritual quest for meaning," he said. "People who practise yoga have normal jobs with normal lives." along the spine, rising from the sacrum bone through the spinal column. Each energy governs different aspects of the physical body, spirit and perâ€" sonality. Sahaja Yoga International never accepts money for its teachings, because to accept funds would be contrary to the spirit in which the teachings are offered "You cannot know the meaning of life until you are connected to the power that created you," she has said. Devi _ was _ born _ in Chindwara, India, in 1923 into a Christian family, and studied medicine and psychology at a Christian medical school in Lahore. Sahaja yoga was founded by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi May 5, 1970. Devi has been nomiâ€" nated twice for the Nobel Peace Prize, and was also appointed to the Presidium of the Petrovska Academy of Art and Science in St. Petersburg, Russia, as an honourary memâ€" ber. Only 12 people have been awared this distinction, Albert Einstein being one of them. There is ongoing research pertaining to yoga in India, with medical doctoral theses focusing on psychosomatic illâ€" nesses such as hypertension, depression, diabetes and amthâ€" meditate for about five to 10 minutes in the morning and evening. SPORTCOATS Large selection to choose from Reg. $395 to $495 This Thursday, Friday and Saturday ALL AT The event is sponsored by the Kâ€"W Chess Club and the City of Kitchener. Opponents will be selected by draw immediately before the exhibition. Everyone is welcome to enter the draw, regardless of age or playing ability. _ Those games completed before 2:30 p.m will be replaced with a new round of oppoâ€" nents. At 5:30 p.m. Hergott will answer quesâ€" tions from the audience and provide tips for players _ Admission for both players and specta tors is free He has competed in many international competitions including the World Junior Championship, World Chess Olympiad and the Marshall Chess Club International. nternational chess master Dean Hergoit Iwill be taking on 25 opponents at the same time during a simultaneous chess exhibition Aug. 19, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Civic Square in Kitchener. _ One of the topâ€"rated chess professionals in Canada, Hergott, a Kitchenerâ€"native, is a former Canadian Junior Champion. Services are offered to individuals of all ages living with illness, disability and aging, in a variety of settings and in an innovative and collaborative manner. The Community Care Access Centre of Waterloo is the central point of access to information and a broad range of communiâ€" tyâ€"based health and support services, including longâ€"term and chronic care needs. Dr. Graham, a leading authority on healthâ€"care reform and a family physician in North Bay, will review the progress of seven pilot projects across Ontario, examine issues of reform and encourage an interactive disâ€" cussion with members of the community. Furthermore, the Community Care Access Centre of Waterloo Region will be hosting a public forum with Dr. Wendy Graham, chair of the Ontario primary care reform implementation committee. The forum will take place Sept. 14 at the Waterloo Recreation Complex on Father David Bauer Drive. he office of the premier of Ontario I announced an initiative last week to provide Ontario residents with inforâ€" mation relating to primary care issues. 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