Kundalini Yoga

 
 

What is Kundalini Yoga?

Kundalini Yoga is known as the yoga of awareness, a scientific technology that works directly with our endocrine system, chakras, and energetic bodies to safely raise the Kundalini energy from the base of the spine up through the chakras.

What are the Benefits of Kundalini Yoga?

With over 500 kriyas (classes) the benefits are virtually infinite. The science community has collectively agreed on the following benefits:

  1. Stress and Anxiety Relief

  2. Increased Cognitive Functions

  3. Increased Lung Capacity

  4. Lessens Depression

  5. Boosts Self Perception

  6. Increased Self Appreciation/Acceptance

  7. Increased Empathy

  8. Increased Creativity

  9. Improved Charisma

  10. Increased Energy

  11. Enhanced Internal Peace

How is a Kundalini Class Structured?

  • Opening chant. also known as tuning in.

  • Pranayama. breathing exercises, practice breath control.

  • Kriya. A kriya is a sequence of postures, pranayama, mudras (hand positions), sounds, and meditation combined. The length and intensity of the kriya differs between beginners and intermediate.

  • Relaxation. This allows your body and mind to absorb the effects of a kriya.

  • Meditation. Your instructor guides you through meditation to cultivate awareness.

  • Closing chant. The class ends with a closing chant.

What Level of Flexibility is Required? None