Kundalini postures are accessible to all people, of all ages and abilities, and there are no balancing postures or headstands, so don’t worry! You can do this!!Īfter tuning in, I typically start class with a pranayama (breathing exercise) so we can connect with our breath and let go of any stress or anxiety. It is all about having an experience and as the “yoga of awareness”, we tune into our own bodies and adjust our own energetic input on any given day! I teach every class as a “master class” but I offer adjustments for physical restrictions and advise each student to listen to their own body, pushing themselves past blocks of the ego, but never to physical distress. The options are endless and it is always a surprise, as some classes are very physical while others are more meditative. The focus may be on a specific body part, a chakra, on releasing tension, calming the mind, or releasing blocked energy. As there are over 8000 different Kundalini Kriyas (set of exercises), each class is unique. We begin every class by “Tuning in” with the Adi Mantra, Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo which means “I bow to the infinite wisdom, and the wisdom I hold within myself”. WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM A KUNDALINI YOGA CLASS? In them, we let go of our ego and open our hearts, together. My classes are fun, energetic and joyful and open to people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs. Kundalini yoga is “the fastest way to establish an aligned relationship between the mind, body, and soul.” It allows for the alleviation of blocks that may be holding us back from living a healthy, happy, & spiritual life. Not only does it help with physical, core strength, but it also teaches us how to remain centered, calm and allows us to create a neutral mind. It is a science, a true technology, that gives us the tools to deal with the stresses of modern time. Through a combination of pranayama (breathing techniques), kriyas (sets of exercises), meditation, and mantra, Kundalini yoga helps its practitioners make the full mind, body and soul connection. Kundalini Yoga is the yoga of “awareness,” and was brought to the West in the 1960’s by Yogi Bhajan who describes it as “the creative power of the human being”.
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