![]() The word Upanishads has a literal translation similar to that of the word asana: sitting down to hear the teachings of the master. In other types of yogic practices, these may be referred to as asanas. The expression of these was developed over time as a body science, now referred to as kriyas or actions. ![]() C., cited the science of Kundalini energy and spiritual philosophies. The exact origin of Kundalini yoga is unknown, but historical records, referred to as the Upanishads, a sacred Vedic collection of writings dating back to 1000 B. Yogi Bhajan received these teachings firsthand and mastered them by the age of 16 ½. At that time, and the centuries prior, the practices and techniques of Kundalini yoga were passed down in a very secretive, elitist way from teacher to well-selected student. We in the west basically wouldn’t have any idea or access to Kundalini yoga if it weren’t for Yogi Bhajan.īorn Harbhajan Singh Khalsa, in Kot Harkan, India, to a Sikh medical doctor father, and a Catholic educated Hindu mother, his fairly wealthy family owned much of the property in their village and served as landlords. We wanted to develop a very fast, progressive, spiritual, and technical method of all the colors, so we have adopted the one color of the seven colors, which is white.” As Yogi Bhajan said, “Colors create an uncontrollable action in your subconscious mind of inspiration, productivity, and expansion. ![]() Kundalini yoga supports its practitioners wearing all white, so people come to classes in white head coverings, skirts, shirts, and flowing white pants. It looks like your typical stereotype of a cult, but actually it’s the opposite. Probably the last thing you want to do when you’re congested, but can be quite helpful!Ī traditional Kundalini yoga class, if photographed from above, would look like a sea of albino ants swarming a hill. This type of breathwork is taught as a way to cleanse the nadis, or subtle channels and pathways, to help awaken Kundalini energy. I’ve found the simplicity comes through first attempting, then practicing. ![]() When you’re dealing with a stuffed up nose, there’s nothing simple about breathing out of one nostril. The technique of alternate nostril breathing (left nostril, right nostril) which is described as a simple breathing technique, is one of these often-utilized techniques. Through breath work (pranayama) and the application of yogic locks of energy (bandhas), the release, direction, and control of the flow of Kundalini energy is achieved. Many of the physical postures are designed to activate the navel, spine, and focal points of pressurization on meridians (energy points). These days Kundalini yoga is a synthesis of many traditions, and the kriyas and meditations in Kundalini Yoga are designed to raise complete body awareness to prepare the body, nervous system, and mind to handle the energy of Kundalini rising. Like a snake being charmed out of a basket by a bansuri, Kundalini weaves and coils, waking up energy and clearing stagnancy along the way. Chakras are wheels, or hubs of energy, along which energy or prana, travels like a superhighway to distribute energy throughout the body. The practice of Kundalini yoga is supposed to arouse the sleeping Kundalini Shakti from its coiled base through the six chakras that reside along the spine, and through the seventh chakra, or crown. So the term Kundalini means “a spiritual energy or life force located at the base of the spine,” which is usually conceptualized as a coiled-up serpent. ![]() This concept was adopted as kundalinī into Hatha yoga in the 15th century and, by the 16th century, was used in the Yoga Upanishads. The feminine kundalī means a ring, bracelet, or coil of rope. The Sanskrit word kundal means “circular,” and it can be a noun for a coiled snake. To understand how Kundalini works you first have to understand that you have a snake in your spine. Is That a Snake in Your Spine or Are You Just Glad to See Me? Experiencing a Kundalini awakening is like being given the secret code to always winning a blue ribbon, along with a get-out-of-jail-free card, at which point you gleefully fire your life coach because now you know more than he does. The purpose of Kundalini yoga is to provide a modality by which people can achieve their maximum creative potential, free themselves from Karma (the lasting effects of past actions) and realize their life purpose. Kundalini yoga is a blend of Bhakti yoga (the yogic practice of devotion and chanting), Raja yoga (the practice of mediation/mental and physical control) and Shakti yoga, (for the expression of power and energy).Ī well-taught Kundalini yoga class leaves you feeling like you’ve gone to therapy, had an awesome workout in the gym, made it to your yoga mat and enjoyed a fun singing session with friends. There aren’t many things that retain their full potency when they are blended together. ![]()
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