Kundalini Yoga

Kundalini yoga was brought to the West by Yogi Bhajan in the late 1960s. Often described as the ‘yoga of the householder’, it provides practical tools for navigating every day life as well as strengthening our physical and spiritual bodies.

Kundalini yoga is not a posture-perfect discipline, instead the focus is on the movement of energy within and your connection to that process. Through this practice we are able to elevate our consciousness and access a deeper understanding of ourselves.

‘Kundalini’ itself is a type of energy everyone is born with but that remains dormant until activated - a process supported through the practise of this yoga.

Breath.

Kundalini yoga uses a wide range of conscious breathing techniques - some unique to the practice, such as breath of fire - to change and manage mental states, wellbeing and health.

Mudra.

Mudras refer to specific positions and gestures of the hands. Hands are our energy maps, by placing them in certain postures we send messages to parts of our body or mind which carry our intentions.

Movement.

Kundalini ‘kriyas’ (meaning ‘action’) act as recipes setting out a specific sequence of postures and movements to transform body and mind. There are 1000s of kriyas, many with targeted effects such as cleansing the liver or opening the heart. Through the body’s movement, we realign ourselves and release blocked energetic pathways.

Mantra.

Mantras (normally in Gurmukhi) are the access point to specific frequencies. Through the chanting of mantras, vibrations are created in the body which uplift and stimulate energy. Mantras also help focus and clean the mind.

Meditation.

Meditation channels the flow of energy. Kundalini offers a vast range of meditations, which like kiryas are designed to deliver specific, tailored results. Unlike other practices some meditations are very physical and active. Kundalini yoga should not be practiced without an accompanying meditation.