Kundalini Yoga derives its name from the focus on awakening Kundalini energy through regular practice of meditation, pranayama, chanting, mantra and asana. While Kundalini yoga is physical, it has a clear focus on the spiritual elements of life, particularly on balancing the chakras and changing perception.
In ancient eastern religions, it was believed that at the base of the spine there lies a source of divine energy, like a coiled snake. Kundalini yoga is a method of learning to uncoil this serpent power and draw it up through the seven chakras so we can step into our divine potential.
Kundalini yoga uses sound, breath and posture to achieve this awakening.
Serpent power
Uncoiling the snake through Kundalini yoga is a powerful experience and should only be undertaken with the proper guidance. All forms of energy can be creative or destructive depending on how they are used; so working with this energy should be undertaken only with guidance from the proper teacher.
The whole yogic system is aimed towards enhancing perception because you can only understand that which you perceive. This is the reason the symbolism of the snake is used. When the snake energy has reached the top of the head, it means the third eye is opened, heightening perception and awareness. If the third eye has opened, it means that another dimension of perception beyond the physical world of our senses has opened up allowing us to look inward and become aware of the divine.
Raising Kundalini energy helps you to experience life more intensely, but it is not a power to be taken lightly. May of us are subconsciously trying to raise our Kundalini energy, by meditating, praying, singing or even drinking alcohol. Kundalini yoga offers a framework to raise energy in a safe and properly directed way where it can be of true benefit to your life.
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So what is a Kundalini class like?
• A Kundalini class begins with reciting a mantra to tune in.
• This is followed by some warm up postures.
• Then a set of postures called a kriya is completed. A kriya typically has repeated postures practiced with varied breath work or chanting and it can also include dancing, yelling or chanting. There are different kriyas for different outcomes such as cleansing the liver or balancing the metabolism.
• The kriya is followed by a deep relaxation to balance energy, and calm the nervous system.
• The class ends with a period of meditation to help focus and calm the mind. The meditation may include breath-work, a mudra (hand position) and chanting.
Kundalini Yoga is probably the most spiritual style of yoga in the West. It is not a form to be dabbled in, but should be entered into seriously. With the right guidance Kundalini yoga could change your life. You can also combine the practice with other types of yoga that focus on the more physical aspects of the practice. If Kundalini sounds too intense for you, you can still experience the many benefits of other forms of yoga, all of which can help balance the body, mind and spirit.
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