Kundalini Yoga London

Kundalini Yoga combines physical activity with meditation and has an added emphasis on consciousness that activates energy centers throughout the body.

There are a great many kriyas (series of postures) using both breath and sound to promote a specific outcome. In some individuals these promote a sense of physical and mental change which affect mind, body and spirit. Some of the kriyas aid with:

Energy and rejuvenation
Inner vitality and stamina
Relaxation and conquering insomnia
Detoxification
Improving digestion
Relieving inner anger
Seeing inner beauty and a great many more

Kundalini Yoga was a well kept secret in India and only brought to the Western world by Yogi Bhajan in the 60s. I draw from his teachings which promote a happy, healthy and holy way of living.

Both individual and group classes are 1.5hrs long. Cost for individuals is £40 and groups are £10 per person or £75 for a booking of 10 classes.

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Kundalini Yoga FAQs

What is Kundalini Yoga?

Kundalini is an energy and life force that rests at the bottom of the spine, conceptualised as a coiled up serpent. It is an intelligent mechanism in the body responsible for the process of spiritual awakening itself. On the physical level, Kundalini exists as a metabolic system whose purpose is to upgrade the brain and to elevate it to higher forms of consciousness. There is overwhelming evidence that ancient cultures knew about Kundalini and the methods to accelerate it, which can result in profound physical and psychological effects. These teachings have been a well kept secret in India and only made available to us by Yogi Bhajan in 1969. Kundalini Yoga is a technology for inner energy and consists of meditation, pranayama (breathing), chanting mantra and yoga asanas ( postures).

What are the benefits?

Kundalini yoga activates the glandular system, strengthens the nervous system, expands the lung capacity, and purifies the bloodstream. It brings balance to the body, mind and soul. It promotes better Health, gives one more strength, energy, fitness & vitality.

How does a session work?

We start by tuning in with the Adi Mantra ONG NAMO GURU DEV NAMO (I bow to the All-That-Is. I bow to the Divine Wisdom within myself)

Following are warm-up postures, then a kriya ( a set of postures sequenced in a certain order for a specific outcome). These can include stretching, breathing, jumping, running, dancing, yelling, chanting, meditating! There will be focus on control of breath, expansion of energy and alignment of the chakras. There is the use of mudra ( hand positions) to seal energy and send reflex to the brain and mantra (silently or out loud) and mental focus eg, at the third eye.

After the kriya is a deep relaxation, allowing all the glandular secretions to get into the bloodstream, balancing the energy, and activating the parasympathetic (calming) part of the nervous system. Usually there will then be a meditation which helps to focus the mind, clearing thoughts and chatter.

Class ends by chanting the mantra Sat Naam (truth is my identity).

Do I have to be physically fit to practice yoga?

You can be as unfit and lazy as you like though once you start yoga you will slowly but surely start to feel a great increase in energy levels, vitality and health. You will start off slowly where each posture will only be held for a minute or two and will increase with experience.

How is it different from other forms of yoga?

Kundalini yoga works by strengthening and mastering the mind. It focuses less on alignment and more on the internal energy — circulation, glandular secretions, and raising the Kundalini energy. It uses an energizing, rapid, rhythmic pranayama called breath of fire. Many asanas in Kundalini Yoga involve dynamic postures and more vigorous movement as opposed to static postures. It uses a lot of mantra and music.