What is Kundalini Yoga?

An uplifting blend of spiritual and physical practices, Kundalini Yoga incorporates movement, dynamic breathing techniques, meditation, and the chanting of mantras, such as Sat nam (“I am truth”). The goal is to build physical vitality and increase consciousness.

Using sound, breath, and posture, Kundalini Yoga aims to develop spiritual awareness by freeing the serpent power (kundalini) that is coiled in the base of the spine and drawing it upward through the seven chakras.

Kundalini Yoga is a dynamic blend of physical postures, breathing, movement, stretching, meditation, mantra and relaxation, the combination of which activates the glandular system, strengthens the nervous system, expands the lung capacity, and purifies the bloodstream. Both safe and effective, it brings balance to the body, mind and soul, and can be practiced by almost anyone, regardless of age, fitness, occupation and experience.

Basic benefits by Kundalini Yoga given are strength (Dridhata), Mudra gives Sthirata (steadiness), Pratyahara gives Dhairya (boldness), Pranayama gives Laghima (lightness of body). Dhyana gives Pratyakshatva (perception) of Self and Samadhi give Kaivalya (isolation) which is freedom or final beatitude for strong healthy lives.