kundalini Yoga

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Kundalini Yoga The seven chakras along the spine are crossed by Kundalini Shakti (energy), which leads to complete emancipation (Kaivalya). It liberates the soul and brings ecstasy, joy, and happiness. Kundalini Yoga is the practice that causes this energy to awaken.

What does Kundalini yoga involve?

  • Physical Postures (Asanas): Kundalini yoga includes a series of postures that are designed to stretch and strengthen the body, improve flexibility, and facilitate the flow of energy. These postures are often combined with specific breathing techniques and mudras (hand gestures) to enhance their effects.
  • Breathwork (Pranayama): Breathing techniques are central to Kundalini yoga and play a key role in controlling energy flow.
  • Meditation: Meditation is a core component of Kundalini yoga and is used to still the mind, connect with the higher self, and awaken inner consciousness.
  • Chanting and Mantras: Mantras are sacred sounds or phrases that are repeated during the practice. Chanting mantras helps to focus the mind and raise consciousness. The repetition of certain mantras is believed to align and elevate the energy within the body and mind

Kundalini yoga benefits

  • Improved Flexibility and Strength: The combination of postures (asanas) and movements helps increase flexibility and build muscle strength, particularly in the spine, legs, and core.
  • Boosted Energy: The physical practices, along with controlled breathing, increase circulation, enhance oxygen flow, and revitalize the body.
  • Detoxification: Breathing exercises and specific postures help flush out toxins from the body, improving overall health.
  • Supports the Nervous System: Kundalini yoga can help balance the autonomic nervous system, regulating responses to stress and promoting a state of calm.

Reason's to Practice Kundalini yoga

  • Increased Flexibility.
  • Strengthens the Body.
  • Boosts Energy.
  • Enhanced Concentration.
  • Healing and Self-Awareness.
  • Enhances the Parasympathetic Nervous System.

Kundalini Yoga is a powerful spiritual practice that focuses on awakening the dormant energy (Kundalini) coiled at the base of the spine. It combines breathwork (pranayama), dynamic postures (asanas), chanting (mantras), and meditation to awaken consciousness and promote spiritual growth.

Poses

Archer Pose

Archer Pose

To practice the seated pose, stretch one leg out on the mat, and bend your other leg to bring the foot toward your ear. The archer pose, known as Akarna Dhanurasana in Sanskrit, requires strength and flexibility. This pose can help improve hip flexibility, relieve pelvic pain, and strengthen arm muscles.

Lotus Pose or Padmasana

Padmasana

Padmasana or Lotus Pose, is a classic yoga position involving sitting cross-legged with each foot placed on the opposite thigh.

pranayama

pranayama

In yoga, the breath is associated with prana, thus, pranayama is a means to elevate the prana-shakti, or life energies. Pranayama is described in Hindu texts such as the Bhagavad Gita and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali..

frog Pose

Frog pose

Frog Pose is a yoga pose that incorporates breathing and mindfulness practices. It has several potential benefits, such as relaxation and helping release mental and physical tension. Frog Pose, also known as Mandukasana in Sanskrit, is a yoga pose that targets your core, hips, and inner thighs.

Crow Pose or Bakasana.

Crow Pose
Bakasana.

It is a yoga posture that involves balancing on the hands with the knees relaxing on the upper arms. Bakasana is also known as Crow Pose, but some yoga traditions distinguish between the two poses based on the position of the arms: Bakasana has straight arms, while Crow Pose has bent arms.

Sufi Grind Pose

Sufi Grind Pose

Holding the knees. We begin to make huge rotations around the pelvic girdle with the upper body. Begin by sliding the ribcage to one side, and, as you inhale, push yourself forward and raise your chin. As you come round you exhale, push back into a slouch, and drop the chin to the chest.

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