JEANNE LURIE, Kundalini Yoga Teacher

Introduction to Kundalini yoga

Yoga is among the oldest known systems of health practiced in the World today.

Yoga is a safe, simple and natural method to regain health and well-being.

Yoga can be practiced by anyone, irrespective of age, health, life circumstances or religion.

The physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation practices have been proven to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, regulate heart rate, and even decelerate the aging process.

The meaning of the word yoga is “union”, union of body and mind or union of the human body with the cosmic or divine body. Yoga is the integration of physical, mental and spiritual energies that enhance health and well-being.

Yoga helps at the physical level by giving relief from countless ailments, strengthening the body, and creating a sense of well-being. The breathing techniques calm the mind, nourish the body with vital energy, and effectively eliminate toxins.  

When the body and mind are in harmony creating a balance between movement and stillness, inner peace is experienced and an expanded state of consciousness can be achieved.

Kundalini yoga or the yoga of consciousness is one of the most powerful and complete forms of yoga and considered to be the mother of all other styles of yoga.

With the practice of kundalini yoga it is possible to attain health, happiness and harmony. 

Kundalini refers to the awakening of the energy of consciousness or the serpent energy found coiled dormant in the base of the spine. 

Kundalini yoga consists of ancient kriyas or formulated sets of exercises which were passed down through the centuries and were brought to the west by Yogi Bhajan in 1969. Each kriya or yoga set is designed to target specific issues within the body by focusing on the individual systems or muscle groups. The kriya is designed to be performed in a specific sequence whereby the sum is greater than any of the individual parts. By consciously combining specific methods of movement or stretching (asanas), body contractions(bands or locks), meditation, mantras, hand gestures, (mudras)  and breathing (pranayama) this practice promotes amazing immediate results and lasting long term physical, emotional and spiritual benefits.

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Even only a moderate practice of 30 min. a day will create significant changes in your life. You may feel more energized, more relaxed and more alive all at the same time.