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What is Kundalini Yoga?
The Yoga of Awareness
Kundalini Yoga is the Yoga of Awareness. It gives us a direct and personal experience of reality. Where there is awareness, there is the capacity for self mastery.
This ancient human technology from India uses a combination of breathing, movement, chanting, relaxation and meditation. The specific combination of exercises are like a recipe and are called a "Kriya". There are hundreds of different Kriyas.
This practice helps strengthen and nourish the body, still the mind and awaken the radiance of the soul.
It guides us to the truth within and is a tool for living a happy, healthy and holy life.
ONG NAMO GURU DEV NAMO
I bow to the Infinite flow of creation, I bow to the Divine Teacher within
The Body
it stimulates and balances the Glandular system, which is responsible for our overall state of well-being. It works on the lymph system, the nervous system, the immune system, the musculo-skeletal system and the pranic body supporting us to be strong, vital, healthy , sharp and filled with radiant energy.
The Mind
Through the meditation and chanting, we develop a relationship to the mind, so instead of becoming the slave of our own negative thought patterns, we can guide the mind to serve our soul. The use of sound balances the brain and re-patterns unhealthy thought patterns allowing for layers of doubt and neurosis to peel away, revealing the stillness and love within. The practice of meditation and breath awareness is extremely practical for our day to day life. What is the one thing that never shuts off and is our constant companion? …The Mind!! So we better learn how to develop a healthy relationship with our own thoughts and mastery of the mind.
The Spirit
It balances the chakra system and awakens the kundalini energy (the creative flow of Infinity that lies at the base of the spine). It gently allows for the divine radiance of the soul, the spark of God that lives inside each and every one, to rise and shine.
The Art of Sound
Music and chanting is the backbone of this practice. In Kundalni Yoga we explore and experience the transformational power of sound and mantra also called the "Shabd Guru" (sound that cuts through the ego and transforms darkness to light). The body is the most refined instrument, and the most beautiful experience of life can come from tuning it.
It is a great thing for music lovers, musicians, and other types of performing artists (This does not mean you need to “have a good voice” or be a musician, it awakens the voice within you!) There is a wealth of unique, beautiful and fun musical recordings of these sacred mantras and songs. If you would like to listen to more KY music visit www.spiritvoyage.com
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