The use of angles in Kundalini Yoga postures, in combination with pranayama, mantras, and mudras, is one of main reasons that Kundalini Yoga works as quickly as it does. Kundalini Yoga is known as the yoga of angles and triangles. By bending, crossing, stretching or touching the fingers or finger tips in specific configurations you are communicating with the body and mind.
Each area of the hand also represents different emotions or behaviors. The ancient yogis knew that different areas of the hand were associated with parts of the body or brain. The chest stays lifted and still, the movement is from the diaphragm muscle, and it sounds like “sniffing”. Breath of Fire is a quick breath, equal on the inhale and exhale, powered from the navel point and solar plexus. It is an energizing breath that helps to expand lung capacity and boost energy. Long Deep Breathing builds endurance and patience.īreath of Fire is a balanced rapid breath pattern that cleanses the blood and releases old toxins from the lungs, mucous lining, blood vessels and cells. To exhale begin from the top, empty the chest, and then pull in the navel towards the spine to press out the last amount of breath. Inhale first by relaxing the belly outward, then filling the rib cage, finally filling the upper chest as the shoulders relax and drop back slightly. Long deep breathing is your natural breathing mechanism. There are two basic breaths to learn in the beginning. Breath is central to the effects from Kundalini Yoga. This stimulates the meridian points in the nasal cavity, filters the air and warms and humidifies it. During class, unless told otherwise, all breathing is done in and out through the nose. Our lungs are one of our largest bodily organs, but most people use only 1/10th of their lung capacity. When you control your breath you control your life – like using the phrase “slow down and take a deep breath” to calm someone. Prana means life force or breath, yam is that which controls it. It is possible to notice changes in your thoughts and in the way your body feels with just one Kundalini Yoga exercise. You can increase your self-awareness for observing effects you may experience from your Kundalini Yoga class by checking in with your breath, how your body feels and what you are thinking. This mantra means “I bow to the universal wisdom, I bow to the wisdom within.” “Tuning in” calms the mind to be open to guidance, and calls on the Masters of Kundalini Yoga through the ages for protection and guidance during the yoga practice.īefore you “tune in,” notice your state of mind and being. “Tuning In”Įach Kundalini Yoga class begins with “tuning in” with the mantra Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo. It is best to have bare feet to help stimulate the approximately 72,000 nerve endings in your feet. In the BeginningĪs a beginning student, participate at a pace that suits your flexibility and endurance. Through breathing techniques and meditation, peace of mind can be obtained. Oxygen capacity is increased along with blood flow to the glands, resulting in heightened awareness and vitality. It keeps the body in shape and trains the mind to be strong and flexible in the face of stress and change.
Positive effects can often be noticed right away. Kundalini Yoga, also called the ‘Yoga of Awareness’, consists of simple yogic techniques that can be practiced by everyone. This foundation gives you energy and lets you deal with the mental and spiritual facets of your life.’ -Yogi Bhajan You gain strong immune, glandular and nervous systems. “Kundalini Yoga teaches you the techniques and awareness to say healthy.
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