Kundalini Yoga is a physical and meditative discipline within the tradition of Yoga, associated with the subdivision of Hatha Yoga, but also closely associated with Raja Yoga, Tantra, Ashtanga, Kriya Yoga and the sutras of Patanjali. It describes a set of yoga exercises and meditations which are also sometimes referred to as Kriya Yoga or simply kriyas. Kundalini yoga is sometimes called "the yoga of awareness" because it awakens the "kundalini" which is the unlimited potential that already exists within every human being.
For empowerment, vitality, endurance, concentration and personal growth.
Kundalini Yoga combines posture, movement, stretches, breath,
meditation and mantra to carry us to a deeper awareness of the Authentic
Inner Self. Through various sets of Yoga postures, the chakras (energy
centres) are awakened and balanced.
Each Chakra radiates a particular energy important to our health, state
of mind, and general well being. Each chakra is associated with
particular aspects of our physical, emotional and mental being,
including our talents and skills. We will explore how to further open
the chakra centers and balance and elevate their vibration.
The spine, ligaments and muscles are strengthened and stretched to
develop a strong and flexible body structure. Furthermore, your
glandular and nervous systems are energized and balanced, increasing
self-healing and vitality, and strengthening the inner core of your
body.
According to one tradition, Kundalini yoga is a pure spiritual science which relies upon a technique called shaktipat that leads to enlightenment under the guidance of a spiritual master. Another tradition believes that Kundalini awakening can be accomplished through intentional yogic techniques including Mantra, Hatha Yoga, Laya Yoga, Prana, Kriya Yoga or Raja Yoga. The awakening of kundalini means awakening of inner knowledge, awareness and evolved consciousness. Kundalini Yoga has been documented as a system of exercises and meditations and claims to provide extensive benefits for personal growth, health and improving mental and physical well-being, including asthma, diabetes, pain, stress-related diseases, healing and rehabilitating addictive behavior, and treating mental disorders.
UNDERLYING PHILOSOPHY
Kundalini is a concentrated form of prana or life force, lying dormant in chakras in the body. It is conceptualized as a coiled up serpent (literally, 'kundalini' in Sanskrit is 'That which is coiled.' Sanskrit kund, "to burn"; kunda, "to coil or to spiral"). The serpent is considered to be female, coiled up three and a half times, with its mouth engulfing the base of the Sushumna nadi.
In the classical literature of Kashmir, Shaivism, kundalini is described in three different manifestations. The first of these is as the universal energy or para-kundalini. The second of these is as the energizing function of the body-mind complex or prana-kundalini. The third of these is as consciousness or shakti-kundalini which simultaneously subsumes and intermediates between these two. Ultimately these three forms are the same but understanding these three different forms will help to understand the different manifestations of kundalini .
The path of Kundalini is said to proceed from the Muladhara Chakra at the lower end of the spinal column up to the Sahasara Chakra at the top of the head. But its awakening is not thought to be a physical occurrence; it consists exclusively of a development in consciousness. According to some sources, awakening of kundalini brings with it pure joy, pure knowledge and pure love.
According to one source, the word kundalini literally means "the curl of the lock of hair of the beloved".It is a metaphor, a poetic way of describing the flow of energy and consciousness which already is said to exist within each person. The practices are said to enable the person to merge with or "yoke" the universal self. This merging of individual consciousness with the universal consciousness is said to create a "divine union" called "yoga".
FEES
I teach private Kundalini Yoga courses and can prepare Kriyas (sets of assanas) based on your specific problems or on some areas of your life where you would like to develop. Courses will be either at Equilibrium studio or at your location (Montreal area).
Kundalini Yoga Private Courses (1h30) 70$
Kundalini Yoga Private Courses (2h) 90$
Kundalini Yoga Private Courses (3h) 120$
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