What Is Worn for Kundalini Yoga?
Kundalini yoga was developed by a Sikh guru named Yogi Bhajan and incorporates specific postures, breath patterns, meditations and chants to enhance physical health and spiritual awareness. There are several clothing options for practitioners and teachers of Kundalini yoga.
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Instructor Clothing
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Trained Kundalini yoga instructors wear loose white clothing and usually wrap their heads with a white turban or other head covering.
New Students
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Newcomers to Kundalini yoga are usually advised by studios to wear loose and comfortable clothing that is not too revealing. Modest T-shirts and shorts are usually acceptable, as are loose-fitting pants.
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Regular Students
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Regular Kundalini yoga practitioners are encouraged to wear white clothing and cover their heads, but may also wear other types of modest and comfortable clothing.
Shoes and Socks
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Shoes and socks are not worn during Kundalini yoga, as removing these allows the feet to breathe and helps achieve maximum flexibility.
Significance of White
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Yogi Bhajan believed that white clothing helped both the body's energetic field and nervous system functions.
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