An Introduction to Kundalini Yoga & Meditation

Series Summary

Kundalini Yoga is a meditative and physical practice that is said to create a path of communication from the mind to the body. Kundalini focuses on the spine and endocrine system of the body and the yogic awakening of the mind. Using the energy of the charkas, Kundalini focuses on the awakening of the inner life force that lies dormant in the body. Just like any other form of yoga, breathing patterns, movement, posture and concentration are all important. However, there are expressive movements and utterances and characterological cultivations that are incorporated into this meditative and spiritual practice. Kundalini is not simply a physical exercise, but a spiritual journey.

In this introduction to Kundalini Yoga and meditation, you will learn more about the practice of Kundalini from an expert. Watch a demonstration of the Breath of Fire Pose and the Camel Ride pose in this series. You will see our expert demonstrate waist rolls, neck rolls and the Twist while focusing on the position and posture of the upper chest. See examples of stretches and breathing exercises and watch a video on the Cobra pose. Focus on your breathing and chanting while you perform the Child’s pose. Learn the art of meditating from this Kundalini Yoga instructor.

Video Transcript

" Hi! I’m Leta I’m an instructor in School of Yoga in Pittsburgh. Thank you for your interest in Kundalini yoga. Kundalini yoga works with the Kundalini energy, which is coiled energy located at the base of the spine. In Kundalini energy, we do exercises and breath work to move that energy to chakras where the energy centers are located along the spine up to the crown of the head. You might have tried different technique in yoga before which are called Hatha yoga where you work with a very deep slow type of breathing, in Kundalini yoga, there is a very specific type of breath work that you do called breath of fire, it is very fast and it is very quick. It is still tricky to get the pacing down for the breath of fire but once you do and it is really mood elevating and it is very integrating energizing type of breath work."