“Yoga” means union of the individual mind with universal consciousness.

The root of the word “yoga” in English is the biblical word “yoke”.

“Kundal” literally means a coil of the lock of hair of the beloved. The overall idea is that this coil – beloved lock – is a dormant energy at the base of the spine (first chakra). We practice yoga to awaken this energy. Through Asanas (yoga postures), Pranayam (breath), Meditation & Mantra (sound) we raise this energy thru the Chakras (energy centers in the body) in order to release our infinite potential.

WHAT IS KUNDALINI ENERGY?

The Kundalini Energy resides at the base of our spine where the 3 major Nadis meet:

Ida, Pingala, and Sushmuna.

Nadis refer to the specific energy channels from which we inhale energy (prana – life force) and exhale (apana – elimination).

Left Nostril – ‘Ida’ Moon, Feminine, Calming Energy

Right Nostril – ‘Pingala’Sun, Male, Stimulating Energy

(That’s why we usually focus on breathing through our nose!)

We awaken this energy by stimulating, balancing and mixing the prana and apana in the navel chakra, which generates white heat. This energy ‘ignites’ the coil at the base of spine and it travels by the path of the sushmuna (also called the silver cord) beginning at the base of the spine through all of the Chakras.

Did you know?

Breathing out of the left nostril will help to calm the mind & body and even help you to fall asleep!

Breathing out of the right nostril will help to stimulate and focus the mind (you can use your thumb to block off the opposite nostril).

Practical benefits of Kundalini Yoga include toning the body, building muscular strength, keeping the weight balanced, increased flexibility, cardiovascular health, purifying the body of toxins, aid to digestion, increased energy, more restful sleep, increased concentration, stimulating the glandular & circulatory systems.