Its mystical name may sound scary, but Kundalini Yoga is a powerful and transformative practice for many. While it may be less well-known than Hatha or Vinyasa Yoga, it is nonetheless intriguing.

Kundalini Yoga: Definition

It was the Indian master Yogi Bhajan who introduced Kundalini Yoga to the West. It can be said that this practice brings together several types of yoga and emphasizes spirituality . A session consists of rhythmic breathing exercises (pranayama), relaxation , chanting , meditation and dynamic and static postures. Kundalini is the name of the vital energy that lies dormant in Man. Tradition likes to represent it in the form of a serpent coiled at the base of the spine. Kundalini Yoga claims to unblock this energy by making it circulate through the 7 chakras.

The benefits of Kundalini Yoga

Physical practice strengthens and restores vitality to the body, but also to the mind. By stimulating the blood, nervous, immune and digestive systems, Kundalini Yoga stimulates the self-healing powers of the human body. The importance given to chants and meditation promotes better self-awareness and the development of creativity .

Kundalini Yoga: for whom?

No need to be flexible to try Kundalini Yoga: the asanas are very simple to perform. The rest of the practice is accessible to everyone , regardless of age and level. We recommend this type of yoga if the spiritual aspect particularly appeals to you. People who practice Kundalini Yoga often have the desire to change their relationship with themselves and the world.

Kundalini Yoga Mantras

Here are some mantras chanted in Kundalini Yoga

NGO NAMO GURUDEV NAMOA

Used at the beginning of the class to harmonize the space and connect to the Kundalini energy, the mantra ONG NAMO GURUDEV NAMOA means "I call the infinite creative consciousness, I call the universal wisdom".

SATNAM

The mantra SATNAM (“I connect with the universal truth”) helps guide and protect yogis during practice. It also brings them concentration by clarifying their mind.

 

AAD GUREY NAMEH

JUGAAD GUREY NAMEH

SAT GUREY NAMEH

SIRI GURU DEVE NAMEH

It is a mantra that allows one to be guided and protected. It brings clarity of mind and concentration.

SATANAMA

His : the index - knowledge, expansion - birth

Ta : the middle finger - wisdom, power - life

Na : ring finger - energy, sun - death

My : auricular - communication - rebirth.

This mantra speaks of cycles and eternal recommencement.

 

Namaste!