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What is Kundalini Yoga?
What is Kundalini Yoga?
Taken from the book open your heart with Kundalini Yoga with Siri Datta
Over the centuries, in every civilization, there was a hidden track, a secret technology of discovery, which allows individual to reach maximum potential. This is a technique that has the capacity to uplift, inspire and awaken the individual to their size. This size is within each one of us, and technology that can do this is Kundalini Yoga.
How enthusiastic teacher of Kundalini Yoga, I’ve always wondered: ‘What is it? It ’s like Hatha Yoga, or Ashtanga Yoga? And ‘dynamic or static? There are meditation or breathing techniques? ‘My answer is always the same: it is all these things, and lots more.
Yogi Bhajan, Master of Kundalini Yoga, who now lives in New Mexico, said there are 22 main forms of yoga, each of which expresses an aspect of everything. A good way of understanding this is that each different form of yoga is like the facet of a diamond. The same Diamond is Kundalini Yoga, the mother of all yoga.
Kundalini Yoga is the most inclusive of all yoga practices as it includes all aspects of yoga within his teaching. In this practice there are more than 8.4 million kriya (completed sequences, or sets). These consist of Kriya asana (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises) mantra (chant), mudra (hand gestures), bandhs (body locks) and meditation.
The kriya is a mixture of static and dynamic postures offer a a perfect sequence of energy, tones and feelings played the instrument body. In ancient scriptures it is said that Kundalini yoga is the fastest way to create the transformation that the individual is seeking. There is some depth, integrity and timelessness that is inherent in Kundalini Yoga.
Kundalini Yoga is a legacy. It ‘was an exact science as practiced by the master in communication with Infinity, coming directly from the Soul. This is a practice that has been lived and passed through the enlightened souls for many thousands of years. It is said that Christ, Buddha and Moses practiced Kundalini Yoga.
In ancient times it has often been taught and handed down through line of kings. These Kundalini Yoga teachers are not specifically or personally convey knowledge. Rather it is thought that the teachings were passed down through a lineage authentic Raj (Royal) Yogi. Kundalini Yoga of knowledge was transmitted through meditation and altered states. It ‘was this practice that has been maintained line blood within the kingship. We are aware that the transmission of Kundalini Yoga was first passed to the Hindu god Shiva, who in turn passed the knowledge to his consort Parvati. Since we understand that the Bhagavad Gita Lord Krishna has been a guardian of the teachings, which were then passed to King Janaka, who was one of the first Yogi Raj and teacher of Kundalini Yoga. This was sent through that lineage of Guru Ram Das, Guru of Sikhs, through the subtle realms. Guru Ram Das was given the high throne Raj Yoga, known as the Takhat. takhat The word literally means ‘lofty throne’ and is not specific to any exclusive form of yoga, there are many other takhats. This meant that technology had to go with his blessing to anyone who came along. Guru Ram Das was through the teachings that were transmitted to Yogi Bhajan. In 1969 Yogi Bhajan Kundalini Yoga for the United States, against the wishes of his peers. Until then, it had always been highly secretive and has never been practiced in public.
Since Kundalini Yoga has become so popular in the United States the Kundalini Research Institute (KRI) was developed. This was established to monitor, promote, produce and preserve the teachings of Yogi Bhajan, just as had been handed down.
There is much confusion surrounding kundalini and Kundalini Yoga. Some experts say it is the most powerful and effective way to change consciousness, while others warn against the practice, or the veil entire teaching in secret. But how can something so essential to consciousness as kundalini to fear? Some people worry about raising the kundalini energy, but the teachings of Yogi Bhajan have dispelled many myths and misconceptions surrounding kundalini and his teachings have given explicit techniques that can be tested outside researchers. Kundalini Yoga is also known as ‘yoga of awareness’. Awareness leads to understanding and understanding gives way to acceptance. When you can accept all your limits vanish. All your fears, insecurities, and self-reduction to cease to be. In its place are abundance, hope and wisdom of your true value. Kundalini Yoga is much more than a set of physical exercises. If we really practiced respect and reverence, it will change your life.
There is only one way you can practice Kundalini yoga. It ‘very specific, well is structured and practiced as it was given, with no alteration. Its path can be taken to many places, if you want to attain enlightenment or to release parts of yourself that are not updated and do not reflect the person you want to be. Kundalini Yoga can also offer an approach for those with little time to devote to this practice, but deserve the fruits of this priceless gift. The practice is easily understandable and accessible to beginners of yoga that have decided they need a tool to help balancing the pressures of everyday life. This is yoga for the modern man. This practice is our dilemma today: to feel whole and complete, while maintaining our responsibility for day to day. Kundalini Yoga is a sacred technology that is greatly needed at this time. And ‘direct, powerful and simple.
It is important to understand that Kundalini Yoga is concerned with preparing the body for the kundalini energy to rise up through the Sushmana (the backbone energy). The appearance Scientific Kundalini Yoga is designed to offer the experience of your highest consciousness through the raising of your kundalini. Kundalini your latent spiritual potential. Through the practice of Kundalini Yoga, the mental nerve center is awakened, his revelation is the release of your true potential. For this energy to awaken safely, body and mind need to be strong and able to deal with this very strong change in consciousness. The practice of Kundalini Yoga cleaning power of the whole being. Not only the body and mind need to be purified, but also the energy aspects of ourselves. The chakras (energy centers) and meridians (Energy channels) must be unlocked and activated to allow this new flow of dynamic energy to flow freely throughout the entire being.
Kundalini Chakra and work are intertwined. The kundalini energy can be described as a snake, wrapped in three and a half turns, sleeping in the Muladhara (Base or root, Chakra), the densest of all the chakras. But keep in mind that Yogi Bhajan did not support the concept of Kundalini as the snake coiled, but rather as the model for the entire potential of mankind. Kundalini is known as the spiritual nerve, sitting in the base of the spine, waiting to be awakened. With the practice of Kundalini Yoga this nerve may be stimulated to become active and start breaking the blockade as the Muladhara, traveling upward, penetrating Sushmana each chakra along the path to reach the Crown, where full enlightenment is reached.
You do not have to pay with the intention of raising the Kundalini to full enlightenment, although this is the goal all forms of yoga. There is a more acceptable, gentler way to introduce to you the pure potential that is within you, and showing how this potential can be issued. This method is to stir or mix gently the kundalini energy in Ida and Pingala channels, which are woven around the Sushmana whenever kundalini kriya is undertaken. The general pattern of a kundalini kriya is to awaken and strengthen the pranic energy. This is then guided to the area in question you want to work. For example, if your digestive system needs work, a set to help with decision-making or an emotional state that is turning you can help. Directing energy at a particular chakra, organ, or a problem in your life, this block is dissolved and, once again I will be back in balance. The negative effects give you nothing more.
There are over 8.4 million kriya, all designed to meet the challenges that we face every day. There are kriya for physical problems, such as digestion, circulation, immune system (disease resistance), lower back problems, glandular dysfunction, menopause and sexuality issues. Us Kriya also for the mind, to clear confusion, addiction, obsessive thoughts and creative blocks. Also, there are kriya for balancing the emotions, to get to feeling of ecstasy, to dispel the fear and paranoia, to achieve peace and to achieve the ability to accept and forgive that enables all aspects of your life.
Meditation is also a very important part of practice. This allows the body and mind to draw the path of Kriya. The energy traveled along a certain path, awakening dispelling and moving your body energy. The process of meditation is a lesson in inner awareness. Sometimes the meditation will have a breathing technique to allow the mind to less verbose as you turn inward in the realm of feelings and emotions. When this happens, you will be able to observe your thoughts as they come and go. This is the beginning of a practice known as ‘becoming the observer’. It is through this method that has become the master of the mind.
Other times There will be a mantra to accompany the meditation. A mantra is always encrypted with a vibration sound that crosses the mind and begins to balance the areas within which require care. When there is a mantra, is immersed in the sound. This is the most powerful part of Kundalini Yoga. The word mantra is divided into a man, which means ‘mind’ and TRA, which is ‘to vibrate’. So the mantra means ‘to vibrate the mind’. This technique miraculous shift of many character traits and behavioral patterns that keep us suffering. In the chapter on Mantra (see page 51), I will explain exactly how science works sonic.
I would like to close this section by saying that You can never predict a class of kundalini. It ’s always full of surprises, since many changes going on all the various people present. There were times in my class when there were bursts of laughter, which is always fun and I actively encourage. Yoga is generally synonymous with professionalism, calmness and solemnity but this is not always the case. Laughter is common in my classes. It is, after all, an explosion of happiness. This usually happens when a painful feeling or memory was released. It ‘also common to find yourself so immersed in Kriya and breathing that surface to find tears falling down her cheeks. This user does not may actually cry, but tears are falling silently. This is always a very powerful realization of the many changes taking place within you.
When this occurs, you will find harmony and balance are restored to you, and you will feel in an endless supply of energy and happiness. When this occurs this, even for a few brief moments, your life will never be the same. The interior light is now lit, bright, through you and others will not fail to take into you. You will become a beacon for humanity, a touchstone for the truth and living reality of who we really are.
For all those who undertake the path of kundalini, I wish you the greatest journey. May your path to show the many examples of gods who are all around you at any time. May you realize the ultimate truth: that Love alone can deliver. Be free, my friend, how is your birthright.
I would be very grateful be large and full Yogi Bhajan
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About the Author
Siridatta is an International Kundalini Yoga Teacher and Teacher Trainer. Author of Open Your Heart with Kundalini Yoga and the Raw Food and Yoga BIBLE, Mini Size Me.