It helps to integrate the body and mind, and strengthen the benefits of your practice. Meditation is an important part of every class. Generally, in an hour to two-hour class, each part of the kriya will last only a few minutes. Kriyas can help align the chakras, strengthen systems of the body, empower you in your daily life, and simply make you feel better! Certain movements may be physically or mentally challenging, but just do your best. Your teacher has chosen a specific, prescribed combination of movements, mantras, and meditation to help you attain a spiritual, physical, and/or mental benefit. You will feel your heart pumping and your blood flowing! The warm up and subsequent movements of the class are generally done with your eyes closed as much as possible, to keep the focus inward and to avoid judgement and comparison. Your teacher will guide you through a series of physical movements to prepare your body and mind for the work ahead. The mantras give access to the positive connection between yourself and your higher conscience. *Guru: that which brings us from darkness (Gu) to light (Ru)īy chanting these mantras you open yourself for the experience of Kundalini Yoga. Siri Guru Devay Nameh (I bow to the Great *Guru whose Great Glory will always be.) Sat Guray Nameh (I bow to the True *Guru, the true identity of the Self) Jugaad Guray Nameh (I bow to the *Guru woven throughout time.) We follow tuning in with the mantra for protection:Īad Guray Nameh (I bow to the Primal *Guru) "I bow to the infinite, divine teacher within myself." THE BASIC STRUCTURE OF A KUNDALINI YOGA CLASSĪ Kundalini Yoga session lasts 60 to 90 minutes and includes the following elements: tuning in – warm ups - yoga set or "kriya" - relaxation - meditation – closing.Įvery session starts with chanting the mantra "Ong Namo, Guru Dev Namo" which means It's best not to eat anything too heavy for 1-3 hours prior to your class. It's a good idea to bring a water bottle to keep you hydrated. Some studios may have extra mats, blankets, or sheepskins you can borrow. If you have one, great! If not, don't worry. Often, Kundalini Yogis will practice while sitting on a fluffy natural sheepskin rug. You can try using a cotton turban or just a bandana or scarf to focus your energy (and keep your hair out of your face).Ī regular yoga mat is fine if you have one, and a blanket. It is recommended to practice with bare feet. However, if you'd like to, you can try to wear white cotton and natural fabrics (this nurtures your electromagnetic field). You are welcome to wear any comfortable yoga-type clothes to class. Meditation is when the mind becomes totally clean and receptive, and Infinity talks to the man." Yogi Bhajan says: "Prayer is when the mind is one-pointed and man talks to Infinity. In class, we generally sit for 3-11 minutes in meditation. Meditation helps us to become clear, neutral and joyful. The more you practice, you may realize how good it feels to exercise your voice along with your body! Just do your best to follow along and eventually it will come naturally. Don't worry if you feel shy or don't know the words. We chant to "tune in", and to create a vibratory frequency in the body.
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