Recent Articles (Page 8)
Wearing White
It is common to see Kundalini Yoga teachers and practitioners wearing white, loose fitting clothing, ideally of natural fibers. But in a Western yoga world of spandex and leggings, why is this?
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Covering the Head
You may have noticed many Kundalini Yoga teachers and students wear head coverings. While it isn’t required, there are many good reasons to cover the head during practice.
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Asana
The asanas in Kundalini Yoga may look and feel strange at first, but once you keep doing it and pour yourself into the practice, you’ll begin to notice profound shifts in your life.
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Transitioning to a Vegetarian Diet
It’s important to understand that being a vegetarian is not only about leaving meat off of your plate—it’s a holistic lifestyle choice that can increase your energy and allow for a deeper connection to body and spirit.
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The Chakra System
The chakra system is the basic energetic system of the body, stemming from ancient yogic science.
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Kriya
In Kundalini Yoga, a kriya is a specific sequence of physical actions that work toward a particular outcome. Kriya practice initiates a sequence of physical and mental changes that affect the body, mind, and spirit.
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Mantra
Mantra is the applied use of sound to impact consciousness. Mantras can be as simple as one word phrases, and as complex and beautiful as those we find in ancient texts.
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Eye Focus
In yoga, the science of drishti teaches us that where our attention goes, the energy follows.
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Yogic Diet
There is no perfect or prescribed “yogic diet.” The closest thing to a yogic diet would be the one that’s right for you.
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Sadhana: Daily Spiritual Practice
Sadhana is the yogic term for daily spiritual practice. It is one of the main tools for working on the self and achieving a higher state of consciousness.
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