Kundalini Yoga at Alchemy
Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini yoga was brought to the West by Yogi Bhajan in 1969 and is a safe, comprehensive technology that can be practiced by everyone. It is an ancient art and science dealing with the alteration and expansion of consciousness, the awakening and raising of Kundalini Energy up the spine through energy centres called Chakras, activating them. This is accomplished by the mixing and uniting of Prana (cosmic energy) with Apana (eliminating energy) which generates pressure to force Kundalini to rise, by means of Pranayama (breathing exercises), Bhandas(body locks), in Kriyas (exercise sets), using Asanas (postures), Mudras (gestures), and Mantras (chanted words).
Kundalini Yoga sets and Meditations also use Visualization, Projection , Focused and Attention to attain specific effects.
Through the practice of Kundalini Yoga, an individual can unite his consciousness with Cosmic Consciousness on a regular basis by carefully performing the exercises and meditations in specific sequence and combination. A student soon becomes adept at perceiving the movement of energy within and outside of his body, and consciously begins to direct its flow to stimulate and awaken the chakras, for healing himself and others, and becomes a co-creator . It is the Yoga of Awareness.
Step 11: Kundalini Yoga in Recovery
A Kundalini yoga and meditation class that supports those working a 12 step programme and is designed to bring a restoration of the physical body , balance to the mind and to improve a conscious contact with a Higher Power.
Kundalini Master Class
The purpose of practising physical discipline is not only to develop your muscles, or strengthen your bones, and increase tissue flexibility of you body and mind, but also to awaken your soul. This set is designed to prevent misalignment of the spine by adjusting your body. It will elevate the longing of your soul to experience the higher states of consciousness by allowing the vitality of the lower chakras and the wisdom of the higher chakras to flow into your heart so that you can live in alignment with your Divine nature.
Gong class and Meditation
The sound from the Gong creates deep relaxation, releasing us from our thoughts. The sound vibrates the energy meridians in the body and brings them into balance, reducing tension and releasing blocks. Kundalini energy, which begins at the base of the spine, is released, travelling up the spine through the body.
Introduction to Kundalini Yoga and Meditation by Kathryn McCusker
This class is structured towards those people who are new to Kundalini Yoga and are curious to experience the basic components (breathing, movement, stretching, meditation, the use of sound and rhythm, relaxation and meditation) in a safe and nurturing environment. Whilst it is suitable for beginners, all levels are welcome.