by Teja Valentin, RN

Kundalini yoga is also known as “The Yoga of Awareness.” Its purpose is to develop awareness, consciousness and spiritual strength. The practice of Kundalini yoga was brought to the West by Yogi Bhajan in the late 1960s and has since gained widespread popularity for its holistic approach to well-being. It’s easily accessible to everyone and every “body” of all levels and all backgrounds.

Kundalini yoga is a powerful and transformative type of yoga that blends physical postures, breathwork, mantra and meditation to awaken and elevate the Kundalini energy, which is said to reside at the base of the spine. Rooted in ancient traditions, this practice aims to harmonize mind, body and spirit through a systematic process of energizing and balancing the body’s energy centers, known as chakras. 

The potent Kundalini energy, once awakened, ascends through the chakras, leading to profound shifts in consciousness and an expanded sense of self-awareness through key components such as breathwork, mantra, chanting, meditation and relaxation. It can provide a unique and holistic path toward enlightenment and self-empowerment. 

The components of Kundalini yoga are done in a specified sequence, called a “kriya”. Each Kundalini set or sequence is designed to produce a specific outcome to enhance our mental, emotional, energetic, physical and spiritual well-being. Practitioners often report increased vitality, emotional balance, mental clarity and a profound sense of inner peace. The practice stimulates the nervous and endocrine systems, detoxifies the body and fosters spiritual growth and heightened awareness. By awakening the Kundalini energy, individuals can experience greater self-realization and tap into their inherent potential and creativity. 

Kundalini yoga provides a powerful toolkit to elevate your consciousness and transform your life. Expanding our awareness shifts our perception of reality and changes how we view and relate to ourselves, others and the world. In summation, by showing up on a mat, we show up for ourselves, making it possible to shift out of fear and into a state of love.

Source: Teja Valentín, RN, enjoys her work as a Certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher and a Certified Trauma-Informed Passion and Pleasure Embodiment Coach. For more information or to make an appointment, call  609-905-5386, email [email protected] or visit www.TejaValentin.com.