| Kundalini yoga is a certain type of yoga that consists | | | | advanced in the practice of kundalini and other forms |
| of specific movements. Its movements are often | | | | of yoga or on a video. Regardless of where or how |
| difficult and complicated. Like other forms of yoga, | | | | it is taught, kundalini is somewhat complicated |
| Kundalini should only be practiced by those that have | | | | discipline. A basic class often consists of a series of |
| been instructed properly. It is a difficult type of yoga, | | | | bodily postures, movements and utterances. Like any |
| which a person may need to practice a lot in order | | | | form of yoga, proper breathing and concentration is |
| to excel at it. | | | | important for success in each pose, posture and |
| The word kundalini is a word that is from the | | | | movement. |
| language of Sanskrit. Sanskrit is a classical language | | | | Besides the necessity of proper breathing and |
| that originated in the country of India. It is commonly | | | | concentration, kundalini is a form of yoga that |
| spoken in India and Nepal and is used in Hindu religious | | | | requires great attention to detail. The complicated |
| ceremonies. As a result of yoga's roots being in and | | | | movements and postures, or even the simple ones, |
| around the country of India, Sanskrit is also used to | | | | should be done with care and extreme consideration |
| describe poses and elements in various forms of | | | | of self, surroundings and great attention to detail and |
| yoga. | | | | the body's movements. Kundalini yoga should not be |
| In Sanskrit the word kundalini means life force. | | | | practiced as a series of stretching or gymnastics |
| Literally translated the word kundalini actually means | | | | types exercises, they are much more than that. Also, |
| "that which is coiled." Many yoga practitioners refer | | | | if the movements are not completed correctly the |
| to the kundalini as a serpent. The serpent in the body | | | | result can be injury, whether it is minor or severe. |
| is also known as the person's life force. | | | | Anyone can successfully practice any type of yoga. |
| Kundalini is a type of yoga that focuses on | | | | There are just different levels of difficulty for each |
| communication between mind and body. People who | | | | type of movement, posture and position. Advanced |
| practice kundalini believe that such communication is | | | | students and teachers can help to tailor specific |
| important for physical and mental health. They also | | | | movements for different types of people. Supports |
| believe that this yoga will promote psychospiritual | | | | can be added to help individuals that have injuries and |
| growth. That is why people who practice kundalini are | | | | movements can be modified for people that have a |
| masters of concentration. Concentration is essential | | | | decreased amount of flexibility or strength. The trick |
| for communication. It is the first step for connecting | | | | is to ask for help to achieve yoga fitness goals. |
| the physical and spiritual self. | | | | Other students and teachers are always glad to |
| The basic practice of kundalini yoga can be taught in | | | | assist another yoga lover. |
| a live class with an experienced instructor that is | | | | |