Kundalini Yoga

Kundalini Yoga Classes
The ultimate BodyMind workout.

"The Yogic Inner Workout" Fall 2009 Series

Classes includes:

• Set to Control Your Domain: mentally hold and project an important thought and physically circulate blood from the core to all the outlying limbs and glands.
• Communication between the Hemispheres: balancing the hemispheres enables you to convert ideas into action and to function as an integrated whole.
• Beyond Fatigue: strengthens the adrenal glands, improves digestion, balances the nervous system and brain hemispheres, alleviates fear, and invigorates the body.
• Guardian of Health: strengthens the glandular system which is the guardian of health, especially for women whose glandular system is extra sensitive.
• The Essence of Self: guides the life energy to open the heart chakra so you can give and receive love without fear anger or resentment and experience compassion. Also releases physical tension, strengthens the digestion and opens the lungs.
• Immune Strengthening Workout: adjusts the mineral concentration and balance, stimulates digestion, increases metabolism, and strengthens the entire immune system.

Morning Yoga

When: Mondays, September 14^th - October 19^th, 9-10 am
Where: All classes held at 1320 Poplar Ridge Ct, Brookfield.
Investment: $72/6 week series or $15/drop-in class
Registration: 262-389-5835

Evening Yoga

When: Mondays, October 5^th - November 9^th, 6-7 pm
Where: All classes held at 1320 Poplar Ridge Ct, Brookfield.
Investment: $72/6 week series (no drop-in option for the evening)
Registration: 262-389-5835

NEW Audio Yoga Classes

For those times you can't make a live class, are traveling on the road, or simply want more yoga in your week, I now have audio classes ready to download onto your computer or MP3 player!

Currently there are seven classes available with more coming soon. Check out all the details and try out your first class in the space of your own home!

What is Kundalini Yoga as Taught by Yogi Bhajan?

Kundalini Yoga is the yoga of awareness and the science and technology of energy.

The Kundalini energy is the energy of the soul and your creative potential. It is something that already exists within you but is simply waiting to be awakened and utilized. To release this energy from it's dormant state and live in alignment with your fullest potential, your Infinite Self, you can utilize this time-tested and effective technology.

At times it can be aerobic, at times it can be quiet and reflective, but it is always a unique and uplifting experience. Kundalini Yoga is done in specific sets called Kriyas. These sets combine poses and exercises to create a specific, cumulative effect. Because of the composite and balanced effect, it is important to follow the integrity of the set and not add, delete or change the order of the exercises or alter the time ratio of the sequence. There are literally hundreds of different sets and meditations each geared towards a unique focus but which all have the common goal of balancing the chakras and bringing healing and harmony to the bodymind.

To gain a full appreciation of the depth and possibilities within Kundalini Yoga, I recommend you try at least three separate classes or kriyas.

Who Can Do Kundalini Yoga?

Everyone! Kundalini Yoga is the ultimate expansion tool designed specifically for busy householders like you!

If you can breathe and lean in the right direction of the exercise, you will get benefits! No particular level of physical fitness is necessary. Since you can only be where you are in any given moment, you start wherever you're at and build from there.

The key is to listen to your inner wisdom and only do your best. Your best is not perfection or doing the ideal of the pose. Your best is the balance point between being lazy and being fanatical. It is accepting where you are in each moment and doing what you are fully capable of in that time and space...no more, no less.

I also use Kundalini yoga sets and meditations as one resource in my individual BodyMind coaching sessions to assist individuals in releasing habitual and dysfunctional patterns stored in the tissue memory, in the neurological brain pathways, and in the energetic subtle bodies.

How Kundalini Yoga Works

Kundalini yoga awakens energy and builds flexibility, endurance and awareness by using:

• breath
• posture
• mantra (specific sounds which tap into various frequencies of energy
• mudra (specific hand positions)

Working below the surface, it balances the glandular system, strengthens the nervous system and enables you to control your mind rather than allowing yourself to be controlled by your thoughts and feelings.

Although both Kundalini Yoga and Hatha Yoga can achieve the same end goal of uniting your finite self with your Infinite Self, Kundalini Yoga takes you on the fast track and gives powerful results in a short time. It is yoga designed for the busy householder juggling all the pieces of life so it needs to work fast!

Benefits of Kundalini Yoga

Practicing Kundalini yoga affects the whole bodymind.

The internal changes from yoga persist throughout the day and are reflected by positive changes in your mood and behavior. In as little as only 3 Minutes, you can get positive results.

• 3 Minutes = Increased blood circulation begins, distributing enhanced endocrine secretions in the body.
• 7 Minutes = Brain Patterns begin to shift and the magnetic field surrounding the body increases in strength.
• 11 Minutes = The nervous system begins to clear.
• 22 Minutes = The subconscious mind begins to clear.
• 31 Minutes = Endocrine secretions are totally balanced as is the energy of the chakras.

What to Bring to Class

No specific equipment or clothing is required.

• Wear loose clothing or exercise clothes.
• Bring an exercise pad, mat or natural fiber blanket. I have pillows for support if you require bolstering; however, if you have a specific pillow prop you favor, bring it as well.
• Lastly, I recommend that you bring a bottle of water to drink for during and after the class.

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