Kundalini Yoga
Wed, Mar 25, 6PM (1 hour 15 minutes)
what to bring:
~a mat
(if you don't have one, we will provide one)
~donation for the lovely Janine please
($5-$20+)
~comfortable clothing
more details described below....
Janine Mitchell took her first Kundalini Yoga class in 2008, not aware of
what she was doing, that was it, the moment of realization,the
transformation, the AH HA! She knew she had come home. Janine always has
loved challenges and after taking hundreds of Kundalini yoga classes at
Golden Bridge she knew it was her obligation to pass along the technology
to as many people as possible to raise the bar for the whole human race and
started teaching in Jan 2011. It wasn't until Feb 2013 she went to
Rishikesh,India for her Teachers Training Certificate with Gurmukh Khalsa "Golden
Bridge Yoga".
Janine's passion is to inspire and uplift everyone in order to help them
realize their authentic selves through focused breathing, yoga and
meditation. she teaches how to connect to the subtle realms of "in spirit"
inspiration, knowing that every person is a genius artist and creator of
their own life.
References:
Tej Kaur Khalsa
tejkk@sbcglobal.net
Gurmukh Khalsa
Gurmuck@goldenbridgeyoga.com
Sada Simran
sadasimran@goldenbridgeyoga.com
summary
Relatively new to the Western Hemisphere, Kundalini, "the yoga of awareness," opens your heart, builds strength and releases the energy located at the base of your spine. Each teacher will bring their own experience to the practice -- some much more traditional than others -- but Kundalini is without a doubt one of the more spiritual styles of yoga. Kundalini yoga focuses on breath and movement and challenges its students both physically and mentally.
origins
Kundalini is one of the oldest forms of yoga – it has been practiced by the Upanishads in India since 500 B.C. Mastering the practice at sixteen, Yogi Bhajan brought Kundalini to the West in 1969. Initially, it was never taught publicly until Bhajan challenged its secrecy and taught Kundalini openly to the public and consequently established the 3HO, which stands for "Healthy, Happy, Holy Organization."
benefits
Kundalini literally means "coiled" and is represented by a metaphorical coiled snake at the base of your spine. The purpose of Kundalini practice is to uncoil your snake and release that energy within. Health, strength, fitness and overall happiness benefits are included.
good for beginners?
There might be a bit of shock factor: no doubt, Kundalini is much different than other forms of yoga. Expect to dance, jump, hold long poses, and breathe deeply and repeatedly – no two classes are the same! It is great for beginners as it has the flexibility to push past your comfort zone as well as offering the ability to go at your own pace.
what to wear
Clothing made to move! There is an almost cardio-like aspect to Kundalini yoga, and you're going to want to make sure you're wearing clothing you can breathe and move in to avoid restriction in your practice. Also, make sure to look into the nature of the Kundalini class you are attending: some of the more traditional practices require you to wear exclusively white-coloured clothing.
what to bring
Bring along a water bottle, and if your studio doesn't provide mats and towels, bring both of those as well. Blocks are encouraged for seated positions, if needed.
what to expect
Kundalini yoga varies from practice to practice. All classes will begin with an opening chant and expect to finish with deep meditation, a closing chant and a song. Expect to focus on your breath (specifically "breath of fire", where air is sucked in and out rhythmically) and to move, dance and let go. Kundalini has the power to unleash and unlock barriers within ourselves that is supremely joyful and serene.
Info/Questions:
Janine Mitchell
310 713 7622
