...focused and diligent practice of other forms of yoga will ultimately lead the practitioner in this direction, of its own accord, by raising their levels of consciousness.

The awakening of kundalini energy requires long practice and preparation under the expert supervision of a teacher through the various stages of discipline involving asanas (postures), mudras (psycho-physical gestures), bandhas (muscular locks), pranayama (breath-control), meditations and mantras. These disciplines enable the practitioner to purify and balance the two subtle channels of energy, called ida and pingala, which run adjacent to the spine on each side. This results in the gradual ignition of the kundalini energy at the base of the spine and it begins to rise up through a central channel in the spinal column, known as the sushumna nadi. As it rises, it passes through various psycho-energetic centers known as chakras. As the chakras are interconnected with different dormant areas of the brain, when the kundalini passes through them, all of the latent faculties and divine potentialities, innate in mankind, are awakened. You can find mo...more

Yoga in Your Home

...Thinking of practicing Yoga at home? You are not alone!

Many people have a flourishing practice of Yoga at home for the following three reasons:

1) Time Crunched: While taking classes locally is a good idea, sometimes our schedule is so busy we cannot spare that extra time it takes to travel to and from a local studio. Its challenging enough to set aside the time to do the practice!

2) No Local Yoga Studio: Depending on where you are ...more

Chair Yoga case Study Relief of Asthma Symptoms

...ollection agent. I have been practicing chair yoga for nearly three years. I had seen an article in the kansas City paper one Sunday and it sparked my interest about the program.

I had taken regular yoga classes and enjoyed them but was having trouble keeping up with the class due to recent knee surgery. The instructor wasnt responsive to my needs and I was frustrated. When I read about chair yoga I thought, This is made for me! I called and got enrolled in the evening class. I was so excited about starting the class. From the moment I first talked with Liz I felt that this w...more

See Why Yoga Mats Are A Useful Accessory To Enhancing Your Yoga Experience

...u plan to practice Power Yoga, which requires lots of bending, sliding and stretching. A sticky mat means you can achieve the various postures required without losing your balance or slipping. It will stay in place while you go through your fast-paced asanas, and is quite thin.

ultra Double Thickness Mat
This is basically just another variety of sticky mat, but it's thick because it's double padded. This gives a cushioning effect when you're practicing yoga. It's certainly very comfortable to use, but can be inconvenient to transport because of its bulk and fabric. Generally these are used for yoga classes, but they can also be beneficial if you have a ...more

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