What to Expect in a Class of Kundalini Yoga

Whilst each class is unique, they are all made up of 4 parts:

1. A warm-up; using stretches and rythmic flexes to prepare the body and focus the mind ready for the Kriya.

2. The Kriya; which are sequences of exercises designed to produce a specific effect on our body, mind, emotions or consciousness. For this reason, each class is unique depending on its objective. The Kriyas are made up of asanas (still postures), rythmic exercises, "pranayama" (breathing exercises), "mudras" (hand positions), "bhandas" (locks or energy keys) and mantras (vibratory sound currents with a powerful positive influence for the mind). The Kriyas are "thouands of year of formulas" for healing, transformation and the evolution of ones Self or Being. Its effects have been experienced and proven since the time of the Rishis in India to modern science today.

3. Deep relaxation, "Savasana"; this is the moment when we cease the activity of the body in a conscious way, the mind has calmed from the effect of the Kriya and we turn towards our interior. "Savasana" is the moment when the effects of the exercises become incorporated into our system.

4. Meditation, the class culminates in these moments of meditation. They can also vary greatly depending on the class, some are done in silence, others using the power of mantras and music, which is one of the pilars of Kundalini Yoga. All of them have a remarkable ability to open the heart, expand the mind and connect us with our higher consciousness.

What do you need?

• Comfortable clothes, preferably white cotton, or another natural fibre.
• You do not need any previous experience or knowledge of yoga.

Your level of fitness, flexibility and strength will improve with each class that you attend, as you make your attendance constant and conscious. Systematic practice of Kundalini yoga will offer you purification of your body and mind, vitality, joy for life, self-healing abilities and a bridge of constant contact with your higher consciousness.