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The Meditative Art of Kundalini Yoga

Spiritual growth and a true yogic stirring within the soul are the key goals that a student of Kundalini yoga aspires to. Different from the eight more known and practiced styles, the focus is more on meditation and thus makes this the most powerful yoga. Specific techniques are used to incorporate each phase of the body to achieve unobstructed communication between the mind and the body.

The concentration of Kundalini yoga is on the seven chakras, or psychic hubs in the body that transmit energies. Stay fixated on these puppies through movements and meditation for a period of time to accumulate a special spiritual energy that derives its name from the yoga style practiced to harness it. The seven chakras are:

1) Muladhara (root) is the first chakra and is located at the base of the spine.
2) Svadhisthana (sweetness) is the second chakra and is located near the belly button.
3) Manipura (lustrous gem) is the third chakra and is located at the solar plexis.
4) Anahata (not struck) is the fourth chakra and is located at the heart.
5) Vissudha (purification) is the fifth chakra and is located at the throat.
6) Ajna (to perceive) is the sixth chakra and is located between the eyebrows.
7) Sahasrara (thousand petaled) is the seventh chakra and is located at the top of the head.

What Is All This Kundalini Business Anyway?

The term Kundalini actually refers to a coiled life force, or prana that is lying quiescent at the base of your spine. The purpose of Kundalini yoga is to tap into and release that force, letting travel up and eventually converge in your mind. Serenity and sublime ecstasy are the result. Having a working knowledge of the nervous and endocrine systems is essential for success in Kundalini yoga. This way you can better understand what is happening within yourself.

Specific poses, meditation, and chanting are all integrated into a session. Chanting is the most important of the three. Another must when beginning your sojourn with this very powerful Kundalini yoga style is the assistance of a qualified guru. Kundalini can be imagined like a snake. The right snake charmer can make this creature dance and purr like a kitten. Someone inexperienced could get their hand, or more bitten off. If you follow the guidance of your guru, this can be an amazing experience for you.