 Introduction To The Powerful Science Of Kundalini Yoga
This
article will provide a basic overview of what Kundalini Yoga is and how
Kundalini Yoga works. At the core of Kundalini Yoga lies Kriyas and the
best way to understand the methodology of Kundalini Yoga is to
understand Kriyas and their functioning. Kriyas are a set of exercises
done in a particular sequence to work on a specific theme. There are a
wide range of Kriyas available, each refined over thousands of years to
optimize their effectiveness. Kriyas utilize all the available
Kundalini Yoga mechanisms to work their magic. They employ asans
(postures), movement, pranayam (breathing exercises), bandhas (body
locks), mantras (sound vibrations), mudras (hand positions), laya yoga
(yoga of rhythm and sound), mental focus and meditation to do their
work.
Dynamic movement and asans bring expanding and contracting pressure via
multiple angles to various areas of the body, this is accompanied with
powerful pranayams, the combined effect of which is that the target
regions are saturated with highly charged and oxygenated blood. This
nutrient rich blood fills the capillaries forcing them to discharge
toxins and other harmful elements, which are then eliminated,
neutralized or expelled by the body. The health of the region thus
improves and the nerves fire more completely, the glands and organs are
invigorated and regain their natural voltage and secretion levels are
returned to a condition of strength and vitality. The key here is the
removal of blockages (granthis) that is taking place on many levels of
the organism thus facilitating the flow of energy. There are Kriyas
designed for working on almost every part of the human system (Immune,
Glandular, Circulatory, Digestive, Nervous, Respiratory, Sexual, etc .
. . ), working on our various traits and characteristics (Awareness,
Intuition, Willpower, Confidence, Compassion, Charisma, etc . . . ) and
also for healing many different types of ailments and diseases. Lets
now see how this ties in with the Chakra (energy vortex) system.
There are 7 primary chakras that lie all along the spine from the base
to the crown of the head. Associated with each chakra are the primary
nerve junctions and organs of that region. Furthermore, each chakra is
responsible for certain traits and characteristics that make up our
personality. When we strengthen and rejuvenate the nerves and organs in
a particular region, we are in fact activating these energy centers
that reside there and are thus working on ourselves not only at a
physical level, but also at an emotional and mental level (by affecting
our traits and characteristics). Practiced over time, the chakras
become charged and come into balance with each other, bringing us into
physical, emotional and mental well being. Again, it should be noted
that the work being done is primarily about dissolving granthis
(blockages) in these regions which introduce disease and imbalance into
the system by preventing the chakras from functioning at their optimum
level. Finally, let see how this relates to Kundalini Shakti.
Kundalini is energy. It is the fundamental energy whose flow through
the organism allows for all its systems to operate, at all levels of
consciousness. It is the energy of awareness, it can be said that where
your awareness is, that is where Kundalini is flowing or that where
Kundalini is flowing is where your awareness is. To awaken Kundalini
means to dissipate blockages in the gross and subtle systems in your
being and allow for greater and greater flow of energy and awareness.
As blockages are cleared trapped energy is released and pathways are
cleared. Kundalini then is able to flow freely though those regions,
healing, nourishing, rejuvenating and balancing them. The dissipating
of blockages can also be thought of as the clearing away of the
subconscious mind, the collection of unresolved emotional and physical
disturbances, where lies the root of many of our attachments and fears.
So overall Kundalini Yoga is a system by which one, through the process
of dissolving the past, allows the infinite to shine through into the
present.
About the Author
Anmol Mehta is a Yoga & Zen Expert. For FREE Yoga Meditation Classes visit Free Zen Meditation & Kundalini Yoga Zone or Insight Meditation & Tantra Yoga Blog.
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