Jan 7 Kundalini Class at the 729 CommUnity Center
For our first class of 2013 I wanted to do a more traditional style class since a number of my new Orlando friends were coming for the first time. We started with a little pranayam: 2 min Deep Breathing 2 min Deep Breathing (holding inhale and exhale) 3 min Breath of Fire Then we did a little warm up, working through the chakras: 2 min Spinal Flex 2 min Sufi Grinds 2 min Side Twists 1 min Shoulder Shrugs 1 min Neck Rolls Once we were warmed up, we moved on to… Read More
A Very Meditative Post Hostel in the Forest Class
Last night I got back from a beautiful retreat to the Hostel in the Forest and drove straight to class. The Spirit of the Forest, if you’ve ever been, has a very special energy that you often have to step down energetically to fully connect with if you’re coming straight from the worldly world. On the drive home, planning the class with my fellow yogi friend, Amit, I decided that I would do a class that brought the energy of the forest. The class we did was a very receptive and meditative class… Read More
A Kundalini Class to Awaken All Chakras and Strengthen the Aura
I really love when things work the way they do. This week I taught this class on Monday at the 729 CommUnity Center and then attended it the very next night at the Baba Siri Chand Ashram. Here is the basic set for the chakras (3 min each). With each exercise you focus on bringing the energy up to a higher chakra. Ego Eradicator Sufi Grinds Spinal Flex Spinal Flex on Heals Spinal Twist with Fingers on Shoulders Should Shrugs (2 min) Cow with Breath of Fire Cat Cow Sitting with Hands in Arc… Read More
Deep Kundalini Meditation Class at CommUnity Center 729
This Monday we had our second Kundalini Class at the CommUnity Center 729 in Orlando. The focus of the class was preparing for and entering into deep meditation. Here is what we did: Warm up – Ego eradicator, sufi grinds, spinal flex, sitting forward bends Preparatory Exercises for Lungs, Magnetic Field, and Deep Meditation Relaxation on back Modified Basic Breath Series (download .pdf for original set) Meditation If you’re interested in doing the Kriya from class you can follow the video below from Sat Dharam Kaur N.D.
Car Pranayama
Since moving to Florida for a new job I have had to do a 15 minute drive to work. To make my time in the car as enjoyable and productive as possible I have worked out a car pranayama set. Long Breathes in and Out: The goal here is to gradually expand my lungs to full capacity Rising Breath of Fire: I start off doing as subtle a breath of fire as possible and gradually work up to a powerful breath of fire Locks and Breath Retention: This one is potentially dangerous… Read More
Breathing for a Buzz
As I learn more about how to move breath through the body using the locks I have begun to get quite a bit of a high from deep inhalation. I know that this is not the goal of pranayama, but it sure is a nice added benefit. I also have found that unless I keep my spine straight (or properly curved) that I have a hard time taking a full breath. This is nice because it is a natural motivation to keep good posture throughout the day. It’s funny. I remember when… Read More
Sat Nam Time App
Check out the timer app I designed for Kundalini Yoga teachers and students!
