Breathing

Breathing is very important in Kundalini yoga. Each posture has a specific breath that needs to be done with it. For example, there’s a Breath of Fire (also called Maha Agni Pranayam) where the practitioner is required to do rhythmic, rapid breathing through the nose. Many believe that this rhythmic breathing creates a harmonic resonance that synchronizes the internal working of the body and mind and calms all systems and organs. Breathing in kundalini yoga is supposed to create optimum wave balance. The benefits of one minute of special breathing in kundalini yoga is supposed to be equal to that of what you would have gotten from one hour of regular breathing.

Mantra

Mantra is incredibly important in kundalini yoga. This is how you would raise the frequency of the energy you create. It’s a self healing process. But in order for a mantra to work, it needs to be done correctly. Mantra is a sound or grouping of sound that has a pre-determined vibratory effect. It helps with the breathing and any relaxtion techniques in this form of yoga.

The purpose of kundalini yoga is to gain strength and self-confidence through breathing and meditation techniques. Practitioners are encouraged to tune into their bodies and find that special energy within themselves. Once found, this energy must then be harnessed. The whole process should be gradual and graceful so that balances and checks can be built into this system.

Kundalini yoga is a great yoga form to start off with if you’re a beginner to the world of yoga. It is typically easier and more gentle than some of the other yoga forms.