Glossary

Kundalini Yoga

कुण्डलिनी योग · kuṇḍalinī yoga · koon-dah-LEE-nee YOH-gah

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Pronunciation

Meaning

coiled serpent energy

Dynamic practice combining breath, movement, mantra, and meditation to awaken energy.

Kundalini yoga aims to activate dormant energy at the base of the spine, moving it upward through the chakras. Classes include kriyas (specific sequences), breathwork, chanting, and meditation.

In practice

ChakraMantraPranayama

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