2010
UK
Maya Fiennes
54 min
English, German
The seventh chakra is located on the top of the head and is the seat of the soul and the centre of perception.
The practice concentrates on the pineal gland which is located at this point. It is also associated with cosmic sound and when activated through sound, will give the body, mind and spirit the chance to merge.
Chakras are energy centres which start at the base of the spine and end at the top of the head. Kundalini yoga combines breathing (pranayama), postures (asanas), and chanting (mantra) to create a union between self and the universal self through raising of a person's Kundalini. Kundalini means 'the curl of a lock of hair' and describes the flow of a person's energies and consciousness through the seven chakras of the body. This rather esoteric form of yoga was brought from India to California by Yogi Bhajan in 1969.
"Does your life feel out of balance? Would you like to be more relaxed, more able to cope calmly with the stresses of everyday living? Do you long for more time in your day, to do things without rushing? Or for a better, deeper relationship with your partner, your family, your friends? Would you like to look and feel younger, more vibrant and alive? I believe that Kundalini Yoga can do all of this for you and more. It is something you can introduce easily into a busy life, and it will give you more energy, more creativity, more fun and real peace. What's more, you'll start to feel its benefits almost immediately. It has changed my life immeasurably for the better, and I know it can change yours. For me, it is the secret of true joy". (excerpt from Maya Fiennes' book "Yoga for Real Life")
Kundalini yoga is very different to a traditional yoga session. The practice takes a more holistic approach as it works on energy flows and creating a more spiritual experience through using sound.
From a physical standpoint it will build stamina and strength through the repetition of movements, as well as building flexibility.
But to absorb the spiritual message, and aim, of the Kundalini approach, may require suspending judgement for those used to focusing mainly on the physical aspects of yoga.
Kundalini Yoga Bliss DVD is an effective practice for all ages and abilities, Maya's classes are fun, uplifting and above all else, inspirational.
DVD consists of a 15 minute warm up, a 15 minute practice and a 15 minute meditation and mantras.
Maya is a registered E-RYT teacher with the Yoga Alliance, which is the national education and support organization for yoga in the United States. They work in the public interest to ensure that there is a thorough understanding of the benefits of yoga, that the teachers of yoga value its history and traditions and that the public can be confident of the quality and consistency of instruction/ Maya Fiennes, a classically trained pianist, learned Kundalini yoga under Shiv Charan Singh at the Karam Kriya School in London. She went on to train as a teacher and now runs workshops and classes all over the world.
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