2004
USA
Gurmukh
60 min
English

If you, like most Western practitioners, are familiar primarily with the hatha style of yoga, this DVD will be a revelation. Kundalini yoga, as instructed here by the Sikh teacher Gurmukh, is very different from hatha. Where the latter moves slowly and deliberately, holding poses so as to achieve maximum depth, concentration, and release, kundalini is built on series of rapid, repeated movements--leg and arm lifts, lateral, forward, and back bends, back rolls, even kicking and punching actions- and has a much more aerobic feel. Indeed, one sequence of deep-knee bends (in the "Energize" section) resembles calisthenics, while the "Strengthen" section features fast punches and jumps not unlike martial arts training, with Gurmukh, as she does throughout the video, constantly urging you to go faster. By the time you've completed all four sections of this 1-hour-long DVD ("Energize" and "Strengthen" are preceded by "Awaken" and followed by "Relax"), you'll have had a good time and a serious workout. It's good to "sweat and laugh" every day, says Gurmukh, and this DVD delivers. One caveat: some of these short, quick moves will tend to tighten your muscles, not stretch them. A few hatha-style stretches may be in order when you're done.
Awaken your spirit and discover your true potential with Kundalini Yoga. Kundalini is a powerful spiritual energy that lies within us all. Based on ancient healing techniques from India, kundalini yoga helps you unlock this energy, strengthen your body, still your mind and set your spirit free. Celebrated yoga teacher Gurmukh guides you through an invigorating series of self-paced yoga sets that give your body an active workout and help you develop inner peace and outer strength. This is a yoga practice to help you thrive amid the challenges of today’s stress-filled world. Kundalini Yoga takes you on a journey of joyful self-discovery and complements all other yoga practices and exercise programs. Experience a radiant transformation as you build long-lasting health benefits and increase your endurance. Your Kundalini Yoga DVD includes:
- Awaken: Stir your spirit through movement and breathing.
- Energize: Raise your energy through vigorous standing poses.
- Strengthen: Build stamina through challenging aerobic exercises.
- Relax: Soothe your spirit through meditation and deep relaxation.
Props Recommended: Mat, Blanket

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