Kundalini yoga energy is the life force energy that lies, coiled like a serpent, inside your core. This energy force flows through your seven chakras, from your chakra located at the base of your spinal column to your crown chakra, unleashing your full emotional, spiritual and physical potential. The Kundalini force is described as goddess energy within that seeks unification with the energy of the universe, bringing enlightenment and contentment.
Kundalini meditation is practiced to release this energy, unblocking the chakras and enabling the proper flow of Kundalini energy through the body. Kundalini meditation is most effective when practiced in conjunction with yoga, especially when the asanas assumed are consciously chosen with the intent of opening the chakras.
One method of Kundalini meditation involves alternate nostril breathing. Assume the lotus position (cross-legged) on the floor or a mediation pillow or, if this is not comfortable, sit in a straight-backed chair with your feet securely on the ground. Close your eyes. Place your finger on one nostril and breathe in slowly, counting to four. Imagine your breath-prana, which is a powerful life force-is entering your body and sending power to your chakra located at the base of your spine. Hold your breath for a count of four, then release that nostril and place your finger on the other nostril, and breathe out of the other nostril, releasing all negative energy through the exhalation. Breathe in through the open nostril and repeat the exercise, moving upwards through all the chakras, deliberately bringing energy into the chakra and releasing negative energy or blockages. Try to think of nothing but the energy flow that is uncoiling up through your chakras.
Another method of Kundalini meditation involves shaking and dancing. It is an hour-long meditation session unlike many mediation practices. For this practice, you will need to set aside an hour of uninterrupted time, and will want to have a timer you can set so you don't interrupt your meditation to check the time. For this method of mediation, you will first stand in an empty, quiet room and allow your body to shake-vibrating to the natural pulse of your body-for an entire fifteen minutes. While your body is shaking, contemplate the energy flow that is being awakened in every cell of your body. When the initial 15 minutes is up, you will then dance, free form, in any way you are moved for 15 minutes. It can be angry dancing, joyful dancing-any kind of therapeutic dancing is acceptable. After this, you will sit on the floor in lotus position, and meditate on the opening of the chakras for 15 minutes, beginning with the base of your spine and ending with your crown chakra. When you finish this segment, you will want to lie on your back as in the corpse position and meditate quietly upon your breathing and the free-flowing of Kundalini energy through the chakras.
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