Meditation – Unlocking your true potential
Prayer is when you talk to God. Meditation is when you listen.Yogi Bhajan
Meditation in Kundalini Yoga is like diving into a gentle, powerful river that washes away stress, refines the mind, and reconnects you with the deepest parts of yourself. It’s a practice that invites you to sit, breathe, and allow the natural flow of energy within you to rise and expand.
In Kundalini, we use meditation to awaken the kundalini energy, which rests at the base of the spine. Through specific techniques — Pranayama (breathwork), mantra (sacred sounds), mudras (symbolic hand gestures), and visualization — we create a channel for this energy to flow up the spine, aligning each chakra and inviting a sense of clarity, peace, and vitality. This isn’t about controlling or forcing; it’s about opening up and letting the energy unfold naturally.
One of the beautiful aspects of Kundalini meditation is its accessibility. Whether you’re new to meditation or experienced, each practice is designed to meet you where you are. With as little as three minutes a day, you can begin to feel a shift, and over time, the results deepen. You may notice an increased ability to handle life’s challenges, an improved mood, or a deeper connection with yourself and others.
Each meditation has its unique gift, like a key unlocking different parts of your potential. Some are designed to calm the nervous system, while others focus on building intuition or clearing subconscious blocks. As you explore, you’ll likely find practices that resonate with you and support what you need most in the moment.
Think of meditation as a homecoming—a daily return to your true self. There’s no pressure to be perfect. Simply come as you are, tune in, and let the experience guide you back to a state of wholeness and balance.
Yoga is not about touching your toes. It is about what you learn on the way down.Jigar Gor
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