Kundalini Yoga is a broad term that covers many different styles and techniques of yoga originating from India. The kriyas (yoga sets) which I use in classes and which I have practiced since I begun, come from yogi Bajan and the organisation 3HO, which publishes kriyas and information on kundalini yoga. While Bajhan himself is a dubious character, I believe that the yoga itself works, and was passed down to him from a long line of tradition, which goes far beyond this single man.

The word kundalini itself in Sanskrit means “coiled” and it refers to a primordial, serpent like energy that is said to sit at the base of the spine. The practices in kundalini yoga which use breath, bandhas, physical postures (asanas) meditation and mantra, are designed to wake up this energy and allow it to rise up through the spine to achieve enlightenment. My experience of kundalini yoga is that I leave a class feeling lighter, perhaps not yet enlightened- but with more vitality and life force!

Kundalini yoga is often described as the yoga of awareness. The awareness of the breath and of sensing what is happening in the body as we move in a kundalini class, gives it the quality of a moving meditation, which allows for thoughts and feelings to arise, be processed and released.

The class will lead you through a series of postures and movements to boost your energy and revitalise your entire system, using music and mantra to help to guide you, with an emphasis on the breath and on tuning into your own natural rhythm - taking each posture at your own pace.

We will end with Savasana (relaxation) and meditation, which will sometimes be in the form of mantra.

Feel free to bring your own yoga mat and blanket as well as a block or pillow sit on although equipment is provided in the studio

You do not need any previous experience of yoga to practice kundalini – all ages and abilities are welcome.

Please let me know at the beginning of the class if you are menstruating, have any injuries, illnesses or think you might be pregnant. I will give you modifications.

If possible try not to eat anything heavy up to 1 -2hours before the class. Light snacks are ok. Avoid alcohol before coming to class.

MondayWarrior and Wild 8-915am

TuesdayStroud yoga space 6-7.15pm

£15/class (drop in)

£13/class (block booking)

Please get in touch to book in, blocks are usually 6 weeks long.