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KUNDALINI YOGA
Kundalini Yoga was first taught in the West by Yogi
Bhajan, Ph.D., who in 1969, recognized that the young people
in America, who were experimenting with drugs and
alternative lifestyles, needed something tangible to quench
their inner thirst. His decision to teach Kundalini Yoga was
somewhat momentous because it had never been taught openly
before.
Yogi Bhajan contends that in this time of great transition
and transformation (which many are calling the onset of the
Aquarian age) every person has an inherent birthright to be
healthy and happy, and the means towards the realization of
this is within each of us.
Practicing Kundalini Yoga keeps the body in shape and trains
the mind to be strong and flexible in the face of stress and
change. It increases oxygen capacity, boosts blood flow,
balances the glandular system, strengthens the nervous
system, and reduces stress-induced toxins such as adrenaline
and control. The effect is a heightened self-awareness and
vitality that allows you to harness mental and emotional
energy. Individuals feel more in control of themselves, with
enhanced peace of mind, concentration, and a deep inner calm
and self-confidence. No matter what someone's age or
physical capacity is, Kundalini yoga and meditation can have
immediate benefits. |