Kundalini yoga is a technique and philosophy of yoga that places a heavy emphasis on aligning and cleansing the chakras, which are contained in the six centers of chakras called the Kundalini Sakti. The name Kundalini comes from the word meaning coiled, as Kundalini Sakti takes the form of a serpent in the body. Through the cleansing of these six centers, yoga instructors like Sri Swami Sivananda teach that man can find a greater connection to happiness and eternal bliss. Kundalini yoga is intense, and you may want to weight the pros and cons before you take part.
Pro: Understanding and Spirituality
Kundalini yoga seeks to give you greater understand of the world and universe with a heightened sense of connection to all of your surroundings. This can be beneficial to those who feel helpless or disconnected from society, family and the world in general. As you practice Kundalini yoga, it is promised that you'll become more acutely aware of other people and their feelings and vibes.
Con: Not Self Taught
It is ill-advised to teach yourself Kundalini yoga or to do it on your own. As it is a very intense and introspective type of yoga, it should always be practiced with a licensed yoga expert at hand to talk you through poses and visualizations. Trying to do so yourself could result in physical or mental damage, says health website ImprovingYourWorld.com.
Pro: Chanting
Kundalini yoga uses chanting to provoke a feeling of well being, thought and bliss. The chant for Kundalini yoga is "sat nam," which means that truth is your identity. This positive reinforcement can promote a better feeling of identity as you meditate and reflect on the meaning of truth and what it means to you as you identity. It also raises concentration as you perform Kundalini yoga.
Con: Involuntary Movements
While practicing Kundalini yoga, you may notice that parts of your body move without effort from you. This could be because of the high level of concentration involved in practicing Kundalini yoga. This heightened consciousness may cause jerking, movement and even tremors or forced poses.
Pro: Bliss
One of the main components of Kundalini yoga and the one that attracts most believers into practice is that it promises a heightened feeling of bliss and happiness over time. This new self-awareness acts as a rebirth for those who were unhappy or pessimistic. With the meditation and poses, Kundalini yoga seeks to bring its followers joy, love and compassion.
Con: Violence
Kundalini yoga focuses on an intense cleansing process to remove feelings of anger, sadness and violence from your chakras. During this processes, followers may feel violent towards others, intense anger and energy rising through their bodies. This lasts only a few sessions, as once the chakras are clean, Kundalini yoga can promote a feeling of happiness, love and overall well being.
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