3 R E AS O N S PRAC T I C I N G KU N DA L I N I YOG A I S

B EN EF I C I AL

K AT H E R I N E W I N L AW

YOGA AND MEDITATION

Yoga and meditation have long been practiced in varied forms to alleviate problems associated with mental health including the likes of stress, anxiety, insomnia, depression and more.

KUNDALINI YOGA

Kundalini yoga is one such inspiring blend of spiritual and physical practices that incorporates vigorous movement, dynamic yoga postures, breathing techniques as well as mediation and chanting of mantras.

COMMON BUT PROVEN BENEFITS• Promoting the natural unfolding of your inner-self, your nature, Kundalini yoga is believed to be capable of radically transforming one’s life while expediting spiritual growth and radiance.• In addition, there are many other benefits you can enjoy by introducing Kundalini Yoga practices into your life. Here are some of the most common but proven benefits.

1. CALM YOUR MIND AND EMOTIONS

• A quiet, controlled mind is essential for an individual to realize what’s real and important to you in life. Practicing Kundalini Yoga helps train your mind, strengthens the nervous system, purifies the blood, and remove subconscious thought patterns.

• This in turn awakens your awareness and enhances your ability to decide how you respond to different feelings and thoughts.

2. RELAX AND HEAL

• With countless things going on in our life, it is natural for people to acquire metal ailments like stress, anxiety and frustration.

• Kundalini Yoga contributes to a strong and healthy immune and nervous system. The discipline incorporates meditation and exercises that not only strengthen and balance the nervous system but establish a rejuvenating state of total relaxation for healing to take place (amazing how neuroscience is finally proving the ancient wisdom in this yoga!).

3. INNER WISDOM AND INTUITION

Practicing Kundalini gets you grounded in your body. It unites the mind-body-soul and teaches you to listen to your inner wisdom. Kundalini helps to shift you from thinking in the left side of your brain to using your whole brain and heart. And it’s here where our inner guidance truly exists.

THE TAKEAWAY

Kundalini Yoga is not just a yoga form but it is an experience that involves taking a dig into your infinite self and realizing your true potential. Once you gain this experience, you know your true identity and capabilities and thus can lead your life the positive way.

KATHERINE WINLAW

Katherine Winlaw is a daily practitioner of Kundalini Yoga and reaped the many benefits including better physical and mental health, a greater sense of peace within and a clearer sense of life purpose.