When I first experienced Kundalini I never intended to practice it again. I recall reading about new yoga teachers that preferred Kundalini to any other style. It was incomprehensible to me. I can only imagine what I would have thought could I have seen my current self who not only loves doing kundalini, but delights in teaching it.
Kundalini tends to bring up the "garbage" or inconvenient issues that we would rather not address and have hence stuffed away. I had quite a bit of garbage stirred up for that first Bodhispin class. Had I not been incredibly judgemental of that garbage no uncomfort would have been felt. As it was, instead of just being aware and letting things flow and settle, I fought, shamed, and judged myself severely. I made myself sick from the sheer constriction of the judgment.
Kundalini is a great opportunity to 'zone in' to the body, to be aware and attentive. Often during repetitive movements, exercise or mundane tasks we 'zone out'. During new movements or tasks, we focus on what is coming next. Bodhispin combines repetition with progression that provides a foundation in which I am safe to be aware of my body and fully 'zone in'. The meditation at the end is sublime and the ultimate check in with the assistance of a mantra and breath to keep an aware focus. Thankfully, as with all things, meditation comes easier and more enjoyable with practice.
My thanks to the swami that saw our need for Kundalini Yoga and broke with tradition 30 some years ago and publically shared this powerful practice.
Namaste.
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