Soul detox
A favourite among celebrities, Kundalini yoga has taken the world by storm and has been making headlines of late. If performed correctly as a discipline, it neutralises stress and gives a lasting high
This is a mystical science and therefore it offers the practitioner many supernatural, even superhuman powers. These capabilities include telekinesis and mind-reading.
Kundalini yoga is influenced by nature. “Dedicated disciples of this practice learn how to connect with the energies of nature and to use this power for positive channelling and growth,” says Grandmaster Akshar, Yoga master and spiritual guru.
What do Kate Hudson, Russell Brand, Alicia Keys and Mirander Kerr have in common? They swear by Kundalini yoga — an ancient yoga regimen to maintain vitality, health and well-being. Comedian, actor, radio host, writer and activist Russell Brand has been guiding Kundalini meditation sessions for both beginners and pros. “Happy #selfcaresunday. Kundalini yoga has helped me so much in my life and is a great stress relief tool,” posted supermodel, Mirander Kerr on her Instagram recently. Actor a n d Hollywood heartthrob Charlie Hunnam too practices this form of yoga.
Kundalini yoga is a complex science that deals with energy systems known as chakras within the body. “Although many people are interested in the subject, very few are actually trained in this science,” says Grandmaster Akshar, an internationally acclaimed Yoga Master, philanthropist, spiritual guru, lifestyle coach and author.
Kundalini Yoga can be immensely helpful in soothing and relaxing the body, mind and soul.
It is one of the more effective prophylactic tools for strengthening the spine and keeping back and neck pain at bay. Enthusiasts claim it can cleanse and detoxify the body, neutralise stress, rewire neural pathways to reduce the effects of past traumas, and give you a lasting, natural high.
“Kundalini yoga is a newlycoined term for a combination of a few practices in a set sequence to give you the desired result,” says yoga expert Vasundhara Talware, who has been an ardent Yogini since she was 13.
According to her, the Kundalini is, “The dormant serpentine power lying at the base of your spine in three-and-a-half coils. Just like 7 is an auspicious number, so is 3.5, which is half of 7. And that’s why we have 3.5 shakti peeths (powerful energy centres across India), 3.5 Muhurtas
etc..”