Kundalini yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan is considered to be the most comprehensive of the yoga traditions. It combines meditation, mantra, physical exercises and breathing techniques to induce heightened awareness.

Kundalini yoga is a Raj yoga, encompassing all eight limbs of yoga into one singular practise. ‘Kundalini’ literally means ‘the curl of the lock of hair of the beloved’. It is through the practice of Kundalini yoga that we begin to unlock the latent energy coiled in the base of the spine/sacrum. In doing so we experience fusion between the individual and universal consciousness, creating a divine union called yoga.

For thousands of years, this sacred science was passed only between holy men, from master to chosen disciple. But in 1969, Yogi Bhajan decided to come to the west to share these sacred teachings.

Classes consist of sets of postures or ‘kriyas’. Each kriya will have a particular focus and may consist of anywhere between one and 20 postures. It is the sum total of practising the kriya that allows the effects to be felt, rather than the individual postures. Each class and meditation will work on many subtle levels in the body. The effects are very powerful and changes can be felt by practicing postures for as little as a few minutes. A class will normally consist of a warm-up, a kriya (set of postures), a relaxation and a meditation.

The use of mantra or ‘Nad yoga’ is an integral part of Kundalini yoga. This focuses the mind and its vibrations resonate deeply within the body, helping to unblock stored emotion and strengthen the circulation of energy through the body. Nad yoga and the use of primal sound are very efficient at clarifying the mind and optimising the ability to reach a state of meditation.

No previous experience of yoga is required for you to achieve results in your very first class.

“I did not come to gather students, I came to create teachers.”
— Yogi Bhajan