Kundalini Yoga is not only an ancient form of spiritual yoga but also practiced in all countries of the world. Kundalini is an energy which is untapped at the base of our spine. It can be practiced by awakening the seven charkas of yoga. An enlightenment is achieved when this energy climbs up to crown charka, from Muladhar to Sahasrar Chakra. Kundalini shakti or power is also known as a snake coiled energy at the base of our spine. There are several ways for awakening kundalini power. It is done with regular practice of specific breathing exercises or pranayama, which intensify the effects of the asanas in order to free energy in the lower body and allowing it move upward. Kundalini movements are also done with rapid or repetitive movement of breath, meditation and chanting, etc. Spiritualism and Kundalini Kundalini is more ‘spiritual’ kind of yoga than ‘physical’ one. It lays stress on meditation, pranayama, breathing control and chan...
Ashtanga is a union of two Sanskrit words, ‘ashta’ and ‘anga’ . Ashta means eight and anga means limbs. It is the yoga of eight limbs. Ashtanga yoga is entirely based on the philosophy of great Indian yogi Maharishi Patanjali who formed Yoga ‘Sutras of Patanjali’ in 150 BCE. Ashtanga Yoga is mainly concentrated to physical postures or asanas, which help in maintaining mental peace and equilibrium between body and mind, which ultimately merge the individual consciousness into the universal consciousness. With these practices, the bliss and realization of God is achieved. Ashtanga Yoga Poses: Astanga yoga is practiced to keep ourselves physically fit and mentally sound. it can easily channelise our hyperactive mind and infinite energy of body. Our body is detoxified, building strength, bringing flexibility and stamina. There are about seventy five postures which are to be practiced. These post...