Kundalini Yoga
I have been in love with Kundalini yoga since 2012 when it turned up at my office. Although initially what I actually loved was the way I would float around for the rest of the day feeling amazing. I really didn't like the chanting — it felt a bit too spiritual for me. How funny, that has become my favourite part of the practice! Gradually coming to practise more and more yoga has been an amazing experience for me. Three years ago I never thought I would have been capable of committing to a 2.5 hour practise for 40 days, or of holding my hands up in the air for far longer than should be possible. And I have discovered that I can (well sometimes!), and that it's not about success or failure as whatever happens you can learn from it. Who you are and what you can achieve is only limited by what you believe.
Kundalini yoga is a powerful transformative experience designed to heal, energise and elevate you (hence the floating!). It is called the yoga of awareness and it was brought to the west by Yogi Bhajan in 1969. It includes elements of posture, breath, mantra, meditation and relaxation in combinations to create specific changes in the physical body and the psyche. Each week is a unique experience and a regular practise will have a transforming effect, not just on your physical vitality and emotional stability, but also on your clarity, creativity and courage in life.
“No one else can limit you. If you want to limit yourself, you can. Otherwise the entire resources of the Universe are yours to use.”
Image thanks to Andrew Prod
Experience
I have been teaching kundalini yoga since 2016. I did my teacher training Level 1 and Level 2 with the amazing Har Nal Kaur and Amrit Nam Sarovar.
I have a lovely weekly class: in Surbiton on Thursdays. I also help people with their practice on a 1-1 basis. It is really inspiring to see what a difference yoga can make for people. The 60 year old lady who couldn't sit cross legged at her first class and came to every class that she could and can now sit in half lotus. The lady who seemed so fragile when she first came and is now a power house. But mostly it's in their faces, they look brighter, happier, like they have shed a burden, and it's such a pleasure to share these teachings that can enable this.
"I found Amrit friendly and welcoming and immediately warmed to her. Her way of teaching allows me to go at my own pace and I never feel that I am being judged by her for stopping mid kriya or not being able to reach my toes! She is very kind and supportive and recognises the variety of difficulties that can get in the way of yoga practice. Amrit has a skilful way of offering encouragement so that I push myself a bit further than I think I can go."
/ Nicola H /