What is Kundalini Yoga?

The kriyas combine yoga poses with breathing exercises, hand gestures (mudras), body locks (Bandhas), chanting, mantra and meditation. In Kundalini Yoga, emphasis is placed on the synchronisation of breath and movement. Kundalini Yoga entails looking within. Many yogis experience a profound sense of personal transformation in Kundalini Yoga, which is one of the reasons why this style has a large and dedicated following.
- Breath-synchronised movement
- Chanting
- Meditation
- Physical yoga poses
- Flowing movement
- Music
- Hand gestures
- Energy flow
- Self-inquiry
- Mantras
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Who was Kundalini Yoga founded by?
Kundalini Yoga was founded by Yogi Bhajan.
When was Kundalini Yoga founded?
Kundalini Yoga was founded in 1961.
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