A larger part of western yoga booms has concentrated on Vinyasa and more complex styles, while Kundalini yoga focuses primarily on energies. Regardless of its emergence from the meditative traditions of ancient Hinduism as long as 4,000 years ago, Kundalini yoga was only taught to royalty and nobility only before Yogi Bhajan brought it to the West late 1960s.

 Kundalini, meaning “coiled one,” is based on “awakening” or release of the female energy that is thought to rest at the spine’s base, like a metaphorical snake.

This latent energy flows freely upward through the kundalini chakras and contributes to an increased state of consciousness; this is known as a kundalini awakening.

While there are physical upsides to Kundalini yoga, the emphasis is internal; it’s important to harness the energy inside us and develop a deeper understanding of your Kundalini chakras (energy centers), including how they influence our emotions, moods, and health.

Kundalini yoga improves oxygen and blood flow, stimulates the glandular system, strengthens the nervous system, and decreases stress-induced toxins such as cortisol and adrenaline, which help manage life in this fast-paced world.

Research has shown that Kundalini’s strong and breath-controlled meditation can help treat various health issues, from depression and anxiety-related disorders to heart attacks and memory lapses.

Even if you’re a skeptic, there’s no denying that it’s a strong diversion from your typical daily task. Do a little exercise and imagine what happen—try flailing your arms about with your eyes closed, giving thought to the meeting you have the next morning.

The beauty of Kundalini tantra Yoga is that it takes you away from the noise and chaos of everyday life to a deeper place within you, where you can experience true liberation, harmony, clarity, and stillness.

When you remove the blocks and lift your emotional pulse, your mind and body will come back into equilibrium, and you will be more alert, more conscious, and more open to new possibilities.

Kundalini reminds us that consciousness is much more expansive than any of us have ever imagined which can seem daunting and disorienting. People who have a psychotic break from awakening usually come from a dysfunctional family, face high-stress levels, and don’t have enough emotional support.

Many teachers are wary of attempts to induce awakening by extreme Pranayama or other methods. It should happen naturally, instead, when the body is ready. So go for it and express your true self.