Kundalini Yoga
at Flow Yoga South Congress
Chanting, singing, breathing exercises, and repetitive poses to rewire the mind and nervous system
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What to expect
“A spiritual energy or life force located at the base of the spine”
Kundalini yoga is a unique, stress-relieving practice, described as a sleeping, dormant potential force in the human organism. A component of the “subtle body”, the Kundalini practice is deemed to awaken the energy and consciousness, coiled in the root chakra at the base of your spine, and ascend to the 7th, enlightened crown chakra...
Chakra? Enlightened? .. what?
If you’re new to Kundalini, or yoga in general, no worries! In layman’s terms, Kundalini is a spiritual practice as much as it is physical, and it is a cherished option from beginners to advanced yogis alike. So, if this is your first time here, you’re in the right place! And, if you’re a returning, die-hard practitioner, welcome back.
Let’s start with the basics. In a typical Kundalini class, there are three parts:
- An opening chant, or “tuning in”
- A “kriya”, which is a sequence of postures paired with breathing techniques, and a brief warm-up for your spine
- A closing meditation with the sound of gong or song
Different kriyas use different breaths, and the most popular breathing technique is “Breath of Fire”. With sealed lips, you take short, quick breathes, in and out of the nose, at the rate of about two to three breathes per second (yes, a bit like a dog panting…). As you breathe, air is expelled in powerful spurts, engaging your core, as well as reducing stress, boosting brain function and improving respiratory health.
Chanting and singing are major components of Kundalini, and while there are endless mantras and songs, most classes start with Adits Mantra, which means - “I bow to the subtle divine wisdom, the divine teacher within.” Another common chant is Sat Nam, which means - “I am truth.”
Kundalini classes are meditation-heavy. Each set has different poses that involve movement, breathing techniques, mindfulness and a mantra. Between postures, you have a minute or two to relax, reflect, focus inward, and after the entire set, relaxation is followed by meditation, and a closing mantra to take with you.
According to research, Kundalini yoga can impact cognitive function, boosting both concentration and memory, and the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention foundation even recommended a Kundalini kriya for improvement of memory retention. It is no surprise the practice’s seen a meteoric rise, and we’re here for it!
One last question… why do the Kundalini yogis where white? The color white is thought to ward off negative energy and extend your own aura. You do not have to wear head-to-toe white, but you’ll see it’s quite common! Teachers often wear a white head covering, such as a hat, scarf or turban to contain the energy in the body.
So… what do you think? Kundalini can be a bit odd at first, we know. But, we love it. Given a chance, we think you will, too.
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Such a sweet and cozy studio. Warm atmosphere, love the tea lounge. Friendly staff and can’t stop going to Dana’s classes - she is incredible!
Lovely studio, great instructors!
This studio is the best I’ve found in Austin! The classrooms are large with high ceilings, have soothing lighting and lots of plants keep the space feeling so fresh and restorative. The classes are full but not crowded so there’s always a place, even if you decide to pop in for a class at the last minute. The best part is the variety and schedule they offer! So many types of yoga to try, different intensity levels and classes well into the evenings. They even offer specialty classes and sound healing and fun seasonal classes that help us connect with each other, expand our practices and build community. The acceptance and inclusion you feel as soon as walk in the door makes you want to keep coming back. ❤️ Truly restorative - Flow really understands what we need!
This place is chill and looks nice. I think the hosts are pleasant and my friend likes it.
Great yoga studios. Wide variety of styles and times available. Clean well lit rooms with plants and good props. Free yoga matts to use. The tea lounge is a great space to unwind or have a chat with someone new. Nice welcoming community. Smooth check in experience and welcoming staff. Wide range of classes and teaching styles. Super nice space. Great yoga community.
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I love the variety of classes offered at Flow by experienced instructors. Also, the studios are spacious and have new props.
Started here a few months back and am going 5 days a week. It’s great!
I’ve loved Flow Yoga. I started with the 30-d trial and have kept an unlimited membership because it’s so easy to pop in when I can- there’s a wide variety of teachers and styles of classes and the portal to sign up for a class is easy and a single click. Grateful they opened up the south location and hopefully more across Austin!
Flow Yoga offers many types of classes throughout the day which is convenient. The setting is so inviting - I instantly relax when I walk in the door. Plus the check in system is super easy.
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