Kundalini Yoga
at Flow Yoga Westgate
Chanting, singing, breathing exercises, and repetitive poses to rewire the mind and nervous system
30 day trial for $30
Traditional
Casual Yogi
Body & Mind
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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Flow Yoga Westgate is the #1 rated kundalini studio in Austin
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5 star reviews
Friendly, chill yoga studio with all kinds of yoga to satisfy all levels of experience and physical/emotional needs. Teachers meet students where they are and offer many modifications.
Melissa T.
5 star review for Flow Yoga Westgate
March 20, 2025
Flow Yoga at Westgate is my definite "happy place". The instructors are fantastic, the people you meet in class are too. The variety of styles of yoga you can choose from are vast and if you need some zen-time in your daily life, Flow Yoga, is definitely worth your time to join. The membership options are great too. You'll find what fits your needs and budget most definitely!
Carmen G.
5 star review for Flow Yoga Westgate
March 20, 2025
I love the studio! The atmosphere, instructors - all amazing. They have a decent variety of classes and times available. So, it is very easy to choose something that would fit to my schedule.
Iuliia M.
5 star review for Flow Yoga Westgate
March 14, 2025
My new hyper-fixation well being activity, love the space, instructors & variety of classes offered. Not to mention the pricing, it’s a mini retreat 🧘♀️
Namrata K.
5 star review for Flow Yoga Westgate
March 15, 2025
Love this place! Highly recommended!!!
Terry
5 star review for Flow Yoga Westgate
March 12, 2025
Flow is a wonderfully unpretentious studio. The rooms are especially spacious with homey touches and plenty of gear to borrow like bolsters, blocks, and blankets. I really appreciate that the instructor area is raised so the entire class can see if they need help! Every instructor/class type I've tried thus far has been to welcoming, inclusive, and knowledgeable. I prefer this studio as a home base over all the others that I have tried.
Amelia S.
5 star review for Flow Yoga Westgate
March 6, 2025
The teachers I've experienced at Flow Yoga are some of the best in Austin. There are more traditional yoga practices - which I prefer. Some classes are educational and spiritual in nature - which I love. As a trained yoga teacher, Flow yoga classes are the real deal.
Sarah A.
5 star review for Flow Yoga Westgate
March 5, 2025
Lovely studio! You have a lot of variety of options and it is welcoming to all skill levels of yoga. I enjoy their sunday wellness session the most, it is a lovely way to intentionally reset for the week ahead. The cacao and tea are also two great bonuses to attending :)
Lindsay B.
5 star review for Flow Yoga Westgate
March 5, 2025
It's a special place. Deep medicine can be found here. The people are great, unpretentious, and real. Highly recommend :)
Cally D.
5 star review for Flow Yoga Westgate
March 5, 2025
My favorite yoga studio, great place.
Jason
5 star review for Flow Yoga Westgate
March 4, 2025
