Kundalini Yoga with Brenda Rosenfeld
Kundalini Yoga is the yoga of inner awareness, inner experience and self-discovery. It offers a way for each of us to “come back home to ourselves and reconnect with our higher self’. By strengthening, nourishing and supporting our entire being, physically, emotionally, psychologically and spiritually with Kundalini Yoga, we can be supported in fulfilling our potential and becoming the best version of ourselves.
Kundalini Yoga is an ancient and sacred technology that has a history dating back thousands of years. The practice was originally secret and handed down from teacher to student in one-to-one learnings. Group classes became more the norm when the teachings were brought to the West in the 20th Century.
Kundalini Yoga is the yoga of inner awareness. It is a science and technology for uniting the mind, body and spirit and is open to everyone regardless of religious beliefs, philosophies, yoga experience, age or physical limitations. It is non-discriminatory and non-denominational and is a yoga that is a safe and reliable support for all of us as we deal with the daily challenges and stresses that life brings.
What is Kundlini Yoga?
The goal of kundalini yoga is to awaken each of us to our full human awareness and potential. It helps to unlocks a limitless potential within ourselves, and allows each of us to experience our human consciousness beyond our physical body and experience our infinite selves. The practice gives us the tools to break through our negative and limiting beliefs and behaviours and experience higher levels of awareness that bring more peace, joy and wisdom to our lives.
Kundalini Yoga derives from the Sanskrit word “Kundal” which translates to “coiled energy”. We all have energy that is gathered at the base of our spine. Through the practice of Kundalini Yoga, we can start to awaken the energy, bringing it up our spine and clearing and balancing all of our energy channels (nadi’s) and chakras up to our crown chakra at the top of our head, triggering awakened states of consciousness and awareness within ourselves.
Kundalini Yoga is practiced in kriya form. A kriya is an action and each set sequence of actions is an exact “recipe” to have a specific outcome. For example, an outcome for a class could be to support the adrenal glands and kidneys to assist our stress response and release some of the negative effects of stress that our body may be carrying. The outcome for another class could be to support the strengthening of the immune system and build up resistance to dis-ease. And an outcome for another class could be to open the lungs and heart.
Each class comes with precise instructions that is a unique combination of asanas (body postures), mudras (hand positions), pranayama (breath work), mantras (sacred sound currents and intentional repeated sounds), bandhas (constrictions of particular areas of the body), meditation and shivasana (deep relaxation).
The process of growth through Kundalini Yoga is a natural unfolding of our own truth and nature. Like a snake that sheds its old skin, we need to shed our old skins to become more of who we truly are.
How does Kundalini yoga differ from other forms of yoga?
There are more than 22 major forms of yoga and all have benefits. Each can be thought of as an individual facet of a diamond. Each of the forms tends to focus on a particular element, for example, Hatha yoga is a facet that focuses on the physical form and Laya (mantra) yoga is a facet that focuses on the use of sound.
Kundalini Yoga is the complete diamond itself and incorporates ALL the facets. As it is the whole diamond itself, it gives a greater and faster leverage and transformative power that any one facet can on its own and opens pathways to change and healing that seem to go around limitations and to penetrate blocks.
Kundalini Yoga is a complete practice for all, no matter what physical limitations you may have and can be combined with any other therapy, healing or spiritual discipline.
What are some of the benefits of Kundalini Yoga?
Kundalini Yoga may help to:
· balance your entire glandular system and bring increased vitality and feelings of well-being
· strengthen your nervous system and help to release tension and increase feelings of calm
· support your adrenal system and help your whole being respond better to stress and decrease feelings of anxiety
· strengthen your immune system and build your resilience
· balance your mind and emotions and bring greater awareness, clarity and focus and increase your ability to adapt to change
· increase strength, flexibility and movement in your spine and body
· increase your lung capacity and stimulate and support your circulation
· support your digestion and detoxification
· bring you a deeper understanding of the mind-body connection and tools to relax and rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit.
Testimonials
“I recently attended Brenda's Kundalini yoga class and it was a wonderful experience. As someone new to yoga, I appreciated her gentle guidance and positive energy. The class was both spiritual and rewarding, and gave me a new perspective on the benefits of yoga. I highly recommend Brenda as a teacher and her Kundalini yoga class to anyone looking to explore the practice.”
Sallie
yoga class timetable
“You cannot make your life a reaction to others; you must make your life your own”
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• Loose fitting and comfortable clothing made of natural fibres is recommended.
Colours have an impact on our consciousness and wearing white deflects what is going on outside of us and supports us going within ourselves. It can help prevent our energy getting mixed in with the energy of others supporting our ability to remain centred.
However, if you do not have white natural fibre clothing, it is okay. You can still feel the benefits of the practice. The most important requirement is that you are comfortable and able to comfortably sit on the floor and do the exercises and meditations in the clothing you are in.
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• Covering the head with a scarf or headband or turban is completely optional.
• Wearing a head covering can provide a sense of containment and focus. It can help to “keep your head together” and support your clarity of thought. It also protects our Crown Chakra (our seventh Chakra) and supports the opening of our spiritual inner Third Eye (our sixth Chakra).
• You could consider wearing a head covering and observing how it makes you feel.
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• Bring a yoga mat and/or a sheepskin mat
• Bring any supportive props (a bolster or blocks or a cushion to sit on to support the correct alignment of your spine while sitting on the floor)
• A bottle of water
• Something warm to wear or a towel to cover yourself during relaxation (our body temperature drops during the relaxation and it is important to be warm and comfortable to completely relax and allow the effects of the class to integrate into your body)
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• Ideally, yoga is done on an empty stomach. A meal should not be eaten 2-3 hours before class as our blood and energy will be focused on the digestive process instead of being available for the yoga practice (a light snack is okay if you are hungry)
• Water can be drunk before and during class
It is important to drink plenty of water after class to support the cleansing processes that will have been activated with the class.
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• Becoming pregnant does not mean that you need to stop your Kundalini Yoga practice. Please contact your health care practitioner before doing kundalini yoga.
• It is advised that you refrain from:
o Breath of Fire – do Long Deep Breathing instead
o Root lock
o Leg lifts (except while lying on your side)
o Exercises which raise your pulse above 140 beats per minute
o All inverted positions or positions that place your head below your hips (eg) shoulder stands
o Sat Kriya – do Long Deep Breathing instead
• You will need to continue to modify your exercises as your size increases. Modifications will be given in class to support you.
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• If menstruating, for the first few days it is advised that you do not to do strenuous abdominal exercises (it is important to focus on grounding rather than lifting your energy during this time).
• It is advised that you refrain from:
o Breath of Fire – do Long Deep Breathing instead
o Root lock
o Leg lifts (except while lying on your side)
o Exercises which raise your pulse above 140 beats per minute
o All inverted positions or positions that place your head below your hips (eg) shoulder stands
o Sat Kriya – do Long Deep Breathing instead
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• Please contact your health care practitioner for advice regarding doing a kundalini yoga class.
• If you have a health or medical condition you may need to modify your Kundalini Yoga practice. (let me know at the start of class and modifications will be offered).
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Classes will be 75 or 90 minutes long. Each class on the timetable will state the class length. The cost of the class will be the same for both.
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A) Group classes
• $20 + gst
B) Private classes
• $120 per session + gst
A private kundalini yoga class is tailored to your specific needs and may offer a more personal experience for you. You have my undivided attention, which may help you feel more comfortable. A private yoga class can be convenient, comfortable, and flexible. Private instruction can be optimal if you’re a beginner to kundalini yoga or if you are wanting to deepen your practice and those of you who may not be comfortable practicing poses in front of others. It allows you to learn and improve your technique in a private environment. It can also be more convenient and comfortable for your schedule. For many of those with unique health conditions or injuries, private kundalini yoga can offer personalized assistance that you may not be able to find anywhere else.
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Classes are currently running online until wonderful new studio space is found
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Yes, payment for the class is required at the time of booking. Should you wish to come to a class without first making a booking, as long as there are places available in the class, you are welcome to pay and join class.
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Credit card payments are accepted for all class bookings through Stripe, which is a safe online booking system. I do not have access to your credit card details.
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• As a small solo business, my cancellation policy is 24 hours notice if you are unable to make your booked class so your spot can be offered to someone else. The full class fee will be charged for any cancellations made within 24 hours or if you fail to attend your booked class.
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• KRI Certified Level 1 teacher – 200 hours (Kundalini Research Institute)
• Registered with KYTANZ (Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association Australia and New Zealand)
• Registered with IKYTA (International Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association)
“I recently attended Brenda's Kundalini yoga class and it was a wonderful experience. As someone new to yoga, I appreciated her gentle guidance and positive energy. The class was both spiritual and rewarding, and gave me a new perspective on the benefits of yoga. I highly recommend Brenda as a teacher and her Kundalini yoga class to anyone looking to explore the practice.”
Sallie
