| Kundalini yoga is a physical and meditative practice | | | | management. As mentioned, Kundalini employs a |
| that has been in use for more than 5,000 years, and | | | | holistic approach to healing and meditation. This is why |
| employs a holistic approach in promoting physical, | | | | this variation of yoga is also popularly used to heal |
| mental, and spiritual wellness. Pittsburgh yoga offer | | | | people of their drug and alcohol addictions - it mentally |
| Kundalini classes for it aims to tap into the | | | | and physically prepares and strengthens the participant |
| consciousness and energy that flows within us and | | | | to make these life-changing decisions and make the |
| use this energy to achieve self-awareness and | | | | transition easier. |
| improved well-being. Kundalini yoga combines breathing, | | | | Depending on the orientation of the Pittsburgh yoga |
| movement, and sound into the exercises to not only | | | | instructor you choose, Kundalini can be tailored to |
| keep your body physically fit, but also to relieve stress | | | | specifically address health issues and medical |
| and aid in the healing process of certain medical | | | | problems. See the human body has several chakras |
| conditions. | | | | or "energy centers" that we can tap into to allow our |
| According to Hindu philosophy that governs and guides | | | | inner consciousness and energy flow to remained |
| yogic practice, the Kundalini is an energy coil found at | | | | balanced and prevent physical ailments. Among the |
| the base of the spine. And according to this philosophy, | | | | conditions that Kundalini can address are headaches, |
| this energy can be tapped into and channeled to be | | | | menstrual irregularities, diabetes, drug and alcohol |
| evenly distributed throughout the body and bring about | | | | condition, depression, and heart and lung diseases. |
| positive mental, spiritual, and physical effects in the | | | | In addition to the above-mentioned conditions, medical |
| Kundalini yoga practitioner. Kundalini yoga sessions | | | | studies and research have also explored the possibility |
| usually start by chanting, the sounds of which are | | | | of the practice of Kundalini yoga as having the effects |
| believed to have the effect of relaxation and calming | | | | of improving and developing cognitive functions such |
| the mind, and thus making the participant more | | | | as memory retrieval. Kundalini is generally known as an |
| physically and mentally open to guidance. | | | | intense physical and psycho-spiritual practice, which |
| Like other variations of yoga, Kundalini also combines | | | | should be done only under the supervision and |
| postures and movements with breathing exercises | | | | guidance of a certified instructor. |
| (known as pranyam) and mantras. The postures and | | | | If you live in Pennsylvania and you're looking for a |
| movements used in Kundalini are designed to improve | | | | Pittsburgh yoga instructor, you may want to find |
| circulation and gland secretion, and ultimately aims to | | | | someone who is certified and specializes in Kundalini |
| establish in the individual a well-balanced glandular | | | | yoga. Also, if you're looking to practice Kundalini yoga |
| system. | | | | with the aim of learning alternative healing methods for |
| The physical benefits you'll gain from practicing | | | | your health conditions, you should find an instructor that |
| Kundalini yoga include an improved and strengthened | | | | teaches Kundalini with a slightly more health-based and |
| nervous system and a well-balanced glandular system. | | | | medical approach as opposed to those who focus |
| The breathing and movement exercises employed in | | | | more on physical fitness and weight loss. |
| Kundalini also improves blood circulation and aids in pain | | | | |