“Keep the teachings as they are given. Each kriya is complete in itself, a perfect jewel that works to create a flow. [Kriyas] they are perfectly designed ensembles intended to produce predictable and subtle impacts on the whole Self. “~ Yogi Bhajan
Kundalini Yoga is more than just an exercise to stimulate the body. This yoga moves energy! KY is about having an energetic experience. It is important to teach the teachings correctly to produce the expected results. How can we be pure vessels for the teachings if we get the formula wrong? It is specific and proven. It’s not called science for nothing!
To give you a bit of background, Kundalini Yoga classes have a specific 6-part teaching structure to follow, as outlined below.
- Tune in to the Adi Mantra
- Pranayam (work of breath) and / or appropriate warm-up
- The Kriya (the set of exercises)
- Relaxation
- Meditation
- Finishing prayer and long saturdays naams
Within this teaching structure there is a critical piece that involves the third point, the Kriya. The key piece is not to omit or alter the Kriya in any way other than duration.
That means we teach the exact sequence of exercises in each set. We do not change the order or add or subtract poses. Kundalini Yoga is a science to achieve a specific result. Don’t mess with what works.
Another important point to recognize is that we are truly bound by honor to uphold the integrity and sanctity of the Kundalini Yoga Teachings, especially now that Yogi Bhajan has passed away. It is the legacy of every teacher to preserve the purity of the teachings.
The system and techniques have been shown to work. Period. Why be so arrogant as to think that you should change them? Can you do better than perfection? Yogi Bhajan tells us: “It is a proven path from three thousand years ago, it will not stop.” So stick with the program … because it works. The only way you will reach Infinity is by giving yourself the ability to experience the teachings as they should be taught.
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