- a dynamic practice, that combines yogic technologies such as breath work (pranayama), chanting (mantra), visualisation and meditation, with vigorous movement and stillness.

These myriad techniques aid us in transforming and transcending our own limitations - on every level - from the physical vitality of the body, to the subtle energies which traverse the space between the conscious and subconscious mind.

Each class is comprised of..

Kriya - a set of postures designed for a specific purpose

Relaxation - for deep integration with sounds from the gong

Meditation - which is varied, sometimes with mudra (hand postures), mantra, visualisation..

Described as 'the householder's yoga', Kundalini yoga gives you a full dose of experience without needing to leave your life, friends, or family to go study for years in a cave. It's for anyone who is curious to try the discipline and see what will happen for them.

Like any form of yoga, it is not a cure-all, and no one should claim as such. Rather it can become a highly nutritious supplement to a good life of taking care of yourself physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. It can become a practice of great inner work, a way of developing a connection to yourself, and to greater wisdom.

Kundalini Yoga comes from the Sikh lineage

(though anyone of any faith -or not- can practice Kundalini Yoga since it is not part of any religion.) Sikhism is a young religion, emerging around 500 years ago, in India. It can be viewed as an intentional philosophical reform aimed at compassionately working on societal and human complexities, especially radically addressing the issue of inequality, which is a long entrenched part of Indian culture, - through the caste system.

Equality is a primary value of Sikhism, and in Sikh temples, anyone is welcome to visit and eat, with everyone sitting on the floor to dine together - whether you are royalty or homeless. Those of the faith volunteer time to make delicious foods and maintain the temple, demonstrating the vision this religion is achieving in tangible ways.

The five virtues of the Sikhism are

Sat (truth) 

Daya (compassion) 

Santokh (contentment) 

Nimrata (humility) 

Pyaar (love)

From Golden Bridge Yoga Website:

Yogi Bhajan, Master of Kundalini Yoga, arrived in the United States in 1969 with a stated purpose: “I have come to create Teachers, not to gather disciples.” He then founded 3HO – the Healthy, Happy, Holy Organization, based on his first principle: “Happiness is your Birthright.”

Through the Aquarian Teacher Program, Yogi Bhajan has trained thousands of KRI Certified Kundalini Yoga Teachers. In 1994, the International Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association (IKYTA) was formed to further spread these priceless teachings uniting Kundalini Yoga teachers worldwide.