A Path of Awareness
Kundalini Yoga, as I offer it through MetaHeart Center, is not a performance, nor a system to master.
It is a path of awareness—
a way of listening into the body as living intelligence,
where breath, movement, and attention begin to reveal something deeper.
This work is not oriented toward physical appearance, although the body often responds with increased vitality and strength.
Its deeper orientation is awakening—
a gradual remembering of the relationship between body, psyche, and what we might call the Self.
In the yogic tradition, this deeper ground of being is sometimes called Atman—
the innermost essence that is not separate from the whole.
What unfolds through practice is not something added,
but something remembered.
A Living Tradition
Kundalini Yoga emerges from a long stream of yogic philosophy, with roots that trace back through the Upanishads and the broader contemplative traditions of India.
At its essence, yoga means union—
the integration of the individual self with a deeper, underlying reality, often referred to as the Self or Atman.
Kundalini Yoga engages energy—
something that can be felt in both body and mind,
and becomes a kind of embodied wisdom gained through direct experience.
This energy has been described as a latent potential within the human system—
a creative, intelligent force that, when awakened, begins to reorganize perception, vitality, and meaning.
It is sometimes understood as the embodied Divine Feminine—
an evolutionary force moving through both the individual and the cosmos.
Over time, this movement may be experienced as a return to flow—
where areas of holding begin to soften,
and the body, mind, and psyche come back into relationship.
Kundalini Yoga is also a form of Raj Yoga—
a path that integrates the full spectrum of practice:
- ethical grounding
- breath and body
- concentration and meditation
- and the gradual stabilization of awareness
Postures are only one aspect of a much larger field.
This is a practice that unfolds through attention, perception, and inner relationship.
Depth Psychology & Inner Experience
In 1932, Carl Jung gave a series of seminars on Kundalini Yoga, recognizing in its symbolic system a map of the unfolding psyche.
He approached the chakra system not as literal anatomy, but as a language of inner experience—
a way of describing shifts in consciousness.
In Jungian psychology, the term libido refers to psychic energy—
the energy that shapes attention, emotion, and meaning.
In the yogic tradition, this same movement is understood as prana.
What we work with in this practice is not just breath—
but energy itself,
and how it begins to move when we become conscious of it.
This movement is closely related to what Jung described as individuation—
the gradual deepening of relationship between the ego and the Self.
In this way, Eastern and Western traditions meet—
offering complementary languages for the same unfolding process.
What We Practice
Each session may include:
- Pranayama — breath as a bridge between body and mind
- Kriya — structured movement sequences
- Meditation — with or without mantra
- Mantra & Sacred Sound — vibration as a focusing force
- Deep Relaxation — allowing integration
A significant portion of class is devoted to breath and meditation—
practices that are accessible to most bodies.
Alongside these, elements of nervous system regulation are woven throughout—
including awareness of the vagus nerve, heart coherence, and the body’s innate capacity to return to balance.
Over time, these practices support a felt sense of self-regulation—
not as a concept, but as a lived experience.
A Different Kind of Practice
This is not a gym-style yoga class.
There is no comparison.
No performance.
No expectation that your body should look a certain way.
Eyes are often closed.
Attention turns inward.
In truth, no one is watching you—
including me.
This becomes a space where:
- micro-movements are welcome
- stillness is welcome
- rest is welcome
If physical movement is limited, you are invited to imagine the practice internally.
The psyche responds to image as well as action.
The guiding principle is simple:
let the practice meet you where you are.gine the practice internally.
The psyche responds to image as well as action.
Meeting the Body with Respect
Each of us carries areas of the body shaped by:
- stress
- injury
- personal history
- or simply time
There is no expectation of perfection here.
You are responsible for your own experience and safety,
and are invited to practice with self-awareness and care.
This is a space where the body is met with respect—
not force.
For Beginners and Returning Practitioners
All are welcome.
If you are new, you may find that:
- the flow feels unfamiliar at first
- the mantras take time to integrate
- the rhythm of practice unfolds gradually
This is not something to “get right,”
but something to grow into.
On Lineage and Integrity
Kundalini Yoga, as it is widely practiced in the West, has been shaped in part by the teachings of Yogi Bhajan.
At the same time, serious concerns have been raised regarding his conduct, which I do not condone.
The practices offered here draw from a broader stream of yogic and contemplative traditions. While some kriyas originate within that lineage, they are held within an integrative, awareness-based approach shaped by years of personal practice and study.
Access and Support
If you feel called to this work, you are welcome here.
Scholarships are available.
Please do not let financial circumstances prevent your participation. Use the contact form to inquire and/or apply for scholarship (free classes).
Begin Here
Kundalini Yoga is one expression of the broader field of embodied archetypal practice explored through MetaHeart Center.
If you would like to experience this work, you are invited to begin with the current seasonal series: