Laya Yoga

Laya Yoga is comparable to the effects of Kundalini yoga. Laya yoga awakens the chakra centres and dormant life force in the form of Kundalini Shakti. This class explores rhythmic breathing and movements, yogic cleansing actions called kriyas, sound vibrations called mantras, hand gestures called mudras, energy locks called bandhas, breathing exercises called pranayamas, Hatha yoga, dynamic shakti meditations, and sound relaxation.

Regular practice dissolves karmic patterns of the ego by purifying the subtle energy channels called nadis, creating a state of no mind called bliss. Energy centres get charged with praanic life force which enlivens the body, soul and mind! Open to to all levels. This style of yoga creates inner strength and energetic power, one pointedness and connection to the Divine.

We begin with a shanti prayer, uddiyana bandha, and a cleansing breath, warming the body and joints with bhastrika breathing, moving into postures, sitting with pranayam, mudras, mantras and bandhas, concluding with a bhakti meditation, a sound relaxation and meditation to close.

To learn more, watch:
Meranda’s India Insights # 9 video: How can Shakti Energy Enlighten us?

Ujjayi Pranayam & Kechari Mudra 

Kapalabhati Pranayam

Nadi Shodana, Alternative Nostril Breathing

Brahmari Pranayam

Uddiyana Bandha

Bhastrika Pranayam

Jalandhara Bandha

 

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