Mindfulness In The Workplace

“The process of self-healing is the privilege of every human being. Self-healing is not a miracle, nor is it a question of being able to do something that most people can’t. Self-healing is a process that occurs through the relationship between the physical and the infinite power of the soul. It is a contract, a union – that is the science of Kundalini Yoga.” – Yogi Bhajan

The ancient practice of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation makes use of numerous body positions and mind-body techniques.

While Kundalini Yoga and Meditation are much more, these positions and techniques form a foundation of knowledge in the practice. As such, a small selection of basic positions and techniques are presented here as a reference for beginning students and more advanced practitioners alike.

Tuning in

Pranayama (Breathing)

Prana means life force or breath, Yama is that which controls it. When you control your breath you control your life – like using the phrase “slow down and take a deep breath”, to calm someone. Our lungs are our largest bodily organ, but most people use only 1/10th of their lung capacity.

• Long deep breathing builds endurance and patience.
• Breathing through the nose filters the air, and warms and humidifies it.
• Breath of Fire is a very balanced rapid breath pattern that cleanses the blood and releases old toxins from the the lungs, mucous lining, blood vessels and cells. It is an energizing breathe that creates alertness and expands lung capacity quickly.

Mantras (Sounds)

Mantras are sounds or words that control the mind. Man means mind. Tra (ng) is the wave or movement of the mind. Mantra is a wave, a repetition of sound and rhythm that directs or controls the mind. When you recite a mantra, you have impact through its, through its meaning, through its pattern of energy, through its rhythm, through its naad – its energetic shape in the mouth. When recited correctly, a mantra will activate areas of the nervous system and brain and allow you to shift your state an the perceptual vision or energetic ability associated with it.

Asanas (Yoga Postures)