Kundalini Yoga: The Express Train to Awakening
Kundalini Yoga: The Express Train to Awakening by Melissa Carroll When you think of yoga in the West, you may — depending on your level of cynicism — conjure up thoughts of fit women in spandex toting a Starbucks in one hand and a designer yoga mat in the other. While this is an overgeneralization, it sure does have a slight ring of truth to it. For millions of Americans, yoga is something to “do”: a good workout with a side of spirituality. In many contexts, the workout element is emphasized and the spiritual dimension is minimized. This, of course, continues to stir up controversy in yoga communities across the United States. For me, the confusion boils down to an essential question: What should our intention be when we get on the mat? This is not so easily defined. The intent, purpose, and practice of yoga often depends on the style and tradition it embodies. For example, physical precision, focus, and alignment are the emphasis of Iyengar yoga. Deeply stretching myof...
