Saturday, August 2nd
10am-12pm (Followed by a book signing for 'Light on Kundalini', 12-1pm)
$45/person
Instructor: Karuna
Staying Calm with Pranayam
Breathe Again: Powerful Pranayam to Unlock the Bandhas in the Key of Ong
Breath is the foundation of life—it animates, rejuvenates, calms, balances, heals, and sustains. Yet, in our daily lives, are we truly breathing deeply, using it to its fullest potential for our health and well-being? Many of us hold our breath, barely taking in enough to get by, or ignore it altogether. But what if you could harness the power of pranayam to break through limitations, awaken vitality, and cultivate inner peace and happiness?
When practiced correctly, these pranayams influence the brain, particularly the thyroid, which governs beauty and longevity. Chanting the sacred sound of Ong—the vibration of the Ajna Chakra (the 6th center of consciousness)—builds power, stamina, and vitality. The specific sound of Ong (versus Om) is the sound of the infinite, resonating through the central nervous system and expanding outward, infusing the practitioner with the pure essence of life.
The pranayam and meditation offered in this workshop are deeply personal and will develop slowly, gently, and with sophistication. No extreme effort or prior experience is required. All are welcome. The only requisite is an open heart and an ego left at the door.
In this session, we will:
Gather in a sacred circle for a grounding meet and greet
Engage in light Kundalini Yoga warm-ups (specific kriya with asana)
Practice three pranayams, accompanied by the resonance of the therapeutic gong to elevate vibrational frequency and calm down the nervous system to relax and renew.
Conclude with a deeply restorative Shavasana, bathed in the healing sound of the gong.
All are welcome. Step into this sacred space, breathe deeply, and unlock the infinite within.
Karuna brings over 40 years of experience and her own unique brand of compassion, enthusiasm, and pure joy to every Kundalini Yoga practice. Based in Boulder, CO, she offers private, one-on-one teachings designed for each individual, holds weekend intensives on varying themes including rebirthings, relationships, women’s issues, practicing non-violence, understanding grief, and mastering challenges, and leads special events and retreats all over the world including an annual Reboot Retreat in Costa Rica. Her certification is with the Kundalini Research Institute (KRI) including Level One, Two, and Three Teacher Training Programs and Prenatal Yoga. She practices Ayurvedic healing and is an ordained Interfaith Minister. A former Ford model and actress, Karuna is co-founder of Light on Light Publications and Media and host editor for its magazine's annual Yoga editions in partnership with the International Day of Yoga Committee at the United Nations.