Awaken Your Inner Power: A Journey through the Chakras with Kundalini Yoga
starts Saturday 07 december 2024 at 15:30
“The awakening transforms everyday life into bliss. The world remains the same but one’s changed attitude, feelings and awareness transform everything into a fulfilling, joyful experience.” - Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Discover the power of Kundalini Yoga through our comprehensive workshop series where each workshop invites you on a deep and transformative journey to open and harmonize one of your seven key energy centers known as chakras which govern various physiological, physical, and energetic functions. By exploring the essence of and working on each chakra, you will access elevated states of awareness and unlock new dimensions of your potential that lead to an increased physical and mental well-being.
Through the practice of Kundalini Yoga, you will ignite your inner energy, enhance mental clarity, and boost physical vitality. This practice elevates your consciousness and fosters a deeper connection with your true self.
What is Kundalini Yoga?
Kundalini Yoga is an ancient practice rooted in tantric tradition that is designed to awaken Kundalini – a dynamic spiritual power within - to produce profound spiritual transformation. While other Yogas lead to higher states of awareness and open chakras as a result, Kundalini Yoga focuses on opening the chakras first to induce the higher states of awareness associated with kundalini awakening.
This practice was cloaked in secrecy for centuries and reserved exclusively for royalty and the spiritual elite before being brought to the west in the late 1960s. This is traditional Kundalini Yoga and should not be confused with that associated with yogi Bhajan. (See "Style" section below for more details.)
Structure of the workshops
Each workshop begins with the theoretical understanding of a specific chakra and how it governs our well-being and state of awareness. This is followed by 90 minutes of Kundalini Yoga practice to open and harmonize that specific chakra using a blend of pranayamas, asanas, mudras, bandhas, and the powerful vibration of chanting. The cumulative effect is to facilitate the awakening of kundalini and the experience of higher states of awareness.
The 7 Workshops
Workshop 1. Root Chakra (Muladhara): Cultivate grounding and stability
Date: Oct 5th 15:30-17:30
- Physical Impact: Regulates the lower body, including the spine, legs, and feet. Imbalances may manifest as issues with lower back pain, leg problems, or general fatigue.
- Mental Impact: Affects feelings of stability, grounding, security, safety, and survival. An imbalance might lead to anxiety, fear, or feelings of instability.
Workshop 2. Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana): Enhance Emotional Clarity and Balance
Date: Saturday, Nov 9th 15:30-17:30
- Physical Impact: Governs reproductive organs, kidneys, and lower abdomen. Imbalances can result in reproductive issues, urinary problems, or lower back discomfort.
- Mental Impact: Influences creativity, sexual expression, and emotional well-being. Imbalances may cause emotional instability, creative blocks, or relationship difficulties.
Workshop 3. Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura): Strengthen Confidence and Empowerment
Date: Saturday, Nov 23rd 15:30-17:30
- Physical Impact: Affects digestion, metabolism, and the pancreas. Imbalances may lead to digestive issues, ulcers, or problems with blood sugar regulation.
- Mental Impact: Relates to personal power, confidence, and self-esteem. Imbalances can result in low self-esteem, indecisiveness, or a lack of motivation.
Workshop 4. Heart Chakra (Anahata): Nurture Compassion and Emotional Healing
Date: Saturday, Dec 7th 15:30-17:30
- Physical Impact: Affects the heart, lungs, and immune system. Imbalances might cause respiratory issues, cardiovascular problems, or a weakened immune response.
- Mental Impact: Central to love, compassion, and emotional healing. Imbalances can lead to difficulty in forming or maintaining relationships, feelings of alienation, or a lack of empathy.
Workshop 5. Throat Chakra (Vishuddha): Foster Authenticity and Clear Communication
Date: Saturday, Jan 11th 15:30-17:30
- Physical Impact: Governs the throat, thyroid, and vocal cords. Imbalances may cause sore throats, thyroid issues, or difficulties in communication.
- Mental Impact: Relates to communication, expression, and truth. Imbalances can lead to issues with expressing oneself, feeling unheard, or having clear communication.
Workshop 6. Third Eye Chakra (Ajna): Enhance your Intuition
Date: Saturday, Jan 25th 15:30-17:30
- Physical Impact: Influences the eyes, brain, and pituitary gland. Imbalances might result in vision problems, headaches, or issues with cognitive functions.
- Mental Impact: Affects intuition, perception, and mental clarity. Imbalances can lead to confusion, lack of insight or difficulty in understanding one’s path.
Workshop 7. Crown Chakra (Sahasrara): Cultivate Awareness and Wisdom
Date: Saturday, Feb 8th 15:30-17:30
- Physical Impact: Affects the central nervous system and the brain. Imbalances may manifest as neurological issues or a lack of coordination.
- Mental Impact: Central to spiritual connection and enlightenment. Imbalances can lead to feelings of disconnection, lack of purpose, or spiritual emptiness.
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Style: Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini Yoga combines purification practices such as yoga asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), and kriyas (cleansing actions) with practices of advanced pranayamas, mudras (seals), bandhas (energy locks) and mantras to awaken a dynamic force within us (Kundalini) that leads to sublime transcendent spiritual experiences. Go to the Kundalini Yoga page.
Teacher: Clelia ॐ
Yoga has been a part of my life since 2010. What began as a focus on the physical aspects has evolved into a deeper journey of self-awareness and inner connection. While yoga has brought me numerous physical benefits — improving my posture, flexibility, and muscle tone — the most profound transformations have been mental and emotional. It has increased my focus and intuition, reduced stress, and nurtured a deep sense of inner peace, balance, and joy. For me, yoga is not just a practice confined to the mat. It’s a philosophy of life. It has taught me to tune into my own energy and understand the energy around me. This ongoing journey of self-discovery and inner work is both challenging and deeply rewarding, offering continuous opportunities for growth. These personal experiences have inspired me to share this beautiful, transformative practice with others. I am a certified yoga teacher in both Hatha and Kundalini yoga. Go to Clelia's page.
Location: Strassen
147 route d'Arlon, Strassen. Our Strassen center offers hatha yoga for all levels under the Indian lineages of Sivananda, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa Krama. It offers Yin Yoga, a synthesis of Tao Yin and hatha, and specialty courses for those with back problems and for those 50+. With oak floors and a warm ambiance, our Strassen center is a haven from the hustle and bustle of city life, located on route d'Arlon near rue de Reckenthal, just 200m from the A6/E25 autoroute. Go to the Strassen page.