Kundalini Yoga: Reduce Stress & Boost Focus - A Beginner's Guide

Kundalini Yoga is the combination of specific stretches and breathing that yield greater focus and less stress on the body. It is also referred to as "yoga of awareness" for the way it helps a person increase her mental, spiritual and physical discipline.

How It Works

• Through a series of deep stretches and controlled breathing, Kundalini Yoga triggers endorphins, which improve a person's mood. The movements and poses help loosen tension on the spine and increase blood flow throughout the body. This helps the body destress from daily wear and tear. When the body is less stressed, it functions at a higher level. Endorphins help to increase digestive function, which detoxifies chemicals in the skin, organs and blood.

Benefits

• Kundalini Yoga can be used as a daily way to destress the mind and help create focus on areas of a person's life. During the stretching and breathing, a person also enters a meditative state. It also increases mental and physical energy.

Where It's Offered

• A local yoga studio may offer Kundalini-style classes on a regular basis. Classes open to the public are likely listed in the events section of your local newspaper. You may also purchase books or flashcards with poses and information or visit the Kundalini Yoga website (see References) for more information on learning this beneficial type of yoga.