11 Energizing Kundalini Yoga Poses

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our body has within it the energy necessary and needed to accomplish so many things!  The question is, how do you get this energy out?  How do we circulate the energy and use our natural reserves instead of relying and artificial sources?  The answer is Kundalini.

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What are Kundalini Poses?

Many of the poses listed below aren’t necessarily Kundalini by themselves.  The secret ingredient in any Kundalini and Kriya practice is the breath, often the breath of fire.  Each of the poses listed below when combined with Breath of Fire transforms into an exercise in energy movement and targets different chakra centers throughout the body.  While not an exhaustive list we’ve put together 11 Energizing Kundalini Yoga Poses you can use to circulate your energy:

  1. Rock Pose with Sat Kriya
  2. Bow Pose
  3. Camel Pose
  4. Archer Pose
  5. Frog Pose
  6. Cobra Pose
  7. Crow Pose
  8. Child’s Pose
  9. Shoulder Twist
  10. Sufi Grind Pose
  11. Lotus Pose

How many Poses are there in Kundalini Yoga?

There is no set number of poses in Kundalini Yoga.  Much of the work instead is on the movement of Prana itself which can be accomplished from various poses.  Certain basic forms such as Rock Pose combined with Breath of Fire have become the most common but enhancements to Kundalini practices are happening all the time.

11 Energizing Kundalini Yoga Poses

While not an all inclusive list the below Asanas can be considered Kundalini Yoga Poses when combined with techniques designed to move Prana throughout the body.  Here are 11 Energizing Kundalini Yoga Poses.

1. Rock Pose with Sat Kriya

Kundalini Yoga Poses - Rock Pose with Sat Kriya

2. Bow Pose

Kundalini Yoga Poses - Bow Pose

3. Camel Pose

Kundalini Yoga Poses - Camel Pose

4. Archer Pose

Kundalini Yoga Poses - Archer Pose

5. Frog Pose

Kundalini Yoga Poses - Frog Pose

6. Cobra Pose

Kundalini Yoga Poses - Cobra Pose

8. Child’s Pose

Kundalini Yoga Poses - Child’s Pose

9. Shoulder Twist

Kundalini Yoga Poses - Shoulder Twist

10. Sufi Grind Pose

Kundalini Yoga Poses - Sufi Grind Pose

11. Lotus Pose

Kundalini Yoga Poses - Lotus Pose

Caleb Sharbono is a writer, bio-hacker, wellness advocate, and yogi. Caleb, who grew up on a small Montana ranch, joined the Navy at 17 to study cryptology. He later graduated from the US Naval Academy with a Minor in Mandarin, a Bachelor's in General Engineering, and a Major in English Literature. Caleb's interests and career cover diverse industries and disciplines. Caleb lives in San Antonio and is a Certified Yoga Instructor. He is also studying Zen Buddhism, practicing Holistic Psychology, and working towards his 300-hour yoga teacher training.

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