Episode 59: Creating Space + Letting Your Guard Down + Kundalini Explained With Ra Ma Kaur
I’ve been dabbling in Kundalini for the last few years. A YouTube video here. An OnDemand class there. But recently I’ve gotten pretty serious about the practice – I now go to classes and even started buying books on the topic. I haven’t really shared about it here, because it looks pretty weird from the outside and definitely sounds really weird when you try to explain it. This site is all about taking one part at time and Kundalini felt like a lot of parts at a time. But the more I do it, the better I feel. Things shift inside me. My brain feels clearer. And my mood is not as, um, moody. So I felt like it was time to share. I also realized that what seems weird to me might completely be your norm. What’s that old saying about “assuming”? Yes, I was kind of being an ass about it.
So I reached out to one of my favorite teachers, Ra Ma Kaur, to explain all things Kundalini. She truly knows her stuff. And, by the way, has the most soothing voice while talking about all that stuff she knows.
Ra Ma and I discuss Kundalini yoga (what it is, how it works, and why it’s about to “pop” in the mainstream), how we can tune into our not-so-positive habits and begin to change them, why it’s important to explore new ways to let our guards down, and how this cult-looking (it’s not one) form of yoga is different than anything you’ve ever experienced – and just might change your life.
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Ra Ma Kaur’s Website + Instagram
RA MA TV
Ra Ma Institute
Kundalini Research Institute
Yogi Bhajan
Bikram yoga scandal via Vanity Fair
Kundalini Yoga (beginner’s guide book)
Yogi Tea Recipe
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12 Comments
Sophie MacKenzie
September 15, 2016I tried Kundalini years ago, but for whatever reason never got into it. You’ve totally got me excited to give it another go, and embrace white.
Jessica
September 16, 2016Sophie, totally get it. I think it can depend on the teacher and the class vibe itself. Embrace the white…I’m almost there! And really, doing it online works too.
Carolyn Allen
September 15, 2016Love this episode 🙂 thank you 🙂
Jessica
September 16, 2016Carolyn, glad you loved it! Ra Ma rules.
Lauren
October 1, 2016I really enjoyed this episode and am inspired to give Kundalini a try… I’m all about healing these days. Thank YOU!
Jessica
October 4, 2016Lauren,
Yes! Let me know what you think after you try it.
mamta
May 28, 2017Absolutely loved this episode on kundalini Yoga – hopping onto the website to learn more and do more . Thanks for bring Ra Ma to us .
Jessica
May 30, 2017So glad you liked it! Ra Ma is the best.
Susan
July 12, 2017I started kundalini yoga in 2011 soon after I had received a rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis. I was only doing it about once a week, but after my RA took a turn for the worse I started a daily practice and eventually my RA, which had been severe, went into remission and I was able to get off my meds. There are theories that the chanting and breathwork stimulate the vagus nerve and thus regulate the immune system. Doctors have been able to put people’s RA into remission by implanting a device that stimulates the vagus nerve… kundalini may accomplish the same thing.
Jessica
July 25, 2017Susan, this is amazing. Thanks so much for sharing this! Congrats on being able to manage your RA.
Natasha
November 6, 2017perfect time to discover your podcast…i thought this episode was rather serendipitous! i just moved down the street from the RAMA Institute on the magical island of Mallorca! I will be trying Kundalini this week 🙂 can’t wait!
Jessica
December 18, 2017NO WAY! So cool. Let me know how it goes.