Embrace the revitalizing power of spring with our “Renewal and Release: A Spring Cleaning Kundalini Yoga Series.” In this transformative four-class journey, we honor the continuous cycle of detoxification, not just of food and environmental elements, but of lingering thoughts and stagnant energies that cloud our potential. When we cultivate a seamless flow within, our resilience and adaptability flourish, carrying us through life’s rhythms with grace and strength.
Join us in shedding the residue of the past—be it metabolic byproducts or the remnants of unresolved emotions—through a meticulously designed set that aligns body and mind, fostering lightness and vitality. As nature renews itself, so shall we, with practices that support our natural detoxification processes and bring us back to a state of balance and harmony.
Excerpt from Class Three of the April Series
Welcome to a refreshing excerpt from our full-length Kundalini Yoga class focused on Pranayam for renewal and release. In this special session, we delve into the art of breathing to revitalize the mind, body, and spirit, offering you a taste of the powerful tools used in our comprehensive series. Discover three key pranayama techniques: Long Deep Breathing, Sitali Breath, and Left Nostril Breathing, each practiced for three minutes to unlock their unique benefits.
Class 1: Awakening Inner Cleanse sets the stage for our series, with pranayama techniques to stimulate your core energy, followed by specific Kundalini Yoga kriyas to rejuvenate the liver, colon, and stomach. A medical meditation for the liver will deepen your cleanse, allowing you to embrace joy and youthfulness in every breath.
Class 2: Purifying Balance: Energizing Digestion and Elimination takes you deeper into your internal spring cleaning. Nadi Shodhan pranayama will balance your energy channels, while a series of asanas and apana exercises will revitalize your digestion and elimination, leaving you feeling grounded and renewed.
Class 3: Liberation from Dependencies addresses the crucial aspect of emotional and physical dependencies. Cooling Sitali pranayama and a Detoxification Kriya aim to release inner anger, utilizing it as a force for positive change, while meditations for healing addictions support your journey towards liberation.
Class 4: Harmonizing Renewal: Integrating Kidney, Bladder, and Adrenal Health culminates our series, focusing on the crucial detoxifying organs. Long Deep Breathing and the Empty Sleeves Standing Pranayam will enhance lymph flow and immunity, complemented by a kriya that brings health to your kidneys, bladder, and adrenals.
For just $49, gain access to this live-streamed series of full-length Kundalini Yoga classes. Allow me to guide you through this season of growth and renewal, helping you to clear away the old and welcome in the new with open arms and a clear mind. Join us for “Renewal and Release,” and let the springtime inspire a vibrant, healthful transformation within you.
Daily Rituals for Liver Vitality
Nurturing your liver is a daily ritual that can infuse wellness into every aspect of your life.
Here’s a harmonious approach to maintaining a joyful liver:
Begin each day by awakening your senses and supporting your body’s pH balance with a warm, soothing cup of water infused with the zest of half a lemon. As you prepare for your morning shower, dedicate a moment for dry skin brushing. With gentle, upward strokes from your toes to your neck, invigorate your lymphatic system, setting the stage for enhanced detoxification.
Cultivate vitality with the Breath of Fire or Agni, breathing techniques that not only expand lung capacity but also enrich your blood with life-giving oxygen, aiding in the body’s natural detoxification process.
Enliven your meals with the powerful nutrients found in cruciferous vegetables, and let the vibrant hues of green veggie juices become a visual and nutritional delight throughout your day. Embrace the rich, probiotic and enzyme profile of fermented foods, such as raw kraut, which seamlessly complement your meals and nourish your digestive system.
Indulge in the bold flavors of curry, where turmeric’s anti-inflammatory properties work in harmony with avocados to boost the production of glutathione, an antioxidant championing liver health. Ensure your diet is rich in fiber to bind and escort toxins out of your body, promoting an efficient and regular digestive rhythm.
Invite the purifying essence of sweat through exercise or the serene heat of a sauna, celebrating the body’s innate ability to cleanse itself. Before the night falls, a tranquil bath with Epsom salts can be your sanctuary, as the magnesium aids relaxation and detoxification in preparation for restorative slumber.
Integrating these practices into your daily life can uplift your well-being and keep your liver in a state of joyous health. Let each day be a step toward purity and vitality, aligning your body with the renewing cycles of nature.
Your Teacher: Anne Taylor, B.S., Ph.D.
Kundalini Research Institute Certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor
Teaching since 2009