Practicing for Global Peace: Heart Coherence & the Collective Psyche
Overview
In a world that often feels fragmented and reactive, peace can seem distant — not just politically or socially, but physiologically and psychologically. What if peace is something we cultivate in the body and nervous system, and what if doing that together matters?
Practicing for Global Peace is a four-week Kundalini Yoga series offered with a collective intention: to cultivate heart–brain–whole system coherence in community. Through breath, movement, mantra, meditation, and reflection, we explore how coherent internal regulation supports emotional steadiness and relational resonance — not only within the individual practitioner, but within the shared field of human connection we all inhabit.
This series blends ancient yogic wisdom, depth psychology, and insight into modern physiology to support a practice that is grounded, embodied, and accessible. Whether you are new to Kundalini Yoga or well-versed in practice, you are warmly invited to join.
Curriculum Overview
Each class integrates Kundalini Yoga with heart- centered awareness and relational focus — uniting breath, movement, meditation, and reflection as pathways toward coherence. Practiced in community, these modalities support steadiness within the individual and relational harmony between practitioners, contributing to broader patterns of collective calm and regulation.
Through this intentional series, we will:
- Stabilize the nervous system and foster inner regulation
- Explore coherence as a physiological and psychological state
- Practice compassion and presence without depletion
- Embody peace as a lived experience rather than an abstract ideal
What You’ll Experience
Breathwork: Guided pranayama practices that support nervous system regulation and heart–brain coherence.
Movement: Gentle, mindful sequences that open body and breath, inviting physiological integration.
Mantra: Vibrational support to entrain focus and subtle energy.
Meditation: Practices that stabilize awareness, cultivate calming rhythms, and invite inner attunement.
Reflection: Space for self-inquiry, integration, and connection to shared intention.
What Heart Coherence Means
Heart coherence refers to a state in which the rhythms of the heart, brain, breath, and nervous system become synchronized in a smooth, ordered pattern. This state is linked with emotional regulation, resilience, clarity of mind, and a sense of ease in the body. When practiced in community, this coherence becomes both individual and relational — shaping the shared field of regulation within the group and contributing to broader patterns of collective calm and focus.
To get a sense of the physiological landscape that informs this work, we invite you to explore this short video explanation on heart-rate variability (HRV):
👉 Watch: “What is HRV?”
This video provides a clear, accessible introduction to how heart rhythms interact with nervous system regulation and what it means for emotional balance and presence — themes that are central to our January series.
Who Is This Series For?
This series is for anyone drawn to:
- Greater emotional stability and nervous system regulation
- Deepening embodied practice in community
- Heart-centered yoga and conscious breathwork
- Exploring psychological depth through movement and meditation
- Meaningful beginnings to the New Year with intention and care
No prior experience with Kundalini Yoga is required. Practices are offered with variations and modifications to honor individual bodies and capacities.
Instructor
Anne Taylor, Ph.D. is a Kundalini Yoga teacher, mythologist, and author who blends ancient practices with psychological insight and scientific context. Her teaching emphasizes embodied intelligence, inner coherence, and the intersection of personal and collective human experience.
Registration Details
Series Format: Four weekly 75–90 minute live sessions
Includes: Breathwork, movement, meditation, and reflective integration
Adaptable: All levels welcome
Community-oriented: Practice alongside others with shared intention
By registering for this class, you acknowledge that Kundalini Yoga involves physical movement, breathwork, and meditation and is undertaken at your own discretion. These classes are for educational and experiential purposes only and are not a substitute for medical or psychological care. Please consult your healthcare provider before participating and honor your body’s limits.
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Parting Thought
May this season invite you into coherence —
guiding you home to the steady rhythm of the heart,
where peace begins and quietly radiates outward.
Anne Taylor, Ph.D. is a Kundalini Yoga teacher, mythologist, and author whose work bridges ancient wisdom traditions, depth psychology, and modern understandings of the heart and nervous system. Her teaching emphasizes heart coherence, embodied awareness, and the subtle ways individual regulation contributes to collective well-being.
Disclaimer
These classes are intended for educational and experiential purposes only and are not a substitute for medical or psychological care. Kundalini Yoga involves physical movement, breathwork, and meditation; please consult your healthcare provider before beginning any new practice. Always honor your body’s limits and rest as needed.
This series draws from a wide range of ancient yogic, psychological, and spiritual traditions. While Kundalini Yoga has been popularized in the West through various lineages, including that of Yogi Bhajan, I do not endorse or condone the actions he has been accused of. My teaching is informed by years of personal practice, study, and professional experience, and by a deep respect for the timeless wisdom that transcends any one individual.