September 2025: Four-Week Kundalini Yoga Series with Anne Taylor, Ph.D.
As summer’s radiance gives way to autumn’s descent, we find ourselves standing at the threshold between seasons. These are the liminal spaces—moments that exist between what has been and what is yet to come.
In alchemy, this interval is known as the cauda pavonis—the Peacock’s Tail—a shimmering flash of all colors that signals transformation is underway. C. G. Jung recognized these thresholds as fertile ground for psychic reorganization: times when the old self dissolves, and the seeds of a new becoming are sown.
This September, we’ll explore the mystery of the in-between—through Kundalini Yoga practices of breathwork, kriya, mantra, and meditation. Together, we’ll engage the seasonal energies of radiance, balance, release, and renewal.
Classes return to our earlier time:
🕘 Sundays, 9 AM Pacific / Noon Eastern
✨ Weekly Flow
🦚 Week 1 — The Peacock’s Tail: Radiance Before Descent
“The essence of life takes place in the neutral zone phase of transition. It is in that interim spaciousness that all possibilities…” — Joseph Campbell
We begin in the shimmer of late summer, when beauty is most radiant yet already tinged with fading. This is the threshold of possibility—a time to witness the fullness of life without clinging. The alchemical cauda pavonis reminds us that brilliance often precedes deep transformation. Our practice this week honors radiance, presence, and gratitude for what is now.
⚖️ Week 2 — Balancing the Scales: Equinox as Inner Mirror
“Liminality is when you can no longer go back to who you were, but you do not yet know who you are becoming.” — C. G. Jung (paraphrased)
The Autumn Equinox offers us a mirror: day and night poised in balance, a fleeting equilibrium before the descent into darkness. Jung taught that liminality is this very tension—holding opposites until something new can emerge. Our focus this week is on dynamic balance—within body, mind, and breath—as we practice dwelling gracefully in the pause between what was and what will be.
🕊️ Week 3 — Peace as Inner Alchemy
“Life is in eternal transformation, in constant and rhythmic change between creation and destruction, birth and death.” — Marija Gimbutas
Peace is not found in avoiding conflict but in transforming it. Marija Gimbutas reminds us that all of life moves in rhythms of creation and dissolution. This week, we turn inward to explore peace as an alchemy of coherence—a radiance that arises when contradictions are reconciled within us. Through breath, mantra, and meditation, we strengthen the auric field and cultivate compassion as the ground of neutrality.
🍂 Week 4 — Crossing the Threshold: Descent and Renewal
“The infinitely fast vibration of the Supreme systematically coalesces and condenses into progressively slower and thicker vibrations, [and] tangible, perceptible forms emerge.” — Paul E. Muller-Ortega (paraphrased), The Triadic Heart of Shiva.
All endings contain the seed of renewal. In the tantric tradition, consciousness itself is understood through Spanda—the subtle divine pulsation, the throb between stillness and becoming. To cross a threshold is to step into this vibrational rhythm, where formless potential condenses into form. As autumn deepens, we practice letting go with reverence—composting what is complete, and making space for new life to arise.
🌟 Details
- Classes meet Sundays, September 1–22
- Time: 9 AM Pacific / Noon Eastern
- Donation-based: All are welcome.
Each session includes pranayam, kriya, meditation, and a closing time for community integration.
⚠️ Disclaimer
These classes are intended for educational and experiential purposes only and are not a substitute for medical or psychological care. Please consult your physician before beginning any new physical or breath-based practice. Always honor your body’s limits and rest as needed.
This series draws from a wealth of ancient yogic, psychological, and spiritual themes rooted in diverse 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 study, personal practice, and a deep respect for the timeless wisdom that transcends any one individual.