Shaktiananda Yoga Class Example
- Initial relaxation
- Mantra – Om Shanti Om
- Eye exercises
- Neck exercises
- Kapalabhati pranayama
- Anuloma viloma pranayama
- Sun salutation – surya namaskar
- Headstand – shirshasana
Not required – only practiced briefly by more advanced students - Shoulderstand – sarvangasana
The shoulder stand pose is a very good complement to the headstand. - Plough – halasana
- Fish – matsyasana
- Forward bend – paschimottanasana – followed by inclined plane
- Cobra – bhujangasana
- Locust – shalabhasana
- Bow – dhanurasana
- Half spinal twist – ardha-matsyendrasana
- Crow – kakasana, or Peacock – mayurasana
- Standing forward bend – padahastasana
- Triangle – trikonasana
- Final relaxation – savasana
- Closing mantra – Om Shanti Om
- Leave Yoga Studio quietly – respect for others
Kundalini Yoga Stretch Pose for Core Abdominal Power
Illustrated:
The famous Kundalini Yoga Stretch Pose is detailed and illustrated in this first entry in the new Free Online Illustrated Kundalini Yoga Poses & Exercises E-Book. Pictures of both, the normal pose and beginner version of this yoga posture are provided, along with practice details, benefits, tips and instructions.