Feeling the onset of a cold? Maybe a little kundalini yoga is all you need. Often known as “that crazy intense yoga,” kundalini focuses on the relationship between emotions and physical health, by activating your chakras and opening up the energy flow inside your body. But while the benefits of kundalini are great, so are its demands. Chanting and “breath of fire” play large roles, and it’s not uncommon to have to hold difficult poses for three minutes at a time.
Tonight at 6pm, the New York Open Center (22 E 30th St between Fifth and Madison Aves; 212-219-2527, opencenter.org) will be hosting a free introductory class, which a staff member assures us would be “light” and “basic.” We sure hope so! Donna Davidge, who has taught kundalini in NYC for 25 years, will be familiarizing newcomers with some of the basic kriyas (breathing, postures, mantras and meditation) and the concepts of kundalini in general. The entire monthlong series (four classes plus this intro) runs from November 11 to December 16, and while today’s intro class is free, the series costs $70 as a package, or $18 per class.
Image via New York Open Center.
