How does “Kundalini Yoga” fit in with other styles of practice? It seems to me like it is very much it’s own unique and maybe somewhat rigid style with little room for overlapping with or integrating with other styles of practice, but that view is admitedly extremely limited and limiting. If one was to do a KYTT, would it require a whole change of lifestyle and a total commitment akin to a yoga ‘conversion’? 
Or could its wisdom be integrated into an existing yoga/spiritual practice and an ever-evolving yoga teaching style?
Thanks!
Depend what type of Kundalini yoga. More of them are fake.
If you’re talking about “Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan” I would advise you to do a little bit of research into the organization behind this teacher training (3HO) as there are some serious problems that you should at least be aware of. I’ve posted on this topic before, so you might want to search for that here.
Or could its wisdom be integrated into an existing yoga/spiritual practice and an ever-evolving yoga teaching style?
Within 3HO this is absolutely out-of-the-question and anyone mixing their style of yoga with elements from other traditions will be accused of endagering “the purity of the teachings” and told in no uncertain terms that disease and bad luck will surely come their way.
I’d advise you to look for more authentic forms of (hatha) yoga, of which there are many out there.
thank you, that’s what i was afraid of, although i’m sure it depends a bit on the teacher, like with every style. my original training was a little rigid that way too but i eventually found it provided a nice foundation for a deeper and wider practice and i just identify as a hatha teacher rather than with that specific lineage… i don’t know if i want to go through that whole translation process again or just keep looking for more inclusive trainings and retreats even if they might be further away or more expensive.
thanks again… anyone else have any thoughts on this?
I’ve done the 3HO training and also other forms of hatha yoga training and I have struggled to find a way to integrate them. I teach a hatha class which brings in elements of Kundalini and I don’t see the harm in this, only benefits. I don’t call it a Kundalini class because I respect the sanctity of the teachings, but I feel that the 3HO approach is a little dogmatic and lacks acknowledgement of the cultures and age in which it is now being taught.
Anyone else? I am keen to hear others thoughts on this.
Hello,
I practice daily Hatha + Kriya, both of the Saraswati lineage.
Kriya Yoga is a pratice within the system that Kundalini Yoga is. And I’ve had no clash between Hatha and Kriya, on the contrary, they perfectly complement. Asanas and Nadi Shoddhana tune and prepare my physical and subtle bodies for tantric practices.
I am not an expert, but I think the answer lies in doing what and where your heart leads you…everything is of value at the given time and place; you will know when to stay and when to leave.
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what is the purpose and goal(s) of your personal practice, as well as those of your students?
-dale
There are many styles in yoga like Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Power Yoga, kundalini yoga is one of them and these styles are like a collection of physical techniques of yoga. A yoga teachers training should train a individual in yoga as complete not in components like hatha yoga or kundalini yoga, after that training that person can teach any of these style.
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