Kundalini Philosophy and Principles Flashcards
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What is 'Shakti' in the context of Kundalini Yoga philosophy?
Answer: The cosmic feminine creative energy
Shakti is the dynamic, feminine creative energy of the universe; in Kundalini Yoga it represents the awakened energy that rises through the chakras.
Which of the Ten Bodies in Kundalini Yoga is associated with the ability to maintain boundaries and command respect?
Answer: Radiant Body
The Radiant Body gives a person royal courage, nobility, and a magnetic presence that commands respect while inspiring others.
What does 'Wahe Guru' express in Kundalini Yoga?
Answer: Ecstasy of moving from darkness to light
'Wahe Guru' is an expression of ecstasy describing the indescribable experience of moving from ignorance (darkness) to wisdom (light).
In Kundalini Yoga, what is the 'Arc Line' and where is it located?
Answer: A halo-like arc from earlobe to earlobe over the crown
The Arc Line is a halo-shaped energy field stretching from earlobe to earlobe across the forehead and is the sixth of the Ten Bodies in Kundalini Yoga.
What concept does 'Apana' refer to in Kundalini Yoga pranayama?
Answer: The downward-moving eliminative energy associated with the lower chakras
Apana is the downward-moving prana responsible for elimination and is governed by the lower chakras; drawing it upward to meet prana creates the conditions for kundalini awakening.
What is the role of 'Naad' (sacred sound) in Kundalini Yoga philosophy?
Answer: The primordial sound current underlying all creation
Naad refers to the primal vibration or sound current that is the basis of all creation; Naad Yoga uses this sacred sound to merge individual consciousness with the infinite.
According to Kundalini Yoga, what happens to consciousness when the Sushumna nadi is fully activated?
Answer: Left and right brain hemispheres balance and higher states of consciousness become accessible
When the Sushumna nadi is activated, the opposing forces of Ida and Pingala are balanced, allowing energy to rise centrally and enabling higher states of meditative consciousness.
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