Teaching Methodology & Class Structure Flashcards

What is the recommended duration for the 'tuning in' portion at the start of a Kundalini class?

Answer: 1-2 minutes

Tuning in with the Adi Mantra (Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo) typically takes 1-2 minutes and is chanted three times.

In Kundalini Yoga class structure, what typically follows the warm-up exercises?

Answer: The main Kriya

After warm-up, the main Kriya is taught as the central body of the class.

A student arrives 20 minutes late to your 60-minute Kundalini class during the Kriya. What is the best teaching response?

Answer: Allow them to join quietly and integrate at their own pace

Allowing late students to join quietly respects both the late student and those already engaged in practice.

Which voice quality is most appropriate for guiding students through a challenging pranayama in a Kundalini class?

Answer: Soft, steady, and encouraging

A soft, steady, and encouraging voice helps students stay calm and focused during intense breathwork.

What is the primary purpose of the 'long deep relaxation' at the end of a Kundalini Kriya?

Answer: To allow the nervous system to integrate the effects of the practice

Savasana allows the body and nervous system time to assimilate the energetic and physical changes generated by the Kriya.

How should a certified Kundalini teacher handle a student who appears to be experiencing an intense emotional release during class?

Answer: Quietly approach, offer grounding support, and let the process unfold safely

Emotional releases are recognized in Kundalini Yoga; the teacher's role is to provide grounded, compassionate support while keeping the student safe.

Which element is NOT a standard component of the classical Kundalini Yoga class format?

Answer: A competitive partner exercise to build heat

Competition has no place in Kundalini Yoga; the tradition emphasizes personal practice and inner experience rather than comparison.