kundalini

noun, often capitalized

kun·da·li·ni | \ ˌku̇n-də-ˈlē-nē

, ˌkən- \

Definition of kundalini

: the yogic life force that is held to lie coiled at the base of the spine until it is aroused and sent to the head to trigger enlightenment

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Recent Examples on the Web The cemetery, which schedules a daily hour-long kundalini yoga and meditation class, will offer one at 9 a.m. on its Fairbanks Lawn (pay by donation). — Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times, "Thanksgiving 2020: What’s open and closed in L.A.," 24 Nov. 2020 With 45-foot walls plus bouldering and yoga (acro, kundalini, and ashtanga are just a few of the special options), there’s always a buzz here. — Sunset Magazine, "Solar Power, Stained Glass and Slacklines: These Are the Coolest Climbing Gyms," 26 Feb. 2020 The Spirit Voyage channel features various kundalini greats to guide you through unique classes and meditations. — Hannah Chenoweth, SELF, "The 9 Best YouTube Yoga Channels I Discovered While Practicing Yoga at Home for 6 Years," 5 May 2019 While ashtanga has a reputation for being physically demanding, kundalini is considered to be a style of yoga that’s more spiritually focused. — Hannah Chenoweth, SELF, "The 9 Best YouTube Yoga Channels I Discovered While Practicing Yoga at Home for 6 Years," 5 May 2019 Born to an American mother from Long Beach, California, and a Swedish father, Westman briefly lived on a kundalini ashram in Los Angeles as a child and moved to Sweden at age 10. — Florence Kane, WSJ, "At Home With the Power Couple Behind New Makeup Line Westman Atelier," 31 Mar. 2018 Gentle kundalini yoga For beginners to advanced practitioners. — Washington Post, "Fairfax County community calendar, Sept. 21-27, 2017," 21 Sep. 2017 Gentle kundalini yoga For beginners to advanced practitioners. — Washington Post, "Fairfax County community calendar, Aug. 31-Sept. 6, 2017," 30 Aug. 2017 Gentle kundalini yoga For beginners to advanced practitioners. — Washington Post, "Fairfax County community calendar, Aug. 31-Sept. 6, 2017," 30 Aug. 2017

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