Avtar S. Khalsa

Kundalini Yoga is the yoga of awareness; of the body, the mind, and the spirit. Practices are comprised of kriyas (purposeful actions) which utilize asana (posture), pranayam (breath work), mantra (vibratory sound current), mudra (hand position), dhrishti (eye focus), deep relaxation, and meditation. Each has specific physiological and energetic effects, but the underlying purpose of all kriyas is

to raise the Kundalini energy that sits dormant at the base of the spine. As this energy is awakened, it rises up the spine stimulating the chakras (energy vortexes) until it reaches the crown of the head where it spills out into the aura (electromagnetic field) and into infinity. This process expands our consciousness and brings unity to our being so that we may experience all that this human existence has to offer. To learn more, you can visit www.3ho.org

Akara Numerology is a study of Humanology and is directly linked to Kundalini Yoga. The process is similar to an astrology chart but instead of planets, we use simple numbers. We derive a series of 13 calculations from an individual's birth date; calculations which give a detailed "blueprint" of the psyche of that person and how they are likely to experience consciousness. These calculations highlight strengths so that they may be acknowledged and nurtured, as well as areas of difficulty so that we may gain awareness and tools to overcome them. These "tools" can be connected with the technology of Kundalini Yoga by the system known as the 10 Bodies - Soul Body, Negative Mind, Positive Mind, Neutral Mind, Physical Body, Arc Line/Halo, Aura, Pranic Body, Subtle Body, and Radiant Body. Through the kriyas, we can directly work on aligning and balancing the bodies, creating a tailor-made practice to fit our specific needs to save time and energy when working on ourselves! Malas, or sacred prayer beads, are common among many traditions, but within the technology of Kundalini Yoga, they are always 108 beads (or a multiple, ie 27 or 54) plus 1 guru bead (marking the end of the circle) and they are almost always made of semi-precious stones and crystals. These stones emit vibrations that have metaphysical healing properties that are enhanced as one wears the mala and/or uses it during meditation. Using the Numerology chart and my intuition as a guide, I create malas where the stones used are the most effective for an individual's personal and spiritual well-being.