Essential Kundalini Yoga: An Invitation to Radiant Health, Unconditional Love, and the Awakening of Your Energetic Potential

Karena Virginia’s beautiful heart shines through every page of this book. Whether you are new to Kundalini or a longtime yogi looking to deepen your practice, you will learn so much. Karena is the most authentically loving and humble teacher I have come across in a long time. When my Kundalini teacher of many years passed on, I did not think I would practice again. After several years of exploring other forms of yoga, along came Karena who was everything I’d been seeking in a teacher. Karena, who reignited my love for Kundalini, not only has extensive knowledge of this yoga and an immeasurable gift for teaching it, but she also shares additional ancient wisdom in very accessible ways. It was very interesting to learn how the chakras connect to Kundalini and much more. Guidance through the kriyas is easy to follow, accompanied with beautiful demonstration photos. I couldn’t recommend this book, or this teacher, more!

The quality of paper of this book is low. However, the text is gold. The ancient wisdom is presented in a very relatable way. Exercises are well-explained. I use this book on a regular basis, and highly recommended if you're into self-help, well-being, opening chakras, and also gaining some wisdom.

I love this book ! I bought two copies one to lend out to clients and one for myself - clients love this full multi level informational bookon Kundalini yoga as I do for many reasons . I keep paging thru her great photos of poses , all the explanations of chakras relative to the particular poses and meditations , breathing methods and sometimes even modifications that can be made to the yoga pose. The book goes into depth of the body systems and their health relating to the particular poses in explanations easy to relate to and understand . I love best that the great detail of the poses is from start to finish- the name of the pose, how to perform the poses with multiple full page photos as guidance, to assist as well as step by step explanations of the breathing focus, body positioning through the moves and then release out of the pose. I am just beginning to get into learning with a goal to take yoga classes this is the best book yet to assist me ! I love this book and look forward to getting through all the poses !

This book is so beautifully written and inspiring! I love not only the easy-to-understand pictures and instructions for the different poses, but how it also breaks down the “how” and the “why” of why Kundalini works in a simple and beautiful way. I feel better even when I just read this book. I have put together a gentle morning routine and I can honestly say, my day flows much more smoothly. This book is a gift and I am so grateful to the authors for sharing their wisdom. This book is a wonderful introduction for beginners or the “just curious” and I feel it would also be a lovely addition to a seasoned practitioner’s library. I usually don’t get this “gushy” in a review LOL, but this book has really touched me.

Well-put together book on the background and basics of yoga and kundalini yoga. There are step-by-step instructions on how to do poses and breathing exercises with pictures. A teacher or student would appreciate this book. I added this to my yoga reference library and love paging through it and re-reading parts and practicing some of the exercises and sets again. Highly recommend.

I am a beginner in kundalini yoga and I truly love this book. I’ve been practicing kryas every morning for months now, and it will probably take me years to integrate all the practices. A session can go from just 2-3 minutes to one hour for a whole set, according to how much time you have. This is a complete guide with clear indications of what to visualize and suggestions of what to feel when doing a posture. It merges traditional techniques such as mantra chanting, mudras, breathwork, relaxation, intention, visualization and sets of yoga poses for a unified experience. I am delighted with the results in myself through this practice. One example: my right ear had been clogged for 7 years. Now it is entirely open and I can hear just as well from both ears. I am seeing other physical and mental results too.

I’m thrilled with this book! The pictures are clear, the information is fantastic. I’ve learned so much (and I already knew quite a bit so who knew?!) Definitely worth the purchase. A reference book I will keep for years!!!

An absolute must have!!!! This book is so much more than I expected!!! I have taken kundalini yoga before and like it very much. However, I didn't always understand the reasoning and science behind everything I was doing in class. I just knew I felt great doing it. This book really delves into the explanations of all the aspects of the kundalini practice in an easy and effortless way to understand. I now have a much deeper understanding and love for my yoga practice!! You can truly see and feel the authors love for kundalini yoga with every beautiful page. In just a short amount of time, I feel a positive energetic shift in myself. I am so grateful to these two authors, for putting this book out there for everyone to be enlightened by!!!

Beautifully presented with clear instructions, comprehensive information on Kundalini yoga, definitely a book to keep and not a quick 'how to' - very helpful explanations.

I borrowed a copy of this book from my local library and decided it was informative enough to own my own copy. Its not exactly what I was looking for but it is a great book with lots of information that isn't found elsewhere so I am very happy I bought it and would definitely recommend

Libro muy completo con excelentes explicaciones y la fotografía es muy gráfica que te guía en las posturas. Muy recomendado para principiantes.

Really lovely book. Very much enjoyed the reading and some Kriyas I wasn't familiar with. Highly recommend.

Beautiful book. It is visually appealing and has weight to it like a coffee table book, which it could be! All of this and it is very informative too. Very happy with this purchase. It came a day ahead of schedule which was nice.