·- Consume only a light snack and water in 2-3 hours prior to practicing.
· -Turn off all cell phones and other distractions.
· -Have water in a closed-lidded container handy.
· -Wear lose, comfortable clothing and a natural-fiber head covering (e.g., bandana, scarf, cap).
· -Have a sheepskin or blanket (natural fiber) to sit on and a shawl or second blanket to cover yourself during relaxation or meditation.
- If you are tight in the lower back, hips, or legs, have a pillow or cushion to elevate yourself on during meditation and seated postures.
· - Why natural fibers? Through time, yogis found it to be the best insulator to keep grounded during meditation.
· - Tune-in with Adi Mantra: Chant Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo three times before beginning any warm-ups, kriyas, or meditation.
· -Kundalini Yoga is the yoga of awareness. Listen to your body; do what works for you. It is up to you to listen to your body when practising yoga. You have to discern how much your body can do during the yoga. If for some reason, you need to come out of the pose, if you are able to, come back into the posture as soon as you can.
· -Challenge yourself to extend just past whatever you think your limits are. For instance, if you think you can only do one minute of an exercise, then try for one minute and ten seconds.
·- Follow the directions! Keep the order and type of posture. Do not exceed the stated times.
· -Please do not practice kundalini yoga under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
· -You must let your teacher know if you are pregnant. There are certain postures and breath techniques that are contraindicated in pregnancy.
· -Feel free to ask for clarification on an exercise or other aspects of the practice.
·- Drink water as needed between exercices.
· -Remember the Moon! During the heaviest part (one to three days) of a woman's monthly menstruation, avoid strenous yoga.
· -Drink lots of water. Pay attention to your physical, emotional, and mental self.
-Incorporate what you experienced in class into the rest of your life, particularly the "simple" things like long, deep breathing and a graceful, royal posture.
·- Let the teacher know if there is any medical reason that may prevent you from practising kundalini yoga fully. It is important never to aggravate an existing injury. If there is any concern whether yoga is suitable for you, contact your health care professional.