Two voices show up when we get quiet: the one that tightens with fear, and the one that speaks with compassion. We open with a real moment on the yoga mat, then dive into a grounded conversation with Devinder Kaur, a Kundalini yogi and the owner of Pranashanti Yoga Centre in Ottawa, Canada, about what kundalini actually is and what it is not.

We unpack the classic “dormant energy at the base of the spine” idea, why some kundalini awakening stories sound extreme, and why most people experience energy shifts in simpler ways like warmth, calm, and clearer focus. I also share a deeply somatic experience brought on by plant medicine that felt like energy surging through my spine, and how it pushed me toward better habits, meditation, and a serious commitment to living my best life.

From there we get practical: what kundalini yoga practice looks like day to day, why mantra and sound vibration can change mood, and how Breath Of Fire works as a cleansing, energizing breathwork tool with real carryover into the nervous system and daily stress. We also address the Yogi Bhajan controversy honestly, including how Devinder teaches with discernment and how she thinks about origins, power dynamics, and integrity. Finally, we talk about the business of yoga, yogic values like ahimsa and satya, and what “success” starts to mean after years of practice.

If you want a clear, human take on kundalini yoga, mantra, meditation, and building a daily practice that holds up on hard days, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.

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