Kundalini Yoga is the root science of all other yogas. Many of the
original teachings and practices of yoga were temporarily lost. As a
result, yoga has undergone changes to accommodate the needs of the
time. When the original practices underwent their division, only a few
specialists were knowledgeable in the complete system. Of these
individuals, many resorted to secrecy and isolation to protect the
teachings. The postures and mantras became separated. Natural disasters
took their toll and yogis took their materials to the hills of Tibet in
hope of preserving the knowledge.
About 500 years ago the techniques of Kundalini Yoga were rediscovered
in India. Breath, mantra, meditation, and exercise were taught to
everyone. But persecution made the teachings obscure again.
The history of Kundalini has come full cycle again. It is now practiced
and shared openly and is incorporated into drug rehabilitation
programs, counseling, executive training, and athletics. We are now the
pioneers of the future.
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