The Benefits of Kundalini Yoga for Stress Relief

Finding Calm Through Kundalini Yoga

Stress is something we all experience — whether it’s from work, family life, or the constant pressure of the modern world. Yoga has long been celebrated as a way to relieve tension, but Kundalini yoga offers something even deeper. With its unique blend of breathwork, movement, mantra, and meditation, it’s a practice designed to balance energy, clear the mind, and help us feel more at peace within ourselves.

I first tried Kundalini yoga around 8 years ago, and I can honestly say it completely blew my mind. At first, I found it unusual — the breathing was more intense, there was mantra (chanting out loud), and some of the movements seemed a little crazy compared to what I was used to in traditional yoga classes. But the results, even after that very first session, were incredible. My body felt alive and buzzing, my mind was overflowing with creative ideas, and I walked away feeling “high on life.” It really did feel like “more yoga than regular yoga” because of all the elements combined — spiritual, physical, and mental.

The Transformative Effects on Stress

Since then, Kundalini yoga has become a core part of my life and teaching. Personally, I’ve noticed huge shifts in my own wellbeing. I feel calmer, less anxious, and more in control of my energy and emotions. Anxiety that once felt overwhelming no longer has the same hold on me.

I’ve also seen these changes in my students. Many walk into class feeling lethargic, run down, or holding tension in their heads and bodies. By the end of the session, they leave with more energy, a clear mind, and a renewed sense of vitality. Some even describe feeling like a completely different person.

Kundalini yoga works on the mind-body-soul connection in a way that allows stress to melt away, making space for clarity, positivity, and balance.

Why It Works

The stress-relieving benefits of Kundalini yoga come from its unique approach:

• Breathwork (Pranayama): Techniques like Breath of Fire oxygenate the body, release stagnant energy, and calm the nervous system.

• Mantra (Chanting): Repetition of sacred sounds helps to focus the mind, shift thought patterns, and raise your vibration.

• Kriyas (Sequences): Sets of postures, movement, and breath that target specific outcomes, such as releasing tension or uplifting energy.

• Meditation: A chance to reset and rebalance, leaving you grounded and centred.

Together, these practices help release stress stored in the subconscious, calm the overactive mind, and restore emotional balance.

Join the Practice

If you feel drawn to this style of yoga, it can be truly life-changing. While it may feel unusual at first, the benefits are worth exploring — especially if you’re looking for new ways to handle stress and invite more calm into your life.

You can join me for weekly Kundalini yoga classes in Lockerbie or explore beginner-friendly classes online through my membership platform, where you can practice at home and on demand. Many students who start online soon discover just how powerful and transformational this practice can be.