The term “yoga” means “yoke,” which refers to the union of one’s individual energy with the divine energy all around us. Thanks to the awakening of our Kundalini, this union happens spontaneously with Sahaja Yoga meditation. There are many other kinds of yoga, such as those involving postures. Most of those practices have their roots in ancient Eastern traditions, where the goal was also uniting with the divine power. Some of those practices retain that goal, although in the West, many focus more on proper physical alignment within poses or connection with one’s breath. If one’s goal is to experience the true “yoga,” Sahaja Yoga meditation is a safe and effective way to do so. It is performed without any physical demands on our bodies.
