{"id":5617,"date":"2016-10-13T11:31:01","date_gmt":"2016-10-13T09:31:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/?p=5617"},"modified":"2017-05-16T16:20:58","modified_gmt":"2017-05-16T14:20:58","slug":"yoga-madrid-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/yoga-madrid-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Kundalini Yoga in Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It seems that almost everyone is doing <strong>yoga<\/strong> these days, doesn\u2019t it? It makes sense, too \u2013 we live in such busy times, our mind and body are bound to need a relaxing break from all the overwhelming amounts of information and activity we subject them to.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Not everyone is doing the same kind of <strong>yoga,<\/strong> though \u2013 this ancient Indian practice has many variations and disciplines, each one responding to different personal needs and guided by its unique principles. One type of <strong>yoga<\/strong> that is rapidly gaining popularity all over the world is <strong>Kundalini Yoga<\/strong>. <strong>Madrid<\/strong> is a great place to practice\u00a0this form of <strong>yoga<\/strong>\u00a0since it has many different <strong>studios<\/strong>\u00a0that offer classes on it &#8211; but first, let us tell you all about it\u2026<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/yoga-madrid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Take a yoga class in Madrid<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/yoga-madrid-2\/#what-is-kundalini-yoga\" title=\"What is Kundalini Yoga?\">What is Kundalini Yoga?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/yoga-madrid-2\/#studio-kundalini-yoga\" title=\"Studio Kundalini Yoga\">Studio Kundalini Yoga<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/yoga-madrid-2\/#centro-aquario-yoga\" title=\"Centro Aquario Yoga\">Centro Aquario Yoga<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/yoga-madrid-2\/#suria-kundalini-yoga\" title=\"Suria Kundalini Yoga\">Suria Kundalini Yoga<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-kundalini-yoga\"><\/span>What is Kundalini Yoga?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5632\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5632\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-5632 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/7676579466_42b4fd82d1_z-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by RelaxingMusic via Visualhunt\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/7676579466_42b4fd82d1_z-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/7676579466_42b4fd82d1_z.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5632\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by RelaxingMusic via Visualhunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This particular type of <strong>Yoga<\/strong> is based on the concept of Kundalini, a \u201ccosmic energy\u201d believed by its proponents to be located at the base of the human spine. Going from there, <strong>Kundalini Yoga<\/strong> is the practice of mastering that energy in order to achieve a kind of \u201cenlightenment\u201d, boosting the practitioner\u2019s understanding of the world around them and consequently improving their quality of life.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The goals of <strong>Kundalini Yoga<\/strong> are achieved through posturing, breathing exercises, muscular contractions, cleansing rituals, hand positions and the chanting of mantras. If you\u2019re not at all interested in the spiritual side of <strong>yoga,<\/strong> don\u2019t worry \u2013 Kundalini is still an effective <strong>relaxation exercise<\/strong> and will allow you to learn a wider range of positions and techniques that will enrich your overall <strong>yoga<\/strong> practice. So, all you need to know now is where to do it in Madrid, right? Here you go:<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"studio-kundalini-yoga\"><\/span>Studio Kundalini Yoga<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Led by Chilean instructor Paz Castro, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.studio-kundaliniyoga.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Studio Kundalini Yoga<\/a><\/strong> has been open for over 15 years, during which it helped improve the physical health and mental fitness of countless students. Offering classes on not only <strong>Kundalini<\/strong>\u00a0but also other types of <strong>yoga,<\/strong> as well as courses and workshops in meditation and other related practices, it is one of Madrid&#8217;s best resources if you&#8217;re interested in increasing your knowledge and decreasing your stress.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Address:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/Calle+de+Fuencarral,+147,+28010+Madrid,+Espanha\/@40.4327045,-3.7064565,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0xd42286073292a07:0xe88c2af2e5299da8!8m2!3d40.4327004!4d-3.7042678\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Calle de Fuencarral, 147<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/top-zen-centres-in-madrid-for-meditation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find your Zen in Madrid<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"centro-aquario-yoga\"><\/span>Centro Aquario Yoga<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5633\" style=\"width: 292px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5633\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-5633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/4972705777_21db4d97a1_z-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by TinyTall via Visualhunt\" width=\"282\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/4972705777_21db4d97a1_z-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/4972705777_21db4d97a1_z.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5633\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by TinyTall via Visualhunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Another one\u00a0of the best places to learn <strong>yoga<\/strong> in Madrid, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/acuarioyoga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong>Acuario<\/strong><\/a> has comfortable facilities, friendly staff and a nice variety of classes and services. In addition to Kundalini <strong>Yoga,<\/strong> it also offers <strong>Naad Yoga<\/strong> classes, yoga-based massages and numerology guidance. With dedicated classes for children, it&#8217;s also a great choice if you&#8217;re looking to introduce your kids to the practice of <strong>yoga.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Address: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/Calle+de+Marcenado,+31,+28002+Madrid,+Espanha\/@40.4478287,-3.6758385,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0xd4228da698b5bf5:0x763ec0eeb0d27ad5!8m2!3d40.4478246!4d-3.6736498\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Calle de Marcenado, 31<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"suria-kundalini-yoga\"><\/span>Suria Kundalini Yoga<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yogasuria.es\/kundalini.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Suria<\/a><\/strong> covers much more than just <strong>yoga<\/strong> &#8211; with an offer that includes <strong>natural therapies, Reiki, astrology<\/strong> and <strong>I-ching,<\/strong> it&#8217;s a highly recommend school for those interested in ancient spiritual philosophies and practices. When it comes to <strong>Kundalini Yoga<\/strong>, its program is comprehensive, deep and administered by experienced instructors. A great place to start diving into this fascinating <strong>yoga<\/strong> variant.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Address: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/Paseo+de+las+Yeser%C3%ADas,+41,+28005+Madrid,+Espanha\/@40.3980041,-3.7094387,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0xd4227cc0fbcde15:0xdfeb591faf450308!8m2!3d40.398!4d-3.70725\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Paseo de las Yeser\u00edas, 41<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There you have it, now you know where to practice<strong> Kundalini Yoga<\/strong> in Madrid. Which of these places are you going to try first? As always, let us know using the comment box below.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Looking for a place to stay during your visit to Madrid?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ShMadrid<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0offers a variety of apartments for short and long stays in the city.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-center kksr-disabled\"\n    data-id=\"5617\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 0px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <span class=\"kksr-muted\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It seems that almost everyone is doing yoga these days, doesn\u2019t it? 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