I also really love to blend my yoga practice with various yoga styles. When I need to release nervous energy and find new positive energy I always turn to Kundalini. Flag as offensive

One of the messages we hear again and again at the Kundalini studio I go to in Los Angeles, is do not push yourself, but always do as much as you can. I love that Kundalini can relax your mind by invigorating your body, but yes, if you are new to it, you should make sure to do only what you can of each Kriya. You can always go slow, or do the modifications, or just be still, but imagine in your mind you're doing the exercise. Flag as offensive

I have the same problem with my hips. Sometimes, especially in the evening, it just makes a noise while I'm walking, but it doesn't hurt at all. Very strange... Flag as offensive

Oh, wow! I've experienced this too. My right hip popped while I was doing yoga (not this class) a few years back when I was about 20, and, ever since, it's given me trouble off and on. I went to a bone doctor and who took an x-ray and couldn't see any problems. He told me that I had "shallow joints." I've found the greatest relief from going to a chiropractor. Getting adjusted makes it feel 100x better, but it is not a permanent fix. In general, I am very "cracky"--my back, neck, shoulders, and feet pop if I move them certain ways... Flag as offensive

I also felt rather dizzy and nauseous. I hadn't eaten in the preceeding 3 hours. I think doing this at a much slower speed would probably help. Flag as offensive

I, too,was very nauseated during this class! Kept thinking I was coming down with something. Very hard class, and probably not one I'd like to do again. Flag as offensive

So, I'm not the only one getting nausea when I do these kundalini classes! Would love to hear what Sarah has to say about why this happens and what we could do about it. I've written and asked before but no one has responded.... Flag as offensive

I commented on the previous post about this, that when doing a pose or practice, or any "vigorous" exercise that you are not used to doding, you will "work out" some toxins that have been stored in the tissues. These are literally "milked out" and have to be dealt with by the liver and other organs of detoxification. Go a little slower and less intense as you work through it and it should decrease. If not, see a "health oriented practicioner" (naturopath, chiropractor, Chinese medical doctor, accupuncturist, wholistic medical/osteopathic doctor, etc) for suggestions. And drink lots of pure water. Flag as offensive

BRILLIANT CLASS!!! more of the same please... Flag as offensive