Kundalini Yoga
“It’s a prayer. It’s a prayer in the other man’s words. It is a calling. What is a prayer? It’s a calling. That’s it! And you answer the calling. You get uplifted. It’s a plus, and a way to get other people’s blessings. That’s all – it’s no big deal.”
When you first start your journey into the world of kundalini yoga, you may hear about spiritual names. Many people who choose to practice this type of yoga take on a name that they use within their sessions. So, what are they and why should they matter to your practice? Within this short guide, we will cover the basics and help you learn about your spiritual name and what it means to you on a deeper level.
What is a Spiritual Name?
First of all, let’s approach the fundamental question here. What is a spiritual name in the kundalini yoga practice? This aspect of the yoga practice dates back to the 1970s when many students began asking Yogi Bhajan to give them spiritual names.
Those who requested names found that they were granted them by Yogi Bhajan. Indeed, over the course of his life, the late practitioner was able to give thousands and thousands of students spiritual names, which they could then use for their practice. However, it’s important to note that there’s more to these names than first meets the eye.
“What we do is that we consider what your past is, calculating your destiny and give you a target name, a spiritual name. That is the journey you have to travel. It sets the standard, the base.”
The Deeper Meaning of the Name
Each kundalini yoga spiritual name holds within it a deep and unchanging meaning. It denotes a person’s destiny and the unique vibration that they bring to the world and, furthermore, the universe around them. It is the sound of the student’s true nature; the person that lies within their soul. Speaking directly to that nature, the name has the power to unlock a person’s inner being and show them the path that they should follow.
The sound of a spiritual name is also a current or a vibration that rings true when you speak it. When someone says a person’s name aloud, the vibrations work with that person’s current and spark them. This power is harnessed by the person and can be used as a part of their yoga practice. It is an unspeakable current that runs directly to a person’s true self and allows them to become full with the vibration as it makes waves.
Should you be new to the world of kundalini yoga, finding your spiritual name could be a bridge that you ultimately have to cross. While not all practitioners feel that they need a name to undertake the ways of kundalini yoga, many believe that it helps them on their journey. With that in mind, new students may wish to search for their name.
Finding Your Spiritual Name
Students do not find their own spiritual name; they are given it by one of the masters of kundalini yoga. If you are hoping to gain a name that you may use as a part of your practice, you’ll need to request it through an official organization (3HO). Expressing your wishes to have a kundalini spiritual name will result in one being chosen for you. Be aware that each of these names has a specific meaning.
For instance, all women who practice the art of kundalini yoga are gifted the name “Kaur”. Directly translated, this spiritual name means either princess or lioness. It also has connotations of courage and grace, two of the most sacred traits that women should embrace.
Men also have a universal name that is given to them. “Singh”, the spiritual name that all male kundalini students share, has a similar meaning to “Kaur”. This word means “prince” or “lion” who walks with courage and grace. Men will also meditate on this particular vibration. Doing so gives them an immense sense of power and energy that they can control here.
“We’ll share with you every moment of your life and we will ask you to understand your spiritual incarnation and your spiritual name and try to find out the strength to live it.”
Individualized Spiritual Names
When you have your spiritual name, you can meditate on it and feel sits vibrations running through you. Concentrate firmly on the message that it conveys as you practice kundalini yoga and see whether it makes a difference to your overall experience with the sessions. Feeling a connection with your spiritual name will help you as you pass through your journey and work toward a higher sense of being that is the core of kundalini yoga.
Conclusion
Are you searching for your kundalini yoga spiritual name? Whether you are new to the practice or simply want to enhance this experience, it could be worth speaking to a master about your vibration and name. Doing so will help you take your practice to a new level of spirituality and allow you to gain a deeper understanding of the yoga form.
