Our Beautiful Book about Kundalini Yoga Kriyas

Discover a journey through the wonderland of your own consciousness with our beautiful book: “Kriyas and Classes in Kundalini Yoga”

Dedicated to all yoga enthusiasts, this book is a treasure trove of Kundalini and Hatha yoga classes. Designed with precision and love, each class, each kriya, is a path to deeper self-awareness and spiritual evolution.

A book to be applied

I wrote and illustrated this book as a guide for our trainees in the Kundalini Yoga teacher trainings. It was important to me that our students have structured classes that they can use as a guideline when they start teaching, and so can slowly find their own style.

Inspiration for yoga teachers

These classes are not rigid instructions, but serve as inspiration – you can play with them, with the rhythm of the breath, with the sequence of postures, and develop your own style.

They are pillars on the individual path of yoga. Whether you are a yoga teacher and want to enliven your classes with new ideas or someone who wants to deepen their own practice – this book invites you to integrate, modify or expand the practice sets.

Ultimately, a practice must be alive in order to bear fruit in your life and in the lives of those you touch through your practice.

This book bridges the gap between traditional practice and contemporary yoga. It seamlessly blends classical Hatha and Kundalini yoga techniques to nourish the practitioner’s spirit.

Design Guidelines

The classes are based on the same principles as those set out in our training manual:
Symmetry and counterbalance

Each asana finds its counter-posture in the course of a class – both along the physical body axes and along the poles of tension and relaxation.

• Everything that becomes tense must find relaxation.
• Everything that is opened needs stability again.

Hatha yoga means finding strength in the center – the center as a dance between the poles.

The wheel of the day

Each class is a journey through your consciousness – and therefore a journey through your life, because life springs from your consciousness.
So each class is a way to understand each of your actions more deeply – an invitation to become more fully one with yourself.

Every class is therefore a journey through your life.

You can find out more about this in the second part of our yoga teacher training manual.

Transformational Yoga

Many of the classes in this book – especially the chakra series and the Divine Mother Sadhana – are designed according to the principles of Transformational Yoga.

Transformational yoga means that the class is a journey through the layers of your being. We start in the body, dive into the breath and prana, traverse the mind and finally sink into the heart.

Transformational Yoga uses specific techniques such as Kapalabhati and Bhramari – breathing techniques that help us to penetrate the deeper layers of our being.

You can find out more about this in our handbook – there is a whole chapter on transformational yoga.

Kundalini Yoga – Yoga of the Goddess

Kundalini Yoga is the yoga that honors the Goddess as the source of spiritual growth – the Goddess as the key to knowledge.

In our practice, there are two main ways to awaken the inner power – the Shakti:

• as Prana Shakti in the form of breath,

• as Mantra Shakti, also Śabda Brahman, in the form of sound.

We use techniques such as Bhastrika and Kapalabhati to activate the prana in the center and guide it upwards.
We also work with subtle sound yoga techniques to honor and connect with the power within.

Ultimately, Kundalini Yoga is the yoga of the Goddess – and the relationship with her is a relationship of love. That is why Kundalini Yoga is always bhakti – devotion – at its core. Without it, it remains unfruitful.

The Classes at a Glance

Pavanmuktasana series

In this book you will find newly illustrated representations of the famous Pavanmuktasana series by Swami Satyananda Saraswati.
These classes are an essential part of our training and offer valuable tools to create your own classes.

The series are Sukshma Vyayam – subtle yogic exercises – and are therefore also part of Kundalini Yoga.

They also include breath-intensive sequences, as known from modern Kundalini Yoga, and at the same time are technically broadly based – suitable for young people, strong and weak bodies, even for older people (e.g. the gentle joint series).

A great companion for every yoga teacher!

The sadhana of the divine mother

I had to practise this class with my teacher in India every morning for 108 days. It showed me a lot about the depth of subtle yoga – and I could feel the presence of the mother in it.

I wish – but do not demand – that my students also follow this path.

This class is a journey through the chakras and the koshas alike. It leads from the bottom up through the levels of our being – with the tools of Transformational Hatha Yoga.

This inner journey is also a journey through the body of the goddess – of which we are a part.

Sadhana is the path to the goal.
The class is the path to your inner goal – your heart, the place of ultimate contentment.

Chakra classes

These classes deal successively with the energies of the chakras – earth, water, fire, air and space within you.

Each class is a journey into yourself.
Take it, experience it – and write in the comments what each class means to you 😊

Classes for the five pranas

Apana, Maha, Samana, Udana and Vyana Prana are five transformations of prana – five forces that work in the body and at the same time five stages of inner development.

In the process of meditation and alignment with the highest goal, the prana changes:

• Apana & Maha – Exhalation & Inhalation
• Samana – holding and balancing in the middle
• Udana – the upward flowing current of Kundalini
• Vyana – unity with the universal

Our classes on the five pranas explore these movements of energy step by step.
At the same time, they are short classes (20-40 minutes), ideal for a lunch break or evening practice.

And therein lies – in addition to the energetic depth – its practical value for you as a teacher:
Short, inspiring sessions that you can play with – and that will inspire you.

The great Sukshma Vyayam

This series comes from the great Kundalini yoga teacher Dhirendra Brahmachari, who also taught Yogi Bhajan.

The Sukshma Vyayam is calm, static and intense – expansive and clearing – and leads you into the state of Vyana: a wide, still, meditative state of consciousness.

A journey to the roots of Kundalini Yoga.

Sound Yoga, OM & Śabda Brahman

Ultimately, we want to discover the sound – because the great secret of tantra is:

The goddess is sound at its core.

Those who know how to bring sound into the body know how to honor the goddess in her essence. She is God in the form of vibration – and this vibration encodes all forms of existence. She is passion – and therefore the source of all creation.

Experience these classes beyond words.

Embodiment

Everything that is true remains true for eternity. But the true only lives in the embodiment of those people who are true themselves. This embodiment makes it tangible and gives it reality. This is how the possible becomes reality and the good becomes truly good.

The Gateway to Tantra

Dr. Mark Dyczkowski was a shining example of such embodiment and one of the most important scholars of Shiva Tantra at the beginning of the 21st century. I had the honor of learning from him and meeting him in person in Varanasi. Markiji was one of those rare people who uncompromisingly dedicated their entire life to the service of a higher reality. He dedicated his entire life’s breath, as we yogis say, to the exploration of the Goddess.

The most important tantric school after Abhinavagupta is the Trika Tantra. Markiji Dyczkowski built a unique bridge between East and West by not only explaining this extraordinary tradition, but also bringing it to the West in a truly understandable way for the first time. He was a student of Swami Lakshmanjoo and, like Bettina Bäumer, was initiated into this lineage.

Markiji translated and annotated Abhinavagupta’s “Tantraloka”, a magnum opus that explores the essence of Tantra in depth. In Tantraloka, Trika – the tradition of the goddess Parā – is seen as the central element in which all spiritual currents flow together. In addition, he devoted over 20 years of his life to the goddess Kubjikā and was the first to translate the Manthānabhairava Tantra into English. This translation is a vision of the Goddess made eloquent, giving rise to a practice that will bear fruit for many generations to come. I am deeply grateful that I was able to gain access to this tradition through him.

Markiji is of particular importance to our school as he was one of the few scholars who truly understood and could teach tantric meditation as we teach it. Our courses on the Vijñāna Bhairava Tantra are largely based on his knowledge and insights. Markiji opened the soul of the Parā to us and initiated us into a deep understanding of the Trika Tantra.

Overview of His Biography

Born in London in 1951, Mark Dyczkowski was drawn early to India’s spiritual traditions. He studied at Oxford and Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Varanasi, where he immersed himself deeply in the world of Kashmiri Shaivism. His life was essentially a grand pilgrimage—both externally, through India’s sacred sites, and internally, through subtle realms of divine revelation. He genuinely dedicated his life to the divine.

His passion for Indian music—particularly the sitar—uniquely intertwined with his spiritual quest. I often witnessed him playing the sitar before his lectures; in many ways, music and intuition were companions on his spiritual journey.

Until his passing in February 2025, he lived primarily in Varanasi, where he conducted research, taught, and preserved the ancient traditions of Tantra.

His Works

Markiji translated and provided commentary on Abhinavagupta’s Tantrāloka, a magnum opus deeply exploring the essence of Tantra. The Tantrāloka views Trika—the tradition of the goddess Parā—as a central element where all spiritual streams converge. His approach to this work was not merely academic; it was rooted in profound personal experience and inner vision.

Moreover, he dedicated over 20 years to exploring the Kubjikā tradition, a mysterious lineage of the Divine Mother. His translation and commentary on the Manthānabhairava Tantra brought this nearly forgotten tradition to contemporary awareness for the first time. With “The Doctrine of Vibration,” he created a classic text that makes accessible the core tantric insights into creation and consciousness.

The Significance of His Work

Markiji’s books transcend mere academic treatises—they are gateways. Gateways to a world unveiled through pure intuition, precise knowledge, and lived experience. For many of us, his writings were our initial key to understanding Tantra, guiding us beyond external rituals directly into the inner realization of the Self.

His works continue to be invaluable today, blending scholarly rigor with spiritual depth and opening pathways through which ancient wisdom becomes alive. Without his tireless efforts, significant parts of tantric traditions would have remained hidden.

Thank you Markiji

Thank you, Markiji, for being our friend, our companion and the light at the end of the tunnel of life.

Markiji, our dear friend, talented sitar player and intuitive wanderer of tantric philosophy, left this world in February this year in Varanasi. Shortly before his death, he completed his (unofficial) lectures on the goddess Kubjikā, continued to teach about the Tantraloka and created a community that lovingly preserves and carries on his legacy.

Thank you, Markiji, for opening the door to tantra for us! The divine itself may be eternal, but it only lives and unfolds through embodiment in human beings. In fact, nothing in this world is eternal – because only what can be experienced is real. The truly eternal in the divine needs man, or rather: man needs himself in order to make the divine tangible in the world.

We have Markiji to thank for the rediscovery of the wonderful goddess. He showed us a forgotten ritual, and when we open its door, we feel the breeze of her dance deep in our souls.

Thank you, Markiji, for everything you have given us!

Anuttara Trika Kula

If you’re interested in Mark Dyczkowski’s works and wish to delve into Tantra, please join us or explore the following:

The Doctrine of Vibration: An Analysis of the Doctrines and Practices of Kashmir Shaivism
A foundational work on the understanding of creation within Kashmiri Shaivism, highlighting Spanda—the living force of vibration—as the heart of all existence.

The Stanzas on Vibration (Spanda Kārikā): The Sacred Teaching on Tattvas and the Divine Creative Process
Translation and commentary of a central text of the Spanda tradition—a practical manual for experiencing the divine in daily life.

The Aphorisms of Siva (Śiva Sūtra): The Yoga of Supreme Identity
An inspiring translation of the Śiva Sutras, outlining the path to the highest realization: rediscovering one’s own divine nature.

Tantrāloka: The Light on the Tantras by Abhinavagupta (partial translations and collaborative work)
The great textbook of Tantra—an ocean of knowledge covering rituals, meditation, philosophy, and divine reality.

The Cult of the Goddess Kubjikā: A Study and Translation of the Kubjikāmatatantra
Markiji’s pioneering research into the secret Kubjikā tradition—reviving an almost forgotten current of feminine primordial power.

The Manthanabhairava Tantra and the Cult of the Yoginīs
A profound translation and analysis of one of the most important Tantras in the Kubjikā lineage. Here, the heart of the Goddess speaks to us across the centuries.

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€500 Funding for your Yoga Training in Vienna

Dear Yogis and Yoginis,

You might be interested to know that WAFF (Vienna Employment Promotion Fund) will cover 50% of your training costs with us under certain conditions. However, very few people are aware that almost everyone (except students) is eligible for at least €500 from WAFF.

This benefit, called “Bildungskonto“, has recently been increased from €300 to €500 — one of the better adjustments for inflation 😉.

All of our training programs and workshops qualify for this funding. It’s advisable to contact WAFF before your training to secure this financial support.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call me directly. You can also email us or check the document I prepared about funding opportunities in Vienna and across Austria.

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Warm regards and lots of joy in your yoga journey,

Clemens

In addition to our focus on Kundalini Yoga , wealso teach Transformational Hatha Yoga according to the teachings of Swami Vidyanand. In this blog post, we would like to introduce you to the special power of Hatha Yoga , especially through the awakening and purification of the five Koshas – the five sheaths of human consciousness.

The five Koshas

In yogic philosophy, the human being is regarded as a unity of five different layers or sheaths, which are referred to as koshas. These koshas include the physical body, the energy sheath, the mental sheath, the wisdom sheath or sheath of true knowledge and the bliss sheath.

Transformational Hatha Yoga aims to awaken all five koshas, to elevate and transform the self through them . Those who recognize the levels of consciousness within themselves, recognizes the nature of the world and thus the divine.

Annamaya Kosha – The physical shell

The Annamaya Kosha is the outermost sheath and refers to the physical body. In Transformational Hatha Yoga, asanas (postures) are practiced, to strengthen, stretch and cleanse the body. Through the physical practice, blockages are released and the self self dissolves its identification with the body , This is the transformation of the body and the discovery of the subtle sheath, pranayama kosha. This practice is the basis for working on the finer koshas.

Pranamaya Kosha – The energy sheath

The pranamaya kosha refers to the life energy (prana) that flows through the body. Pranayama (breathing techniques) is a central element in Transformational Hatha Yoga, which aims to, to calm the flow of energy and release the consciousness from attachment to the energy. The energy is also strengthenedthrough targeted breathing exercises, which leads to greater vitality and an increased energy level.

Manomaya Kosha – The mental sheath

The Manomaya Kosha encompasses the mind and emotions. Brahmari – the expansion of the mind, as well as meditation and mindfulness exercises play a key role, to calm the mind and release mental attachments. Transformational Hatha Yoga promotes mental clarity and therefore emotional stability, by using techniques to calm the mind and transform negative thought patterns.

Vijnanamaya Kosha – The wisdom sheath

Die Vijnanamaya Kosha steht für die Ebene der Weisheit und des intuitiven Wissens. Vijnana bezieht sich auf die Einsicht über das was tatsächlich ist, es ist die Erkenntnis des Herzens, hier kann die Lüge über das Wesen der Welt der Wahrheit weichen. Durch die Praxis von Transformational Hatha Yoga wird die Fähigkeit die Welt als das zu erkennen, was sie ist gefördert und das intuitive Verständnis vertieft. Dies geschieht durch die Hingabe zum göttlichen, die den Praktizierenden dabei unterstützen, eine tiefere Verbindung zu ihrem inneren Wissen herzustellen.

Anandamaya Kosha – The bliss sheath

The Anandamaya Kosha is the deepest sheath and represents the experience the experience of bliss and inner peace. Transformational Hatha Yoga strives to achieve this sheath through a holistic practice, that harmonizes all previous koshas. The experience of Anandamaya Kosha leads to a state of inner state of inner peace and deep joy, that goes beyond ordinary consciousness.

Transformational Yoga bei Matsya Yoga

At Matsya Yoga we attach great importance to, providean authentic and transformative yoga experience. Our classes and workshops are designed, to suit both beginners and advanced practitioners. Our teachers are committed, to teach the deeper aspects of yoga and to guide you on your path to discovering the landscapes of consciousness.

Transformational Hatha Yoga offers a profound approach to entering and to step into and discover the self. By working with the five koshas, it enables a comprehensive transformation transformation and leads to a state of expansion and realization. We invite you.

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The Gateway to Dreams

The Moon is the gateway to the inner world, the door to dreams and desires. It is also the door behind which we can find peace within ourselves and unity with our dreams. When we make peace with our dreams, nightmares can transform into visions, and our inner divisions can find healing.

Transform your Dreams with the Power of the Moon

The Moon is the gateway to the inner world, the door to dreams and desires. It’s also the door behind which we can find peace with ourselves and unity with our dreams. When we make peace with our dreams, nightmares can be transformed into visions, and our inner divisions can be healed.

Destructive desires arise when we are divided within ourselves—usually because we fear something or desperately want something without truly understanding what it is. Our ignorance is what causes us to fear or desire. In the light of knowledge, everything simply is as it is: death is death, gain is gain, love is love, and pain is pain. There’s no reason to run away from anything.

All things are true and therefore perfect in their own way.

Meditating on the Moon helps us find unity with who we truly are, harmonizing our dreams with reality. We find a home in actual reality, finally experiencing peace with the here and now.

To explore this, every month we offer a special class—a greeting to the Moon, a bath in nectar, sound, and love. These classes are fully dedicated to the Moon and its refreshing rays.

Around the full moon, you can find these classes listed on Eversports. Book online or simply drop by—we’re delighted to welcome you! Join us on this special journey!

Namaste, Clemens

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What is the Feldenkrais Method?

The Feldenkrais Method aims to reorganize the connections between mind and body, thereby enhancing physical movement and psychological well-being. In this sense, this powerful method shares similarities with yoga, including Kundalini yoga.

Developed in the mid-20th century by Israeli Moshé Feldenkrais (1904–1984), the Feldenkrais method seeks to improve disrupted or weak connections between the motor functions of the body and the mind, enhancing both physical movement quality and overall well-being. Naturally, we experience ourselves through the body; thus, strengthening the connection between body and mind intensifies our overall experience of the world.

David Gorski of the Feldenkrais Guild of North America claims that the method “reorganizes connections between the brain and body, profoundly affecting physical movement and daily psychological states.” Experienced practitioners also suggest that Feldenkrais can benefit individuals with various conditions, including children with autism and people with multiple sclerosis, by enabling them to rediscover their physical and mental capacities.

How is the Feldenkrais method related to Yoga or Kundalini Yoga?

Feldenkrais shares a core similarity with yoga and Kundalini yoga in creating a space—both physical and internal—for connecting deeply with oneself. Yoga, like Feldenkrais, opens a gateway to enhanced awareness through careful observation and mindful movement, creating a transformative inner experience. This internal space is central in Kundalini yoga, which strongly emphasizes heightened internal awareness.

Everything we are emerges at the moment when our conscious self meets the world. This meeting point is at the heart of every mindful yoga practice and also central to the Feldenkrais method. In this regard, Feldenkrais creates a foundation of mindful awareness and conscious experience.

Yoga primarily utilizes two methods to establish this conscious connection. The first is mindfulness: directing concentration and attention to sensations occurring in the body. This mindful awareness is remarkably similar to the Feldenkrais approach and fosters deeper self-understanding.

The second method, particularly prominent in Kundalini yoga, involves awakening powerful energies within the body—intensity that stimulates and activates awareness through physical sensation and energetic experience. Techniques like bandhas and mudras in Kundalini Yoga intensify this energetic awakening, closely linking them to the tantric tradition of invoking consciousness through powerful sensations.

While the energy-focused method of Kundalini Yoga differs from Feldenkrais, the Feldenkrais method provides an essential foundation that helps practitioners better integrate these powerful experiences. In this sense, Feldenkrais becomes a supportive partner to yoga, grounding the experience in mindful awareness.

Thus, Feldenkrais is an excellent partner to yoga—a foundation for mindful awareness.

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