Martial Arts Magazine Australia

by Scott Butler

I have been practicing Kundalini for most of my life. It’s not merely about yoga; it revolves around breath,energy, health, and power – the power within your body. It encompasses mind-body balance, left and right equilibrium, control,understanding oneself, and comprehending the capabilities of your body.

Take Bruce Lee as an example. Observe him in a fight and contrast it with moments when he isn’t engaged. In the latter, he’s like anyone else, in a neutral gear.However, during combat, he holds onto energy within his body and manipulates it. This manipulation of energy is what defines Kundalini –being a controlled spring.

Your ability to control this spring is at your discretion. Bruce Lee attained this state through his unique fighting style and extensive training.When you master Kundalini, you grasp the underlying science and can apply it in various ways, from polishing a car to sharpening a knife.

It’s not just about hitting a punching bag; it involves every part of your body working together, akin to a stockman’s whip. Your body becomes a spring, and Kundalini is intricately tied to your breath, lungs, and the operational condition of your body.It’s the distinction between the Flintstone’s car and yours,transcending the mere act of using your arm and shoulder – it’s a holistic integration of all parts of your being.

Your lungs possess more significance than you realise. Your breathing not only controls your heart but also influences your fatigue, endurance,and overall well-being. Every dedicated cyclist recognises the importance of proper breathing –when done correctly, fatigue is minimised, and one gains control over their heart rate.

In Kundalini, the emphasis is on the pressure held within your lungs and how you utilise it. Picture a balloon that you can squeeze together. The pressure felt during this act is akinto the pressure you can generate within yourself. Mastering the ability to hold on to this pressure takes years. Much like holding your breath, it’s about understanding that its energy held within you – physical energy and power, similar to bouncing a ball effortlessly once it’s activated.

Generating and holding onto this energy allows you to utilise it effectively, whether it’s in physical exercise or martial arts. The fitter you are, the more you can harness this power.
Kundalini is the art of mind-body-spirit harmony. As you progress in knowledge, you remove resistance from your energy system, allowing more power to reach your brain. This enhances cognitive function, focus,and overall physical capabilities.

The practice involves understanding the differences between various martial arts styles and seamlessly switching between them, as they represent different forms of energy flow. Each style is like a different song, with its unique beat and flow. Kundalini, working with energy itself, provides the flexibility to adapt to different styles effortlessly.

The analogy of bouncing a ball illustrates the automatic response once you understand the tempo –your body becomes a coiled spring with controlled, oscillating energy.It’s not about imitating a fighting style; it’s about feeling and instantly generating the energy that matches the desired style.

Kundalini unlocks your IQ over the long term, offering a myriad of benefits. However, mastering this path requires sacrifices, discipline,and a commitment to a lifelong journey of understanding and expansion.

The practice involves holding the breath and cultivating compassion,engaging every muscle in your body,even those around your eyes and toes. It becomes a level of operation,much like what Bruce Lee demonstrated in his martial arts.

Shaolin Martial arts, while different,shares the concept of held tension. Kundalini pulsates energy continuously back and forth,allowing for a dynamic change in the energy within oneself. It’s about defence, countermoves, and flow – a controlled release of stored power.

Understanding the importance of breath, particularly increasing the compression levels within your lungs,is crucial. This, combined with the right muscle coordination, becomes a powerful tool to generate and sustain power. Manipulating this force is akin to being a glass with water, representing an energy mass. Like the water in the glass moves back and forth, you must go with this motion, but you can also manipulate it and change it yourself, allowing you to control the power of your actions and movements.

Bruce Lee serves as an excellent example of someone who knew howto express himself, focusing his intent and holding power like a spring. Observing such mastery is not only amazing but also educational.

Kundalini is about mastering the mind and body, understanding how they work, and utilising that knowledge for personal growth and empowerment