For a long time, I lived in survival mode. Even when life was calm, my body acted like danger was right around the corner. My therapist explained that I was stuck in fight-or-flight. It made sense. But it wasn’t until I practiced Kundalini Yoga consistently that I actually started to feel different.

The breath, movement, and sound practices helped train my nervous system to find balance again. Some kriyas stimulated the pituitary gland, which helped guide me back to clarity. Others activated the vagus nerve, calming my body and helping me feel safe.

Neuroscientists call this process neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to change and rewire based on experience. But that change doesn’t happen through thinking alone. It happens through the body. That’s exactly what Kundalini Yoga supports.

As I practiced over time, I noticed how I responded to stress began to shift. I could pause before reacting. I could say no without guilt. I felt more grounded. These changes didn’t come from forcing anything. They came because I had finally given my nervous system what it needed.

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