JANUARY 2026 CLASSES
Classes are on Friday mornings from
9:15 - 10:45 (EST), both in person and on Zoom
Happy New Year 2026!
With our new year goals, we feel more bold, courageous, and forward thinking. The blessing of practicing Kundalini Yoga is a gift for all of us. I believe that we can come more from our heart than our head because of the practice.
In the month of January, we encounter the head vs. heart in the first body, the soul. Our souls have a longing to return to the Source, the oneness of the Creator in she/he/its creation. By aligning the actions of this lifetime with the yearnings of the soul, we can fulfill its longing.
The sign of Capricorn (in January) is represented by the goat. Goats are good at climbing mountains. In each of us there is a part of us that strives for attainment, for accomplishment. We have to choose wisely when it comes to what mountain we will climb. When we choose with our head, we can sometimes find ourselves climbing on top of others to get to the top. We are given this precious life to co-create the universe.
When we align with our soul's purpose, we are vehicles for the higher self, the One who is in everyOne. It will be a different experience for each of us as we are all unique. Our intuition will be necessary to know what is our path. In this month's classes we will develop our glandular system and our meditative mind in our yoga sets to be more intuitive, to know which mountain to climb.
Here is some information that is great health advice in this "Kapha" season from the Ayurvedic perspective. The Kapha season is about the Ayurvedic mind-body element associated with earth and water. It’s slow, moist, cool, oily, heavy, smooth, and steady in nature and embodies structure, lubrication, and stability in the mind and body.
To balance Kapha it is important to get fresh air daily. Wrap up and take a 20 minute brisk walk. The fresh air will balance the respiratory system, nerves, and psyche. Honey also helps to reduce mucus and support immunity. Sugar, on the other hand, will increase mucus and slowdown the production of white blood cells which help to fight infection. Sugar also destroys zinc, one of the key immune system needs. Infrared saunas are also recommended at this time of the year. The heat extends deep into the body to clear out toxins.
This is the time of the year when we intuitively want to eat heavier foods and mostly cooked food. Add more warming spices to your meals to increase the digestive fire. Warming spices, drinking Yogi Tea, and lots of the trinity roots: garlic, ginger, and onions, are good for this time of year. Breath of fire will also stimulate the digestion and fire element that will burn the toxins.
It is important to get extra rest during this season of dormancy. It is always a question of balance. Also, if you can get a really good echinacea herbal preparation (one that tingles on your tongue) and take it every day, you can help your immune system fight off colds and flus. Echinacea will stimulate and balance the immune system. (We have a really good one at our office if you want to come by or I can bring one to yoga class for you!)
Here's the link for more info on the class:
https://www.grdhealth.com/yoga-center/yoga-classes-and-calendar-events
Love, peace and blessings,
Mukta
Each 4 week series is $64 which includes a video that can be viewed again or $18 per class.
I look forward to seeing you there!
For class registration, information, and the Zoom link, please go to:
https://www.grdhealth.com/yoga-center/yoga-classes-and-calendar-events
In preparation for class:
Refrain from eating heavily for an hour before class with no alcohol or drugs.
Wear comfortable clothes that you can move and breathe in easily.
Create a place to practice that includes a blanket, mat, or sheepskin to sit on. We have sheepskins available for sale.
You may also wish to have a blanket to cover up with during relaxation.
You can attend in person,
watch via live video feed,
call in and listen,
and/or receive a copy of the video to use in the future
** Friday Mornings, 9:15 - 10:45 (Atlanta time) **
Classes are $18 per class or $64 for a 4-week pass starting at the beginning of each month. If you join mid-month you can either pay $18/class until we start a new month or pay $16 per weekly class plus the next $64 fee for the next month. You can bring cash or check to class, pay with Venmo (@Mukta-yoga) or write a check to "GRD" and send it to: GRD Clinic, 1845 Peeler Rd., Dunwoody, GA 30338.
Please email us for directions to our classes in the
Dunwoody, GA area (classes are not at the GRD Clinic)
When you register for the 4-week class pass, we will send you a link after the class so that you can watch it again, or just watch it later if you can't make it Friday mornings.
After you have paid, please register in advance for these online classes here:
To register for the Friday classes:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtcOmopzwiGdKUTH-D2HnbCbl4J16I3btc
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the class.
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Please join Mukta Khalsa for "Keeping Up with Kundalini Yoga". Mukta has taught thousands of students Kundalini Yoga since 1974 in various settings including yoga festivals and retreats, colleges, universities, and private studios. She received a B. A. from Smith College in Eastern Religion and a minor in Education. Her knowledge of the body is enhanced by her years of practice as a Licensed Massage Therapist. She holds the Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher Certification having taught over 5000 hours of yoga.
PLEASE BRING A MAT, A LIGHT SHAWL, AN EMPTY STOMACH, AND AN OPEN HEART!
Questions? Call 770-551-0155 (before 5 p.m.)
Classes are Friday Mornings, 9:15 - 10:45 (Atlanta time)
KUNDALINI YOGA
Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan® is a dynamic form of yoga that combines breath, movement, meditation, rhythmic sound, and deep relaxation. It is practical for the average person because it works to release tension and energize in a short period of time, regardless of the degree of flexibility or experience.
These classes are taught in the tradition of Yogi Bhajan who first brought Kundalini Yoga to the West 50 years ago, in 1969. This yoga is taught in specific sequences of exercises (Kriyas) that create optimum health by strengthening the immune system, balancing the glandular system, and creating a heightened level of awareness.
