Advanced Yoga Practices (AYP) by Yogani
Aug 20, 2026 · 7 min · 5 segments
For detailed discussion on building a stable practice routine with self-pacing, see the AYP Eight Limbs of Yoga book.
Lesson 104, Stubborn Energy Blockages.
Question, I have a couple of questions I'd appreciate your feedback on.
If someone is having some rough Kundalini energy experiences, do you think it would help to go see a healer that works on the energetic level, like a Reiki master or something? Or is this cheating or like taking a shortcut that won't really pay off in the long run? This is assuming that one continues with the practices, of course.
Just looking for a little outside assistance in removing blockages.
When I meditate, I do get a fairly intense pain in my back, which could be posture related, but it could also be a blockage, which is my suspicion.
I have tried all sorts of support and leaning on things and props, but I haven't found anything that works yet.
I can meditate while lying on my back.
I get enough rest that I can stay for half an hour and not fall asleep.
But intuitively, it feels like there is something special about the vertical position, something about the up-down relationship that feels important and that I'll miss out on if I do it in a horizontal position.
What do you think? Also, I'd like to know if Mula Bandha, Sambhavi, and Siddhasana can be carried over from Pranayama into meditation.
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