Kundalini.Tantra.by.Satyananda.Saraswati

Clothing
Clothing will depend on the prevailing climate, but it should be as light, loose and
comfortable as possible.
Regularity
Try to practise daily at a fixed time, without fail, following the step-by-step program
that we have given in this book.
On certain days, the mind may give justification for not practising, or it may be upset,
disturbed or restless. Providing there is no illness, you should endeavor to do your
practice as normal.
Preliminary practices
Before starting the kundalini yoga practices, try to empty the bowels and take a cold
shower. If you live in a cold climate, then at least wash the face with cold water. This is
essential in order to remove sleepiness.
It is a good idea to do a few asanas before commencing the kundalini practices. If
time does not permit, then at least do 5 to 10 rounds of surya namaskara, starting slowly
and then accelerating the pace. This should be followed by a short rest period in
shavasana until the breathing rate returns to normal.
Awareness
If the mind flits here and there like a wild monkey, do not worry. Let thoughts and
emotions arise without suppression. Watch them with the attitude of a witness and
continue your practice. Gradually the mind will become one-pointed. Whatever happens,
your practice should continue. This attitude of witnessing the mind without interfering,
can be defined as awareness.
Chapter 2
Posture
Most of the practices for specific chakras and the kundalini kriyas are done in a
sitting position, or meditative asana. The best sitting asana is siddhasana (for males) and
siddha yoni asana (for females). Not only do these two asanas apply direct pressure on
mooladhara chakra, but this pressure, when applied correctly, brings about an awakening
and redirection of nervous energy and blood circulation upwards from the pelvic and
abdominal regions to the brain. This extra energy is important in kundalini sadhana, since
it keeps the voltage of prana shakti at a high level. The perineal pressure awakens the
source of energy and actively distributes prana upwards to the higher centers.