A FULL KUNDALINI YOGA CLASS – An introduction to the yoga of consciousness.
Kundalini Yoga Class
Purpose: An introduction to Kundalini Yoga, an ancient and holistic form of yoga, known as the yoga of consciousness. Key Techniques: This involves various breathing techniques (pranayama), posture, stretching & dynamic exercises, relaxation & visualisation, meditation and mantra.…
Body Scan & Body Awareness
Breathwork
Closing Rituals
Meditation
Mindfulness
Movement Activities
Workshop
Description
Purpose:
An introduction to Kundalini Yoga, an ancient and holistic form of yoga, known as the yoga of consciousness.
Key Techniques:
This involves various breathing techniques (pranayama), posture, stretching & dynamic exercises, relaxation & visualisation, meditation and mantra.
Before the class begins, participants will be introduced to some key breathing and other physical practices that will be used in the exercises.
The class is highly structured with 6 different set parts:
Opening Mantra, Warm up physical exercises (including breath and stretching), Kriya (set piece of dynamic physical exercises, of which there are many options and combinations), Relaxation and visualisation (with the use of music), Meditation (various options: in silence or sung, in movement or still, etc), Closing mantra.
Benefits
Physical benefits from a single 90-minute Kundalini Yoga class emerge quickly due to its intense breathwork, dynamic postures, and relaxation phases, often noticeable right after relaxation phase. These include improved circulation, muscle toning, and a sense of lightness from detoxification.
Increased Flexibility
Spinal flexes, stretches, and kriya postures immediately loosen tight muscles and joints, enhancing range of motion and posture. Participants feel reduced stiffness in the back, hips, and shoulders post-class.
Enhanced Circulation
Rapid breathing techniques like Breath of Fire boost blood flow and oxygenation, leading to warmth, reduced swelling, and an energized body feel. This supports lung capacity and bronchial clearance, beneficial for respiratory health.
Muscle Toning
Core-focused asanas and arm/leg movements tone the abdomen, diaphragm, and limbs swiftly, with many reporting firmer posture and lighter fatigue. Detox effects from sweating and breath expulsion create a cleansed, invigorated sensation.
Additional Experience Info
The standard length of a Kundalini Yoga class is 90 minutes. 120 minutes is required for some introductory information and breathing practice for beginners. Participants will need to come appropriately dressed, and yoga mats and cushions are essential. Room needs to be large enough for the number of participants (sufficient space for lying down, standing, sitting and exercising). The room also needs to be in a quiet environment, and have the possibility for dimming the lights.
Hosted by Robert GRIFFITHS
About the Host
20+ years of experience in delivering Leadership & Development services as an independent facilitator, trainer and team-coach for large multinational companies, SME’s and International Business Schools.
I am a certified Facilitator in Team Dynamics for the Airbus Leadership University in Toulouse, France.
Associate Professor at various Business Schools, including ESCP Business School (Paris, Madrid, Berlin, London), ESIC Business and Marketing School (Spain), KEDGE Business School (France).
Tri-lingual English, French and Spanish.
I have always been passionate about teamwork, whether in sports, business or life.
My services support a wide range of topics involved with Leadership development, Team Dynamics and Change Management: these are primarily building and maintaining effective relationships, trust, and team cohesion.
My focus is also around developing specific leadership and teamwork skills such as optimising collective intelligence and energy through facilitation, coaching and design-thinking skills, in order to empower team members and maximise team innovation and performance.
The success of Leaders and Teams, especially in a VUCA and BANI environment, is also based on the ability to communicate effectively, and to have the necessary difficult conversations and feedback required to anticipate, address and resolve conflicts. This requires resilience, and finding a balance between empathy and assertiveness, empowerment / delegation and timely decision-making, high performance and well-being.
Approach / Methodology
My approach, based on High-Performance Principles (such as Choice, Responsibility, Excellence, Respect and Integrity) is primarily through experiential learning (learn by doing), through the use of team games, exercises and challenges, as well as paired-sharing, role-plays, and trios of influencers-influenced-observers.
Although many of my workshops or courses are usually 1.5-3 days in duration, several of my games, exercises and team challenges can be and have been used for short and impactful interventions of between 45-90-120 minutes.
Key Values and Characteristics
Integrity – I do what I say.
Courage – I follow my convictions. Prepared to take risks.
Flexible – I try new ways of doing things.
Responsible – I respond to challenges and get things done.
Self-motivated.
Articulate and experienced in public speaking.
I listen and ask questions to understand.
Pleasantly tenacious.
Multi-disciplinary.
Previous experiences and education:
Ex-Director of Citibank Corporate and Investment Bank in Europe (based in London and Madrid)
Organised and led a 9-month expedition across Africa (from London to Cape Town) in a 4×4 vehicle.
Part-owner of a farming venture in South Africa
BA Honours in French and European Literature
Masters in Transpersonal Psychology and NLP
Kundalini Yoga Instructor
Father of 3 children (now adults)
Resident in Madrid, Spain since 1991
Dual nationality: British and French
Born in Cape Town, South Africa
Travel Locations
Spain (anywhere): €200-400 depending on distance, transport methods, need for accommodation, and duration.
Europe (anywhere): €400-1000 depending on distance, flights, need for accommodation, and duration.
Anywhere in the world (except conflictive zones / regions): costs are highly variable, and would need to be negotiated on a case by case basis.
Past Clients
Amongst others: Airbus Group, Rolls Royce, ITP, Spanish Ministry of Defence, Telefonica, Telefonica On The Spot Services, Orange, ARRIVA, SIGMA AI, Auchan, Lactalis, LG Electronics, Hyundai, Scania, EON España, SGS (Switzerland), L'Oréal, Coca Cola Bottlers (Spain), Grupo Berge, Gestamp, MacGuffin, Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild, Barclays Bank, Société Générale, BBVA
Focus Areas
Well-being/HealthDevelopment/Coaching
Location
Madrid, Spain
Languages
English, Spanish, French
Corporate Experience
Significant
Certifications & Credentials
Available on request
Session Types Offered
Interactive & Passive
Past Experience Doing Sessions
Yes - Interactive
Client Requirements
Yes: explained in the pdf document uploaded (Robert Griffiths - Culturist Intro & Portfolio)
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