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Kundalini Yoga: Finding Balance, Growth and Stress Resilience in a Busy World

Bachitar Kaur

Reclaiming Myself: Finding Calm in a World That Never Stops


There was a point when I thought I was doing fine. Life was busy, but that’s just how things are supposed to be, right? I pushed through long workdays, trying to meet every expectation—my own and others'. But beneath it all, I was slowly unraveling. It’s hard to admit now, but I had completely lost touch with myself. I was living from the outside in, instead of from the inside out. The stress, the pressure, the feeling that I had to keep going—it all left me disconnected, burnt out, and despite being surrounded by people I felt quite lonely

It wasn’t just exhaustion. It was deeper than that. I was out of balance, moving through life without really living it. When you're constantly on the go, there’s hardly any space to ask the bigger questions. You might wonder: is this all there is? I certainly did. Life had become a relentless chase—always moving, always striving, but never really getting anywhere that felt fulfilling.

 

And that’s where Kundalini Yoga came in—not as a quick fix, but as a path to rediscovering my own strength and authenticity. It became a grounding force, pulling me out of the chaos and into something real.



Burnt Out and Searching for Meaning

At the peak of my exhaustion, I was struggling with more than just fatigue. I felt like I had lost sight of who I was. It wasn’t just work that drained me—it was the constant noise, the rush, the pressure to always be “on.” I realized I needed something to shift, but I didn’t know what or how. Like many of us, I wasn’t just looking for rest; I was searching for meaning, for balance, for some way to reconnect with who I really was. I felt lost in the hustle and didn’t know how.

That’s when I found Kundalini Yoga.

It wasn’t a grand epiphany. It was more like a whisper, something small and quiet that helped me pause. This practice wasn’t about bending into perfect shapes or pushing myself harder. It was about something deeper: tuning in to myself, calming my mind, and finding stillness in a world that never stops moving.




Lost in the Hustle: The Healing Power of Slowing Down and Moving Beyond Time Pressure

We live in a culture that celebrates doing more, achieving more, being more. But Kundalini Yoga taught me that the real power comes from slowing down. When we’re caught in the cycle of constant busyness, and self-optimization, we forget how to listen to ourselves. We are lost in the hustle. We even forget how to breathe. Kundalini Yoga gave me space to do just that. Breathwork, meditation, mantra and simple movements, which are the foundational practices in Kundlaini Yoga, invited me to slow down. I started to reconnect with my body and mind in a way I hadn’t in years.

At first, it was uncomfortable. I wasn’t used to being still or not really doing anything felt almost like a betrayal of my to-do-list. My mind resisted—how could slowing down possibly help when everything around me was moving so fast? How could I afford to take time for myself when it felt I was already running behind in life? But slowly, the practice worked its way in. I began to notice subtle shifts: more clarity in my thoughts, less tension in my body, a quiet strength building within me. And I learned that you don’t have to run after time. When you connect deeply with yourself, you actually feel grounded in the present moment and ahead of the time. This shift of perspective was one of the biggest gifts Kundalini Yoga gave me.



Rediscovering Balance and Authenticity

For the first time in a long time, I started to feel like myself again—not the version of me that was always striving or overworking, but the real me. Kundalini Yoga didn’t just bring me balance, it reconnected me to something authentic within myself. And from that space, everything else started to shift. I realized how much I had been living according to expectations that weren’t even my own. This practice became a way to strip away the noise and get back to what really mattered: living authentically, with more harmony and peace.

I won’t pretend that it was a magic solution. It’s not about suddenly “having it all together.” But it did give me tools to live differently—to find balance when everything around me was out of balance, and to move through life from a more grounded place.




Tools for Life, Not Just the Mat


One of the greatest gifts of Kundalini Yoga is how it extends beyond the mat. The breathing techniques, meditations, and postures aren’t just for a yoga class—they’re for life. They gave me the tools to handle stress, fatigue, and even the days when everything felt overwhelming.


I started using breath work in the middle of a hectic workday or whenever I felt my mind spinning out of control. Just a few minutes of conscious breathing or a short meditation helped me ground myself, clear my mind, and approach whatever came next with more calm.



An unexpected Gift: Sense of Community and connection with Like-Minded People

What I hadn’t expected on this journey was the sense of community, the Sangat, that I naturally found myself in. Even though I had been surrounded by people in my day-to-day life, I often felt disconnected and alone. The pressure and stress made it hard to feel truly seen or understood. But in the Sangat of Kundalini Yoga, I found myself among like-minded souls, each of us on our own path of growth and healing. This spiritual community gave me a sense of belonging I didn’t realize I was craving.

Suddenly, I wasn’t just practicing yoga; I was sharing a journey with others who sought deeper meaning, who understood the struggles of balancing life and self-discovery. That connection became as healing as the practice itself.




Finding Strength in Stillness and Coming Home to Myself

I think what surprised me the most about this journey was how much strength I found in stillness. For so long, I had equated strength with doing—doing more, achieving more, proving more. But the real strength I needed was within me all along. Kundalini Yoga helped me uncover it by slowing down, by turning inward, by reconnecting with my own inner energy.

Kundalini Yoga isn’t just about sitting still, though stillness is a part of it. It’s a dynamic practice filled with movement, breath, and chanting. Yet, the real magic happens when you find stillness within the activity—when you withdraw from the noise of the outside world and connect deeply to yourself. That’s where true strength lies, not in pushing through, but in the calm that comes when you’re aligned with your own energy. It’s in those moments of inner stillness that I’ve found the most clarity and power.






For anyone who’s feeling exhausted, stuck, or just craving more balance and authenticity in their life, this practice can be a lifeline. It’s not about changing who you are; it’s about coming home to yourself. Whether you’re burnt out or simply seeking more personal growth, Kundalini Yoga offers a way to reconnect with your inner self, to live from the heart instead of the mind, and to find peace - even in a world that never stops moving. Would you like to experience the impact of the yogic tools yourself? We would like to introduce you to some simple exercises that you can easily apply and where you will experience an immediate effect.





Bachitar Kaur Co-Founder of Cherdi Kala Yoga Co -Creator of Yogalove Lead Trainer of the Ibiza Training








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