In this edition of Kundalini Yoga for the West both the hardcover and paperback versions have 18 full-colour chakra plates that are high quality reproductions of the original artwork the interior content has been entirely redesigned for the first time since its original publication Swami Gopalananda has written a new introduction Yasodhara Ashram President Swami Radhananda discusses the best ways to put the teachings of Kundalini Yoga into practice in our daily lives in a new forwarding section In this classic guide to Kundalini Yoga the enigmatic Eastern teachings of Kundalini are translated into a form accessible to the Western mind. Providing practical exercises questions and meditations the reader is guided through the chakras exploring each level of consciousness in detail. Using clear and comprehensible language Swami Radha offers thorough explanations and insightful reflections for incorporating the ancient teachings of Kundalini into modern everyday life.