The kundalini can be awakened by various methods including Mantra yoga, Pranayama, Raja Yoga,
Kriya Yoga, Intense austerity or Tapas, Shaktipat or direct energy transfer from guru to disciple, certain
tantric initiations, use of certain herbs or Aushadhi, the knowledge of which is now mostly lost, etc..
The students learn all physical postures Hatha Yoga (static and dynamic variations of all poses / asanas, 72 principle poses of hatha with their variations, mastering of vinyasa flows and principles of cosmic alignment), ashtanga approach, powerful breath work techniques, kundalini
kriyas (coming from the
tantric tradition), naad practices (understanding and use of sound as a tool for transformation and healing, including the use of mantras and music.)