Feeling Stuck in a Mental Loop? This Kundalini Kriya Aims to Shift Energy and Restore Focus

Have you ever found yourself trapped in the same cycle of thoughts, worries or emotional patterns, unable to move forward despite constant reflection? While overthinking often keeps the mind busy, some yogic practices take a different approach by focusing on the energy underlying those mental states rather than the thoughts themselves.

One such technique is a Kundalini Kriya that combines Kali Mudra with the HUM mantra, a pairing that yoga and embodiment teacher Sara says is traditionally used to help release blocked energy and break repetitive mental patterns.

Rather than encouraging analysis of emotions or experiences, the practice is designed to shift stagnant energy that may be contributing to feelings of mental and emotional heaviness. In yogic traditions, the HUM mantra is regarded as a powerful seed sound believed to direct pranic energy with intention, helping to cut through energetic stagnation and promote movement within the body’s energy system.

When paired with Kali Mudra, the kriya is said to channel energy through the Sushumna Nadi, the central energetic pathway described in yogic philosophy. Practitioners believe this process can support the release of energetic blockages and encourage a greater sense of balance, clarity and flow.

The practice also draws inspiration from the symbolism of Kali, a powerful figure in Hindu and yogic traditions associated with transformation and the removal of limiting patterns. Kali’s energy is often seen as representing decisive change and the courage to let go of what no longer serves one’s growth.

Advocates of the kriya suggest it may help quiet mental chatter, reduce repetitive thinking and foster a deeper connection with the present moment.

Potential Benefits

• May help release suppressed or unresolved emotions
• May interrupt repetitive thought patterns and overthinking
• May support the clearing of heavy or stagnant energy
• May encourage greater vitality, awareness and focus
• May help strengthen connection to the body and present-moment awareness

As with all kriya and meditation practices, practitioners recommend approaching the technique gradually and mindfully. Because such exercises can sometimes feel emotionally or energetically intense, it is important to proceed with patience, self-awareness and respect for your own limits and experience.