This weekend marks the first new moon of spring (April 5th at 2:55 PST). According to yoga teacher and astrologer Guru Jagat Kaur, this is an auspicious time to set intentions for the coming months and an ideal time to do some yogic spring cleaning.

That's exactly what we did in Kaur's Kundalini Women for Women's class Friday morning at Yoga West. The kriya was so powerful (brought up many emotions, yes) and refreshing too -- since it's designed to move out the old making room for the new. I thought I'd share the wealth. It's deceptively simple and really quite challenging, but in a good way, I promise. All that breath of fire is a grand way to feel your prana, too.

1. Sit in Baby Pose. Sitting on heels, forehead is on the ground in front of you, arms are pointing behind you resting at your sides. Lift up your neck and do Breath of Fire. 3 minutes (start with 90 seconds).

2. From Baby Pose, lean back until you are lying on your back (but still with your heels underneath your buttocks) and do Breath of Fire. 3 minutes (start with 90 seconds).

3. Chair Pose - feet flat on the ground, bend over trying to keep the back parallel to the ground and grasp your feet from the outside, reaching inside between your knees to do so. In this position, stick your tongue way out and do Breath of Fire through the mouth. 3 minutes. (start with 45 seconds and work your way up).

4. For the final five minute relaxation, sit in Easy Pose with your arms at shoulder height parallel to the ground, palms down, right arm resting on left while you breath very, very slowly; silently, mentally chanting: "Haree, Haree, Haree" on the inhalation, and silently, mentally changing: "Har, Har, Har" on the exhalation.

"Haree" calls upon the creative energy and "Har" is joining the God within and without.

This series is adapted from Harijot Kaur Khalsa's Kundalini yoga book, "Owner's Manual for the Human Body"

If you give this set a whirl let us know what you think. If you have any questions, Guru Jagat Kaur is standing by ready to answer any queries.

Sat Nam.