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<\/p>\nSooner or later on the spiritual awakening journey, we all taste the mysterious and intense kundalini energy\u2026 It might be smooth and subtle, or intense and explosive, but whatever the case, kundalini is a primal force of awakening.<\/p>\n
In fact, sometimes people can experience full-blown kundalini awakenings spontaneously without any prior experience (or interest) in spiritual growth or transformation.<\/p>\n
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Have you experienced a kundalini awakening? If you\u2019re curious to discover whether you\u2019re going through kundalini awakening or something else entirely, keep reading.<\/p>\n
What is a Kundalini awakening?<\/strong><\/p>\n Put simply, a kundalini awakening is a form of energetic awakening that causes us to transform on the mental, emotional, and spiritual levels. Kundalini itself is a Sanskrit word that means \u201cshe who is coiled<\/em>\u201d \u2013 it refers to primordial life force energy contained at the base of the spine that is often depicted as a snake. This serpentine energy, once awoken, travels up the various energy centers (or chakras) of the body and into your crown chakra where higher consciousness is triggered. The result of this higher awareness is a greater understanding of one\u2019s soul (or True Nature), life purpose, and the nature of reality itself.<\/p>\n Symptoms of the Kundalini Awakening<\/strong><\/p>\n As Godly feminine energy, kundalini usually lies dormant in the root chakra (base of the spine). However, there are a number of different situations where kundalini can be suddenly awoken spanning from trauma, all the way to years of targeted practice (such as through tantra or kundalini yoga). Below, kundalini awakening symptoms are divided into two groups: subtle and rough. Please note that kundalini energy is neither good nor bad, it\u2019s a primordial force that simply lives within us. However, to the human mind, some of these experiences are pleasant and others could be unpleasant.<\/p>\n \u2018Subtle\u2019 Kundalini awakening symptoms:<\/strong> \u2018Rough\u2019 Kundalini awakening symptoms:<\/strong> The above kundalini awakening signs are fairly common. However, we can say that it doesn\u2019t occur in the exact same way for everyone.<\/p>\n Here are some other, and perhaps less common, kundalini awakening symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n The below symptoms might sometimes be the expression of kundalini awakening. But don\u2019t think that any of these symptoms are\u00a0always<\/em>\u00a0the sign of a kundalini awakening.<\/p>\n – Manic and exuberant energy or the opposite, chronic fatigue (sometimes alternating) Is Kundalini awakening dangerous?<\/strong><\/p>\n This is a fair question, especially considering some of the symptoms mentioned above. To answer the question, yes and no. Kundalini energy isn\u2019t innately dangerous or bad. It\u2019s our energy\u00a0blockages<\/em>\u00a0that limit the flow of kundalini that make it a painful, scary, and sometimes dangerous experience.<\/p>\n In Georg Feuerstein\u2019s book\u00a0Tantra: Path of Ecstasy<\/em>, he explores why kundalini can go haywire: \u201cWithout prior cleansing of the nadi system, raising the serpent power (kundalini shakti) along the axial pathway is not only impossible but also very dangerous to attempt, for it is likely to cause immense havoc in the body and consciousness<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n In other words, when kundalini is prematurely stimulated or aroused in an incorrect way (aka. through inadequate preparation and clearing of our energetic body), the results can be disastrous. Thankfully, the experience doesn\u2019t last forever, and we\u2019ll explore what to do if you\u2019re experiencing a non-harmonious kundalini awakening a little later.<\/p>\n But to further illustrate, Feuerstein goes on to quote the experience of yogi and mystic Gopi Krishna during his spontaneous kundalini experience. He writes: \u201cThere were dreadful disturbances in all the organs, each so alarming and painful that I wonder how I managed to retain my self-possession under the onslaught. The whole delicate organism was burning, withering away completely under the fiery blast racing through its interior. I knew I was dying and that my heart could not stand the tremendous strain for long. My throat was scorched and every part of my body flaming and burning, but I could do nothing to alleviate the dreadful suffering. If a well or river had been near I would have jumped into its cold depths, preferring death to what I was undergoing. … I racked my distracted brain for a way of escape, only to meet blank despair on every side. The effort exhausted me and I felt myself sinking, dully conscious of the scalding sea of pain in which I was drowning<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n It\u2019s better to stop there because this might be alarming to you (or alternatively, affirming, helping you to see that you\u2019re not alone if you\u2019ve experienced this). In short: kundalini is a mighty potent force. If you\u2019re seeking to awaken it, be sure you know what you\u2019re doing and seek out trustworthy guidance. This is not something to be trifled with.<\/p>\n Spiritual awakening vs. kundalini awakening \u2013 what\u2019s the difference?<\/strong><\/p>\n While the two sound the same, they\u2019re slightly different in nature. The spiritual awakening process (or \u2018spiritual ascension\u2018) is connected with the person\u2019s consciousness. Kundalini awakening, on the other hand, is more energetic: it\u2019s a surge of energy that may be either gentle and gradual, or sudden and intense.<\/p>\n While kundalini awakening usually comes further down the road\u00a0after<\/em>\u00a0someone has experienced a spiritual awakening, it doesn\u2019t always. Kundalini can arise suddenly in response to ecstatic amorous fusions, or even traumatic situations.<\/p>\n Can someone experience both spiritual awakening and kundalini awakening at the same time? Yes, absolutely. Ultimately, they are two sides of the same coin.<\/p>\n 5 Hidden Traps of Kundalini Awakening<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThe kundalini shakti bestows liberation on yogis and bondage on the ignorant<\/em>.\u201d \u2013 Sv\u0101tmar\u0101ma (15th century yogi master).<\/p>\n Kundalini awakening is a life-transforming mystical experience that can feel magical, ecstatic, and profound. And it is. But there are also many hidden traps we can fall into after we\u2019ve emerged out of the other end.<\/p>\n Some of these traps involve: Kundalini awakening FAQ<\/strong><\/p>\n Here are some other questions you might have about this powerful experience on the spiritual journey:<\/p>\n – What occurs after kundalini awakening?<\/strong> – How to have a kundalini awakening?<\/strong> – How long does kundalini awakening take?<\/strong> \u201cAs the kundalini awakens, you naturally become aware of your true nature, the nature of God, and the purpose of your existence. It is an accelerated path to God-Realization, and can create many extraordinary experiences and realizations<\/em>.\u201d \u2013 Steven Sadleir (Looking For God<\/em>).<\/p>\n Kundalini awakening can occur gradually and subtly or explosively and rapidly on our spiritual awakening journeys. Known as the \u201cserpent power<\/em>\u201d, the \u201cinner woman<\/em>\u201d, and the \u201cessence of Shakti<\/em>\u201d, kundalini energy can be a force of tremendous awakening or deep enslavement. The key is to be attentive, practice spiritual discernment, trust in your soul\u2019s strength, and seek help when needed.<\/p>\n Remember that the ultimate purpose of kundalini is to dissolve the inner knots of the conscience that keep you small and limited, helping you to awaken to your Eternal, Primordial, True Nature.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sooner or later on the spiritual awakening journey, we all taste the mysterious and intense kundalini energy\u2026 It might be smooth and subtle, or intense and explosive, but whatever the case, kundalini is a primal force of awakening. 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\n– You feel a spiritual connection with God, that transcends the ego
\n– You are bathed in bliss and boundless love
\n– You experience periods of Oneness where your compassion for humanity increases
\n– You tap into extrasensory abilities (ESP) and\/or develop extraordinary gifts
\n– Pleasurable sensations pulsate through your body
\n– You\u2019re inspired to make big, life-altering decisions and authentic transformation in your life
\n– Synchronicity (i.e., meaningful or miraculous `coincidences`) increases tremendously
\n– You have profound insights into your behavior and past experiences
\n– Your empathic abilities strengthen and you can feel everything at a profound level
\n– You begin to understand the nature of the mind and how it influences reality
\n-You keep receiving big, cosmic \u201cdownloads\u201d of information (soul communication).<\/p>\n
\n– You experience intense, involuntary shaking of the body that can be alarming
\n– Your nervous system becomes hypersensitive to external stressors (bright light, TV violence, loud noises) and shuts down or craves total solitude
\n– You struggle to sleep properly
\n– You experience sudden and shocking moments of ego death
\n– You have visual disturbances that can feel alarming (e.g., objects seeming to vibrate)
\n– You experience intense heat, vibrations, or electricity surge through your body<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/yogaesoteric.net\/all_uploads\/uploads6\/martie%202021\/6\/26274_2.jpg\")
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\n– Frequent lucid dreams or vivid dreams
\n– Seeing lights or hearing music that isn\u2019t there
\n– Tapping into your past life experiences (or other people\u2019s)
\n– Entering spontaneous yoga poses (known as\u00a0asanas<\/em>),\u00a0mudras<\/em>\u00a0(hand poses), or\u00a0pranayama<\/em>\u00a0(yogic breathing)
\n– Feeling intense grief for the planet and all suffering beings
\n– Out of body experiences where you (may\/may not) connect with your Higher Self
\n– Visual and hearing changes
\n– Spontaneous orgasms<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/yogaesoteric.net\/all_uploads\/uploads6\/martie%202021\/6\/26274_3.jpg\")
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\n– Spiritual superiority \u2013 seeing yourself as \u201cmore awake\u201d than others and looking down on those who are not as advanced or still \u201casleep\u201d (also known as the spiritual ego);
\n– Savior complex \u2013 adopting a disproportionate sense of self-grandiosity and specialness, believing that you\u2019re sent to \u201csave the world\u201d;
\n– Grasping and attachment \u2013 desperately trying to hold onto the blissful experiences of the kundalini awakening and being miserable (even entering crisis mode) when it\u2019s inevitably lost (this can result in spiritual materialism);
\n– Spiritual nihilism \u2013 taking universal truths and misapplying them to a human level, e.g., \u201call is an illusion<\/em>,\u201d \u201cnothing ultimately matters<\/em>\u201d which breeds a sense of dissociation, emptiness, and cynicism;
\n– Avoidance \u2013 avoiding or spiritually bypassing everyday responsibilities and focusing only on \u201chigher spiritual matters<\/em>\u201d (this is essentially a way for the ego to avoid growing up and integrating the experience at a human level).<\/p>\n
\nUsually, there is a period of long integration after the kundalini awakening experience. In other words, it takes a while for the consciousness, heart, and soul of a person to fully comprehend what they\u2019ve been through and translate that into daily life. For some (extremely) rare people, kundalini awakening results in liberation from the separate self and the realization of non-dual awareness (also known as \u2018enlightenment<\/em>\u2019).<\/p>\n
\nThere are many methods out there that help to stimulate kundalini energy. Most involve either Tantric and\/or Yogic practice. Visualization, certain breathwork (pranayama) techniques and meditations also help to awaken kundalini energy. But remember to always be gentle, go slowly, and know what you\u2019re doing. Kundalini energy is powerful and not to be messed around with.<\/p>\n
\nThe answer is that it varies for everyone. Some people experience the awakening of kundalini early on their spiritual path (indeed, for some it actually triggers the spiritual search). For others, kundalini awakens after many years of spiritual practice. There is no set in stone rule here: it depends on your unique energetic blockages, destiny, soul, and many other factors.<\/p>\n