Let’s start by citing Bonnie Greenwell’s appropriate definition, which describes Kundalini as the energetic aspect of spiritual awakening. Kundalini is a Sanskrit term that refers to the rise of energy and awareness through the spine. This force typically lies dormant at the base of the back and is the source of vital energy. It can spontaneously rise either as a result of meditative or yoga practices, or through direct transmission. Its awakening triggers a wide range of phenomena, such as physical shaking, vibrations, spontaneous movements, visions, and many other experiences, and is generally followed by life changes. It tends to dissolve old perspectives, limitations, behavioral patterns, and the illusions of a separate Self. It is a human potential that, however, may never awaken. In public discourse regarding Kundalini awakening, a great deal of fear is promoted, some of which is justified and some not. While some who have experienced its rise involuntarily report debilitating physical and mental symptoms, there are many others who have had activation experiences that are certainly disruptive but not destructive. In this article, we aim to understand the reasons that might create these different experiences.  Energy, according to the map of the human body, has traditionally […]
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