Kundalini Energy Awakening
June 21, 2007 · Print This Article
Disclaimer, this topic may be a bit “Woo-Woo” for some but it’s interesting and worth looking at. My spiritual path has been active for over 20 years and I remember one of my first yoga classes ever taken, in college, in a stinky old gym at a community college. I remember the practice was amazing and the philosophy of Yoga grabbed me and has never let go. It was in one of those first classes that I remember entering a different state of consciousness, resulting in not only some painful emotional times after but a hook in that fact that there may be much more to life. I had no idea what I was going through until now, I think it was a partial Kundalini awakening. Why? Well, I’ve experienced it since during deep meditation and other practices. But was it Kundalini or simply small spiritual awakenings? I’ve experienced it while in Buddhist meditation, yoga, drumming, and some other experiences. One thing for sure, working with any spiritual awakening, things happen mentally and physically to a person that needs to be addressed or dealt with. Most of this work brings up old clogged energy that is now in front of you and must be released or worked with to remove it or learn from it.
What is Kundalini?
From [Kundalini Awakening | reiki-for-holistic-health.com]
Kundalini is a dormant energy within most peple.
In Hindu mythology, Kundalini is a serpent goddess who lies asleep at the base of the spine, coiled three and a half times around the first chakra. Her name is Kundalini Shakti, and she represents the unfolding of the divine Shakti energy, the energizing potential of life itself, a living goddess who enlivens all things.
Under certain circumstances, the Kundalini energy awakens and begins to rise through the body, piercing and opening the chakras as she moves in her undulating, snake-like fashion. As Kundalini releases stored and blocked energies, her movement can be quite intense, sometimes painful, and often leads to mental states that seem out of this world.
Circumstances that stimulate Kundalini awakening are many and varied, but are usually triggered by such things as extended periods of meditation, yoga, fasting, stress, trauma, psychedelic drugs, or near death experiences.
Kundalini is a condensed, primal force, similar to the potential energy found in water. When released, it creates a vertical connection between the chakras by opening the subtle channels known as nadi, most specifically, the central channel that moves up the spine called sushumna. If we put water through a small hose at very high pressure, the end of the hose will undulate like a snake. Similarly, the intense energy of Kundalini undulates in the body as it rises through the chakras.
Kundalini can also be seen as a result of the chakras connecting to each other. Theoretically, as the chakras enlarge, the spinning of one can enchance the spinning of the one above or below it.
Kundalini is basically a healing force, but its effects can sometimes be quite unpleasant. Such effects may last for minutes, days, months, or even years.
How do I work with opening Kundalini? Like I said above, Yoga was my first feeling of what I thought was Kundalini and it may well have been or it could have simply been a spiritual moment of clarity. Since Kundalini is the potential creative energy most of us have, coiled up like a snake at the base of the spinal chord, there are many ways to tap into this. Remember, any work such as this can bring up emotional and physical gunk, it is good to have a support net of people to help you (acupuncturist, yoga master, Reiki practicioner, Qi Gong practice, etc). I use daily meditation to tap into and try to bring the serpent out, right now I’m using the following meditation CD:
(4 customer reviews) I like it, the alpha waves and sounds along with the instruction and guided meditation stir some great energetic feelings that have led to yet again some emotional gunk. But at this stage it’s ok, I have a great support and I have tools for releasing and learning from the gunk. Another practice I use now is Qi Gong, general Soaring Crane Qi Gong to keep me healthy and alive, moving Qi through the body and helping to remove gunk. But there is one specific Qi Gong practice taught by a friend of mine; Christina Bjergo (Wild Iris Acupuncture in Vancouver WA): 
Sacred Serpent Spiral Qigong
Explore the shamanic roots of Chinese Medicine
Six-week class, Mondays, July 9 - August 13, 6:50-7:50pm, $40. Connect with Universal Laws of Attraction and say YES to yourself! This spontaneous form of qigong is a powerful way to connect with the flow of Nature by utilizing your body’s innate wisdom through movement for mind/body/spirit balance. Exercises and meditations focus on aligning and strengthening the three treasures (jing, qi, shen) for health and wellness. We will work to harmonize the Self with the elements and archetypal energies for self discovery and expression. Beneficial for transcending limitations and manifesting intentions. Unlocks sexual and creative energies for greater vitality, joyful expression, intuitiveness, confidence and fulfillment in one’s life. Sessions may include dreamwork, drumming, acupressure massage, stone therapy, aromatherapy and empowering soul work with the unconscious.
It’s an amazing type of Qi Gong that works with the creative energy in us, coincidence that it’s Sacred Spiral Serpent Qi Gong? Where traditional Qi Gong keeps the energy flowing and helps to remove the gunk and blocks, Spiral Qi Gong taps into that inner energy, hmmm sounds like Kundalini.
Now, back to some of the issues such as mood changes, icky feeling, euphoric feeling, repressed emotions coming back, yup, but remember this is all good as long as you can release this gunk.
Some advice on what to do to ensure your physical is being taken care of during your spiritual awakening:
If you find yourself dealing with uncomfortable Kundalini awakening symptoms, you should:
1) Purify the body. Abstain from recreational drugs, tobacco, alcohol, and caffein, prescription drugs. Avoid food additives, high sugars, or greasy foods. Eat well, especially protein which is generally grounding. Get massage and vigorous exercise.
2) Reduce stress. If you are in for a major spiritual transformation, make time for the necessary changes in your life. You may need to devote more time to your spirituality or health.
3) Find Support. Find other who have knowledge of this experience.
4) Educate yourself. Read about Kundalini, Kundalini awakening,Yoga and learn about Chakras.
5) Treat underlying psychological issues. As Kundalini brings up unresolved issues, this is the best time to deal with them. It will make the ride smoother.
6) Examine your spiritual practices. If you have not been practicing meditation, yoga or some spiritual practice, it may be time to begin. You might need to stop meditating for a while if it increases unpleasant Kundalini awakening symptoms. See what increases or decreases the unpleasant effects.
7) Practice grounding. Kundalini is most difficult when the energy is moving upward without enough energy moving downward to balance. Investigate the possibility of the first chakra issues that need to be resolved in order to give a firmer base. Practice grounding exercise daily.
Resources: Eastern Body Western Mind, Anodea Judith, Ph.D.
Kundalini Research Network, P.O. Box 45102, 2482 Yonge St. Toronto, Ontario Canada M4P 3E3
The awakening is worth it!
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