Kundalini – a brief introduction to kundalini yoga

Stemming from the vedic and tantric traditions, kundalini is the life force that drives creativity, it’s divine feminine energy and ispresent in all of us.

It originates at the root chakra where it lays dormant. When activated, it travels along the sushumna through the chakra centers, balancing them and healing the spiritual body. When this divine energy travels from the bottom all the way to the crown chakra, the result is the balance of feminine and masculine energy. This process is addressed as kundalini awakening, which feels like an ecstatic emotional release .

Stages of the kundalini awakening

The four stages that lead to the acrivation of kundalini energy are:

1. purification

detox and purify your body, eat well and release mental tension. To do this in a yogic way, you can practice meditation, bhandas, mudras.

2. activation

activate kundalini energy using breathing techniques (e. kriya breathing), chanting, practicing yoga poses

3. rising, passing through the chakras

the rise of the kundalini energy will bring up a lot of emotions. When this happens, do not repress it, but feel it and accept it completely, being open to it and meeting the need it highlights

4. integration

to maintain this balanced energy in your life, make sure to properly eat, exercise, express your feelings and thoughts, release stress, surrpound yourself with loving relationships

Benefits of practicing kundalini meditation

1. increased concentration

2. mindfulness

3. increased creative energy

4. increased libido

5. improved sleep

6. reduced anxiety

Study guide

if you’re curious and would like to know more, I suggest reading the book by Cindy Dale “Kundalini: Divine energy to transform your life”

References

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Burgin, T. (2021, June 16). The Vedas •. Yoga Basics. https://www.yogabasics.com/learn/the-vedas/

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Ra M, A. (2021, October 23). Kundalini Energy: What It Is and How to Awaken It Within You. Medium. https://medium.com/mindfully-speaking/kundalini-energy-what-it-is-and-how-to-awaken-it-within-you-a542f8aa39ed

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