What is Kundalini?

The Sanskrit word “Kundalini” signifies the rising energy or consciousness at the base of the spinal cord, coiled like a serpent. 

Scientists have been developing new technologies, and yogis in ancient India researched and used them to achieve self-realization.

Yoga philosophy describes the awakening of kundalini, a natural phenomenon that occurs through the practice of specific asanas, pranayamas, bandhas, and mudras.

One of the ancient texts, Purush Sukta, describes Kundalini’s energy as:-

There are thousands of natural powers in the human body; when fully awake, we will forget this materialistic world and the temporary enjoyment of our senses.

Does Kundalini Shakti exist?

It is an eternal superpower; this energy triggers the formation of a new child in the womb, then coils 3 ½ times at the base of the spine, storing it in the static field until we attain death. 

It is super consciousness, knowledge, and a universal truth.

According to the Swetashvaropanishad,

“Na tasya roganam na jara na mratyu praptasyah, Yogaganimayam sariram.” It refers to ‘Nachiket’ Agni or fire. Whoever attains the state of ‘Tri-Nachiket’ can be free from the cycle of life and death. Their bodies exist in Yoga-Agni, and they do not have old age, ailments, or death.

What is Kundalini Awakening?

There are three stages of Kundalini energy:-

1. Kumari(Teenage),
2. Kumaravastha(Adulthood),
3. Jagrat(awake stage).                                                                                                                                   When it awakes, it makes a mild noise. First, Lord Brahma experienced this stage of Kundalini awakening.

There is a descriptive presentation about the awakening of the Kundalini in Hatha Yoga. During our YTTC in Rishikesh, India, and yoga retreats, we offer a variety of yoga asanas, breathwork, lockings, gestures, and Shatkarmas to enhance the practice.

Tantra Yoga fully acknowledges this spiritual movement. Buddhism, Taoism, Native American, and indigenous societies also have great versions of Kundalini.

How to awaken Kundalini Energy?

Kundali-ni is a myth for unaware people; spiritually awake people sense it is asleep on the tailbone. 

Dhyan Yoga is the best way to awaken the Ajna Chakra. When a practitioner continuously concentrates on this channel, heat arises, which helps activate the Shushumna Nadi, thereby reviving it.

Two main asanas, Siddhasana and Vajrasana, are persuasive enough to create Mool Bandha. Apana Vayu helps activate the Manipur chakra with force. It moves fast throughout the body and purifies the Pitta and Kapha doshas.

It begins after the yoga class practice. A practitioner should sit in Siddhasana with the left heel pressing against the sacrum and the right leg on top of the left. 

The body needs to be straight, with the hands on the knees. It happens because it expands the veins when the spine is straight, and the Mooladhara Chakra presses automatically. 

After one month of continuous practice in Siddhasana, one will have developed Siddhis and awaken them.

                                 Which Mudras activate Kundalini? There are 14 Mudras that can be practiced to awaken this divine power after practicing Kundalini yoga and other complementary practices.

These movements direct this energy toward the Sahastrara chakra, where a Sadhaka attains vairagya, or detachment.

These mudras or gestures are as follows:-

• Mahamudra;
• Maha bandha;
• Mahavedha;
• Viprit-karni Mudra;
• Tadan mudra;
• Utpidana;
• Manduki;
• Shakti Sanchalini mudra;
• Vajroli;
• Khechari;
• Sambhavi;
• Moolbandha;
• Jalandhar bandha;
• Uddiyana bandha.

The power of Kundalini Awakening can manifest in many ways, both positive and negative. It

travels fast at 345000 miles a second, while light travels at 185000 miles a second. 

It brings an excellent serenity to a spiritual person, while this extreme force may also destroy an unconscious person.

This is a powerful attunement done by a Siddha Yoga master. In some cases, a Sadhaka can also activate this energy through their own efforts.

Only a master of occult science can guide you in arousing the tremendous force of Shaktipat. 

Kundalini awakening is a profound change in a person. It requires a high sensitivity and should always be done under the guidance of an experienced yoga guru.

Otherwise, it may flow downwards and intensify both the desire-nature and the activity of the sexual organ. 

Benefits of Kundalini Awakening

• A profound sensation formalizing the self-entity is the principal working of the awakened state.
• It prepares a person to recognize the most profound life changes, thereby enhancing the core principles.
• As it arises, the person enters a different state of mind, so it is essential to have a guru.
• It has a significant impact on supernatural powers, attracting them to the person.
• As it starts to bloom, Sadhaka’s consciousness level changes.
• It simply changes the thinking pattern, and the person may easily attain the super-consciousness.
• To be more educated about the body’s functioning and movements.
• Yoga practices help one tune into the Anatomy and physiology of the body system to understand this awakening better
• Aligned with the self and to be more confident externally. This is the advanced value of energy progression.
• A grand vision to identify channels and reveal the supreme truth. Each chakra has a different area and workings. Chakras is a practitioner who grows and advances.
• A state of super-consciousness or self-awakening is a state that consumes all this energy upwards.
• Clarity in thoughts to refine the progress of the nervous system. It is nice to work on the nerves and the brain’s flow.
• It significantly influences all our karmic presentations to the extent that Satva, or purity, reflects on the internal world.
• This energy reveals a strong sense of humour that activates to defend the person’s emotional side. In simple terms, it also works on the emotional aspect.
• It brings about a comprehensive transformation of the whole personality. It makes a person steady and well-balanced.
• A balanced internal world is essential for developing a profound understanding of the mental body and engaging in self-analysis.
• Kundalini brings a strong sense of working through conflicts that trouble the internal world. 
• To be stable, attain deep peace and joy for perfection, and enhance that deep fulfilment of internal joy and happiness.
• The activation of chakras, the consumption of their energy for self-advancement, and the growth into the spiritual world.
• Achieving self-realization brings a profound sense of joy, as one overcomes difficulties and addresses any problems that arise during the process of development or growth.
• Energy fluctuations positively impact the purest form, which should be used for self-enquiry or developing self-attunement.       
• Regulating chakras regularly is a complex process that requires the use of pranic energy. Therefore, Kundalini is highly recommended for practicing Sankh Prachalana and body cleansing.
• As this energy flows with extra pressure, a person feels overwhelmed. In response to this unexpected attempt, they may inform the guru of the extreme workload.
• This is a superpower that may give a person superpowers. That’s why it is said to be practised under a master.

Precautions for Kundal Awakening

1. If someone is suffering from any trauma or suffering, they should not attempt Kundal awakening.
2. If you have high blood pressure, it should not be practised.
3. It should never be in use if there is no mental equilibrium available.
4. A person should immediately stop if they have any excessive energy.