Kundalini energy can be likened loosely to a form of creative energy that resides naturally in each individual. Through the practice of yoga, including meditation, pranayama, or other similar practices, this kundalini energy can be released, and it is called "kundalini rising." Kundalini yoga was popularized by Yogi Bhajan, who began teaching it in the West in Los Angeles in 1968.
Kundalini Rising
Kundalini rising has been referenced in ancient texts of India. It refers to a subtle energy that is often described as a serpent coiled around the base of the spine. Through meditation, physical yoga practice, chanting mantras or from the spiritual intervention by a guru, you can theoretically experience kundalini rising. It is always best to learn about kundalini energy under the careful guidance of a very experienced teacher.
Process
Kundalini rising means that once this creative energy is released, it is said to travel up the spine, piercing the seven chakras, or wheels of energy that are located along the spine, flooding the subconscious and altering a person's awareness. It has been described by many well-known Western yogis in various ways as a supra-consciousness. It is considered a mystical experience. There are also descriptions of intense heat or sounds, lights and other sensations that may last for hours or months. It is a hallmark of spiritual evolution that few reach.
Documented by Scholars
In modern times, Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung has written about kundalini in the "Psychology of Kundalini: Notes of the Seminar Given in 1932" as well as transpersonal psychology authors, including Stanislaus and Cristina Grof. In every case, these experts note that tampering casually with kundalini is not a good idea. According to Georg Fuerstein, author of the book "Tantra: The Path of Ecstasy," you must first open the central channels of the nervous system to avoid causing immense havoc in the body and mind.
Kundalini Yoga and Yogi Bhajan
Kundalini yoga is named after Yogi Bhajan, who brought his style of yoga to the West in 1968, starting in Los Angeles. Kundalini yoga includes the practice of bandhas, or "locks" in the body; kriyas, or specific patterns of breathing; chanting mantras; and holding certain hand mudras for the purpose of creating overall well-being.
It is possible to experience kundalini rising as a byproduct from the practice of kundalini yoga or, theoretically, from any kind of yoga practice. Reported cases are hard to verify, but those that are published have generally occurred under the guidance of an experienced teacher. Suffice to say that if you experience kundalini rising, it is an unmistakable, profound and powerful experience that you could not possibly miss.
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