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Kundalini awakening is quite a popular topic in the yoga world. It has gained a lot of attention in Hollywood lately with a lot of celebrities swearing by the effectiveness of practicing Kundalini yoga when it comes to maintaining their physical and mental health.
According to Kundalini yoga practitioners, a Kundalini awakening happens when you are ready to take your spiritual journey and they consider it as a sign of destiny. It is believed that once you go through Kundalini awakening, you will realize your soul purpose and it will be easier for you to become who you are meant to be.
This kind of spiritual awakening process is hard to miss. You will definitely know that it has happened because you will be going through sudden and strong changes in your body, mind, and spirit. These changes will lead you to your gradual and inevitable transformation.
Whether you are wondering if you are already in the process of achieving your own Kundalini awakening or you are still thinking about exploring this type of spiritual enlightenment, it helps to get to know more about Kundalini.
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This article can serve as a good foundation for you to learn more about Kundalini. Here, we will discuss Kundalini, the Kundalini awakening stages, its benefits, the Kundalini awakening signs, and how you should cope when Kundalini energy rises.
Kundalini awakening stages
During each Kundalini awakening stage, you must clear a certain number of Granthis (knots) that are blocking the Kundalini from moving up through all the chakras. Each Kundalini awakening stage has its own challenges when it comes to untangling Granthis.
Here, we will break down each Kundalini awakening stage and describe what is happening through each phase and particular chakra.
Arambha (the beginning)
In this stage, chants and meditative exercises or Kriyas are used to attain a certain vibrational frequency. The goal is to undo the root knot blocking the first chakra.
Those who are new to Kundalini yoga are often surprised to find that the first stage of Kundalini awakening is not always a pleasant experience. It is considered to be the phase where you have to go through extreme suffering to prepare your soul for a spiritual journey.
Think of it as your body and mind going through a decluttering phase. You have to go through traumas, emotional upheavals, intense grief, physical ailments, and bad experiences to get rid of them and let your true self shine.
This is the phase where you will be going through a lot of mental and physical pain. You will feel anxious, depressed, frustrated, helpless, go through uncontrollable physical symptoms like muscle twitching, get unexpected sickness, or even go through near-death experiences.
Going through all this will help heal the hurts and traumas of your past lives so your soul can start to completely heal. You will feel the struggle of dealing with the Granthis blocking your chakras from receiving your Kundalini energy. And this shows as a major shift in your mental, physical, and spiritual process. Energy healing will then take place through extreme pain.
There is some fear and apprehension when going through Arambha the first time but with every knot that you get through, you will become closer to achieving Kundalini awakening. Once this happens, you will trigger a whole spectrum of spiritual and emotional experiences.
Ghata (cleansing)
In this stage, visualization techniques will be used for spiritual symbolism. You will visualize energy channels in your body called Nadi, which are blocked. The most central channel is the Sushumna Nadi, which is the one that directly connects to the Kundalini energy.
In this stage, your awakening has already begun and it is time to deal with more serious aspects of your life like dealing with the things that hold you back from understanding the universe as it really is. Feelings like guilt, shame, or insecurities will be emphasized here. The goal is to release negative energy. Once you clear all these negative feelings and energy, you will learn to transcend your ego and untie the Vishnu knot.
This is the phase where you will be asking deeper questions in life and seeking deeper answers. It actually involves a higher spiritual experience where you will start questioning the beliefs that were instilled in you by your family and society. You will start to question even your own behavior and want to know who you really are without outside influences.
In this stage, the blocked energies that were not released in the first stage will start to clear up. You will feel constant energy flowing on top of your head and you will be inclined to connect with the divine flow without fear.
Rudra Granthi (the awakening)
To be successful in completing Rudra Granthi, the last phase of Kundalini Awakening, you must bring everything you’ve learned from the first two stages together. Instead of doubting, you will trust the divine source and allow things to happen and flow in you and this is where you will totally change your character. This will activate and open the Third Eye chakra.
When this happens, they will realize that the boundary between themselves and the universe was just an illusion. There will be a sense of pure bliss and compassion for all living things as the meditator realizes that people, creatures, and plants in the universe are just another side of themselves.
This connection allows you to experience life from a different point of consciousness. At this point, the Rudra knot that blocks the Kundalini from traveling to the Third Eye chakra is untied and you will experience third eye awakening.
As mentioned earlier, your character will change once you reach this final stage. You become more positive, content, and carefree. As a result, you complain and criticize less. At the same time, you will no longer be affected by the words of others because you will prefer to stay connected with your divine energy and flow than to let it go for a moment of negativity.
Your soul is awake now and you are aware that there is more beyond the struggles and pain of life. This new perspective will allow you to go on with life unbothered by the negativity surrounding you.
What is Kundalini awakening?
Kundalini awakening is a profound and deeply spiritual experience that can make you transform every aspect of your life – emotional, physical, and spiritual. Kundalini awakenings happen once in a lifetime.
If you have awakened Kundalini, your life force energy or Kundalini rises up the body and passes through each of the chakras. The energy released will open the third eye chakra, which will bring you awareness and enlightenment.
Kundalini awakening is said to occur when you go through sudden changes in your spirit, mind, and body, and altogether, these changes lead to your gradual transformation. These changes from within will change not only your perception but also your feelings.
There is enlightenment taking place in a way that you become more aware of your inner energy and because of that, you become connected to a higher purpose. Now that the dormant energy within you is activated, you become more aware, focused, and clear in life.
You may find that Kundalini awakening is subject to different interpretations, depending on what philosophical or religious background you are looking at. Here are some of the most common interpretations of Kundalini awakening
Traditional religious view
Kundalini awakening can be traced back to Ancient India and the Yogic Upanishads. The original traditions follow the chakra system without color coding implemented by contemporary adopters.
New Age view
The New Age movement actually interprets Kundalini awakening in different ways. What sets theirs apart from the original tradition is that vocalizations and sudden jolts of shaking are included during the Kundalini awakening process.
Secular view
On the more naturalistic side, a Kuindalini awakening is viewed to be a symbol of inner experience. Here, Kundalini awakening is not treated as an objective reality. Instead, it is treated like a language used to talk about a subjective experience.
Benefits of Kundalini awakening
Here is a list of the common benefits that you can reap once you achieved Kundalini awakening.
Cleansing and purification of the seven chakras
As you activate your Kundalini energy and it rises from the base of your spine up to the crown chakra, the energy will flow freely through all seven chakras. This does not only get rid of chakra blockages but also cleanses the chakras and purifies them.
Spiritual awakening
Sometimes, Kundalini awakening will literally feel like you have been sleeping for a long time and suddenly you are awake. You now know the reason why you exist and you feel strongly connected to your Kundalini energy. You become more aware of your existence once you go through Kundalini awakening.
Cleared karmic debt
According to Hindu beliefs, our souls move from one body to the next in different lifetimes. Although our soul occupies a new body, it still carries “samskaras” or impressions from previous lives.
These impressions could be unfinished business, trauma, problems, and karma. When you go through Kundalini awakening, it is believed that your soul gets cleaned of all the past life experiences your soul has collected.
The cosmic energy you get from charka blockages and the spiritual growth you achieve is like having your soul reborn with a clean slate.
Peace of mind
When you go through the Kundalini awakening stages, the five elements of nature (air, water, fire, wind, and ether) become balanced. These five elements are present in your body and they start to harmonize. Because of this, you will feel more at peace.
Memory and intelligence boost
When you reach Kundalini awakening, there will be an increased blood flow in your brain. This is not only good for your mental clarity but this can help improve your memory and your intelligence.
Compassion and kindness
Kundalini awakening changes your perception. As a result, you will notice some changes in your behavior. The realization that we are all connected will make you more kind and compassionate towards living beings.
Improvement of general health and sex life
Kundalini awakening will help repair cellular damage and heal your body. Your organs and lung capacity will be improved. Overall, your general health will improve and people have reported also an improvement when it comes to their sexual appetite.
You become a magnet of positivity
When you reach Kundalini awakening, you become a person with high vibes and good energy. This attracts good people and opportunities to you. You will find that it is easier for you to attract the right people or things. Think of it as having a lot of good luck.
Slows down aging
Now that you are equipped with a better body and a better state of mind, you are free from stressors that cause you to age. Some, believe that the Kundalini awakening stages can help reverse the aging process.
Psychic powers developed
Some people (not all) who have gone through Kundalini awakening report developing psychic powers. A popular psychic power that is said to develop during the Kundalini awakening stages is clairvoyance.
What triggers a Kundalini awakening
Kundalini awakening stages can be triggered in different ways.
Traditionally, Kundalini awakening can be triggered through spiritual and meditative practice. This is the most common and accepted way to get Kundalini awakening by those who practice Kundalini yoga.
Some people would claim that you can reach a Kundalini awakening through spiritual cultivation. This can be symbolic, literal, or both. Through this method, you have to go through a period of change or turmoil.
There is a minority that would claim the use of psychedelic drugs can help them induce a state that is very close to a Kundalini awakening.
Kundalini awakening symptoms
There are telltale signs that will warn you that you are on the brink of a Kundalini awakening. Some of these are very subtle when regarded individually but when put together, they clearly show that you are on your way to spiritual transformation and growth.
Take note that Kundalini awakening is a personal experience. Some of these Kundalini awakening signs will happen gradually while some happen rapidly. The Kundalini awakening stages of one person may be different from your own experience.
Things are falling apart
Do you feel like you are going through a messy and rough period in life? You may be losing your job or a relationship that is close to your heart is on the brink of ending. Going through a major problem in life could mean that you are about to reach a Kundalini awakening.
This is the universe’s way of removing the things and people that are not aligned with your soul’s purpose. When this happens, you must not resist it. Instead, go with the flow and see where the current takes you.
You may not understand why this has to happen but eventually, everything will fall into place. Just think about it – some of the best things that happen often comes after you go through a great trial in life.
You go through anxiety and depression
This is the part where you will go through a serious and emotional breakdown. You will feel like the stress and pain you are going through will be hard to handle.
Sometimes your depression and anxiety would even show up in the form of vivid dreams. Experts may even diagnose you with a psychological issue and prescribe you medication to help you cope.
But you may be going through something deeper. You see, when the Kundalini energy starts to rise from the base of your spine, it may seem like you are going through a mental illness. But this wave of emotions is all part of a spiritual awakening that you have to go through to reach a certain state of consciousness.
Going through physical symptoms
Some people will go through physical awakening symptoms like muscle twitches or uncontrollable shaking as they go through Kundalini awakening. Sometimes, they even get an unexpected illness. But this is just a part of your transformation. In Kundalini yoga, it is believed that the human body is just a physical expression – who you truly are is your soul or inner essence.
You receive unexpected favors and help
A Kundalini awakening comes at a time when big changes are starting to unfold. Suddenly, things just start connecting and falling into place to provide you opportunities for growth.
It could be like a friend inviting you to a party where you meet someone who becomes a great business partner. Or you pick up a random book and read something that changes the way you view things and affects the course of your life. Simply put, you find yourself in situations that help improve your normal life.
A desire to try new things
People who are going through a transformation usually get the urge to try out new things. This could be as simple as changing their diet or something as serious as switching careers. For some, they tend to start doing the things that they have put on hold such as traveling or starting a new hobby.
Going through a Kundalini awakening stage just makes you feel braver and more determined. The things that you have been holding back are no longer things that instills doubt but things that challenges you.
You become sensitive to external happenings
When you are going through a physical, mental, and spiritual change in your system like a Kundalini awakening experience, you find yourself becoming more sensitive and in tune with your own needs.
It shows through situations like your body being unable to tolerate unhealthy food. Or you notice that you are no longer allowing people to dump their negativity around you.
A time for life-changing decisions
The time for a Kundalini awakening is the time for radical decision-making. Now that you understand the universe and how everything is connected, you get to observe life and understand it with fresh eyes.
This allows you to make decisions where you take risks and start becoming more serious about your future. It can come in leaving a toxic relationship, stopping a vice like gambling or alcoholism, or leaving a job that has left you unfulfilled.
A sense of being one with the universe
When you have a Kundalini awakening, you will be experiencing the interconnectedness of all things.
A deep feeling of bliss and peace
When you have a Kundalini awakening, you will feel waves of bliss and peace roll over you as you dissolve into the universe.
Increased self-love
Going through a Kundalini awakening makes it easier for you to release shame and guilt. This will allow you to understand yourself better and let you make positive changes for yourself in the future.
Increased empathy
A Kundalini awakening means you achieve a greater understanding of yourself. This means you achieve a greater understanding of others too. You will find that after going through Kundalini awakening, you become more patient and forgiving with others.
Aside from being more understanding and forgiving, you also get a strong urge to be of service to others. This is because you get to realize that we are all connected and that you can lift yourself up by lifting others. This develops kindness and compassion in your mind.
Stronger intuition
Now that you are more aware of your inner self and your environment, your inner guidance system is also boosted. You will find that you can process your thoughts, feelings, and emotions more accurately. You also are more conscious of the energies around you and can read them well.
Overall, this gives you the advantage of becoming more selective about the moves and associations that you make. A stronger intuition lets you work on yourself for the better.
Change in time perception
Once you reach Kundalini awakening, you will no longer feel weighed down by the past or pressured by the future. You begin to experience the eternal now.
The dangers of Kundalini awakening
If you have been reading up on this subject, you probably have run into a few articles that claim how dangerous Kundalini yoga and Kundalini awakening can be. This danger only exists when Kundalini awakening happens abruptly and you are not prepared for it.
Without any guidance or the supervision of a Kundalini master or guru, a Kundalini awakening can cause mental and physical problems. The Kundalini practices requires you to go through difficult breathing exercises, deep meditative state, and you must have a healthy energetic body before you can awaken your Kundalini or serpent power.
Commonly reported problems associated with an abrupt or unexpected Kundalini awakening include
- Anxiety
- Fever
- Sudden limb movements
- Body aches
- Headache
- Respiratory problems
- Increased heart rate
- Bipolar mood
- Hallucinations
- Paranoia
- Trance-like states
- Altered state of consciousness
- Out-of-body experiences
This is the reason why experts advise that if you want to do Kundalini yoga to achieve the Kundalini awakening, it is better to do so under the guidance of a master instead of trying to do it by yourself at home.
Take note that a Kundalini awakening only happens once in a lifetime. You should not ever force it.
How to handle a difficult Kundalini awakening
If you are experiencing Kundalini awakening and you find the experience to be overwhelming, here are some things that you can do to handle it.
Temporarily stop spiritual practices
Spiritual practices can amplify the effects of your Kundalini awakening, which is something you would not want if you are having a hard time handling it. So, stop and let yourself rest. If you need to do something spiritual, try mindfulness since it is a spiritual practice that helps you stay grounded in the present moment.
Take care of your nervous system
Your nervous system is most likely to go into overdrive if you are having a painful Kundalini awakening. So it is very important in this scenario to calm your nerves and be gentle with yourself.
Things that you can do include listening to calm music, taking a warm bath with essential oils, experiencing nature outdoors, eating your favorite food, or doing something that you love like a hobby or a sport.
Seek help
If you are struggling because you find your Kundalini awakening to be too intense to the point that you can not physically and mentally cope, it is best to seek out the help of an expert. You can seek guidance from Kundalini masters, Kundalini yoga teachers, a transpersonal psychotherapist, a spiritual psychologist, and many more.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Kundalini energy?
The word “kundalini” means “coiled female serpent” in Sanskrit. In Kundalini yoga, kundalini energy refers to the dormant life energy that lies like a coiled snake at the base of the spine.
According to the Hindu scripture, our life force or energy centers is dormant energy that is coiled at the base of the spine like a sleeping snake. This energy holds our capability to become our fullest energy.
When Kundalini energy is activated through Kundalini yoga, it becomes unleashed and unblocks our chakra points until it reaches the Third Eye chakra. Imagine a serpent uncoiling and traveling upwards.
When this happens, you will attain a higher consciousness and you can start your spiritual journey to reach your truest and greatest potential.
What happens after Kundalini awakening?
There is usually a period of integration where the mind, heart, and soul need to fully comprehend what they have just been through and this could take a while. Some people may even go through an out-of-body experience for some time.
Can I experience Kundalini awakening without doing Kundalini yoga?
There are cases where people experience Kundalini awakening and they are not even aware of it because they do not know Kundalini yoga. These experiences come in the form of near-death situations, traumas, and other life-shattering scenarios that help develop the sixth sense and other rare characteristics.
Does everyone experience the Kundalini awakening?
There are cases where people experience Kundalini awakening and they are not even aware of it because they do not know Kundalini yoga. These experiences come in the form of near-death situations, traumas, and other life-shattering scenarios that help develop the sixth sense and other rare characteristics.
Does everyone experience the Kundalini awakening?
Not everyone gets to experience Kundalini awakening. Only a handful of people can unleash their Kundalini energy and it is something that only happens once in a lifetime. As mentioned earlier, some achieve it through regular practice of Kundalini yoga while there are some who achieve it without being aware of it at all.
Achieving Kundalini awakening on your own is a difficult and long process. But once you do achieve it, you will be able to reap several benefits of having released your Kundalini energy.
How long does Kundalini awakening take?
There is no set time frame as to when a person should be experiencing a Kundalini awakening. The answer will vary for everyone since it is a personal spiritual experience.
Some people will experience a Kundalini awakening early because of different triggers. For others, it could take many years of Kundalini yoga and spiritual practice to trigger their Kundalini awakening.
There is no set situation here – everyone has different and unique energy blockages, destinies, and spiritual journeys.
Is there a way to help speed up my Kundalini awakening?
To awaken your Kundalini, you have to try to connect to your spiritual senses and this requires removing your focus from vain and earthly matters.
Kundalini yoga helps condition you through meditation, movement, and affirmations. If you practice them regularly, raise your vibration, and recite affirmations, you will be able to boost your Kundalini and eventually, achieve Kundalini awakening.
What is the difference between a spiritual awakening and a Kundalini awakening?
The two may seem similar but they are slightly different. Spiritual awakening is more psychological and emotional. Meanwhile, Kundalini awakening is more energetic.
Spiritual awakening usually comes first followed by a Kundalini awakening. But there are cases when Kundalini awakens suddenly too.
Another difference is the fact that you can physically feel a Kundalini awakening through intense heat, intense vibrations, and physical movements in your body. A spiritual awakening usually concerns just your heart and mind.
What is Kundalini yoga?
Kundalini yoga is an ancient Indian yogic tradition combined with meditative techniques that aims on awakening the Kundalini for spiritual growth.
It is also called the “yoga of awareness” because practicing it directly affects your consciousness, increases self knowledge, and develops your intuition.
Practicing Kundalini yoga regularly will help you experience Kundalini awakening.
What makes Kundalini yoga different from other forms of yoga?
Kundalini yoga is like the combination of different types of yoga in one. It has physical postures, movements, breathing exercises, chanting, and meditation. All of these are taught in prescribed sets.
Kundalini is not just a physical practice. It also focuses on your awareness and spiritual needs. This makes it a great type of yoga for those who are looking for stress relief and emotional balance.
How often should I take Kundalini yoga classes?
Ultimately, Kundalini yoga is best practiced everyday if you plan to achieve Kundalini awakening. Going to yoga class daily will help you stay centered every day and it lets you maximize the benefits.
For those who can not go to their Kundalini yoga classes everyday, you can still benefit by going two to three times a week. This is enough time for you to notice some results.
What are chakras?
Chakras are the energy centers in your body – starting at the base of the spine to the crown of the head). Each chakra corresponds to a different part of the body.
In Sanskrit, the word “chakra” means “wheel”. It is believed that they are spinning disks of energy that should be aligned and open to ensure that your emotional, mental, and physical states are functioning at their best.
There are seven chakras:
Root chakra (Muladhara)
Sacral chakra (Swadhisthana)
Solar plexus chakra (Manipura)
Heart chakra (Anahata)
Throat chakra (Vishuddha)
Third eye chakra (Ajna)
Crown chakra (Sahasrara)
Is Kundalini a religion?
Kundalini often mentions spiritual path and journeys so some people confuse it as a religion. But Kundalini is not a religion nor should it be treated as a subsitute for religious practices.
The effects of Kundalini yoga are universal and anyone can practice it regardless of their religious affiliations or beliefs. Kundalini is all about experiencing awareness and spiritual enlightenment from within.
Conclusion
Kundalini awakening is no doubt an interesting and powerful process. Individuals who go through Kundalini awakening usually have to go through a lot of hardships in the beginning but in the end, you will realize that it is all necessary in order to prepare the body, mind, and soul to shift to a higher spiritual level.
Kundalini awakening is treated like a divine compass that will help you go through life. By making you aware of your true nature and life purpose, it gives you a sense of direction so that you do not end up on a life path that is not meant for you.
Remember that Kundalini awakening is a personal experience and can be triggered by different things. Some people might tick off all the boxes in what was discussed earlier while others have only gone through several things. Everyone’s experience will be different because everyone experiences Kundalini awakening in their own unique way.
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