Kundalini can appear in any yoga practice, as it is not a specific yoga practice itself. It is termed as Kundalini awakening, which is the awakening of the spiritual energy that is coiled at the base of your spine. Unlocking this energy helps people feel more awake and is supposed to unlock the truth, yet it takes time to unlock it. Kundalini literally means “coiled”, as the energy collected down the spine is coiled around the base apparently 3 and a half times. It is stated to be the most powerful force in the universe that one can achieve.
For the people who know about Kundalini and strive to master it, Kundalini awakening for personal mastery is their goal. The Kundalini awakening process begins with purifying your body by eating healthy foods. Then practice yoga with a guru of Kundalini, breathe, meditate, and lastly be spiritually aware. That’s the basic guide of how to awaken Kundalini, though some may vary depending on the guru and their personal methods.
Unfortunately, some people who do not know Kundalini can accidentally awaken the Kundalini energy, thus leading them to believe they are sick with an unknown disease. Kundalini awakening symptoms could include: muscle cramps or spasms, intense heat or cold, hyperactivity or fatigue, emotional outburst, and the list goes on. For the unknowing people who awaken Kundalini, they might assume it’s an illness and will go to a doctor who will simply assume the person is a hypochondriac.
Information regarding Kundalini yoga, or awakening can be found on numerous websites that deal with Kundalini, or a specialized yoga instructor, or aged teacher, that knows of Kundalini can be of help. Kundalini can occur within any specialized yoga, within any person, and with the energy released, the person practicing will find Enlightenment.
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