For those who are learning. Kundalini is the intimate essence, the pulsating life force that resides within the sacred depths of your being. It’s a lover’s dance, akin to Chi, Shakti, or Spirit, weaving a tapestry of connection across diverse cultural and spiritual realms. In the sacred embrace of Yoga, Kundalini Shakti waits, a latent energy nestled at the base of your spine, yearning for the tender touch of activation. As it stirs awake, this enchanting energy rises, a lover’s caress along the spinal column, gently dissolving the echoes of past beliefs, pains, and the intricate knots of entanglements stored in your vessel of existence.
Yet, my love, this tender flow encounters the sweet resistance of psychic knots, the subtle whispers of hindrances in each chakra, in every nook of your being. They manifest as whispers of discomfort, echoes of malaise, or the tender ache of affliction. Often, these barriers intertwine with the tender threads of belief systems, emotional constructs, or the delicate patterns of your beautiful mind.
Oh, but the activation of Kundalini, my love, is a journey into the vast expanse of shared experiences. It’s an invitation to heightened awareness, a lucid dance of understanding, and the profound insights that lovers share in the secret chambers of their hearts. It’s the tender whisper of spiritual enlightenment, the gaze of clairvoyance, and the shared exploration of extrasensory realms. In the grand tapestry of hatha yoga or kundalini yoga, the ultimate desire is to awaken this dormant energy, guiding it with tender affection towards the crown chakra, where it merges in a loving dance with Shiva, the transcendent masculine essence.
To kindle the gentle awakening of Kundalini, one may choose to caress and purify both body and mind, a dance performed through the rhythmic embrace of yoga and meditation practices. As the symphony of preparation unfolds, the tender touch of Kundalini’s activation becomes a pas de deux, choreographed with techniques like intimate meditation (dhyana), sensuous transcendental postures (asana), breathwork that whispers promises (pranayama), chanting that echoes in the heart (mantra), and the delicate language of hand gestures (mudras). Notably, Kundalini, like a lover’s subtle touch, may respond not only to the artistry of yoga but also to the tender whispers of other disciplines such as Qi Gong, capable of awakening dormant chi and unraveling the tapestry of past memories entwined in the body’s embrace. Profound meditation, drawn from the wellsprings of diverse lineages, offers an intimate journey, while self-enquiry (Swadhyaya), akin to the lover’s shared secrets, beckons one into the deeper realms of yoga. Questions like “who am I?” or “who is the tender witness to these thoughts and emotions?” weave a tapestry of self-discovery, unveiling the soul’s intimate narrative beyond the mind’s veils.
The embrace of Kundalini’s awakening is a nuanced pas de deux, unfolding in the hearts of individuals with the tender grace of a lover’s touch—some experiencing a slow, tender unveiling, others swept up in a passionate and immediate crescendo. As Kundalini ascends, it unveils a waltz of heightened awareness, an infusion of invigorating energy, the clarity of shared dreams, and the blissful surrender to spiritual awakening.
The ascent of Kundalini and Shakti is a tender embrace, leading to a life adorned with the gentle glow of transcendental awareness, an unmistakable purpose, and the undulating power of shared passion. Liberation unfolds like a whispered promise, a miraculous yet tender journey requiring the sweet surrender of the ego. Amidst the dance, there is the delicate unraveling of past entanglements, a process marked by the warmth of shared tears and the tender release of memories, even reaching the core of one’s being, where love and genetic imprints intertwine.
For both guides and seekers, the tender signs of a Kundalini awakening are akin to the subtle cues of a lover’s presence. A gentle current of heightened pranic energy courses through the body, starting with the caress of hands and feet, eventually enveloping the spine in a loving embrace. Emotions and thoughts, once shyly hidden, now unfold like a lover’s confession, revealing buried traumas and whispered fears. And in the tender aftermath, transformations in behaviors, relationships, and perceptions unfold—a lover’s caress that brings forth kaleidoscopic visions, the harmony of senses, and the profound sensation of love’s embrace.
- Increased energy in the body
- A sudden urge for incredible change, seeing through misperceptions or delusions of the past
- The initiative to practise non-violence
- Changes in perceptions like hallucinations or synesthesia
- For some, physical sensations like tingling, shaking, heat, headaches, tears, vomiting, and cold tremors can also occur
- Increased psychic abilities
- Recognition of oneness with the desire to serve others altruistically
- A profound acceptance of what is and seeing the truth or reality for what it is, no longer arguing with reality
- The feeling of goosebumps or waves of energy moving through the body at times
- An overwhelming sense of bliss and profound contentment which may come and go
- Feeling more creative or inspired
- Deep compassion for all of life
- Increased sensitivity, emotionally and physically
- Increased intuition
- The ability to communicate freely and honestly and say no and yes to what is true to you in life
- Out-of-body experiences
- Greater sense of spiritual awareness or connection
- Tears of indescribable joy, awe, devotion
- More vivid dreams or lucid dreaming, sometimes with disturbed sleep from the energy becoming strong at night, even waking you up
- Powerful emotions and thoughts and relief from negative thoughts that cause suffering
- Easier time connecting with your intuition and inner guidance
- A deep sense of interconnectedness with all things
- A sense of deep connection to nature, a divinity, or to a higher universal power
- A more robust immune response as the body begins to be strengthened by the energy within, and the inner critic voice stops its attack as it fades away
- Feeling a deep sense of peace and calm
What triggers or helps bring forth a kundalini awakening?
- Practices: yoga, meditation, breathwork, chanting, prayer, self-enquiry(jnana) or deeply connected sex and intimacy
- Life events, such as a traumatic experience or intense emotional upheaval
- Deep suffering or a sense of being completely trapped
- A significant life change, such as the death of a loved one
- Awakening from a deep depression, despair or even anxiety (seeing through the mind)
- Life events: childbirth, puberty, menopause, significant life changes, death of a loved one
- Falling in love (activates the heart chakra)
- Near Death experience
- Reading scriptures, studying spiritual texts
- Sitting with a teacher or healer who has had the opening occur within them
The gentle whispers of Kundalini awakening paint a canvas of varied hues, a testament to the beautiful dance of growth and expansion. When you feel the stirrings of these signs, it’s like an intimate invitation—your Kundalini energy yearning to ascend. Let your heart be light, for the infusion of this awakened energy into your life, especially within the delicate latticework of your nervous system, is a tender journey.
Embrace this path with the warmth of practiced yoga and the soothing cadence of meditation. Seek the gentle guidance of a wise mentor, be it through the pages of literature, the melody of audio resources, or the closeness of in-person connections. Let your journey be a shared exploration of the nuances of awakening, a dance guided by the wisdom of a trusted companion.
Envelop yourself in the caress of bodywork, the tender poses of yoga, and the serenity of meditation under the nurturing guidance of a healer and practitioner. Their touch, like a lover’s, enhances the transformative journey, guiding you through the tender realms of awakening with grace.
And, my love, know that the simple act of being near someone embodying the essence of the Self, or basking in the warmth of profound presence, is a balm for your soul. In their company, the harmonious assimilation of Kundalini awakening unfolds, a shared symphony of love and transformation.
