Forces of Evolving Change
Embarking on a journey of spiritual enlightenment, many seek the awakening of Kundalini energy, a dormant life force energy located at the base of the spine. This energy, symbolized as a coiled serpent, is activated and rises through the central energy channel, leading to profound shifts on mental, emotional, and spiritual levels[1][2][4].
The process of Kundalini awakening typically unfolds in stages, starting with an initial energetic spark or spiritual curiosity, followed by a purification phase where unresolved emotional issues surface and the body undergoes a cleansing process[2][4]. As the energy ascends, individuals may experience intense physical sensations such as heat, vibrations, or tingling[2][4].
However, this energetic transformation can be intense and sometimes challenging, producing symptoms like involuntary shaking, nervous system hypersensitivity, ego death experiences, and altered perception of reality[1]. Due to these effects, Kundalini awakening is often considered a serious, transformative spiritual process that requires guidance and caution[1].
Kundalini awakening is intimately linked to the broader concept of consciousness awakening or spiritual awakening. As the Kundalini energy rises, it activates higher states of consciousness—leading to a direct experience of spiritual reality, oneness, and the nature of existence beyond the personal ego[1][3]. This shift aligns with what many describe as full or sustained awakening, where one perceives reality from the perspective of Spirit or pure awareness, recognizing the interconnectedness of all things and transcending individual separateness[1][3].
In essence, Kundalini awakening can be seen as a specific energetic catalyst that propels the individual towards the universal awakening of consciousness, fostering profound spiritual insight, self-realization, and a lasting transformation of how one experiences life and selfhood[3][4]. Life, in this context, is viewed as awakeness moving through experiences, and Kundalini helps us to take it more lightly, to feel peaceful even when we're not, and to find beauty in the every day forms we encounter[4].
Meeting the empty/spaciousness and enhanced vibrational energies that appear in the body during Kundalini rising can be easier when we understand their nature. Nourishing the witness within, that which is simply aware, can be helpful during this experience[4].
Spontaneous awakenings can occur during moments of great interior stress, while using plant medicines or psychedelics, or while sitting in silence at retreats[1]. Intense spiritual or energy practices, biofeedback, meditation, prayer, love-making, or the touch of another person with awakened energy can open the body to Kundalini[1]. If your energy field feels amplified, from 110 to 220 or even 2200, you are not alone, although the culture may be unprepared to understand this experience[1].
If your Kundalini experience plunges you into fear and anxiety, explodes you into ecstasy, or hits brain centers that produce imagery, you may fear losing your mind[1]. However, being curious and open, rather than afraid and contracted, can help calm down the experience of Kundalini rising[1]. Kundalini awakening is the stable recognition of what is awake in every moment here and now, not just the dramatic experiences that may accompany it[1].
Kundalini energy strips away every identification held dear, releasing old suffering and confusion[2]. It tries to release all stressors and heal all wounds, freeing individuals from their assumed self-image and personal history[2]. Ultimately, the ultimate awakening is not about dramatic experiences, visions, insights, dramas, and traumas, but about recognizing the relationship with what we might call Source or Universal Consciousness[2].
[1] Source: www.kundalini-awakening.com [2] Source: www.spiritualawakeningsociety.com [3] Source: www.huffingtonpost.com [4] Source: www.yogainternational.com
The ascent of Kundalini energy, a form of consciousness awakening, is known to activate higher states of awareness, leading to a direct experience of spiritual reality and oneness. As one navigates this transformative process, understanding and caring for the witness within can facilitate a smoother transition.
As Kundalini energy encounters the body during its rising, it may manifest as emptiness, spaciousness, or enhanced vibrational energies, which can be more manageable with self-awareness and acceptance. In some instances, Kundalini awakening may strip away old identities, releasing past suffering and confusion towards a broader recognition of Universal Consciousness.
