The Coiled Serpent - Kundalini

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Kundalini, in yogic and spiritual traditions, is defined as a primal energy or shakti believed to be located at the base of the spine. The term "Kundalini" is derived from a Sanskrit word "Kundal," which means "coiled," and it is often symbolically represented as a coiled serpent lying dormant at the base of the spine.

In these traditions, Kundalini is considered a powerful and potent force that resides within every individual. When awakened, it is said to rise through the spinal column, passing through the various energy centers or chakras of the body, leading to different physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual experiences. This awakening is often sought after in various spiritual practices as it is believed to lead to higher states of consciousness, spiritual enlightenment, and self-realization.

The process of Kundalini awakening involves the purification and balancing of the chakras and is said to bring about profound transformative experiences, encompassing mystical visions, emotional releases, and enhanced perception and awareness. However, it's also noted that the awakening of Kundalini energy can be an intense and challenging process, and it is usually recommended to undertake this journey under the guidance of a knowledgeable and experienced teacher. However, I believe that we are our own best teachers throughout this process as Kundalini is divine intelligence. I would only recommend seeking guidance if absolutely necessary during an especially troubling experience such as a spiritual emergency.

During a Kundalini awakening, a variety of symptoms can manifest, encompassing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual experiences.

Here is a comprehensive list of many of the most commonly reported symptoms that can appear throughout the various stages of Kundalini awakening. Please keep in mind that every Kundalini awakening is highly individualized to each person throughout the process. Timelines are completely subjective along with many other aspects.

Physical Symptoms:

• Spontaneous body movements, such as yoga-like postures or uncontrollable shaking.

• Sensitivity to light and sound.

• Changes in body temperature and sweating.

• Increased or decreased appetite.

• Sleep disturbances, including intense dreams or insomnia.

• Sexual energy surges and changes in libido.

• Heightened physical senses.

• Unexplained aches and pains.

• Feeling intense burning, tingling, or numbness throughout the body.

• Nausea.

• Feeling electricity, surges of energy, and shocks throughout the body.

• Extreme fatigue and physical exhaustion.

• Pain, disruption, or movement associated with energetic centers of body.

• Pain and/or burning at the base of the spine.

• Feeling as though something is moving throughout the body.

Emotional Symptoms:

• Intense emotional ups and downs.

• Mood swings and emotional sensitivity.

• Anxiety, fear, and/or panic attacks.

• Profound joy, bliss, or euphoria.

• Increased empathy and compassion.

• Emotional release, including crying or laughing without apparent cause.

• Deepened sense of connection to others and the universe.

• Emotional purging and healing of past traumas.

• Remembering past life experiences.

• Multidimensional experiences.

• Thoughts of suicide.

Mental Symptoms:

• Heightened creativity and insight.

• Enhanced intuition and psychic abilities.

• Expanded awareness and consciousness.

• Altered perception of time.

• Difficulty concentrating or focusing on mundane tasks.

• Perceiving extrasensory information (i.e. seeing and/or hearing energy)

• Feeling as though you're going insanse

Spiritual Symptoms:

• Spiritual enlightenment and connection with all there is.

• Increased creativity and compassion.

• Experiencing vivid dreams or lucid dreaming.

• Dark night of the soul/ego.

• Experiencing hypnagogic imagery while falling asleep.

• Experiencing hallucinations during the day.

• Experiencing unusual thoughts or behaviors during meditation and prayer.

• Increased sense of trauma-related memories and emotional issues.

• Feeling an increased sense of spiritual connection during meditation and prayer.

• New brain synchronicities.

• Feeling more alive and fulfilled.

• Improved stress management and relaxation.

• Enhanced spiritual practice.

• Feeling more connected to oneself and others.

This page is to provide a general overview, and I intend to describe my own accounts in another post(s) as well as link additional resources and publicly shared experiences. I think it's important to share as much information as possible for those who find themselves seeking it. I didn't have any pretext to my own experiences, initially. It was through endless searching to try and understand my circumstance that I found answers in blogs and eventually books and videos. I have noticed, over the years, that Kundalini awakening is becoming increasingly common. I aim to provide balanced, objective information that isn't predicated on fear or religious dogma.