Kundalini Tips

Kundalini is a term used by yogis to describe the essential power that resides within the human body. This is a powerful force that yoga practitioners seek to awaken through the practice of the craft of yoga and meditation. The term's translation means "coil" and the energy is often depicted as a snake that is coiled up at the base of the spine or perineum.

  1. Silence

    • Awakening kundalini energy requires a focus and self-awareness. This begins with the ability to listen and to live in silence. Daily meditation that focuses on silence helps a person to become more internally attuned. Focus on doing nothing during this time. Take the time to sit in a comfortable and neutral position. Listen to and focus on the things happening within your body. Even a few minutes each day helps a person improve their awareness.

    Combination of Techniques

    • Awakening kundalini is accomplished through a variety of techniques. These techniques usually will not function as well in isolation. Successful kundalini practice requires the combination of several elements. The help and intervention of a teacher is an important part of this progress. Hatha yoga, or the physical yoga that many in the Western world are now familiar with, is important. Meditative yoga that focuses on mantra-based meditation also plays a part in the process.

    Life

    • Kundalini awakening is not only about practicing yoga and the disciplines that aim at this goal. To help this energy awaken, you need to live a life full of healthful practices. This means you should eat a healthful diet and get lots of exercise. It is also essential to reduce stress and worry from your life because those mental blocks can prohibit the development of energy as much as any physical problems.

    Preparation

    • The awakening of kundalini can have very strong effects. People that achieve this state report a range of physical and mental symptoms that can be uncomfortable or even frightening for those that aren't expecting them. Be aware of what might occur before engaging in kundalini practice so the symptoms do not surprise you. Symptoms can include muscle pain, strange feelings of hot, cold, tingling or electricity in the limbs, muscle shakes or jerks, digestive problems, pain, and altered states of mental focus or mood.