What is the kundalini

Kundalini is a term from the ancient Indian tradition of yoga that refers to a spiritual energy that is believed to lie dormant at the base of the spine.

The word applies to the life force that lies like a coiled serpent at the base of the spine and that can be sent along the spine to the head through prescribed postures and techniques.

At the south pole of the human body, the kundalini energy becomes locked in a downward pull. In the state of cosmic delusion, the human soul is pulled toward darkness and ignorance. 

When the kundalini energy is lifted upward, however, the process of enlightenment begins. 

Energy may be directed progressively upward through the central shaft of the spine, known as the sushumna. Passing through each of the chakras along the sushumna, the chakra must be opened so that energy can flow upward and not outward. The kundalini can thereby gather force from tributary streams of energy as it makes its way towards the north pole of the body, the positive one.

On the way, the kundalini passes through six chakras. At the seventh chakra, when the kundalini energy is lifted upward, the process of enlightenment begins. 

The process of yoga has the purpose of awakening the kundalini, being enlightened, and attaining the state of Samadhi.

The best way to achieve enlightenment and awaken the kundalini is by practicing yoga without expectation. That means practicing Ashtanga yoga, also known as the Eight Limbs.

Which are yamas (abstinences), niyama (observances), asana (posture), pranayama (breathing), pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses), dharana (concentration), dhyana (meditation), and samadhi (absorption).

When you practice asana, for example, you prepare your body to one day be able to awaken this energy and be ready to control it.

For example, in a downward facing dog, after going through many different poses, this one is all about letting the energy flow from the mooladhara chakra, the root chakra, which is pulling down to Ajna chakra, the third eye chakra, with the help of gravity. Another one is the classic headstand, also known as the king of the asana. It is the perfect asana to bring the flow of energy from the lower chakra to the upper one.

Balancing your chakra is an everyday work, and this can be done through different techniques. When the kundalini attain a chakra, it will stay at this level until the next one, and so on.

It is believed that when you die, in your next life, the process will begin again where you left it.

So don't rush anything, keep practicing, and everything will happen as it should and on time.

Namaste

Note :

Be aware of some schools of yoga that guarantee you an awakening of the kundalini after 3 months. This energy is so powerful that your body and mind need to be prepared for it. It is something that will change your perspective of the world, your way of seeing society, and how you act in it. Not being prepared to awaken the Kundalini and forcing it to rise can cause serious issues.

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