Kundalini Yoga

What is Kundalini? Kundalini is derived from a Sanskrit word meaning either coiled up or coiling like a snake, the potential form of Prana or life force. It is a latent reservoir of psychic energy, which can be awakened and activated by spiritual disciplines. How this awakening takes place is still a mystery to many and much sought after. As the inner Kundalini is awakened, it uncoils and ascends like a snake; which is why it is referred to as ‘Serpent Power’. Unfortunately this serpent image may serve to play up an alien nature of the energy. Hence, it is more useful to see Kundalini as the very foundation of our consciousness, for when it moves through our bodies our consciousness also changes with it. Viewed from a purely psychological perspective Kundalini is a rich source of psychic or libidinous energy. It makes us more aware of negative thought patterns and helps us make the choice to change them. Kundalini has two aspects: one is pervasive, the outer or physical form that manifests the world as we know it. In China this cosmic energy is known as Chi, in Japan as Ki, in India as Prana. It is this energy that pervades and enervates the world we see. From the very moment of conception we have are endwed a limited form of Kundalini energy, or else we would not even be able to move our bodies, let alone live. Because Kundalini is our very "life force." By the way, it is this is the selfsame energy we see in the energetic meridians, employed in acupuncture. Importance Of Kundalini Yoga Yogis claim that Kundalini energy is far superior to all others. Which is why, the state of Samadhi attained thereby is considered most perfect. The degree to which the unveiling of this consciousness is effected, depends upon the meditative power, of the sadhaka and the extent of one’s detachment from the world. The union thus achieved is claimed to be more complete than that enacted through other methods.Even though body-consciousness can be lost through many other techniques, in Kundalini Yoga not only is the body, even the mind is united at the Sahasrara Chakra, in so far as it is represented by its central power. This is also called Spiritual awakening. Although it is a mystical experience, it is not vague or ambiguous. All spiritual teachings point to some very specific realities. The relevance can be seen in our instinctive responses to life. For example, when we’re feeling good or high, or downcast or low, our expressions reflect these feelings. Spiritual awakening simply implies conscious raising of energy in ourselves. How true, that every time we feel great, we feel vibrant. That is energy rising in us? Counter wise when we’re feeling low. These reactions are external manifestations of inner feelings and experiences, basis our make-up. What yoga does is specify and elaborate on these truths by explaining how outer experiences of joy or sadness are caused by energy movement and how we can influence our feelings by controlling and chanelizing our energies in the right directions.