Kundalini!
Updated: 5 days ago
Hello all and happy November! This time of year is so beautiful. The leaves falling from limbs, drifting in the breeze, are my favorite.
If you’ve been following me on social media, you know I’ve ramped up my discussion about writing Pining For You. If you haven’t been following me, please do. I’m on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. There are some fun excerpts from Pining For You and lots of talk about fun, romantic stuff, and, of course, some of my silliness.
What I’d like to talk about for this post is a bit more spiritual. Don’t worry, I’m not going to push my ideas on to you. Well, maybe just a teensy bit. Today I officially completed a 40-day Kundalini Kriya and I feel wonderful. That’s me up there in easy pose with my hands in Gyan Mudra. I know, what the heck are you talking about? Let’s get into it and see if it’s something you could benefit from too.
Let’s break it down. First, what is Kundalini? Kundalini is often described as a dormant spiritual energy that rests at the base of the spine. When awakened, it is believed to rise through the body, bringing increased awareness, spiritual growth, and a deeper connection to ourselves.
There are different ways Kundalini energy can awaken. It can be cultivated intentionally through meditation, yoga, and breathwork, or it can be a spontaneous awakening through an intense connection with another person, a major life event, deep love, grief, or a profound shift in consciousness. In my case, my kundalini was activated through my connection with my twin flame. Please keep in mind that a spontaneous kundalini awakening can be, and was for me, brutal. In fact, the type of yoga and meditation I’m talking about here isn’t something to treat lightly. Kundalini is intelligent energy that does more than clear out the cobwebs. It obliterates anything blocking you from connecting with your higher self, and once it’s activated…buckle up, buttercup.
Now, aside from the warning label and kundalini being a fun word, what does it do inside that body of yours? To talk about that, let me mention chakras. Chakras are seven primary energy centers that run along the spine, from the base to the crown of the head. Depending on the spiritual tradition, some mention more than seven. In any event, each chakra is associated with different aspects of our physical, emotional, and spiritual experience. Here is a diagram:
So kundalini rises through your chakras clearing out those blocks. In my case, as someone not aware of what kundalini even was or that it had been activated, it burned through my chakras like the Ark of the Covenant did to that German dude in Raiders of the Lost Ark. I know..the image I just conjured…you’re welcome. What I’m trying to say is it wasn’t a pleasant experience, but, AFTER my spiritual growth, I’m so thankful it happened. That’s a story for another day.
Let’s move on to practice. What is a Kriya? A Kriya is a sequence of yoga practices that combine movement, breathing techniques, meditation, and mantras. Each Kriya has a particular intention or focus. I chose a specific practice that utilizes breath of fire called ego eradicator. Sounds intense, right? It is. Time to obliterate that ego that doesn’t want me to be present.
Now let’s put it all together. A 40-day Kundalini Kriya is a commitment to practice a specific Kriya every day for forty days. The consistency is intended to help deepen awareness and support transformation. Think of it as a 40-day journey of showing up for yourself, one practice at a time.
So, what has it done for me? Well, first of all, the universe sent me ALL THE SNAKES. Kundalini energy is often described as a serpent that is coiled at the base of your spine that rises through your chakras toward the crown of your head. Since my awakening, I see snakes in nature regularly. It’s no joke. I saw one snake in the wild my whole life until this past year. Since then I’ve seen half a dozen at least. It’s wild. But, really, what has it done for me? It’s allowed me to be more present and at peace with who I am. I feel empowered, more aware of my higher self, my purpose, and so much divine love.
Should you consider it? That’s for you to decide. If you struggle with purpose, love for yourself, or just seeking connection to a higher power, this might be something you consider. Again, with a warning, it’s not something to take lightly. There are spiritual teachers and instructors out there that you can work with. Here are a few to consider looking into:
For kundalini yoga:
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If you’re curious about kundalini awakening through a twin flame connection or just information about twin flames, this podcast is phenomenal:
Anyway, peace and love to you all. I’ll be back soon to talk about something exciting for Pining For You.
Namaste.
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