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Involuntary Release of
Kundalini Energy
Process of Release
The Kundalini energy lies coiled at the base of the spine. Its release may be
likened to waves, flames, pulsations or an uncoiling. The uncoiled portion seeks an
outlet, normally through the spine up to the top of the head and out what is sometimes
called the crown chakra. Chakra, a Sanskrit word meaning "wheel," refers to the
various energy vortices on our etheric body.
Sometimes the energy coils upward around the spine, again ending at the crown chakra. In
the natural evolutionary process, a number of layers or waves are individually released
during a lifetime, depending on a person's growth and readiness. The movement of the wave
is so imperceptible most people are not aware of the activity, though they may be aware of
some heat (energy movement) in the tailbone area prior to the release. More sensitive
people will feel the energy progress up the spine. They may feel pressure or pain as the
energy encounters a blocked area; pain may also appear when the energy patterns are not
normal.
There are many layers of Kundalini waiting to be released. The action is similar to
peeling off the outer edges of an onion. A person can release a few or many layers during
a lifetime. People knowledgeable about the Kundalini force may choose to release more,
thus speeding their evolution; in extreme cases, liquid fire or extreme heat may be
released.
The Kundalini, sometimes called shakti (divine spark of life force), begins its
ascent from the base of the tailbone, where it is stored. As it rises up the spinal column
and goes out the top of the head, it blends with the spiritual energy available in the
universe. An energy combination then showers down over the body and travels throughout the
system, aiding in refining and cleansing the cells. If the Kundalini is blocked in its
upward flow by improper energy patterns or negativity, or by an improperly prepared or
cleansed body, it may drop after several days and then begin a slow, painful ascent up the
body again, cleaning and refining as it goes. This process can create much havoc and may
cause physical, emotional or mental distress.
A person who releases a number of layers of energy at once may be in a beautiful state for
days or even weeks- Such a person may have extra physical strength, beautiful new
understandings, feelings of bliss or transcendental awareness, or a feeling of really
having made it and achieving enlightenment- He or she may even have a little spiritual
pride. For most people, however, this state disappears and the Kundalini begins its
cleansing process; then the person wonders why things are now so difficult and where the
wonderful "stuff" went. The latter is the usual Pattern of Kundalini release; it
is not a matter of the person "messing up" their growth.
When energy blocks are severe enough, blissful states do not occur; the energy goes
immediately into the cleansing. Energy blocks are caused by locked-in attitudes or
feelings or old emotional or mental scars. Poor posture and injuries can also create
energy blocks.
People who have prepared well by taking care of their bodies and raising spiritual
awareness will accomplish Kundalini cleansing more quickly and easily; they realize
benefits almost immediately and the Kundalini rising is a beautiful experience. But if the
system is not ready for this powerful force, years may be required to complete the
process.
Once released, there is NO TURNING BACK! It is impossible to reverse the process,
though it can sometimes be slowed. If a person decides the growth is no longer desirable
and tries to hold back this energy, congestion and illness may result, which may, in
extreme cases, lead to death. One must learn to work with it, or in some cases just
survive it, while the heavy cleansing takes place. The change is usually not a magical,
total overnight operation; the energy may take as long as twenty or twenty-five years to
complete cleansing
This is an example of an incorrect flow. There is too much energy going below the person. It should all flow upwards!
and refinement sufficient for the psychic or spiritual
gifts to unfold. When a person knows how to work with the energy, has a healthy body, mind
and spirit and is ready, change occurs in a much shorter period of time. People in the
midst of an active natural Kundalini flow, already using it, take less time to make the
new Kundalini available for use.
In each incarnation it is necessary to learn over again to control and use the energy.
This is one of the main purposes of childhood; children need behavior and attitude
guidance to use their energies appropriately. Permitting their energies to run
uncontrolled causes problems in daily living and impedes further growth.
Types
of Involuntary Release
Involuntary ways in which Kundalini may be
released include drug use, overwork, a severe blow or injury to the tailbone area; grief,
trauma, or excessive fear; excesses in meditation, growth practices, or sex. Excessive
sexual foreplay without orgasm may also cause spontaneous Kundalini release. By
involuntary I do not necessarily mean unwanted; I only refer to the release of the
Kundalini on its own.
The energy not only has an evolutionary purpose,
it literally gives us extra energy. The body may draw from it (without our conscious
knowledge) to handle extreme situations. Often, when such situations conclude, the flow
continues and the person does not handle things well; the person deals now with excessive
Kundalini release as well as with the original trauma.
The Aquarian Age is very intense. This intensity speeds our evolution and pushes us into a
quantum leap of development in all areas. We have been very open to technological change,
which has been especially incredible over the past couple decades. Now similar growth is
happening in the personal and spiritual areas; we are, in fact, just at the beginning of
major breakthroughs in these areas because so much Kundalini will be released
spontaneously as a result of the intensity of the new energies. This will happen whether
or not people are cleansed and ready. Those people who genetically are more receptive to
the Kundalini and already have a fair amount useable and active will not have that much
trouble; they will also be more susceptible to release.
Astrological energies play an important part in a person's openness to extra release. A
heavily aspected Uranus seems to be the cause of excessive release in some people. Saturn
in the fourth house of the astrological chart may also trigger deep subconscious energies
that release Kundalini. Moon in Scorpio also tends to awaken the deep subconscious
energies.
Some pregnant women experience extra Kundalini release from the pressure of the fetus on
the Kundalini area between the anus and the genitals. Or they experience more psychic
ability and awareness. Others experience postpartum depression, possibly caused by
improper Kundalini flow released during the pregnancy.
People who have overworked for years may have nervous, physical, emotional, or mental
breakdowns and require several months' or years' hiatus to recover; many times this, too,
is attributable to excessive Kundalini pulled out by the system to handle the overload.
These people later relate that their "enforced rests" were very important to
them; they had time to think and change their lives. Kundalini does force us to think and
change our very way of being.
Tailbone injuries may place permanent pressure upon the Kundalini reservoir, forcing a
person to continually work with the energies and the changes they bring. The positive side
is that the person has the extra Kundalini to force the evolutionary growth within. Grief,
trauma, fear, hurtful memories all aid in "blowing open" the subconscious, which
in turn releases the energies. The emotional states then usually increase out of
proportion to reality and people are prone to obsession. If the extra Kundalini is not
removed from the subconscious (belly area) and balanced with the rest of the body, it
continues and compounds the obsessiveness. Methods which alleviate the problem through
moving and balancing the energies include meditation, five to ten minutes of free form
dancing (more later), or forcing oneself to think higher thoughts. Kundalini will look for
the most open area or chakra to "escape" through if the body is not ready to
receive its energies, blowing open a particular area or chakra. and tending to pull all
energies toward that spot, as if to a black hole. Only a redirection of energy releases
the obsession.
Release through "recreational drugs" can be especially harmful, blowing open
chakras or causing the "burnout" experienced by some drug users. The very reason
some people use drugs-for paranormal experiences-may bring about a lack of paranormal
ability in everyday life. A positive aspect of drug use is that users may have been opened
to higher dimensions and shown mystical possibilities in life. Drug use, however, does not
enable a person to achieve this state on his or her own; thus the energies are not under
control, not always very useful, and sometimes exceedingly dangerous. People may have
experiences but not grow in the use of their evolutionary energy.
When the excessiveness inclines toward meditation, the release of Kundalini generally goes
more smoothly, as these people are already working on themselves and are open to change.
Visions, mystical experiences, and excessive attention placed upon the pineal gland may
also touch this reservoir of evolutionary energy and start new waves moving through the
system.
Spiritual initiations from high spiritual levels are given to people who have achieved
high spiritual levels in their growth. These initiations usually release at least one more
layer of Kundalini. (This has nothing to do with the initiations of earthly organizations,
which have their own release of Kundalini). Initiations from high spiritual levels quite
often occur when a person is asleep, when there is no awareness of the event. The person
only recognizes a change in perceptions and attitudes. Consciously aware of the
initiation, however, a person will feel energy one could liken to a lightning bolt coming
into the top of the head, which may go only as far as the heart area or all the way to the
Kundalini reservoir to release some of its power. The advantage to this type of release is
that there is generally more understanding of what is happening within the system. The
initiation always brings greater awareness and the person does not feel as alone or crazy
when the Kundalini starts doing weird things. But if the person is not physically,
emotionally or mentally ready to handle the power, depression, disorientation, illness,
the other problems may ensue.
Earth initiations may also trigger kundalini release. When persons have opened to higher
levels (or deeper levels) of earth energy a connection (initiation) happens. This opens
the person to even greater earth awareness. It comes up through the feet in a very
powerful manner and goes up through the entire body and out the top of the head. If it is
intense enough and the person is predisposed, the kundalini may be awakened by its power.
It is very important that people develop in all areas of life. More and more people in the
counseling, religious, and medical fields are becoming acquainted with Kundalini, can
recognize its symptoms, and are able to help with its process. It is an area in which all
"help" and health professionals should have a working knowledge.
Symptoms of Release
Kundalini raising that occurs prior to sufficient cleansing and spiritual
awareness is considered premature, producing many different symptoms. In addition to short
periods of heightened awareness and states of bliss or enlightenment there may be times of
extreme dullness or depression, erratic behavior, unexplainable illness, loss of or poor
memory, feelings of disorientation with oneself, friends, work or the world in general. If
the liver is affected, the skin may take on a yellowish color, an almost dirty look, due
to the release of negativity; or some areas of the body may take on a reddish or bluish
cast. There may be other shadings relating to energy concentrations of different
vibrational rates. (Each vibrational rate has its own color.) A person may look old,
tired, or ill but a few hours later look years younger and full of vitality, or the
reverse. Another sign of premature Kundalini raising is a blackish look to the nails of
the big toes due to excessively activated reflexes in the big toes that relate to the
pineal gland.
At times there may be a fluttering feeling as the
muscles relax and release more energy into the nerve endings. There may be an internal
fullness or pressure, a wanting to "vomit" out anything in order to release the
extra energy. There may be nosebleeds. Kundalini 4 in its stronger states can tear human tissue. There may be
involuntary movements or shaking of the body; illness may ensue from Kundalini cleansings,
many times remedied simply by changing the energy patterns. A warning, however: see a
doctor when changing the patterns does not help; when a problem appears to be medical, do
not hesitate to seek medical assistance. Symptoms are different in each individual because
each person has blocks, or energy concentrations, in different areas. It is very difficult
to know just how a particular person will react. One may compare the Kundalini, when a
large number of waves are released all at once, to a garden hose turned on full force: if
the spine is clear and straight, the force flows through to the top of the head
unhampered; if blocked, twisted, or
bent in some way, the free flow is stopped or hampered and the
energy goes into the nearest area. A very sway-backed person, for example, will dump this
energy into the belly and solar plexus area, causing intense emotions (see illustration 1
on page 15). A force that continues over a period of time may result in physical damage,
stomach upsets, or even ulcers. Energy locked in the chest may make one may think of heart
trouble (see illustration 2). Blockage in the brain causes loss of memory and/or mental
aberrations (see illustration 3; for correct flow, see illustration 4).
Because of the varied symptoms and lack of information about Kundalini, the blame for improper and excessive release is generally misplaced. People may feel hypochondriacal with all their different aches and pains. At times they may feel ill but not actually be ill. They may feel they do not have long to live, but at the same time feel perfectly all right. Confusion is prevalent when unprepared people experience excessive Kundalini release. One woman, under a doctor's care, found she had symptoms of cancer, diabetes and heart trouble, as well as other problems, in a two year period; the symptoms later disappeared by themselves as the cleansing continued. Today she is a gifted trance reader. Another woman was ill for twenty-one years, during which time she was under the care of doctors, who finally told her they could not find her trouble and there was nothing more they knew to do for her. But when the Kundalini finished its work, she found that spiritual healing energies could flow through her hands. Misunderstandings can slow down the cleansing process and add years of concern and troubles. Cold chills or hot flashes similar to those experienced during menopause may come and go, as may psychic gifts. Change of moods, attitudes and dietary, color and style preferences are common. Some people will experience schizophrenic symptoms as the Kundalini releases energy from strong but unintegrated past-life personalities; it may be that there was little relationship between the soul and the personality and the personality remained separate, to be integrated during another life. Kundalini will seek to cleanse all locked-in memories, whether physical, emotional or mental, whether of traumatic or ecstatic events. Spontaneously or through meditations, people can relive experiences from childhood or past lives. Power trips, unexplained anger, base or perverted sexual fantasies or feelings-these are all part of personal demons, hidden away only to be brought to light by the cleansing of the Kundalini. It helps not to be afraid to face the memories locked within. When all blocks are released, the Kundalini flows through unhampered, refining the cells and thus allowing the prana or divine and universal energy to come into the system in pure, strong form.
Depression
Everyone who goes through Kundalini cleansing will become familiar with
depression, because the energies literally lie depressed, down into the
body, for our edification. Depression means something is being "dug up" for you
to look at. Psychotic or chemical depression aside, plain depression concerns an energy
process common to all people at some point in their lives. It has bad press in America. We
need to see its positive benefits: a new depth of understanding, caring, compassion;
profoundness and great creative abilities.
Enjoy your depressions! Look at this process as basically creative; go into the energies,
exaggerate them and then listen to them. Let your mind ramble. You may remember parts of
your childhood, of past lives, of recent or future events. Depression may open you to a
new way of perceiving things or to new philosophical approaches. You may sense a need to
change your hairstyle. You may use a new recipe, begin a new creative project; you never
quite know what will come out of the depths of your subconscious. Consider depression an
adventure into the deeper side of life. The subconscious does not actually like to be
called the subconscious at all; it is really our first consciousness, a combination of
physical and emotional consciousness. It is the first consciousness a baby develops, the
first we as humans developed. Part of the Kundalini process is to make this first
consciousness as much a part of life as mental and spiritual consciousness; in so doing
its energy and information are no longer hidden or "'sub" to our other levels of
awareness; it becomes very useable and supportive.
Most people experience suicidal thoughts or death wishes during a cleansing. Thinking
about ending life is a natural part of the process and should be recognized as such. Many
old ways are dying, making way for new life. To face one's death wish with understanding
can be the beginning of a new life-same body, but new spirit, and a new outlook. The
process represents a release of old ways and a discovery of new ones.
Exercise of
Living or Dying
As you explore your feelings about living or dying, you need to be aware whether
it is you or your body that wants to call it quits. Sometimes the body is depleted or
exhausted and is tired of being a vehicle; if this is the case, good nutrition, rest and
better care will give you and your body a new lease on life. But if you find you have
really lost the interest and motivation to live, the following may give you some new
direction.
- In as relaxed a state as possible, meditate on all the things you have accomplished in this life; make a list and appreciate them. Then make a list of things to be accomplished. Meditate on this list also. What needs to be done to accomplish the new things?
- Be aware of the old patterns of your life, the old personality. What changes need to be made for a new self to emerge? What would the new personality be like in the new life? Get the feeling of the old leaving and the new coming in. The more the body feels the newness, the more quickly and easily it will make the transition. Believe that the newness is already happening.
- Write a news article about yourself as it might appear in the paper several years from now. It should list your accomplishments and any other things you would like to include. Meditate on different possibilities.
- Re-examine the death wish. Is there anything there that might give you more insight into the future?
- Feel again that the old way of living is leaving or dying. Let there be a rebirth into a new way of living and relating to life.
Sex and Kundalini
Sexual energy is a lower octave of the divine energy. People who accentuate their
spiritual growth may be chagrined to realize that their sex drive is accentuated as well.
Some people feel God is "testing" the genuineness of their desire to grow
spiritually. This process is normal; when the energy of one octave is opened, the other
octaves open through a resonating effect. But to keep from chasing prospective partners
down the street, it would be wise to transmute some of the sexual energy into a higher
form through meditation, or diffuse throughout the body and then, with mental direction,
transmute it into healing, inner strength, creativity, joy, bliss, devotion, or
enlightenment. Some people advocate celibacy during Kundalini raising or cleansing as a
way of forcing the sexual energy to higher levels; but I think it should be each persons
choice, and that choice may change quickly sometimes. The energies are intense enough
during the Aquarian age that normal sex and growth can occur at the same time. If you find
difficulty with whatever choice you have made, you may need to find alternatives.
During strong spiritual growth or Kundalini cleansing, past life memories may be close to
the surface, resulting in attraction to people to whom you felt sexually close in a
previous life. Some people feel that a sexual relationship in a previous life must be
continued in this life. Not necessarily so! Be discreet and responsible with your
energies; you could wear yourself out or end up in difficult relationships. If this
happens to you or your spouse, don't panic! Be aware of the new influences and wait awhile
before making major changes to see how the energies settle.
Affairs that begin during accelerated growth often don't last. They may be very intense,
but as the song goes, "it is too hot not to cool down.": On the positive side,
balancing the polarities of these relationships (sexual or not) can speed growth.
Marriages do not have to end because one person is growing and the other does not appear
to be; perhaps the other's growth is slower or in a different direction. A good marriage
or relationship allows each person the freedom to develop and learn-to be on his or her
own path. Always practice respect and tenderness for one another. Understanding is nice,
too, but some days we don't even understand ourselves.
The strain of Kundalini experience will often speed the dissolution of a marriage or
relationship that is not healthy or meant to be. In this case, the couple should work
through a pre-divorce process, much as we have courtship before marriage; there needs to
be loving preparation for divorce. Better to end a relationship on a positive note; you
will probably meet the person again in another life!
Kundalini can affect the sexual area in a variety of ways. There may be short or prolonged
periods of apathy or seeming lack of ability. There may even be frigidity, impotence, or
complete lack of enjoyment. With the sexual area has been cleansed, however, the sexual
energy may transmuted and used for further cleansing and healing of the system. Sexual
energy can be used for many different purposes beyond the act of sexual union: creativity,
greater mental abilities, enlightenment, inner strength and joy of life. No longer a
prisoner of sexual urges or blocks, one rediscovers sex as one of life's means of
expression. During Kundalini cleansing you need to accept yourself as a sexual being and
recognize that the sexual energy is important to your spiritual development.
Right-Masculine Side Left-Feminine Side
Homosexuality and lesbianism may appear as Kundalini energy brings about an androgynous state. The Kundalini forces people to deal with both masculine and feminine polarities (see illustration above). The feminine relates to the left side of the body, emotions and intuition, while the masculine relates to the right side of the body, logic and mental pursuits. Joining polarities through androgyny (developing both sides) allows high creative and spiritual forces to flow through the body; a person thus affected may experience homosexual or lesbian states for short periods of timethoughts, feelings, and tendencies but no actions. Or this state may last for months, years, or a lifetime. There are, of course, reasons for homosexual or lesbian tendencies other than the action of Kundalini.
Weird City
Many weird or seemingly unexplainable experiences will occur during the Kundalini
process. Sometimes it is best to write them in a journal and not worry about them. If they
trouble you, you may wish to discuss them with a counselor or someone familiar with
Kundalini. In extreme cases of Kundalini release, a person may fear losing sanity; most of
the time such fear is greatly out of proportion. Then there are times when a person really
doesn't care if the mind goes or not! When the stress is too high, relief from work or
your everyday routine is a must. It is best to get vour mind off the stress through
reading being in nature, watching television-whatever helps you. A sympathetic counselor
can help you dean your inner "closets"; the problem here is that as soon as you
get one thing worked out vou find several more waiting. Remember, this process can take a
long time. Treating it as a course in basic humanity can help. As you go through the
process, give yourself lots of encouragement and pats on the back. All who go through
strong Kundalini cleansing will change their whole philosophy of life and how they want to
live out that philosophy. It is possible to experience a number of waves of Kundalini, to
go through a cleansing and then at a future date experience more release and go through
the process again. The first time is the most difficult. Successive cleansings are
easier., though the Kundalini waves go much deeper.
Living
in the World during Cleansing
Life is much more difficult for those caught in the nine-to-five workday world
because finding time to work with the Kundalini process is a challenge. But unless you
regularly find time, you may find you contract the "Kundalini flu," wherein
energies get so backed up in your system as to cause aches, pains, or flu-like
symptons.You are genuinely sick enough to stay home from work. Lying in bed allows the
Kundalini free rein to work through your system. You feel better or are well when it is
done.
But there are many things you can do besides lie in bed to facilitate correct, unhampered
flow of Kundalini (whether only one or two waves have been released or a larger amount).
One purpose of Kundalini is to cleanse and refine the body cells so that higher mental and
spiritual energies can operate in the system. Anything which aids in this process is of
benefit. Learning to be aware of where the energy is, where it wants to go, and helping
its movement all shorten cleansing time and lessen pain and Confusion. It may only be a
matter of giving in to thoughts and feelings and letting them work through; or it may
involve moving the energy, through thought control or visualization, from an excessive
area back to the spine and up and out the top of the head (see Mixing and Showering
Technique, page 178). Releasing pressure from an affected area promotes healing. If you
are working outside the home and don't have control of your time, you can take lunch hours
and breaks just to tune into your system, center energies and relax; a few minutes here
and there in the day can be very helpful. Also take time for reflection and energy
exercises before or after work. Write down your thoughts, feelings, and experiences; try
to take at least an hour a day.
Some marriages are irreparably strained during one partner's Kundalini cleansing. Spouses
who stay the storm of erratic moods and powerful energies are to be commended. Sometimes
the Kundalini release in one triggers a partner's release; this indicates that the couple
has to grow and open to new possibilities of life (not each in the same way, but as
individuals). It should be mentioned that not all marriages that end during a Kundalini
cleansing do so because of a spouse's Kundalini process.
Associates, co-workers and friends may not understand what is happening to you. Spare them
long definitions and treatises. You will still seem rather obsessed and maybe a little
crazy to them anyway. Explain you are going through energy work and let it be. Those who
are knowledgeable about the process may know the right questions to ask and then share
something from their own experience. I excused the heaviest symptoms of my own release on
menopause and low-blood sugar. I was menopausal age, after all, and did have some low-blood
sugar problems; the symptoms were similar and Such an explanation stemmed a lot of useless
explanation. In any event, returning to as simple and plain a life as possible is
practically a necessity. Eliminating unnecessary outside activities may not only be
helpful but mandatory. Taking part in activities which ask only a little attention of you
may relax you and allow the body processes to continue more or less on their own. There
are times to be aware of the cleansing and times to ignore it.
Getting caught up too intensely in the process slows progress. Remain objective and avoid
morbidity. Remember that Kundalini cleansing is a natural process. During excessive
release, it may indeed be much more noticeable and difficult to live with. Be prepared for
anything to happen during the cleansings: radical changes in personality, spirituality, or
in any level of being. Still, you need to function in your world, so retain a modicum of
control. Time in Nature is very beneficial. Creative pursuits and music are important
parts of the unfolding. Good health practices are a must; your system is going through
enough strain. Chemicals are difficult for the body to digest, so try to avoid
preservatives, artificial colorings and flavorings. It may help to eat smaller, more
frequent meals, six to eight per day in severe cases. This eases digestion and slows the
whole process. Unnecessary drugs only increase the load the system has to handle. Needless
worry and concern also add to the load, while understanding and acceptance of the process
are most helpful.
You may crave foods that promote releasing the emotional content of blocked energy. As
much as possible, however, maintain a balanced diet. Occasional "junk" food when
energy is too high can be helpful in slowing the process. Each person must judge what is
best. (My cure for constipation caused by the Kundalini release was to eat brownies and
dill pickles together.) It is important to get in touch with what works. Get plenty of
rest-more than usual; it need not be sleep (many people find it very difficult to sleep
during cleansings), but rest for the entire system is essential.
Physical exercise is a must, whether you feel up to it or not. In extreme cases, where
there does not seem to be enough energy for even the mildest exercise, try simple
stretching exercises, in bed or on the floor. Peaceful, deep breathing is very helpful.
Dancing, especially free-form, walking, bicycling and swimming all help keep the energy
flowing and also break down the blocks. Exercises such as yoga, tai chi and judo, aid
energy flow and release blocks in the system. During excessive release, however, moderate
these exercises, if you do them at all, as they have a tendency to produce even greater
Kundalini release. Osteopathic and/or chiropractic treatments can keep the spine aligned
and make the flow easier. Massage is an excellent way to release blocked energy and move
energies which are already unblocked but not yet fully released from the body. During
massage, let the mind ramble and feelings come to the awareness. Deep muscle work may be
helpful for some people, releasing the more intense blocks, causing release not only on
the physical level but on the emotional, mental and (sometimes) spiritual levels. Here,
however, one may find that so much energy is freed in such a short period of time that
concerns mount and the whole situation becomes even more difficult to handle. A system
blocks energy because of the person's fear of handling it. Sudden release sometimes brings
more energy than is helpful, old structures leaving so fast that a person may have trouble
knowing how or where to relate in the new state, even to the point of trying to put the
block back. When too much Kundalini is released in the process, professional counseling
may be in order.
Some people experience itching at some point in Kundalini release, either in localized
areas of the skin or over the entire body. Massaging lotions into the skin may help.
During an extreme amount of cleansing, daily or more frequent baths or showers are very
beneficial.
A very real concern in Kundalini cleansing is lack of understanding of what is taking
place. Through misunderstanding or lack of courage, one may try to block feelings rather
than face them and let them be cleansed. Granted this may occur unconsciously, but any
attempts to block or close the energy flows or cleansing may cause the energy to reverse
and lock into certain areas with severe and sometimes disastrous results. In extreme
cases, people are bedridden for years. If the Kundalini goes down instead of up there may
be great trouble with the legs, including temporary paralysis. A downward flow may also
result in tremendous negativity. A common symptom of Kundalini cleansing is
disorientation-the feeling that one is not connected and that nothing will give a feeling
of stability or security. Since cleansing removes all the old blocks and patterns and
makes room for a new energy flow, it is no wonder that there is disorientation; it is
similar to gutting and totally rebuilding a house. Sometimes it's painful!
You may be forced to understand events in a different light or forgive yourself and others
in order to complete the release. Shallow understanding and a lack of love cause more
rigid blocks than other human deficiencies such as fear, ego and greed. Sometimes
exaggerating the sensation or emotion may promote release, giving a person a feeling of
control and at the same time bringing more awareness to the situation.
The Kundalini cleansing is essentially a journey of the self, but it is not for the self
alone. Your energies will help other people grow and be more evolved. You need to have a
support system available, not to take over your part in the process, but simply to help.
- Faith is one of the most important ingredients for a successful Kundalini cleansing process
- Faith that it is a process, which with some attention and guidance will do very well
- Faith that it has its own purpose, which is your elevation
- Faith in yourself that you will bounce back from whatever you have to go through
- Faith in a supreme or divine being who does know and care about what you are going through.
Prayer and devotional energies can alleviate much of the burden. One day you will look back and say that every bit of it was worth it.
Exercises
for Handling Involuntary Release
The following exercises can be used by anyone, whether extra Kundalini is
flowing or not. They are primarily for cleansing and refining. Some help develop control
of energies. When a particular exercise releases too much energy, do not repeat it until
the new energy is integrated into the system.
Have a friend lead the exercises, as it is much easier to "get into" an exercise
when you don't have to read during the procedure. If no one is available to help, you can
put the instructions on tape.
When time or attention is limited, the following four exercises can provide much
assistance over a short period.
Deep, Peaceful Breathing
Relax your body as much as possible while keeping your back straight. Lying down
is the best position. Breathe deeply and slowly the way the system wants. If abdominal
breathing is easiest, do that; if chest breathing, do that. Do whatever is most peaceful
so that the concentration is not on the mechanics. (This exercise tends to correct many
breathing problems naturally.)
Let the breaths go deep into the body, deep into each cell. If the breathing pattern
begins to change, let it. Let the body choose what it wants. See the energy of the breath
going into each cell. This exercise is excellent whether done for a few minutes or half an
hour. It is also excellent before meditations, during the day as a refresher, or as a
relaxer before sleeping.
Mental Control
Learning to control the flow and direction of body energy will greatly reduce
concentrations. Here are three ways to do it:
Open Meditation
Do the Deep, Peaceful Breathing for a few minutes. Concentrate your attention on
any area of the body causing pain or feeling blocked. Massaging the area also helps. Let
your attention wander to anything it wishes. Situations, feelings or thoughts will usually
come to mind which pertain to the troubled area; simply observe them and how the body
feels. Do not try to stop them. If tears come, let them. Releasing blocked thoughts and
feelings can be accomplished in as little as five to fifteen minutes, or it may take as
much as an hour. When new energy floods the system there is often sense of peacefulness.
Cleansing Screen
Lie down and do the Deep, Peaceful Breathing for a few minutes. Imagine lying on
a screen that is larger than your physical body. Slowly
visualize or imagine the screen rising up through your body, cleansing all negativity and
removing blocks. When that is done, pray that the energy of the negativity and blocks be
turned back into pure energy and released into the universe for the good of all. You may
first wish to observe the blocks and ponder their symbolism.
The Imaginary cleansing screen goes up through the body, removing blocks.
Broccoli
(This exercise is called the broccoli because the energy looks much like stalks
of broccoli.) Choose an area of your body that feels sluggish or is causing a problem.
Imagine that this area is full of broccoli-colored energy and is rather solid in
appearance. Then visualize the part nearest the surface of the skin as being made up of
green bubbles, similar to the top of broccoli flowers; imagine or visualize the bubbles
turning to a light green, then to a gold as the energy is released out through the skin.
The changing of the colors resembles the ripening of the broccoli tops. A general energy
release can be achieved by starting with the liver, and proceeding to the pancreas,
stomach, heart, intestines or any other area you desire.
Spinal Relaxation
This is for relaxing the "super-highway" or "communications
channel. Lie down, placing your arms above your head on the floor. Pull knees to
chest. Feel your spine touch the floor; let it relax, let it go. Let the tension drop into
the floor. Be aware where tension persists and massage each of those areas. If possible,
have someone massage your back- Repeat the exercise. Spend five to ten minutes in a
meditative state.
Breathing Exercises
One of the most important things to consider, in or outside Kundalini cleansing,
is breathing. There are many variations of breathing exercises depending on the purpose.
The following are a few of the possibilities. Be careful, as the more advanced breathing
techniques may release Kundalini in unmanageable ways.
Color Breathing.
Sit or he comfortably, making sure your spine is
straight. Begin to breathe into the whole body, feeling the breath enter each cell, then
imagine that your body is filled with a red light (make it a red "with love" so
it does not bring up old frustrations). Hold this for a few minutes, breathing it into
each cell, aware of the vibrational quality in the system. Release the red light and do
the same with orange, yellow, green, blue, purple and lavender (in that order). Finally,
fill the body with a radiant white light and meditate on the divine source. (The
meditation can be varied by focusing on God, a spiritual being, the universe, the purpose
of life or a spiritual verse or idea.) After finishing the exercise, stretch your entire
body.
Vibrational Breathing.
Sit erect or lie comfortably, spine straight. Breathe deeply,
allowing the entire chest and abdominal regions to protrude. First, fill the lower part of
the chest with air, extending the abdomen slightly, then expand the middle of the chest
and finally the upper part of the chest. Inhale for seven counts; hold for seven counts,
exhale to the count of seven, and hold the breath out for seven counts. Repeat. You may
synchronize your counting with your pulse beat; speed doesn't matter as much as evenness
and continuity.
If your chest barely moves during inhalation or
exhalation, try consciously pushing it out while inhaling and pulling it in while
exhaling. Many people's rib cages are so locked in by their muscle system that it is
difficult for them to take a good breath. As the rhythm gets going and the counting
becomes automatic, become aware of the pulse of the universe-its in and out movement-and
its vibrational hum. You may follow this exercise with open meditation.
Freeing Breathing.
Take deep, peaceful breaths. Concentrate on your breath
leaving your toes, then your fingers, then the top of your head. Visualize or imagine your
breath taking the tensions of life with it as it leaves these areas.
This is an excellent exercise for equalizing the
energy in the body and thereby relaxing the system. It brings a refreshed feeling,
especially when followed by at least five to ten minutes of rest.
Complete Breathing. Make sure when standing or sitting that your chest is very erect;
slouching will not allow the lungs to fill properly. This is not easy at first; it will
take practice and patience. Two or three complete breaths are enough in the beginning.
Gradually increase the number until ten FULL complete breaths can be done with no strain. Cleansing Breathing. Flute Breathing.
This is called complete breathing because when done correctly
the breathing cycle fills the entire system. At first, practice it lying down. Bend your
knees so that your feet are flat on the floor; place your hands-fingertips barely
touching-on the belly below your navel. On the inhalation, separate your fingers slightly.
When you gain some skill, try this breathing sitting up, then in a standing position. It
should eventually become the normal way to breathe. There are six steps:
First, do three complete breaths (see above exercise), holding the breath for several
seconds on the third complete breath. Second, holding your cheeks firmly, pucker your lips
and force breath out in short blasts, holding briefly in between each blast. Continue
until all air is expelled. The force of each "blast" helps cleanse the system
and revitalize it. Repeat, taking only one complete breath for each exhalation.
Do the above exercise but on the exhalation hold your Lips as if playing a flute or
blowing over a bottle top. Keep the exhalation in one continuous stream until all air is
expelled. This releases excess energy.