Guest guest Posted January 4, 2001 Report Share Posted January 4, 2001 susinv writes: > some forms of meditation are designed to open up kundalini energy. That can > be scary for some people if they don't know what is happening. I already > knew before it happened with me (because of stuff I'd read) so I wasn't > shocked or scared, just excited. Ok, I will add my voice to those asking about this kundalini stuff. I have heard a few asking for people to tell their " kundalini rising " stories, but no one has. Is it that scary? That shocking? That intimate and private that no one wants to tell? Is it a secret society and you are all sworn to silence? Does one need a decoder ring? Is there an initiation ceremony involving bodily fluids, full moonlight and hooded monks? What IS kundalini, and why would the rising therof be scary? <curious> Anukki www.AnniesHands.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2001 Report Share Posted January 4, 2001 Anukki... > Ok, I will add my voice to those asking about this kundalini stuff. I have > heard a few asking for people to tell their " kundalini rising " stories, but > no one has. Is it that scary? That shocking? That intimate and private that > no one wants to tell? Is it a secret society and you are all sworn to > silence? Does one need a decoder ring? Is there an initiation ceremony > involving bodily fluids, full moonlight and hooded monks? > > What IS kundalini, and why would the rising therof be scary? > Kundalini is a type of energy. All people have it to at least some degree. It resides at the base of the spine. Certain activities (yoga, meditation, martial arts) develop a person's body and mind in a way that cultivates a greater flow of the Kundalini energies. Sometimes the Kundalini energies are activated by accident in a person who is unprepared. Childbirth, accidents, and certain drugs may cause an involuntariy awakening of the Kundalini energies. Because the Kundalini energies are powerful, they can cause a wide variety of physiological and psychological symptoms, some of which are unpleasant. I suspect that those who have been completely through a Kundalini Awakening have been slow to respond because there is no good way to describe the process using words. Sometimes bodily fluids are involved, as Tantra is one of the more common ways for people to learn to manage the Kundalini energies. People usually need some kind of mentoring to make it through the process because of the physical and psychological symptoms that accompany a full-blown awakening. In my own case, I have had severe cramping in my spleen and solar plexus. Had I not known that the Kundalini energies are cleaning out old fears and anxieties, I probably would have gone to see a doctor, who would probably have put me on Prozac or some other psychotropic drug. Because I knew that it was Kundalini, I have sought other means of moving the energy up. Even so, I'd still like to hear from others about their experiences, especially if they have discovered ways of speeding and smoothing the process. -- --------------------------- Joel P. Bowman, Ph.D. Email: joel.bowman Department of Business Information Systems Western Michigan University http://spider.hcob.wmich.edu/~bowman --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2001 Report Share Posted January 4, 2001 Hi, Anukki! I thought that Barbara's answer to the queries about Kundalini was quite helpful. I've already joined the list, and am looking forward to learning a great deal from the discussions and files. I, too, share your curiosity about others Kundalini Awakenings. I think, though; rather than people being hesitant to share their 'secret knowledge', it's more a matter of this awakening being so different for everyone (and quite likely to be mistaken for dozens of physical and emotional symptoms, both minor and major). Perhaps it is the subtlety of awakening for some, and the intensity in others; perhaps the likelihood of confusing the signs with other symptoms (I was only half-joking when I compared our abdominal/solar plexus pain to too much pizza!). Rick and I have no idea where we are in the process--our signs and symptoms could as easily be arthritis, old age, digestive problems, loss of hearing, or psychosis as approaching satori. However, until we hear the dogs telling us to wear our underwear outside our clothing and march down Main Street singing, we will continue to welcome these changes as a sign of spiritual growth. There are hundreds of sites available on the web with information about Kundalini Awakenings--even a few that purport it is demonic possession or extraterrestrial activity! As usual, most information from the Internet is only as good as the person who provides it. For that reason, I would trust the advice of the people on this list--people I know and respect--over that of some stranger with access to a website on the net. The list looks to be a great resource (Thanks, Barbara!), and I'm sure that we will hear from other listmembers as more people become comfortable with this thread. Of course, if anyone *does* know the password or secret handshake, come on, be a sport and share that, too! F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2001 Report Share Posted January 4, 2001 on 1/4/01 9:22 AM, Joel P. Bowman at joel.bowman wrote: Even so, I'd still like to hear from others about their experiences, especially if they have discovered ways of speeding and smoothing the process. -- --------------------------- Joel P. Bowman, Ph.D. Email: joel.bowman Department of Business Information Systems Western Michigan University http://spider.hcob.wmich.edu/~bowman --------------------------- The way I strongly recommend is via the TUMMO Rei Ki I referenced in an earlier post. It is a very safe and gentle yet powerful and effective method of working with Kundalini activation and management. I have tremendous respect for the power of Kundalini energy. I feel completely confident with this method. If you have an interest in Kundalini please join the Kundalini list , read the archives and check it out for yourself. I have no personal gain form this recommendation, just personal experience. Go to " Tummo (Kundalini) Reiki group " for more detailed information. Once you join you can read numerous archives of peoples' experiences with Tummo Reiki and their Kundalini experiences. Spontaneous kundalini awakening with out the guidance of a knowledgeable Master may be disabling in a variety of ways. The energy field must be properly prepared to manage this incredibly powerful energy. The energy rises up the sushumna and bursts out the crown chakra. If the chakras are blocked the energy will have to route in other ways and this is what results in severe symptoms of all variety depending upon the chakra/s involved. Tummo Reiki prepares the sushumna and the chakras so the energy field has the capacity to allow the energy to rise safely and without these serious symptoms. The rewards in terms of healing and spiritual evolvement are equally as significant as the concern for working with this energy safely. My own experience with this process is rich and valuable beyond words. Rather than me attempting to describe these experiences, see for yourself in the archives of the Kundalini group. From Love, Barbara Neebel Meier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2001 Report Share Posted January 5, 2001 Thanks, Max. > The book ' Kundalini - The Evolutionary energy in Man ' by Gopi Krishna, > with psychological commentary by James Hillman, is a good account in > detail, on the whole kundalini rising experience. > I have read KUNDALINI AND THE CHAKRAS, by Genevieve Lewis Paulson. I found it uneven--it does contain some useful information. I'll look for the Krishna book. Just out of curiosity, why did you decide to stop the Kundalini by giving up meditation? -- --------------------------- Joel P. Bowman, Ph.D. Email: joel.bowman Department of Business Information Systems Western Michigan University http://spider.hcob.wmich.edu/~bowman --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2001 Report Share Posted January 5, 2001 Celeste... I'm not an expert, but your experience sounds like Kundalini to me, right down to the vision of a healing center. My friend who has definitely had a full Kundalini awakening and is a Healing Touch practitioner, has had the same vision since her Kundalini awakening. -- --------------------------- Joel P. Bowman, Ph.D. Email: joel.bowman Department of Business Information Systems Western Michigan University http://spider.hcob.wmich.edu/~bowman --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2001 Report Share Posted January 5, 2001 I stop because it feel strange, and I do not know what to do. I felt like my body going to expand. Just felt strange. max - " Joel P. Bowman " <joel.bowman Friday, January 05, 2001 4:47 PM Re: Kundalini > Thanks, Max. > > > The book ' Kundalini - The Evolutionary energy in Man ' by Gopi Krishna, > > with psychological commentary by James Hillman, is a good account in > > detail, on the whole kundalini rising experience. > > > I have read KUNDALINI AND THE CHAKRAS, by Genevieve Lewis > Paulson. I found it uneven--it does contain some useful > information. I'll look for the Krishna book. > > Just out of curiosity, why did you decide to stop the > Kundalini by giving up meditation? > -- > --------------------------- > Joel P. Bowman, Ph.D. > Email: joel.bowman > Department of Business Information Systems > Western Michigan University > http://spider.hcob.wmich.edu/~bowman > --------------------------- > > > **************************************** > Visit the community page: > For administrative problems -owner > To , - > > All messages, files and archives of this forum are copyright of the group and the individual authors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2001 Report Share Posted January 5, 2001 Hi, I think I should post my thinking on this matter. Everybody could claimed that their kundalini had 'raised'. It is because nobody could prove a thing. Sorry I do not mean to be suspicious. I had heard so much about this matter. I even came across someone is conducting kundalini awakening class. But after I chitchatted with him, I found out that it is just a false claim. max - " Joel P. Bowman " <joel.bowman Friday, January 05, 2001 4:52 PM Re: Kundalini > Celeste... > > I'm not an expert, but your experience sounds like Kundalini > to me, right down to the vision of a healing center. My > friend who has definitely had a full Kundalini awakening and > is a Healing Touch practitioner, has had the same vision > since her Kundalini awakening. > -- > --------------------------- > Joel P. Bowman, Ph.D. > Email: joel.bowman > Department of Business Information Systems > Western Michigan University > http://spider.hcob.wmich.edu/~bowman > --------------------------- > > > **************************************** > Visit the community page: > For administrative problems -owner > To , - > > All messages, files and archives of this forum are copyright of the group and the individual authors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2001 Report Share Posted January 5, 2001 Barbara... Thanks. I have forwarded your messages to a friend who is a Reiki master and who is going through Kundalini awakening herself at this time. I will see her Saturday, and our friend who has been through a full Kundalini awakening will also be there. We will have much to talk about, including Tummo Reiki. -- --------------------------- Joel P. Bowman, Ph.D. Email: joel.bowman Department of Business Information Systems Western Michigan University http://spider.hcob.wmich.edu/~bowman --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2001 Report Share Posted January 5, 2001 Ok, so maybe Kundalini is not a " BodyMind " experience and is not a proper topic for this forum. Thanks one and all for the suggestions on where to look. Elsewhere. Anukki www.AnniesHands.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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