
Kundalini Awakening through Tapas or austerity This method is shrouded in mystery and not available to everyone. Awakening through herbs is also dangerous as it can lead to wild awakening with many side effects including madness, hallucinations and physical ailments, unless it is done under proper guidance. Such knowledge is not readily available and is shrouded in secrecy. Herbs or medicines ( Aushadhi) can be used to activate the Nadis or energy channels and for awakening the kundalini. Kundalini Awakening through HerbsĪnother method to awaken Kundalini is by consumption of certain chemicals. It is always advisable to do this under the guidance of a master. The practitioner should be well prepared to handle the experiences. Once awakened, the Kundalini tries to enter the Sushumna at the base of the spine and goes up.Īwakening through pranayama can be very quick and can bring many experiences. For this practice of the three Bandhas Mula Bandha (Root lock), Uddhiyana Bandha (Abdominal lock) and Jalandhara Bandha (Chin lock) has to be practiced to direct the energy upwards. Pranayama creates heat in the body, which when directed properly, will awaken the kundalini Shakti. The central channel Sushumna has to be clear for the energy to go up. Pranayama purifies the energy channels or Nadis, particularly the three main channels Ida, Pingala and Sushumna. Practitioner has to prepare the body through proper diet and cleaning techniques called Shatkarma. Kundalini Awakening through PranayamaĪwakening through pranayama is a quick and direct method to awaken kundalini, but requires ample preparations. Such persons should approach a kundalini master to balance his energies and safely guide the kundalini upwards. The person may not know, that it is caused by the awakening process. But, after awakening, if the kundalini is not taken up towards the crown chakra, it can create side effects. Awakening through music may happen spontaneously without the knowledge of the person. The seven notes or frequencies have effect on the brain and the energy channels in the body. Music, consisting of the seven notes or Sapta Svaras, can alter the state of consciousness. Awakening by mantra is an easy and relatively safe method. Else, it can take a long time and many repetitions of the mantra. If the Guru has an awakened kundalini, then it is easy for the disciple to get awakening through initiation.

It also depends on the quality or state of evolution of the master. To awaken the kundalini, the master has to initiate the disciple with the intention or Sankalpa of awakening the inner dormant power.

Kundalini Shakti can be awakened by the practice of Mantra Japa, which is daily repetition of a mantra certain number of times. These mantras were discovered by ancient seers or Rishis and has been passed on for generations through the master disciple tradition. Mantra is a sacred syllable, word or words that can unleash the spiritual potential in man. Mantra practice is the first method to awaken kundalini. METHODS TO AWAKEN KUNDALINI Kundalini awakening through Mantra Yoga
