Warning : this is about spontaneous awakening. When trying to provoke it, do not work alone, without guidance of someone who experienced it and is capable of teaching and guiding you through the process - under rare circumstances, trauma could be experienced

A Kundalini awakening is the rise of - let's call it "spirit energy" for lack of a better word, from the base of the spine to the pineal gland (3rd eye), then back into the whole body.

Kindly note that this phenomenon is scientifically observed, notably in Qi-Gong practice.

Once it has reached the 3rd eye, it may also rise further to fully open the crown chakra or sahasrara, forming the mythical "halo" or "horns" of Light that are so common in divine imagery. See "The Chakra System" for more information on what the 3rd eye is.

The Kundalini Awakening is an extremely intense sensation which can be overwhelming in many ways. Its effect is to enhance psychic abilities - forever. It also rebalances all karma and causes minor physiological alterations (body shape might change slightly, for the best).

Even the early stages can bring overwhelming physical and spiritual sensations, as it gently proceeds to cleanse our chakras - thus expelling clutters and blockages, potentially causing stomach pains, back pains, neck pains, dizziness, intense tiredness, and also, times of sorrow.

A first Kundalini Awakening eventually feels, past the early stages and when properly accepted, like a full-body orgasm, a thousand times more intense than a regular orgasm - during mine, for two hours, I would be unable to type on a keyboard as I was shaking. During this time, the individual can experience hot/cold vibes, and sorrow as, once again, chakra clutters "pass through" on their way out.

However, past these frightening sensations, it is pure bliss, pure pleasure and energy, extremely intense dynamism, that can last up to several days, and has a healing effect on the soul and the body. Thus, it is very important if it happens to you, to fully relax, fear not, and let it come, let it flow gently, knowing that ultimately, through the storm and the pain, this powerful gift from within the body will make you feel better for the rest of your life.

The "path" to the Kundalini awakening cannot be directly taught or systematized, as it is the result of a personal reflection on the nature of reality, perception, and love. It is attained when a degree of balance and compassion has been established within the deepest aspects of the persona, thus, the closest we could get to offering a guide to this attainment is the loving-kindness meditation.

A handful of individuals, if one is very close to self-realization and a first Kundalini awakening, can grant shaktipat, a touch or presence which triggers it, however, this is extremely rare and pretenders are numerous, and it is by no means a reliable "way" - or a way at all. Still, if you meet such persons, consider them precious channels and try to learn from their experience.