The Kundalini Concept

"It is very important that we come to a clear understanding of what kundalini is and what it is not. This becomes especially important in the light of the greatly increased interest in the West in the practice of various kinds of yogas. Much harm can come in the attempts to 'arouse kundalini' if there is not the corresponding practice of progressive freedom from egocentrism. Mary Scott has done an admirable job in clarifying the subject by delving into the context in which the notions of kundalini and chakras were developed. In addition to the sympathetic reading of Aurobindo and Woodroffe, who seems to have been one of the few Westerners who tried to understand the Tantras in their Indian expositions as expounded by the Tantrik masters themselves rather than impose extraneous theories of one's own, the author brings a great deal of common sense and her own personal experience of being a searcher as well as a psychotherapist. If taken seriously, this book should provide a great challenge to the general methodology of contemporary sciences. Highly recommended for scholars and lay persons alike." --Prof. Ravi Ravindra

"Kundalini yoga presented Jung with a model of something that was almost completely lacking in Western psychology--an account of the development phases of higher consciousness.... Jung's insistence on the psychogenic and symbolic significance of such states is even more timely now than then. As R. D. Laing stated... 'It was Jung who broke the ground here, but few followed him.'"--From the introduction by Sonu Shamdasani Jung's seminar on Kundalini yoga, presented to the Psychological Club in Zurich in 1932, has been widely regarded as a milestone in the psychological understanding of Eastern thought and of the symbolic transformations of inner experience. Kundalini yoga presented Jung with a model for the developmental phases of higher consciousness, and he interpreted its symbols in terms of the process of individuation. With sensitivity toward a new generation's interest in alternative religions and psychological exploration, Sonu Shamdasani has brought together the lectures and discussions from this seminar. In this volume, he re-creates for today's reader the fascination with which many intellectuals of prewar Europe regarded Eastern spirituality as they discovered more and more of its resources, from yoga to tantric texts. Reconstructing this seminar through new documentation, Shamdasani explains, in his introduction, why Jung thought that the comprehension of Eastern thought was essential if Western psychology was to develop. He goes on to orient today's audience toward an appreciation of some of the questions that stirred the minds of Jung and his seminar group: What is the relation between Eastern schools of liberation and Western psychotherapy? What connection is there between esoteric religious traditions and spontaneous individual experience? What light do the symbols of Kundalini yoga shed on conditions diagnosed as psychotic? Not only were these questions important to analysts in the 1930s but, as Shamdasani stresses, they continue to have psychological relevance for readers on the threshold of the twenty-first century. This volume also offers newly translated material from Jung's German language seminars, a seminar by the indologist Wilhelm Hauer presented in conjunction with that of Jung, illustrations of the cakras, and Sir John Woodroffe's classic translation of the tantric text, the Sat-cakra Nirupana. ?

Are you seeking a unique Kundalini Guide on how to awaken it? Then continue reading... Kundalini is a Sanskrit term that means "coiled up." This term refers to the idea that energy is coiled up at the base of the spine of every individual on the planet. It is often shown as a snake or serpent lying inside the pelvic bowl. The snake force rises through the body and all the chakras until it reaches the summit of the head when this energy is awakened. This coil of energy or snake represents the Life-Force, the prana, the divine force that, when awakened, will result in an unraveling process that will enable awareness to change and become exalted into pure, holy, creation-energetic consciousness. This book discusses Recognizing the Kundalini What exactly is Kundalini? Taking One Breath at a Time The Third Eye Science How to Awaken a Slumbering Kundalini The seven major chakras. How to Effectively Meditate The Poses of Kundalini Awakening Healing of the Chakras ...And Much More.... The physical exercise linked with this energy is Kundalini Yoga. Together with other meditations, powers, work, and lifestyle choices, the practitioner can align with this divine energy. There are several yoga practices, each with its philosophy, mantra, spiritual expression, or objective. Many individuals work with Kundalini Yogis or Gurus to have a safe, therapeutic experience, but it may also happen without a teacher. This chapter will go further into each of these subjects. The precise origins of Kundalini and the yoga practice designed to encourage awakening are unclear. The principles of Kundalini are based on ancient books known as Vedas, which date back to at least 1000 BCE. The Vedic, Tantric, and Shakti ideologies and Pranayama are all tied to the notion of Kundalini in Hinduism. The Upanishads, which are part of the Vedic scriptures, elaborate on the idea and concept of Kundalini. However, the concept of Kundalini-yoga was not recognized in these works until later, around the 16th century. Several Indic and Hindu religious backgrounds interact to produce the practice of Kundalini awakening. Tantra means "loom, weaving, system," while Shaktism is the notion of heavenly, female force. Pranayama means "expansion of the Life-force." In collaboration with other ancient philosophies and scriptures, all of these schools of thought contribute to the creation of Kundalini and the philosophy of awakening this divine awareness. As the Kundalini energy rises, this complex energy system, also known as chakras, becomes balanced, opened, and "lit up," so to speak. Crystals, like blood diamonds, have their victims. Please don't allow anyone or our mother to suffer as a result of this. When performing a healing session on yourself or others, place these stones right on the chakra points. Kundalini yoga is a fusion of numerous yoga techniques that concentrate on breathing, postures, and meditation to engage the primordial life force within. It helps not only to awaken the latent serpent energy but also to maintain the equilibrium of these energy systems. Do you genuinely want to learn more? Then, scroll to the top and click the Buy Now button!

Account of the awakening of the kundalini process by Philip St. Romain, with reflection on the meaning of this process from the perspective of Christian spirituality. Foreword by Thomas Keating. Appendices by James Arraj. 2nd edition. Original work by Crossroads, NY, 1991.

FROM THE BACK COVER OF THE PAPERBACK EDITION: Yoga opens the doorway between our outer and inner reality, leading us to Oneness and Joy in all aspects of life. Our nervous system is the doorway... Advanced Yoga Practices (AYP), Volume 2 refines and enhances the core practices presented in the first volume, and provides plain English instructions for new practices designed to cultivate middle and end stage development on the path of human spiritual transformation. Additional practices include advanced applications of samyama, diet, shatkarmas, amaroli, non-dual self-inquiry, bhakti and karma yoga, and a variety of approaches for building and managing a progressive and stable practice routine. Volume 2 does not stand alone, relying on the first volume as a foundation, and building on it. There are nearly 200 additional lessons here for assisting the serious practitioner to realize a life filled with abiding inner silence, ecstatic bliss, outpouring divine love, and unity. What readers are saying as they make use of the AYP lessons: "It's almost a science. You do the practices and progress as predicted." - MA "As a physician, it is moving to see the effects on medical conditions." - KC "I will be adding AYP to my class offerings to cover the whole of yoga." - MR "Far above and beyond all other yoga writings I have encountered." - KG "A growing inquiry in stillness has taken me to new levels." - CL "Especially useful for stabilizing my kundalini awakening." - SR "The tantra techniques bring great pleasure into our lives." - ZA "This approach includes a deep tolerance of other paths." - AN "Thank you for being the one who said: The guru is in you!" - KK For more reader feedback, see the last section in the book.

THIS BOOK IS ABOUT THE KUNDALINI YOGA SCIENCE FROM A CHRISTIAN BIBLE PERSPECTIVE.