What Is Kundalini?
achieve certain things. Working on a soul level with rebirthing techniques is part of the deeper energetic purification as you work toward enlightenment. Once all of your chakras are active and functioning, the perception of these more subtle energies is easier.
An Inspiring Story
Each chapter in this book includes personal experiences that I have had to help elucidate or display that there is validity to the concepts in the chapter. When I first was introduced to the concept of kundalini, I could not wrap my head around it. I wasn’t sure I believed there was energy around the body, and I really didn’t know if energy would raise up my spine and give me some eye-opening experience. Since I first started this journey exploring the concept of kundalini, I now have a vast array of experiences that are in many ways supernatural and profound. The stories I am sharing in this book may help ground some of the concepts for you and help you see how they may help you in real life. I used to attend kundalini classes in Los Angeles, and the teachers would share stories that made the learning process more fun. When we had a glimpse into someone’s real-life experience in relation to what we were working on, it was certainly inspiring. Author Doreen Virtue, who writes about spiritual topics, also includes personal stories in her books, which helped me tremendously when I was learning about these topics. So, for those of you who like stories and learn through them, I hope that these stories from my life enrich your own path toward what you are seeking. The first encounter I had with kundalini yoga was in Newport Beach, California. I found myself in what seemed to be a very odd class. The teacher wore a brightly colored turban and walked into class carrying a large gong, a vat of tea, and a cushion. I was used to a teacher coming into class empty handed, so this was mildly entertaining, to say the least. I found that I couldn’t really breathe deeply or for an extended period of time without feeling nauseous, out of breath, or irritated. I really did not understand the point of the class, which was about activating a chakra.
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