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Kundalini Awakening: Esoteric practices, Jungian Psychology, Paganism

In this episode, we tackle the ancient and powerful practice of Kundalini Yoga, tracing its roots from the sacred Upanishads of the first millennium BCE to its contemporary role in Western esotericism. Discover how Kundalini, often envisioned as a dormant serpentine force at the base of the spine, has been integrated into modern spiritual practices, transforming lives through its profound psycho-spiritual benefits.

We explore how Kundalini Yoga has evolved through the ages, influenced by the teachings of notable figures like T. Krishnamacharya and Yogi Bhajan, and how it has been adapted into the practices of contemporary witches, Pagans, and occultists. We’ll also examine the significant impact of Carl Jung’s ideas on individuation and the integration of the unconscious, which resonate deeply with the transformative journey of Kundalini awakening.

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Alexandre, J., 2019. Physio Kundalini Syndrome: A Case Report. Journal of Clinical Cases & Reports.

Atkinson, S. et al., 2022. ‘Krishnamacharya on Kundalini: The Origins and Coherence of his Position’. Journal Title Not Provided.

Deslippe, P. et al., 2012. ‘From Maharaj to Mahan Tantric’. Sikh Formations.

Deshmukh, V. et al., 2023. ‘Kundalini Shakti: The Psychobiological Arousal a Neuroscientific Perspective’. Journal of Applied Consciousness Studies.

Harris, B., 1994. Guest Editorial: Kundalini and Healing in the West. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 13, pp. 75-79.

Krishna, C.S. et al., 2014. ‘CONCEPT OF KUṆḌALINĪ YOGA IN TELUGU VEDANTA TEXTS’. Journal of South Asian Studies.

Okropiridze, D. et al., 2017. ‘‘East’ and ‘West’ in the Kaleidoscope of Transculturality—The Discursive Production of the Kuṇḍalinī as a New Ontological Object Within and Beyond Orientalist Dichotomies’. Journal Title Not Provided.

Prabhuji. 2021. Kundalini Yoga: The Power is in You. 9th edn., United States: Prabhuji Mission.

Sovatsky, S. et al., 2009. ‘Kundalini and the Complete Maturation of the Ensouled Body’. Journal of Transpersonal Psychology.

Stoeber, M., 2012. 3HO KUNDALINI YOGA AND SIKH DHARMA. Sikh Formations, 8, pp. 351-368.

Suresh, A., Ramachandran, K., & Jayachander, M., 2013. Effect of Kundalini Yoga on Psychological Health in Young Adults. Indian journal of positive psychology, 4, pp. 7-13.

Swain, D.L., 2019. Re-Visioning Kundalini: Exploring Experiences of Kundalini from a Jungian and Archetypal Perspective. Dissertation. Pacifica Graduate Institute. Available at: ProQuest Dissertations & Theses

Taylor, K., 2007. Arthur Avalon Among the Orientalists: Sir John Woodroffe and the Re-imaging of the Tantras. Indian Religions: Renaissance and Renewal.

Urban, H.B., 2006. Magia Sexualis: Sex, Magic, and Liberation in Modern Western Esotericism. Berkeley: University of California Press.

Urbańska, H. et al., 2020. ‘The Concept of Kuṇḍalinī in Śiva Śatakam: A Malayalam Work by Nārāyaṇa Guru’. Journal Title Not Provided.

Valanciuté, A. et al., 2011. ‘Physio Kundalini syndrome and mental health’. Mental Health, Religion & Culture.

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00:00 Introduction: Kundalini is a Yogic Path

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01:24 Kundalini Roots and Origins

02:39 Kundalini Yoga Introduced to the West

03:06 Psychological and Physiological Impacts of Kundalini

03:49 The Influence of the Book “The Serpent Power.”

04:57 Kundalini Influences Western Thought

06:35 The Range of Kundalini Practice

08:28 Kundalini and Health

09:17 Prabhuji’s Book “Kundalini Yoga: The Power is in You”

10:39 Kundalini in Contemporary Communities

11:41 Kundalini in Sex Magic

12:07 Kundalini Blended with Modern Esoteric Practices

13:29 Support Angela’s Symposium

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Published on June 16, 2024

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