Kundalini is a Sanskrit word derived from “Kundal”, Kundal simply means “a ring”, not the ring for hand, the round ring for ears. When a snake is coiled around something, it keeps its head resting at the top of the coil as if it is protecting something that is hidden inside its coils. But in the Vedic concept, the Kundalini is a position in which a serpent sits rounded making layers one by one to secure or guard something very important. Kundalini is important and powerful energy that should be taken seriously and should be tried to awaken. In the ancient Vedic Ages, we hear some stories of snakes when the snakes used to guard a precious gem called “Mani”, or “Naagmani”.

In the fables of India, the Nag was always symbolized as the protector of precious gems. Here the precious gems refer to the Kundalini energy that is stored within us. Every one of us is born with this energy. Only, it lies dormant within us till the time of awakening. This awakening can sometimes happen naturally and we are unaware of it, or it can happen through specific yogic and meditative practices.

Kundalini Energy in the Human body is sleeping like a snake positioning as Kundalini which is deeply sleeping all the time until we try to awake it. This energy is unconscious by default but if we do some Meditation, Yoga, Pranayama, Kriyas and other practices, we can awake Kundalini. The Kundalini is so powerful energy that can completely change a human life when awakened. The flow after the awakening of Kundalini is from Muladhara Chakra to Ajna Chakra (Third Eye) upwards touching all Chakras and opening them one by one.

Kundalini is the feminine divine power that is in an inactive form at the base of the spine or below the Muladhara chakra. There are 7 chakras found in our body as our main energy junctions and Kundalini Energy can maximum reach until the 6th Chakra which is Ajna Chakra or Third Eye. Sahasrara Chakra as known as Crown Chakra is not in our material body so the travel of Kundalini Energy is till the Ajna.

It is important to remember that one should be ready for the awakening of one’s kundalini energy. In a way, it can be said that Kundalini Yoga and meditation can be the most potential as well as the most potent form of practice. The awakening of the Kundalini can open up many dimensions in a person’s life. However, even if the best things come to us at a time when we are not ready for them, it can mean huge negative consequences and wouldn’t be a good thing. Hence, it is important that when you are working on your Kundalini, you should only do so under constant vigilant guidance. Otherwise, one must not attempt the practices. The awakening of the Kundalini can cause your life to change instantly.  If you are not ready or aware of how to handle these changes, then things may fall apart in your world. Nowadays a lot of books are written on the subject and many people read these and try to adapt the practices. This can be very dangerous. There are various steps that must be followed with strict discipline, focus, and many changes in one’s lifestyle and these must be done under vigilant guidance.