“For when she wakes, she will shake the world!” – Napoleon
I did an interview this year where the host and I joked about Awakening as an epidemic and he posed the phrase, ‘a rising tide lifts all boats’, and asked me if I thought that some people were so moored that they’d drown? My answer is an optimistic, no! But to ensure that we all bob to the surface there needs to be education; shining a light on things that were once rare but are now becoming more commonplace. I hope for the day when your GP, your parents, your friends will all be accepting of the basic challenges of Kundalini and Awakening.
Kundalini Awakening is erupting, bubbling, and being triggered in a multitude of ways these days. My mind is blown by the diversity of triggers that pop the Kundalini cork and send initiates on a new, sometimes initially wild, Awakening journey.
Over my two decades of supporting people with Kundalini Awakening, I have heard the most incredible stories and vast diversity of trigger events and experiences that activated someone’s Kundalini from a dormant state within, or a slow burn in the background of their pelvis, to a roaring storm that rips structures apart because it wants to rebuild something irrepressible and fantastical. I wish I wrote them all down!
Spontaneous Kundalini Awakenings are common these days due to the elevation of consciousness on this planet. Moving forward, the vibration is going to get higher and more intense, and we will awaken even faster and with less effort. Humanity, despite everything we see going on out there, is spiritually emerging and evolving quickly, even if it’s not as many folks or was widely as we desire.
Here below is a non-exhaustive list of triggers that contribute to awakening the Kundalini from her slumber. I wish I had kept a list in my career, but this article is me simply remembering some of the things that have been told over the years.
Please note that many different elements can contribute to a Kundalini awakening long before the final trigger does it’s work. They may have been softening and opening the energetic and nervous system, dissolving internal and auric blockages and preparing someone for years before the actions of a final catalyst moment. The preparatory phase of awakening often goes unnoticed or barely seen.
I am also curious as to what activated your Kundalini awakening, please feel free to post below in the comments and we will periodically expand this list and add your story to it.
People love reading comments and stories so feel free to contribute to the conversation, you are part of this global awakening and all input is important.
Here’s the list, in no particular order, of things that were the kundalini activators or simply what was happening when it triggered:
• Yoga, meditation practice, of course.
• Fasting
• Marital arts practice
• Reading a book and having a powerful insight
• A traumatic event and or shock
• Childbirth
• A near-death experience
• Peak states, especially from sports and winning
• Peak states from being a soldier
• A medical procedure or surgery
• A period of deep introspection and contemplation
• Painting an artwork
• One dear man simply did one meditation having never meditated before, from a Gabby Bernstein book (I love Gabby) and boom, his life had an unexpected hot Kundalini opening
• Sexual encounters
• Recreational drugs
• A serious psychic attack where Kundalini activated to be a protector
• Dating someone for one evening (often someone with a strong soul connection, even if you never see them again)
• Transmission from a teacher or master
• From watching Youtube videos
• Seeing a twin flame, meeting a twin flame, anything “twin flame” like can be a potent trigger and then the twin flame often, but not always, moves on at some point after the activation is done, mission accomplished
• Psychedelics
• Music experiences, festivals and concerts
• Being on retreat
• Going to sacred places like a monastery in Nepal or the pyramids of Giza
• Studying psychology
• Hanging out with folks who have active Kundalini
• Reiki, reiki is a very big activator of Kundalini and I have many folks I have met where this was the ignition source
• Long-distance sex
• Spending time with people with awakened Kundalini or dating someone with it or having sex with someone with awakened Kundalini because Kundalini is transmitted energetically.
• Pranayama
• Past life events, experiences that activate past lives and arriving in this life with Kundalini already subtly activated
• Psychic experiences
• Visitations by spiritual beings, teachers or star beings from other dimensions (yes, it does happen)
• Intense supplement and dietary regimes and purification physically
• Intense times of psychological stress
• During a dark night of the soul
• Responding to the soul’s calling or longing or purpose.
• Praying to God (whatever that is to you) for anything potent
• Feeling close to God, letting it in or answering a ‘call’ to serve, or asking to be shown the way.
Kundalini will in turn serve you to assist in your unification with the universe, she will be acutely tuned to core longing to home to God, Spirit and self. She will relentlessly pursue your yearning for unity, for oneness, she becomes your fractal of the infinite.
What do you resonate with?
How did your Kundalini awaken?
Let’s build a community library and conversation together here.
With blessings and eternal curiosity for your awakening and all that you are,
14 Comments
I was undergoing something like soul of dark night phase where nothing seemed to be fulfilling like everything was falling apart. After listening to a podcast about ego I just surrendered and sat for my meditation practice.
That’s it! It was like a shift suddenly some clouds vanished and there was bright light right there. I cannot explain in words but it was like joy and peace oozing out. I was in awe!
Dear Deepa,
Thank you for adding this positive comment! I’m very happy to hear that you could support yourself through this stage with your own wisdom and practice! Amazingly well done you powerhouse.
Big love,
Myree x
My experience had been a rollercoaster ride! It started with a catastrophic Dark Night of the Soul. I was depressed and suicidal for a long time. After enough time down in those depths, I decided to purge myself of my attachments to certain outcomes in my life. I released lifelong dreams and dove headfirst into my awakening. I decided that awakening was more important than anything in this three-dimensional world.
It wasn’t long after that, that 3 new Spirit Guides stepped up and volunteered for my Spirit Team. The first was a Dragon Spirit. I get the sense he’d rather remain anonymous, so I shan’t share his name. But, he is a guardian and good friend.
Shortly after that, Loki and Papa Legba appeared in my life, eager to aid me in my journey. At first, I was skeptical, but after some introspection, I learned that these 2 deities are oft misunderstood, and misrepresented in modern media. So, I accepted their offers of aid.
At first, I was absolutely elated. I was reveling in no longer feeling alone. In feeling like my old self again, the carefree teenager with a devil-may-care attitude. Though, I did start having some strange, intense, and personally meaningful dreams. *My dream recall is normally nill, but it became much more pronounced. I have also been waking up multiple times a night every night.
Then, out of nowhere, I was overwhelmed with strange symptoms; simultaneously sweating, yet feeling cold, a vibrating sensation in my extremities, nausea, fatigue, a feeling of disconnection from my body, and a general malaise.
After a bit of research, I believe I am experiencing a Kundalini awakening spurred by the arrival of my new Spirit Guides.
I am currently attempting to balance the energy with some meditation and a strong, deep acceptance of the process, and my new Guides.
Loki and Papa both warned me that working with them would be intense… I had no idea! But Chaos is infused in my being, as it is theirs. I believe this is only the beginning.
Hello Wayward,
What a profound sharing and deeply sensitive awareness you have to your unfolding path.
I think you are right. It does sound like the beginning of clearing out of trauma and blockages, high spiritual beings can certainly trigger Kundalini.
Having Spirit Teachers is powerful.
It’s very exciting!
There’s lots of information available on the website through blogs and other resources about Kundalini and how she dances with us.
Sending blessings for your awakening path!
Big love,
Myree
I put myself out there on a dating app. I accepted a person’s like, took a risk and started texting being really open about everything and it triggered my awakening. I have been doing Quantum Energy Healings. So I have healed myself, downside I believe it was a soulmate connection but he wasn’t ready for a relationship. He kept the door open but removed himself to a safety point. He still has the connection open!
Hi Wendy,
Sounds very interesting and something that happens a lot, it’s magical that we are all here to help each other evolve even though the real inner work needs to be done by every individual. Remember that letting go can be just as rewarding and powerful as connection and that sometimes very significant people in our lives are only physically present for a very short time. It sounds like you are well on your way to grounding the gratitude for the experience and moving on in the flow of your awakening. And using your power in your own awakening and transformation. That is big, bold and profound evolutionary work. Well done!
Big love,
Myree x
A friend started talking about the Big Bang theory, the planets and the stars.. creation, the breath of God being OHM and once he said it, I slowly felt a magical vortex within me spiraling up slowly and gently. I spoke this out loud and he said my kundalini was activated.
HI A,
Thank you for sharing, it sounds beautiful and peaceful. It could have been kundalini! Keep exploring and asking questions and observing how your process unfolds.
Blessings to you!
Big love,
Myree
Oh my goodness I can check so many off that list. Recovering drug and alcohol abuser, well, mostly. This stuff is scary. But I see I’m not evil and don’t hate myself as I used to long to die constantly. I have a baby almost five years ago and I’ve been on a rampage to forge some sort of connection with something bigger and outside of myself. After 35 years of forcibly applying the prevalent Baptist mentality of where I live I finally gave up on that endeavor and found and gave meditation a genuine try. Going back even angry with it. And it’s stuck. Since the first “explosion” about a month and a half ago my mind has been much more silent in general and I’ve been applying more advanced methods and having success! Also after my baby was born I had my brain zapped by a magnet to help combat the post partum on top of my usual depressed state. It helped so much and the part of your brain associated with depression is the same part that perceives spirit. I also tried every last thing suggested in various treatment modalities, and kept what worked and left the rest. It’s been a journey! And I see how much my life was just taught so wrong to me and no wonder I was lost and alone! They don’t teach anything about what I know now in the West! But the more I learn I see how it all has its time and purpose, I have appreciation for the lessons. I’m really struggling with uncontrollable convulsions and “explosions”. The last round lasted almost three days. Didn’t sleep for about four days. Which is why I’m back on the internet trying to understand if something is a catalyst. Only thing I can think is ongoing sun stuff and that were in a fifth super moon in a row, and that unusual. I’m so open for suggestions to help deal with this energy overload! Oh my abdomen fills up with crazy energy and I have a new relationship with the earth. She sucked so much energy out of me at once I fell! But this all feels healing when I’m not nuts feeling.
Hello dear Jess,
So you are not alone, many people experience this intensity through awakening. I wonder if you have looked into trying to understand Kundalini Awakening specifically? There are many helpful blog posts on my site.
After that I would suggest getting some guidance, spiritual experiences are nuanced and broad and there’s so much to explore that could be completely unique to you or a teacher might feel that they know exactly what some symptoms are. Investing in yourself with intention – exactly what you are doing here by asking for advice – is the best medicine for people who feel the onset of some ‘crazy’ within their awakening. Don’t forget that your body, your higher self and your guides are all your friends and you can talk to them. You are your greatest healer but sometimes we all need support to find our equilibrium.
Blessings to your awakening path!
Big love,
Myree
Shalom Shalom. I am an American my name is Crystal. This all applies to me. I am 6 months free survivor from Narcissistic Abuse for a Decade with a legion of demons. God delivered me from the snare of the Fowler. Yeshua Super Empath INFJ-A Spoke in tongues last month for the first time. I’m 49 years old!
Dear Crystal,
That sounds epic! I’m glad you feel you are a survivor becoming a thriver! It sounds like you have a lot of exciting things going on to explore. Wishing you well on your awakening and self empowerment journey dear one!
Big love,
Myree
Thank Myree , for creating this page . I so very grateful I found this info , it’s given me confirmation and clarity on my spontaneous activation . I’ve always been spiritual as long as I can remember , having an understanding of something magical and powerful we are part of yet not knowing how or why I have this understanding. The awakening of kundalini happened through a very emotional stressful chain of events that had sent me to a fast down ward heap… the worst being alienated from my 4 yo daughter . I was meditating flat out seeking guidance and answers within and 90% of time during meditation I would she shot out into the astral unintentionally . It’s unclear to me why this was happening but I became to use this as a means of escaping the painful reality I’d manifested . As wrong as I know this is now , i felt free of the emotional trauma my 3d world was and for this brief moment I was able to have a moment of peace, though on occasions I did encounter some not so pleasant entities in my low vibrational state. I went into complete isolation from the 3d world untill the most amazing moment kundalini ignited my being . The experience mind blowing yet what was to follow was the most chaotic and turbulent 12 months of my life as the energy stirred up all the deep emotional pain I’d been pushing away . At first during the full body orgasmic wave that hijacked my being I thought I’d found something magic I’d been seeking that was going to save me. Not knowing what had actually happened and what was going on sent me into a mental and emotional wreck . I happen to meet someone online on a dating site I’d not been active in for a long time who just so happened to be a kundalini yoga instructor & after listening to my story had assured me that kundalini had found me and I do believe the universe played the magic in this connection it was. I began learning kundalini yoga which actually felt so familiar is was freaky , even the mantras and background songs all resonated like a long lost twin I grew up with. This connection was short lived due to the intensity of energy between us that the logical mind just can’t comprehend so I had to let go and began learning more yoga online solo. There’s not many kundalini yoga studios in my town at all nor had anyone even heard the word kundalini. I was soon to connect with another amazing woman which was of romantic interest initially who happened to be a kundalini instructed with her own business and studio of 15 years … talk about divine guidance magic . Now 3 years later of consistent kundalini yoga practise and expert guidance from my now amazing friend I’m loving like in the most powerful way . I’m so grateful I didn’t seek medical help and opinions , to be diagnosed and medicated no doubt incorrectly . Thankfully i stuck it through the turmoil with a deep trusting I was searching the right place for guidance .
I hope this makes some sense as it’s a shortened version of events .
Thankyou
Sat nam☺️
Hi Jay,
I do understand and it seems quite comprehensive to me, you will be relieved to know that many of my students and clients have similar aspects to their own stories. I think there will be other blog posts and especially comments from readers below that may speak to you also, if you want to go down that rabbit hole. You seem very open and receptive so I get a clear feeling that there’s more for you to discover that will help with your beautiful solo adventure relating to Kundalini as she expresses in your system.
Thank you for taking the time to write in, I love being connected and hearing individual tales of adventure! I’m sure that your heightened intuition will continue to lead to aligned assistance as your awakening journey continues.
I send you many blessings for your path!
Big love,
Myree