The rise of spiritual energy (Shakti) from the base of the spine through the Sushumna Nadi, which activates the chakras and expands consciousness, is referred to as Kundalini awakening. Changes in energy, emotions, or spirituality are the source of each symptom.
1. Strong Energy Rising in the Spine (Activation of Sushumna) How It Feels: Warm stream flowing upward Buzzing or vibrations Tingles similar to electricity pressure at the spine’s base Spiritual Understanding: This is the discharge of dormant spiritual energy and the awakening of the Muladhara root chakra. Why It Occurs: Blockages in subtle energy channels are cleared by prolonged meditation, breathwork, or emotional cleaning.
2. Expanded Perception & Increased Awareness How It Feels: Colors appear more vibrant. Sounds seem more vivid. Awareness sharpens The mind feels more alive. Spiritual Understanding: Consciousness changes from ordinary to expanded awareness, and the senses become purified (Pratyahara). Why It Occurs: Kundalini sharpens the mind by increasing prana circulation.
3. Cleansing and Emotional Release (Catharsis) How It Feels: Abrupt tears Laughter Anger coming out Replaying old recollections Spiritual Understanding: Emotions that have been stored in chakras—particularly the heart and sacral—are being released.
Why It Occurs: Kundalini purifies the psyche by removing karmic impressions, or Samskaras.
4.Kriyas’s Spontaneous Body Movements: How It Feels Sways of the body Mudras are formed by hands Neck motions Deep, impulsive breaths Spiritual Understanding: Kundalini intelligence releases blockages by moving the body unconsciously.
Why It Occurs: Through involuntary movements, the energy purifies chakras and nadis.
5. Abrupt Changes in Breathing (Pranic Awakening): How It Feels Abrupt, deep breaths Pauses in breathing Heating or cooling breath effortless, rhythmic breathing Spiritual Understanding: The Prana Vayu is awakened by Kundalini, which modifies internal energy flows.
Why It Occurs: Energy (prana) and breath are related; when energy rises, breath naturally changes.
6. Sensations of Chakra Activation How It Feels: Pressure Pulsing Heat Tingling in various chakra regions Spiritual Understanding: Like a “lotus,” each chakra opens to let more energy flow upward.
Typical Chakra Feelings: Heart: warmth or enlargement Third eye: the space between the eyebrows Crown: tingling at the top of the head .
7. Improved Intuition and Inner Knowledge How It Feels: Strong intuition Precise insights Being aware of things without reasoning Spiritual Understanding: The Third Eye, or Ajna Chakra, is activated to increase intuitive intelligence.
Why It Occurs: Inner guidance becomes more apparent as mental noise lessens.
8. Enhanced Emotional and Physical Sensitivity How It Feels: Sensitivity to loud noises Bright light has a strong sensation. Deeply sensing the emotions of others Spiritual Understanding: Kundalini makes you more responsive by opening the subtle body.
Why It Occurs: Awareness of both internal and exterior forces sharpens when chakras expand.
9. Vivid Dreams, Visions, and Modified Sleep Experience: Dreams of lucidity Symbolic visions Getting up early (3–5 AM) Reduced sleep requirements Spiritual Understanding: Dream states become conscious as the subconscious mind is purified.
Why It Occurs: Even when you are asleep, your mind can reach a higher level of awareness.
10. A sense of unity or oneness Consciousness How It Feels: loss of the distinction between “I” and “world” Feeling a connection to the universe, people, and nature Moments of total tranquility Spiritual Understanding: brief moments of non-duality (Advaita).
Why It Occurs: Higher chakras cause Kundalini’s ego to relax, resulting in a profound sense of unity.
11.Deep inner tranquility and serenity How It Feels: The mind stops talking. Thoughts get slower. Having a calm feeling for no apparent cause Spiritual Understanding: release of emotional burdens through the activation of the head and heart chakras.
Why It Occurs: The state of the mind changes from disorganized (rajas) to calm (sattva).
12. Inspiration & Creativity Boost How It Feels: New concepts come to mind with ease. The creative spirit awakens New insights and viewpoints Spiritual Understanding: The activation of the Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana) increases creative prana. Why It Occurs: When emotional obstacles are removed, creative energy is released.
13.Diminished Interest in Material Wants How It Feels:
Money, fame, and material luxury are less appealing.
Living a simpler life feels fulfilling.
The desire to grow spiritually grows
Spiritual Understanding:
Spiritual awareness rises while ego attachments decrease.
Why It Occurs:
Kundalini changes the emphasis from pleasure on the outside to contentment on the inside.
14. Deep Love, Compassion, and Empathy How It Feels:
Having an inherent sense of kindness
Weeping over the suffering of others
a desire to assist or assist
Spiritual Understanding:
Unconditional love results from the enlargement of the heart chakra.
Why It Occurs:
Universal love arises as self-centered feelings vanish.
1. Identity Transformation (Ego Dissolution) 5.
How It Feels:
Feeling like a separate person
Changes in personality
Giving up previous routines or convictions
Having a “reborn” feeling
15.Spiritual Understanding:
Your higher self is emerging as the layers of your ego dissolve.
Why It Occurs:
Kundalini modifies self-perception by purifying mental processes.
Spiritual Experiences (Bliss, Light, Sound, Presence)
16. How It Feels:
Experiencing happiness or divine energy
Observing inner light when meditating
Perceiving faint noises (Nada)
Sensing a higher power or presence
Spiritual Understanding:
Deeper consciousness is accessible through the opening of higher chakras.
Why It Occurs:
The upper parts of the subtle body are reached by Kundalini.