What is Kundalini and Can It Be Awakened Without Knowing?

Absolute. I did. I didn’t even know what Kundalini was.

At the time, I was having experiences I was just explaining away as coincidences and imagination. But I recall commenting to a friend, “that’s the closest thing I have had to a psychic experience.”

Then I met my teacher who said, “I have known you in a past life. I have been waiting for you to show up, what took you so long?” She told me I was having a Kundalini awakening and what that was. She also taught me about chakras, energy, and the paranormal among other things.

It was quite intense for the next two years.

I believe what triggered it was my deep dive into asking who I really am. I was in therapy and had repressed childhood memories coming back to me. It seemed as though once I broke into those memories I just kept going back in time, remembering past lives. At the time, I didn’t think this was possible. However, I started meditating at my teacher’s encouragement, which is when the kriyas kicked in and started having some visions during meditation. But it also intensified experiences at all times of the day.

I went through a lot of change, and now 38 years later, I am writing a book, “You May Think I’m Crazy But . . . 12 of the Most Common Spiritual Experiences and Why You’re Not Crazy.”

Kundalini: A Deep Dive

In my opinion, the chakras and energy centers should be allowed to open naturally. Trying to prematurely open them can cause unexpected issues. And in my philosophy, it is generally advised to not worry about them but focus on developing virtues instead.

So yes, it is very possible to have the Kundalini and the other centers awaken without even initially being aware of it. Although once it happens, it will be noticeable. Or so I read from people who have experienced it.

Quotes from George Gurdjieff

“To awaken for man means to be dehypnotized. . . there is no organic reason for sleep and man can awaken.”

George Gurdjieff

Yes, kundalini can be awakened without being a yogi or a mystic. But it does help if you are one or the other, or if you have guidance from a teacher, guru, or instructor. There are dangers to kundalini awakening.

I am not a yogi, though I do practice some stretching poses as a warm up for Tai Chi. Above are a few of my Quora Spaces dedicated to awakening the imagination. Check them out at your leisure, my friend, and thanks for the query.