Investigation of the phenomenology, physiology and impact of spiritually transformative experiences - kundalini awakening.
Explore (New York, N.Y.) January 1, 2021 Marjorie H Woollacott, Yvonne Kason, Russell D Park 33 citations
Spiritually transformative experiences with an energetic component, often called kundalini awakenings, are understudied. Most participants (85%) reported unusual flows of energy through or around the body. The experiences were mystical, involving feelings of expansion, conscious awareness leaving the body, and being enveloped in light or love. Common triggers included concentrating on spiritual matters, being near a spiritually developed person, and intense meditation or prayer. Transformations included increased sensory sensitivity, creativity, changes in beliefs, a desire to serve others, a sense of unity, and belief in the immortality of the spirit. Most participants felt healthcare professionals lacked understanding of these experiences, limiting their ability to provide help.