The Kundalini is a coiled-up, dormant and cosmic energy that pervades our physical entirety. This book translates that energy into a practice to awaken this dormant energy. It explains the theory and illustrates the actual practice. To the spiritual aspirant, this will provide a hand-holding guide through this obscure and less-travailed aspect of yoga.

The verse is a beautiful homage to the guru. It conveys the Guru's Divine Vision to see the underlying unity (static and dynamic) of all existence. The guru has shown the path to liberation, which is the ultimate goal of spiritual practice. The seeker expresses deep reverence and gratitude to the guru for revealing this path. The verse emphasizes the transformative power of the guru's teachings and the importance of seeking guidance from a qualified teacher.

The verse is about the power of the sacred sound Om, the primordial sound of the universe. By chanting Om, one can manifest their material and spiritual desires like enlightenment or liberation. The power of Om can bring abundance and prosperity to those who deeply connect with it. The ultimate goal of spiritual practice is liberation or enlightenment (freedom from the cycle of birth and death). By meditating on Om, one can attain this highest state of consciousness. In essence, the verse suggests that the sound of Om is the source of all creation and the key to spiritual liberation. By meditating on this sacred sound, one can attain both material and spiritual fulfillment. The verse encourages reverence for Om, promising both worldly fulfillment and spiritual liberation through dedicated meditation on this sacred sound. It's a profound reminder of the power and significance of Om in spiritual practice.

This verse highlights the transformative power of the Guru's knowledge, wisdom and guidance. The Guru possesses profound wisdom and spiritual authority whose teachings are pure and enlightening. The Guru is capable of bestowing both material and spiritual blessings - physical well-being, success, and happiness, and the realization of one's true nature and liberation from the cycle of birth and death. The verse praises the Guru as the source of all knowledge and liberation, and emphasizes the importance of seeking guidance from a qualified spiritual teacher. The Guru has a deep, unwavering foundation in spiritual knowledge and possesses great spiritual power. This power could be understood as the ability to inspire, guide, and transform the lives of disciples.

The Guru grants both worldly prosperity and liberation: This highlights the Guru's ability to bless disciples with both material success (worldly prosperity) and spiritual liberation (moksha). It signifies that true guidance from a Guru can lead to a balanced and fulfilling life, encompassing both material and spiritual well-being.

So, this passage pays homage to the Guru, acknowledging the profound influence a true teacher can have in guiding their disciples toward a prosperous life and ultimate spiritual freedom. It's a celebration of the Guru's role in providing both temporal and eternal benefits.

The verse is a beautiful homage to the Divine Feminine, often represented with the three states of physical, astral, and causal. Tripura Sundar is the consort of Shiva, often depicted with three eyes. Together, they represent the divine masculine and feminine energies. Tripura Sundari is seen as the divine energy that resides within these six chakras, or energy centers, within the human body. The Goddess is constantly present in the hearts of those who have attained spiritual perfection. Seeking refuge in her signifies turning to her for protection, guidance, and spiritual support.

In essence, this verse celebrates the supreme power and beauty of the Divine Feminine, and seeks her blessings for spiritual liberation.Overall, this passage is a devotional invocation to Tripurasundari, celebrating her divine attributes, beauty, and presence in both the natural world and the spiritual practices of yogis. It's a poetic expression of reverence and admiration for the goddess.

This verse directly addresses Consciousness, the ultimate reality which is the underlying essence of all beings and things. Consciousness is present in every time and place, the source of all causation and effect. It is the ultimate power that drives the universe. Words are inadequate to describe Consciousness. Essentially, the verse is a contemplation on the nature of Consciousness which encompasses reality and the divine. It acknowledges the limitations of human language and intellect in comprehending the infinite.

Consciousness is the core of all existence. Consciousness is both the cause (the origin or reason for existence) and the effect (the result or outcome of all things). It signifies that Consciousness encompasses all aspects of the universe, both the initiator and the product of creation. Consciousness is the force or energy that drives everything. It's the underlying power that sustains and moves the universe. In essence, this passage is a deep meditation on the nature of Consciousness, recognizing its presence in all things and the profound difficulty of expressing its true greatness through words. It's a humble acknowledgment of Consciousness' omnipresence, omnipotence, and immeasurable nature.

The ultimate knowledge or wisdom is beyond the reach of ordinary understanding. Maya is the illusory nature of the material world. It is the power that creates the illusion of individuality and separation. Intellect, memory, and delusion are mental faculties that are often seen as separate from the Self, but they are all manifestations of the ultimate reality. The extraordinary powers and abilities possessed by divine and demonic beings are ultimately rooted in the divine. The unity of all existence and the divine nature of everything is the ultimate reality, beyond the duality of good and evil, knowledge and ignorance.

This is a prayer seeking divine forgiveness from Shiva, one of the primary deities in Hinduism, who is often associated with destruction and transformation. This expresses deep humility and a profound belief in the divine's capacity to forgive for all sins physical (actions, speech or thoughts), for all times (past and present), both intentional and unintentional. It acknowledges the divine as the ultimate source of mercy and compassion. It is a prayer for spiritual purification and liberation from the cycle of karma.

The four states of sound are:

1. Para - at Muladhara Chakra. This is the transcendental level of sound, the unmanifested source of all sound. It is the divine sound vibration, the primal sound from which all other sounds emerge. This is not physically audible or even thought of...it just exists. This sound is manifested in Prana (energy) and this is the highest manifestation of divine sound energy.
2. Pasyanti - at the navel, Manipuraka. This is the subtle level of sound, beyond the reach of the senses. It is the seed form of words and thoughts, the mental blueprint of speech. This is manifested in the mind when you think of the sound/thought. This is the intermediate level of sound, where words begin to take shape in the mind. It is the stage of conceptualization and articulation.
3. Madhyama - at the heart, Anahata. Madhyama is the intermediate unexpressed state of sound. Its seat is the heart. This is manifested by the sensory perception organs. Any individual of any country will make the same gesture by holding his hand to his mouth in a particular manner, when he is thirsty. As one and the same power or Shakti working through the ears becomes hearing, through the eyes becomes seeing and so forth
4. Vaikhari - at the throat and mouth, Vishuddhi. This is the gross level of sound, the spoken word. It is the physical manifestation of sound, the audible expression of thoughts and ideas. This is the grossest expression of divine sound energy.

The Divine, or the Supreme Being, is the source of all sound, from the most subtle to the most gross. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of all things, from the spiritual to the material. By understanding the nature of sound and its various levels, one can gain deeper insights into the nature of reality and consciousness.

The Kundalini shakti, shaped like a coiled serpent, has taken many names (Shiva, Durga, Lakshimi) and many forms (electricity, magneticism, energy, gravity, etc.) and has lied dormant in man. When it awakens, it enters the Sushumna Nadi and pierces through the chakras until it reaches the Sahasrara chakra to merge with Shiva. This is known as Kundalini Yoga or Laya Yoga.

Man wants happiness and to attain this, he has to realize the Atman within himself. He has to go deep within himself. A man using his cognitive abilities realizes God-consciousness. A man who simply sleeps and drinks is nothing but a brute. To reach God-consciousness, one has to awaken Kundalini, do Sadhana, reach the sleepless-sleep, and reach samadhi.

Man is sentient and he alone has cognitive abilities. His mind-space is the Chitta. This is like a lake that should ideally be placid so the yogi becomes at peace and equanimous. But the lake has little ripples - these are Vrittis or fluctuations of the mind. It shifts, it thinks various thoughts one after the other and these powerful fluctuations cause a yogi to react to it, disrupting his peace. Ideally, the Vrittis should be eliminated or minimized so that the Chitta is once again placid and the yogi experiences pure consciousness or Purusha. Happiness then can be achieved through control of the mind - it has nothing to do with wealth, fame or power. So ultimately, yoga is mastery of the mind.

Samadhi
One can do the shatkriyas, asana and mudra but these are just stepping stones to Dharana and ultimately, Samadhi. Samadhi is the end goal - not asana (yoga studios nowadays simply focus of asana and nothing more). There are 2 different levels to Samadhi:

1. Jada - Jada is a sign of early enlightenment (but not complete and not ideal) where the yogi is fully immersed in meditative absorption while his body is catatonic (motionless and inactive). The yogi unites with the divine but he does not interact and cannot function in the real world. This usually happens when Kundalini shoots up to the Sahasrara without being assimilated first with the lower chakras. This is similar to Nirvikalpa Samadhi where duality and mental activities dissolve but there is no integration of this realization with the waking state.
   e.g. Ramana Maharshi was in deep state of Samadhi completely oblivious that his body was already being devoured by insects. When he came out of it, he already had a permanent disability.
2. Chaitanya - Chaitanya is the highest state of Samadhi. It is dynamic where the yogi is united with the divine but remain fully interactive with the real world while being deeply rooted in spiritual bliss. This means Kundalini flows freely after assimilating itself with all the chakras. This is similar to Sahaja Samadhi where the yogi is permanently established in self-realization (doesn't revert back to his old self).
   (e.g. Jesus Christ, Buddha)

Other Versions of Samadhi (Yoga Sutras):
There are many versions to levels of Samadhi - not just the above. In the Sutras of Patanjali, he talked about varying levels of Samadhi as follows:

1. Savikalpa Samadhi - (with distinctions) Savikalpa Samadhi comes with Cognitive Awareness. This is the initial phase of Samadhi, where there is still an awareness of the object of meditation, distinctions, and duality. It is further divided into four subtypes based on the focus and depth of absorption:
   
   
   1. Savitarka - The mind is absorbed in a gross object (e.g., a physical object, mantra, or deity). Thought processes and reasoning are present but directed solely at the object.
      Example: Meditating on a flame or an idol while still being aware of its shape, form, and meaning.
   2. Savichara - The focus shifts to subtle objects, such as concepts, energies, or abstract forms. Thought is more refined but still active.
      Example: The practitioner may meditate on formless qualities like light, sound, or the subtle essence of an object.
   3. Sananda - Blissful Awareness becomes predominant. The practitioner experiences joy that arises from the serenity and depth of meditation, often transcending external objects. This bliss is still tied to subtle aspects of the mind, not the ultimate self.
   4. Sasmita - I-Am Awareness. The focus is on the sense of individual being or ego-awareness (asmita). There is an awareness of the "I," but it is purified and free from distractions or attachments.
2. Nirvikalpa Samadhi - (without distinctions) Nirvikalpa is Samadhi without Cognitive Awareness (aka Asamprajnata Samadhi). This is a state where all distinctions, dualities, and mental activities cease. The sensory perceptions and the thinking and intellect all disappear. The mind dissolves completely, and only pure consciousness remains. The yogi is now in Atman. Key Features:
   1. No mental fluctuation (vrittis) or thoughts exist
   2. The practitioner is completely absorbed in Purusha (pure consciousness) and transcends the realm of the mind and senses
   3. This is the state of ultimate liberation (Kaivalya). It is described as indescribable, infinite, and beyond time and space
3. Sahaja Samadhi - (Natural Samadhi) Although not explicitly discussed in the Yoga Sutras, later traditions mention Sahaja Samadhi, a state of effortless absorption where the practitioner is permanently established in the realization of the self, even during daily activities. It is the integration of Nirvikalpa Samadhi into life.

Progression Through Samadhi
The progression from Savitarka to Nirvikalpa Samadhi is not necessarily linear; it depends on the practitioner’s practice, inner tendencies, and level of spiritual evolution. Each level requires increasing mastery over the chitta vrittis (mental fluctuations) and greater subtlety in awareness.

Siddhis
Siddhis are supernatural powers that lie dormant in all of us. They are naturally acquired when practicing Yoga. It is best regarded as a hindrance to self-realization and must be ignored (I disagree).

As the yogi proceeds on the path, he should be wary about the pitfalls - fame, wealth, power, attachment to family, things, memories, and siddhis.

When Kundalini reaches Sahasrara and unites with Shiva (energy uniting with consciousness), the goal is achieved - perfect Samadhi ensues. The yogi drinks the nectar of immortality (bindu, ambrosia)

This passage is a poetic and devotional invocation from the tradition of Kundalini Yoga, addressing the dormant Kundalini Shakti, the divine feminine energy residing at the base of the spine in the Muladhara chakra (root chakra). It expresses the aspirant's plea to awaken this energy and guide it upward along the Sushumna Nadi through the chakras, culminating in union with Shiva, the supreme consciousness, at the Sahasrara chakra (crown chakra). This frees the yogi from all the suffering of worldly existence. The awakening of Kundalini leads to the realization of Brahman and the experience of unbounded bliss and liberation (moksha).

You know Kundalini has awakened during meditation when:

1. you hear Nada sound
2. Muladhara chakra throbs
3. you feel divinity from your 5 senses
4. you receive instructions from God (when I specifically meditate for Aha moments, they come)
5. your hair stands on its roots
6. Mula bandha, Jalandhara bandha and Uddiyana bandha involuntarily happen
7. you feel prana rising from the spine
8. breath spontaneously stops (Kevala kumbhaka)
9. you experience bliss
10. you spontaneously chant OM
11. the mind becomes blank
12. Sambhavi mudra spontaneously happens
13. you feel vibrations of Prana in different parts of the body (I had this during prolonged breath-holds)
14. you experience jolts of electricity within your body
15. you no longer feel the gross solidity of your body
16. it's hard to open your eyelids
17. you feel light as air
18. energy is inexhaustible (I felt this and called it the Superman Effect)
19. you get divine intoxication (I had this and called it a fleeting moment of enlightenment)
20. you develop power of oration (I've been experiencing this in the last so many years)

It's not just Kundalini at the Muladhara where shakti (power/energy) resides. All chakras are energy hubs and shakti lies within them - some partly awake, partly dormant. Chakras are esoteric and leave the body when the person dies.

Controlling your emotions (anger, jealousy, etc) lead to purity of mind. As the mind is purified, it ascends the hierarchy of the chakras for higher evolution.

The mind of a worldly man moves within the confines of Muladhara and Svadisthana chakras. As the mind is purified, it goes up the Manipuraka chakra where it experiences joy and power. More purification and the mind reaches Anahata chakra, the heart center where it experiences bliss. Further purification and the mind moves to Vishuddhi chakra (throat) for more bliss and power. At this point, the mind can still go down to the lower chakras. Further up and the mind reaches Ajna chakra where Samadhi ensues and the yogi realizes Atman. When the mind reaches Sahasrara chakra at the crown of the head, the yogi experiences Nirvikalpa Samadhi where duality, longing and mental fluctuations disappear. Here, Kundalini unites with Shiva.

Concentration should be focused on the Muladhara chakra at the base of the spine where Kundalini resides. Imagine the shape, color and form. Use a metronome so you can focus on the Muladhara instead of the counting. Inhale on the left for 1 count (imagine and FEEL drawing prana from the outside), hold for 4 counts (imagine funneling the prana from the nose to the spine, down to the Muladhara chakra and awakening the Kundalini), exhale on the right for 2 counts. Inhale right and repeat the same process, visualization and feel. Do this 3X in the morning and 3X at night. Kundalini will awaken much faster.

My practice is more advanced. I do Ujjayi Breathing using 1:4:2:3 ratio with antara kumbhaka + Maha Bandha Mudra on the inhale and bahya kumbhaka + Maha Bandha Mudra on the exhale using a metronome. It's very hard to do Nadi Shodan here before it gets confusing which nostril to use when I get spacey. I do 10 minutes of this followed by 10 minutes of Nadi shodan, but no breah-holds...just slow breathing.

In this pranayama, Bhavana (cultivating a feeling and mental attitude) is more important than the ratio, breathing or breath-hold. Sit in Siddhasana or Padmasana facing East or North. Inhale slowly and steady, not making a sound, and imagine Kundalini awakening and rising up from chakra to chakra until it reaches Sahasrara - this should be the end of the inhalation. Hold. Cultivate Bhavana of Kundalini uniting with Shiva and your whole being is pervaded by light, power and wisdom. Slowly exhale, imagining that Kundalini is slowly getting back to Muladhara, chakra by chakra. Repeat the process. This is a very fast way to awaken Kundaliini.

All forms of mantra, japa, meditation, pursuit of virtues, lead to the awakening of the Kundalini. Worldly people with no spiritual pursuits will have their Kundalini dormant - the environment is dirty and there is no trigger for any kind of energy awakening. To the yogi whose kundalini has awakened, there emanates layers of planes of existence, new worlds with amazing wonders open up, he acquires divine knowledge, power and bliss. The chakras reveal their divine secrets (siddhis), As the awakened Kundalini ascend from one chakra to another higher, the yogi is elevated one rung higher in his spiritual path. When he reaches Sahasrara, he blends into the eternal cosmos and loses his sense of separation. From simple yogi, he is transformed into an illuminated sage. He becomes a jivamukta (liberated but still alive) who has crossed the ocean of ignorance. Even celestial beings celebrate his accomplishment.

Kundalini Yoga falls under the umbrella of Tantric Sadhana. The divine female shakti residing in the Muladhara chakra lies dormant and the methods of Kundalini Yoga are designed to wake her up from her slumber to unite with Shiva (consciousness) at the Sahasrara chakra.

Hatha Yoga has a different method of awakening Kundalini compared to Tantric Sadhana. Hatha Yoga employs asana, pranayama, shatkriya, and controling prana through mudra, bandha and kumbhaka (no Yama and Niyama). In the process, Kundalini is also awakened and begins its path towards Sahasrara (this has been my practice for years now, largely based on Hatha Yoga Pradipika. I've also done the Tantric method but the intense visualization is too difficult).

Raja Yoga makes no mention of Kundalini awakening, but talks about the 8 limbs of yoga, the 4 of which are all focused on mental sharpness through meditation. It focuses on the Yama and Niyama, something not accepted by the Nath Yogis in Hatha Yoga. Whereas Hatha Yoga is mechanical, Raja Yoga is more on the perfection of the mind (Samkaya for Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi). Even with no mention of Kundalini, the protocols of Raja Yoga ultimately awakens Kundalini.

Vedanta does not concern itself with asana, pranayama or Kundalini. The end-all and be-all of Vedanta is for the yogi to cross the ocean of ignorance to discover his true self - that he is divinity and not separate from anything or anyone. The yogi simply forgets this fact. But through meditation, he is brought back into the fold.

Kundalini Yoga and Vedanta both share the same goal which is Moksha - spiritual liberation but differ in their approaches. In Kundalini Yoga, when Kundalini rises and reaches Sahasrara (through Shatkriya, pranayama, kumbhaka, mudra, bandha), Moksha is attained. In Vedanta, Moksha is arrived at through Jnana (self-inquiry, knowledge of scripturess, intellectual rigor and meditative practice) when the yogi realizes that he and Brahman are the same.

Vedanta can be complimentary. When Kundalini is awakened, Vedanta can enhance the yogi's deeper understanding of non-duality.

Yoga is Union
Yoga means union - uniting man with the divine. This is not easy. Man thinks he is separate from everything else - this illusion is almost an unbreakable bond. The one thing that can free him from this delusion and see the ultimate truth is Yoga. But yoga is not for everyone who simply wishes to do the practice. To even consider yoga, it means a seed has been planted even from previous lifetimes and this seed has somehow germinated for the person to even be motivated to practice yoga in the present time. To perform yoga in higher form means the yogi has already been proficient in previous lives.

Forms of Yoga

1. Mantra Yoga - Kriya or Bhava
2. Hatha Yoga -
3. Laya Yoga - Kundalini Yoga is really Laya Yoga. The Samadhi of Laya Yoga is said to be Savikalpa Samadhi (imperfect)
4. Raja Yoga - Samadi of Raja Yoga is said to be Nirvikalpa Samadhi (perfect)
5. Jnana Yoga -
6. Ashtanga Yoga - 8-limbed Yoga, contains five of the 7 Sadhanas (Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dhyana and Samadhi) and three others - Yama, Niyama and Dharana

Sadhanas (Limbs) of Yoga

1. Sat-Karma (Shatkriya) - purification processes, cleansing of the body
2. Asana - physical postures
3. Mudra - energy locks
4. Pratyahara - shutting the doors to the outside world, abstraction of the senses from their objects
5. Pranayama - breath regulation
6. Dhyana - meditation
7. Samadhi - union of man and the divine, ecstasy, imperfect (Savikalpa) and perfect (Nirvikalpa)

As Above, so Below
Man is a microcosm of the universe. What is outside also happens inside. By looking within, he sees the totality of the universe and how it works. But the atom is also the microcosm of man. An atom needs static (nucleus) and dynamic energy (electron) to keep its balance. Man also has static (Kundalini) and dynamic energy (prana) to sustain existence. The solar system also has a static energy (sun) and its dynamic energy (orbiting planets). Even in the stock market graphs the same rule applies - the graph in the seconds of trading for the scalper trader is the same as the long-term graph of the fundamentalist trader. As above, so below. The principles remain the same.

Chakras (energy centers)
The Chakras are centres of Sakti as vital force. They disappear upon death of the person. Chakras are characterized by different number of petals - these are the connecting nadis in the chakra. 4 petals on the Muladhara means 4 nadis branching out of the Muladhara.

1. Muladhara - Prithvi, root-support situated at the base of the spinal column in a position midway in the perineum between the root of the genitals and the anus
2. Svadhishthana - genitals, Apah
3. Manipura - abdomen, Agni
4. Anahata - heart, chest, Vayu
5. Visuddha - throat, Akasa
6. Ajna - in the forehead between the two eyes
7. Lalana -
8. Manas -
9. Soma -
10. Sahasrara - the abode of Shiva (consciousness)

5 Elements in Nature and Hand-Mudra
There are 5 elements of nature that also exist in our bodies. Our fingers represent the virtues of these elements. When we get sick, it means the energies are not balanced and we can combine our fingers in unique ways (mudra) to restore balance and health.

1. Agni - fire, Manipura, thumb, RAM mantra
2. Vayu - air, Anahata, index finger, YAM mantra
3. Akasa - ether, Visuddha, middle finger, HAM mantra
4. Prithvi - earth, Muladhara, ring finger, LAM mantra
5. Apah - water, Svadhishthana, little finger, VAM mantra

2 Forms of Shakti
Shakti (energy) comes in 2 forms - dormant/static which is the Kundalini shakti and the dynamic which is the familiar prana that keeps us alive and sustains our existence - one cannot exist without the other. Kundalini, although dormant, acts as support to dynamic prana. Kundalini Yoga merges these two because the true essence of reality is but one - no duality.

As the dormant/static Kundalini shakti is awakened at the Muladhara chakra, it becomes dynamic and ascends towards Sahasrara. The union of Shiva and Shakti spells man merging with universal consciousness and becomes one. Samadhi ensues and the mind transcends its human limitations - the external world dissolves and the unchanging reality emanates. The human body is still there, functioning like before, but the mind and perception of reality is no longer the same.

While Kundalini remains static in Muladhara, the body cells also have static energies within them. When Kundalini awakens and merges with Shiva, their union produces Amrita, the nectar of immortality. It flows throughout the body and activates the static energies within the cells for increased performance (siddhis pervading the entire body?).

When Kundalini awakens and ascends to Sahasrara, it is never depleted. The awakening is partial conversion and not complete. There is always static Kundalini left. If the conversion was complete and not partial, then the physical, subtle and causal bodies dissolve leaving a bodiless liberation.

Man follows the 'template' for success - titles, prestige, wealth and power. Achieving this, he still feels miserable. Why? Realizing the true Self is the only reason for this human existence. Having a daily Sadhana (devoted spiritual practice) ultimately leads to discovering the true Self. With proper Sadhana, you discover your divine heritage - happiness, peace, oneness, courage, power, strength, wisdom and joy.

Yoga is union between the Self and the Divine. This is done when the mind is mastered. Mastery of the mind can come about through Abhyasa (repetitive practice of yoga over a long period of time) and Vairagya (renunciation, dispassion, contentment). Yoga disentangles the yogi from the phenomenal world of sense objects and into pure bliss. Kundalini must be awakened first before any Samadhi takes place.

When Shakti (energy) unites with Shiva (consciousness), Samadhi ensues. There are many types of yoga giving rise to Kundalini awakening - Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga, Hatha Yoga, etc. But Kundalini Yoga is the most comprehensive and most transformative and gives the finest state of Samadhi.

1. Dhyana Yoga (meditative) vs Kundalini Yoga - Dhyana is pure mind in meditation to achieve Samadhi. Success depends on the yogi's ability to meditate - there is no Kundalini awakening. In Kundalini Yoga, the body is involved by awakening Kundalini at Muladhara chakra and the mind guides the Kundalini rising - mind, body and Shakti are all integrated to achieve Samadhi. It involves Mukti (liberation) and Bhukti (enjoyment of pure bliss) so the human experience is more complete.
2. Kundalini as Jnana Shakti (Power of Knowledge) - Kundalini is regarded as the culmination of wisdom and spiritual insight. An awakened Kundalini bestows Mukti and Knowledge beyond normal human levels. The entire human being is transformed (not just mental focusing or detachment)
3. Awakening and Ascension of Kundalini - Kundalini passes through the 6 chakras. Every chakra has its own unique features and qualities. As Kundalini ascends, ignorance, attachment, ego are left behind. Suffering is removed and Siddhis are activated.
4. Bhukti (Enjoyment) and Mukti (Liberation) - Bhukti is achieved (liberation from the cycles of rebirth/death, liberation from suffering and ignorance). Bhukti is achieved as the yogi enjoys his bliss, knowledge and Siddhis. Thus Kundalini yoga is not just transformative but also holistic.