December 2010By Kara-Leah Grant My third eye has been twitching all afternoon, a sensation that started during my recent trip to LA for teacher training with Shiva Rea. The last time I can remember it doing this I was sitting in a Wellington restaurant with my Aunt, who’s a straight-up, salt of the earth, farmer, and …
When Kundalini Awakens. Now What?
by Kara-Leah Grant Recently, I sat down cross-legged to do my daily Tantrik Yoga* practice as I have done every day for the past 150+ days. More if you count my first attempt at hitting 1000 Day Practice, when I got up to Day 338. This practice has become very familiar to me. However, unlike …
Kundalini Awakening: Symptoms, Process, Benefits, Support & Help
by Kara-Leah Grant Whether you’ve had a Kundalini Awakening, are curious about the process of awakening Kundalini, think you might have some of the symptoms of a Kundalini Awakening, or are looking for support for a Kundalini Awakening, you’re in the right place. Over the last decade, I have explored Kundalini Awakenings from many perspectives, …
What is a Kundalini Awakening and Have I Had One?
By Kara-Leah Grant The following are my reflections and understandings based on my direct experience of Kundalini Awakening, and studying within the Yogic and Tantrik traditions. As always, don’t believe a thing I say unless it resonates in your heart and works for you. Except maybe the bit about checking in with a medical professional if …
Suggestions on What to Do if You’ve Had a Kundalini Awakening
By Kara-Leah Grant It can be scary, disorientating, dislocating and downright awful when Kundalini awakens. Sometimes a Kundalini Awakening will look like mental illness, physical illness, or emotional difficulties. It can be difficult to figure out exactly what’s going on, all you know is something freaky is happening. My own awakening began in 2000 and proceeded more …
The 1000 Day Tantrik Yoga Practice: Failed Attempt #2
It was October, 2018. I was catching a ride to Day 3 of a three-day workshop with Ana Forrest & Jose Calarco. Nikki – giving me a ride – and I were talking about mountains and the energy they embody. I was sharing my recent experiences in Glenorchy, where I would sit outside at sunset …