Once the Kundalini (the energy in the form of a snake) is awakened, it passes through all the Seven Chakras, or centers of consciousness, that are thought to reside in the human body. Each chakra provides  a  certain  power or experience when stimulated.

So how can the Kundalini in our body be awakened?
This can be done through:
* the practice of Asanas, Pranayama, and Mantras
* concentration and training of the mind
* the practice of Hatha Yoga, Bhakta Yoga, and Jnana Yoga
* selflessness and intellectual inquiry
* the help of a guru

Of  the  above  mentioned  methods,  the  last  one  is  said  to  be  the  most  important. Trying to awaken your Kundalini by force and without the aid of a guru can be dangerous. This can result in  some  symptoms  such  as mental confusion ,headache or the feeling of something heavy  in  your  head , psychosis, intense  mood  swings, epilepsy or other involuntary body movements, stress, depression, irregular breathing, immoral behavior .

Therefore, the Kundalini must never be awakened by force. Like a real snake, it can and  will strike you  if  you provoke it. And like a professional snake handler, the guru will guide you on how to tame  this  snake  and  deal with it properly. Awakening Kundalini should not take a lot of  effort. The  only  things  we  need  are  patience, perseverance, and devotion to our practice.

Benefits of Kundalini Yoga
Better functioning of your body : Kundalini  Yoga,  in  combination  with  the  right lifestyle changes, will put your digestive, nervous, lymphatic, cardiovascular, glandular and all other systems in proper working order

Beauty : Kundalini Yoga can transform many ordinary bodies into sleek physiques. Kundalini Yoga  is  one  of the only exercise systems that recognizes the importance of glandular balance in relation to physical  and  mental health. This has a direct bearing on your ability to look great and feel great.

Sense of well-being: This comes as a result of  the  increased  energy  and  relaxation, which  Kundalini  Yoga gives, and from the process of self-discovery and confidence you feel when you pay attention to your  inner life.

Emotional balance: This attribute helps you to be the master  of  your  life  and  not  allow  subjective  mental states to cloud your ability to make clear decisions and act in accordance with your true values.

Increases sensory awareness: The  ability  to  touch,  taste,  feel  and  see  with  sensitivity,  and  to  put  your perceptions into the framework of knowledge you can use.

Enhances intuitive power : The  sixth  sense  is  a  gift  we  all posses. Kundalini Yoga works on your higher brain  centers, and  gives  you  the  nuance  to  compute the particulars of any situation and to arrive at  a set  of certainties you can bet on. Stronger intuition also alerts us of dangers and we do not attract negative forces.

Eliminates negative habits: Frequently we feel the need to compensate or self-destruct, due  to a  deep  hurt or unresolved life issue. This can  take  the  form  of  overeating, drinking, drugs  and  other  indulgences. In  the context of Kundalini Yoga there are specific techniques to help you get to the bottom of what  is  bothering you. Many negative habit patterns just fall away as a result of the applied practice of Kundalini Yoga.

Creativity : Beyond artistic ability, creativity is a state of mind that allows you  to  be  spontaneous, industrious and expressive. Kundalini Yoga can help make any thing you do a personal statement.