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What is Kundalini?

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"Kundalini is the innate life-energy that, when allowed to flow freely, cleanses and harmonizes your being; suppression only creates disturbance. Embrace it fully, and let it purify your body and mind."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, kundalini is the innate life-energy that surges through the body like racing electrical currents. When permitted to flow freely—without suppression or control—it cleanses body and mind, sometimes erupting as spontaneous cries or movements. Blocking this current creates disturbance; total acceptance and openness allow the energy to purify and harmonize you.
Kundalini is your natural inner power; let it move and express (even as shaking or shouting) so it can clean you, instead of trying to stop it.
Why this matters practically
- Encourages releasing, not suppressing, sensations and emotions during practice.
- Prevents harm by allowing energy to move rather than block.
- Builds trust in the body’s intelligence to cleanse and balance.
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