kundalini-the awakening

Kundalini is the serpent power that resides in the base of the spine. It is usually dormant but can be awakened by the practice of Yoga. However it should be done with the guidance of a Master because it can be accompanied by a perilous upsetting and can cause even madness!
The Master ensures that the sadhak is able to awaken the Kundalini safely. Purification of the mind,vital,psychic and physical is absolutely imperative before the rising. Celibacy,purity of thought,speech and conduct is absolotely essential. Once risen the Kundalini pierces all the 5 centres and reaches the brahmarandhra, the lotus which is present at the top of the head.
The rising of the Kundalini confers supranormal powers on the sadhak including telepathy, vakshakti and even kinesis. The sadhak is then free to leave the Master and continue his sadhana on his own.
In the Integral Yoga the ascent has to be followed by the descent of higher planes of existence. The sadhak has not only to realize his own divinity but also force the Divine to descend in him.