Life
is much more difficult for those caught in the nine-to-five workday
world because finding time to work with the Kundalini process is
a challenge. But unless you regularly find time, you may find you
contract the "Kundalini flu," wherein
energies get so backed up in your system as to cause aches, pains,
or fiu-Iike symptoms. You
are genuinely
sick
enough to stay home from work. Lying in bed allows the Kundalini
free rein to work through your
system. You feel better or are well when it is donse. But there
are many things you
can do besides lie in bed to facilitate correct, unhampered flow
of Kundalini (whether only one or two waves have been released
or a larger amount). One purpose of Kundalini is to cleanse and
refine the body cells so that higher mental and spiritual energies
can operate in the system. Anything which aids in this process
is of benefit. Learning to be aware of where the energy is, where
it wants to go, and helping its movement all shorten cleansing
time and lessen pain and confusion. It may only be a matter of
giving in to thoughts and feelings and letting them work through;
or it may involve moving the energy, through thought control or
visualization, from an excessive area back to the spine and up
and out the top of the head. Releasing pressure from an affected
area promotes healing. If you are working outside the home and
don't have control of your time, you can take lunch hours and breaks
just to tune into your system, center energies and relax; a few
minutes here and there in the day can be very helpful. Also take
time for reflection and energy exercises before or after work.
Write down your thoughts, feelings, and experiences; try to take
at least an hour a day.
Some marriages are irreparably strained during one partner's Kundalini
cleansing. Spouses who stay the storm of erratic moods and powerful
energies are to be commended. Sometimes the Kundalini release in
one triggers a partner's release; this indicates that the couple
has to grow and open to new possibilities of life (not each in
the same way, but as individuals) .It should be mentioned that
not all marriages that end during a Kundalini cleansing do so because
of a spouse's Kundalini process.
Associates, co-workers and friends may not understand what is
happening to you. Spare them long definitions and treatises. You
will still seem rather obsessed and maybe a little crazy to them
anyway. Explain you are going through energy work and let it be.
Those who are knowledgeable about the process may know the right
questions to ask and then share something from their own experience.
In any event, returning to as simple and plain a life as possible
is practically a necessity. Eliminating unnecessary outside activities
may not only be helpful but mandatory. Taking part in activities
which ask only a little attention of you may relax you and allow
the body processes to continue more or less on their own. There
are times to be aware of the cleansing and times to ignore it.
Getting caught up too intensely in the process slows progress.
Remain objective and avoid morbidity. Remember that Kundalini cleansing
is a natural process. During excessive release, it may indeed be
much more noticeable and difficult to live with. Be prepared for
anything to happen during the cleansings: radical changes in personality,
spirituality, or in any level of being. Still, you need to function
in your world, so retain a modicum of control. Time in nature is
very beneficial. Creative pursuits and music are important parts
of the unfolding. Good health practices are a must; your system
is going through enough strain. Chemicals are difficult for the
body to digest, so try to avoid preservatives, artificial colorings
and flavorings. It may help to eat smaller, more frequent meals,
six to eight per day in severe cases. This eases digestion and
slows the whole process. Unnecessary drugs only increase the load
the system has to handle. Needless worry and concern also add to
the load, while understanding and acceptance of the process are
most helpful.
You may crave foods that promote releasing the emotional content
of blocked energy. As much as possible, however, maintain a balanced
diet. Occasional "junk" food when energy is too high can be helpful
in slowing the process. Each person must judge what is best. It
is important to get in touch with what works. Get plenty of rest
more than usual; it need not be sleep, but rest for the entire
system is essential.
Physical exercise is a must, whether you feel up to it or not.
In extreme cases, where there does not seem to be enough energy
for even the mildest exercise, try simple stretching exercises,
in bed or on the floor. Peaceful, deep breathing is very helpful.
Dancing, especially free form, walking, bicycling and swimming
all help keep the energy flowing and also break down the blocks.
Exercises such as yoga, tai chi and judo, aid energy flow and release
blocks in the system. If you do them at all, as they have a tendency
to produce even greater Kundalini release. Osteopathic and/or chiropractic
treatments can keep the spine aligned and make the flow easier.
Massage is an excellent way to release blocked energy and move
energies which are already unblocked but not yet fully released
from the body
During
massage, let the mind ramble and feelings come to the awareness.
Deep muscle work may be helpful for some people, releasing the
more intense blocks, causing release not only on the physical
level but on the emotional, mental and (sometimes) spiritual
levels. Here, however, one may find that so much energy is freed
in such a short period of time that concerns mount and the whole
situation becomes even more difficult to handle. A system blocks
energy because of the person's fear of handling it. Sudden release some
times brings more energy than is helpful, old structures leaving
so fast that a person may have trouble knowing how or where to
relate in the new state, even to the point of trying to put the
block back. When too much Kundalini is released in the process,
professional counseling may be in order.