In this episode, Suzie Ridley explores the stages of Kundalini awakening, drawing on her own experience of a spontaneous awakening alongside the research she undertook afterwards to understand and integrate what had happened. This episode follows on from her earlier exploration of the difference between spiritual awakening and Kundalini awakening, taking a deeper look at how the process may unfold.
Suzie begins with the traditional preparation for Kundalini awakening, including balancing the ida and pingala energy channels, working with the chakras and awakening the central sushumna channel. She then walks through seven commonly described stages of the Kundalini process, from preparation and activation through purification, integration, self-realisation and union with the divine, while emphasising that individual experiences may be cyclical, overlap or unfold differently.
In this episode, you’ll learn
Why Kundalini awakening does not necessarily follow the same linear pathway for everyone
How the ida, pingala and sushumna energy channels relate to the preparation for Kundalini awakening
Why chakra balancing and purification traditionally form part of the preparation process
Seven commonly experienced stages, from initial activation through self-realisation and union with the divine
Why integration, embodiment and the eventual “descent” of transformed consciousness are just as important as the upward awakening itself
How shadow work, healing and everyday life can become part of the Kundalini process
Timestamps
0:00 Introduction & Listener Request
1:10 Caveats & Personal Experience
2:15 Individual Experience Disclaimer
3:54 Traditional Preparation Stages
4:11 Stage 1: Disciplining Ida & Pingala
6:00 Stage 2: Awakening the Chakras
7:03 Stage 3: Awakening the Sushumna
8:15 Stage 4: Kundalini & The Descent
9:15 The Seven Common Stages
10:39 Stage 1: Preparation & Beginning
11:40 Stage 2: Activation
12:24 Stage 3: Energy Rising Through Chakras
14:21 Stage 4: Purification
15:03 Stage 5: Integration Into Daily Life
15:23 Stage 6: Self-Realisation
16:58 Stage 7: Union With the Divine
17:54 Closing Remarks
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About Wisdom from the Akasha
Wisdom from the Akasha is the podcast for spiritually curious people navigating awakening, growth, and real-life challenges with a grounded, embodied approach. Hosted by Suzie Ridley of Akashic Readings and Healing, an Akashic Records Teacher, practitioner and researcher, each episode is a deep dive into esoteric topics and spiritual development for soul expansion.
Guided by her work in the Akashic Records, Suzie shares reflections and practical suggestions you can bring into everyday life, where the mystical meets the tangible. With thousands of hours in the Akashic Records and clients around the world, her intention is to offer a fun, helpful resource that supports clarity, intuition, and meaningful, sometimes miraculous shifts.
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