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- The Kundalini concept originates from ancient yogic philosophy, where specific spiritual practices are believed to trigger a Kundalini awakening.
- This awakening can present symptoms resembling mental illness, complicating diagnosis for mental health professionals.
- The text explores cases of altered mental experiences linked to Kundalini, aiming to distinguish between serious mental disorders and advanced spiritual states arising from Kundalini yoga practice.
Article Abstract
Kundalini concept comes from ancient yogic philosophy in which it is believed that certain spiritual practices will cause Kundalini awakening. The phenomenon of Kundalini awakening can sometimes mimic mental illness and results in difficulty for mental health practitioners to distinguish between them. While there are ample literatures suggesting the benefits of yogic practices in mental illness, it is also worth understanding the side effects of these practices, especially if advanced yogic practices are not performed properly with necessary preparations and precautions under the guidance of an expert. In this context, we discuss a series of cases demonstrating altered mental experiences related to Kundalini, from both modern psycho-pathology and traditional yoga view points and try to differentiate severe mental illness from advanced spiritual states perceived after practicing Kundalini yoga.
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