Oct 19, 2022
#233 Sooner or later on the spiritual awakening
journey, we all taste the mysterious and intense kundalini energy.
It might be smooth and subtle, or intense and explosive, but
whatever the case, kundalini is a primal force of awakening. In
fact, sometimes people can experience full-blown kundalini
awakenings spontaneously without any prior experience (or interest)
in spiritual growth or transformation.
Kundalini is identified
by traditions worldwide as a key to the most profoundly
transformative experiences we can have, yet if we don’t know what’s
going on or how to deal with it, a Kundalini awakening can be
challenging and confusing. This is what I learned when from
recording this episode with highly respected Kundalini expert and
researcher, Dr. Lawrence Edwards.
His life long passion
to know that Truth of the inner life brings a deeply steeped
background in science to a profound inner mystical experience. He
chronicles the awakening, unfoldment, and integration of the
underlying power of the Universe, the Kundalini Shakti, in his
book, “Awakening Kundalini: The Path to Radical Freedom” His
profound experience of the Divine present in everyone, at all
times, and in all places has lead him to a life of service in
teaching and supporting others on their journeys into the
Divine.
Tune in to our
remarkable conversation as Lawrence shares the understanding and
insights that have been revealed to him in this ever-deepening
process of self realization. We will discuss his own experiences
with kundalini energy, the subtle body, and the kind of
transformation that is possible with kundalini awakening. Lawrence
will share some of the many ways Kundalini can be experienced and
explain how it serves the larger purpose of our own ultimate
freedom, how to avoid common pitfalls in the Kundalini awakening
process, and what the role of our ego mind is in a Kundalini
awakening.
About Lawrence: Lawrence Edwards
is a neurotherapist,
psychotherapist, and an expert in Kundalini Awakening, our innate
power of Consciousness that creates the highest order of
transformation and revelation. This power is the foundation of all
yogic, mantra and meditation practices. Lawrence is regarded by
many as a modern mystic known for his love of the Divine.He is
unusual in this field because he has a deep grounding in both
Eastern and Western traditions, and applies them both to his work
with Kundalini.
His personal, direct,
life-long experience of the extraordinary power and grace of
Kundalini are reflected in his writings, teaching and poetry.
His experiences began early in life and he says Kundalini's grace
continues to be the essence of his life. Lawrence is the president
of The Kundalini Research Network, as well as the founder of a
Kundalini support website, KundaliniSupport.org. He is the founder
and director of the Anam Cara Foundation and a contributing author
to the Sounds True anthology Kundalini Rising: Exploring the Energy
of Awakening.
Lawrence has practiced
and taught meditation for over 46 years and has been on the faculty
of New York Medical College since 1998. He is the author of the
critically acclaimed book on Kundalini, The Soul's Journey:
Guidance From The Divine Within and Kali's Bazaar. He leads
retreats on the Mysteries of the Divine Feminine and Awakening
Kundalini.
Key Points Discussed:
- Kundalini Awakening: The Path To Radical Freedom (00:00)
- The journey to fulfilling his passion for transformation (00:21)
- Seeing the Lady of Light at 4 years old, other divine experiences, and mastering Kundalini (07:26)
- Why he was able to witness and connect with the divine consciousness since he was a child (15:00)
- Understanding the soul and its purpose (17:20)
- Kundalini: The foundation of our existence (23:40)
- Experiencing your Kundalini Awakening without fear (27:28)
- The flowering of grace that is tapping into the treasure within (32:29)
- Creating change in the world by finding who you really are (42:40)
- How to practice Kundalini meditation (46:37)
- Waking up to the fact that you’re always in the divine’s embrace (51:07)
Mentioned in this episode:
How to Contact Lawrence Edwards:
- Twitter - twitter.com/MeditationDoc
- Website - www.thesoulsjourney.com
About me:
My Instagram:
www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en
Guy's websites:
www.guylawrence.com.au
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