Kundalini, Bioenergy, and Awakening
Kundalini is a powerful inner energy that can awaken during spiritual transformation. Learn how to distinguish trauma-based bioenergetic release from Kundalini and the expansion of consciousness.
About this course
Kundalini is often described as a powerful inner energy that lies dormant until it becomes active during spiritual awakening. Yet despite growing interest in the topic, there is still a great deal of confusion about what Kundalini actually is, how it manifests, and how to distinguish it from other forms of energetic activation. This course offers a clear, grounded introduction to Kundalini, bioenergy, and awakening so you can better understand what you are seeing in yourself or others.
In this course, you will watch a one-hour online webinar with Emma Bragdon, PhD, who brings more than 40 years of experience as both a bioenergetic therapist and meditator using Kundalini-rising practices. Her teaching is followed by a brief segment with an East Indian guru, along with a unique interview featuring someone describing her own Kundalini experience. The course also includes articles, guided self-reflection, and resources for further learning, as well as access to a one-hour live online meetup for Q&A and discussion.You will learn how to recognize genuine Kundalini experiences, understand how Kundalini differs from other forms of bioenergetic release, and gain a clearer view of how expanded consciousness can unfold through awakening. The course also offers practical guidance for those interested in the broader path of Kundalini development and Self-realization.
This course is especially valuable for healthcare providers, including physicians, nurses, counselors, psychotherapists, and spiritual coaches, as well as yoga teachers and energy practitioners. It provides essential insight for making finer distinctions in assessment, diagnosis, and future support or treatment planning.This is a 3-hour online course and includes 3 Continuing Education credits for eligible professionals.
Learning Objectives
Define K, Kundalini, Kundalini Psychosis and Spiritual Emergence
Understand how the theories of and somatic therapies contribute to our understanding of kundalini
Map out the pathway of Kundalini rising
Explain the difference between bioenergetic releases from trauma and kundalini experiences
Identify misunderstandings in the literature on kundalini
Connect with qualified resources for spiritual mentoring for awakening
Syllabus
Welcome
(1 min read) Acknowledgements, a Request & the Disclaimer- (1 hour Zoom meeting) Link to LIVE Online Discussion of Materials with Emma Bragdon, PhD.
Perspectives on Kundalini
- (60 min & 1 min read) Webinar on Kundalini and Bioenergy vis a vis Awakening + Definitions in Text
- (5 min) Kriyas and Kundalini
- (5 min vid, 2 minute read) A Kundalini Experience/ What the Neuroscientists Say
- (2 min read) Common Misunderstandings
- (11 min vid/ 2 min read) What the Wisest Teachers Tell Us
- (10 min read) Do You Have a "Low" or "High" Vibration? Check Out These 63 Signs
- (20 Min) Self-Reflection Worksheet: Your Experiences of Kundalini and Bioenergy
- (1 min read) Did We Deliver?
Your Instructor
Emma Bragdon, PhD
Dr. Emma Bragdon is a pioneer in body–mind–spirit wellness with 50 years of experience in integrative approaches to mental health, healing, and human development. She has written seven books, co-produced two documentary films, and has taught experiential learning for adults since 1985. Emma volunteered with the Spiritual Emergence Network (SEN) for seven years, editing their journal and coordinating conferences at Esalen Institute with founders Stanislav and Christina Grof. Her PhD dissertation, "How to Support Someone in Spiritual Emergency," launched a lifelong specialization in this field. From 2001–2012, she conducted field research at Spiritist Community Centers and Psychiatric Hospitals in Brazil, studying their 120-year-old model of integrative care. Since 2012, she has served as "ambassador" to non-Brazilians for the Spiritist Psychiatric Hospital in Goiânia, Brazil, facilitating seminars for health professionals worldwide.
About Continuing Education Credits
For licensed health professionals seeking CE credits for license renewal
CE Provider Information
CE credits are provided by Westbrook University, an APA-approved continuing education provider for healthcare professionals.