kundalini

/ˌkʊndəˈlini/
noun
  1. In yoga and Hindu tradition, a form of energy believed to lie coiled at the base of the spine and be awakened through meditation and spiritual practice.
    • The teacher warned that awakening kundalini too quickly can be overwhelming.
    • She practiced yoga for years hoping to awaken her kundalini.
    • Many spiritual traditions describe kundalini as a powerful life force.
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