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How to cope with symptoms of a Kundalini awakening?

Below is a list of coping tools correlating with the symptoms list page to help you adapt and manage some of the stranger expressions that Kundalini can bring into your life. With time, you will develop your own tools from your inner wisdom and guidance. Use only the tools that feel right or resonate with you.

These tools aren't intended to suppress the awakening, but to help you care for yourself and find more stability when particular symptoms become difficult or overwhelming.

How to manage the symptoms of a Kundalini awakening or a spiritual crisis:

How to cope with symptoms of a Kundalini awakening?

Symptoms	Coping Tools
Blissful experiences	See grounding tools. Try to enjoy the bliss; don't fear it as it will pass and is a natural part of the process. Beware of getting too attached to it. This is not the essence of the awakening; it is similar to the honeymoon stage. The real relationship will follow - trust that you are still on the right path when it’s gone.
Temporary psychic experiences	Accept them and try to enjoy them; be aware not to become overly attached as they are likely to pass. Get the appropriate medical assistance if they persist
Spontaneous past life regressions	Sit with the experience as it arises; don't dismiss it nor the emotions that surface, as strong and foreign as it may feel. Journal about what you felt or call on Archangel Raziel to help release any buried past life memories associated with the lifetime shown to you and their effects on you in this lifetime.
Grandiose feelings	See grounding tools. Try to enjoy the bliss; don't fear it as it will pass and is a natural part of the process. Beware of getting too attached to it. This is not the essence of the awakening; it is similar to the honeymoon stage. The real relationship will follow - trust that you are still on the right path when it’s gone.
Constant insights and “downloads”	Write those insight down, they may be valuable to you in the future. Pray to embody those insights.
Shaking/ Kriyas	“Kriyas” are a spiritual term to describe spontaneous movements in Kundalini (Such as Yoga poses) and compulsive shaking to rid the body of excess energy. Some people need to "shake" the energy daily during the awakening. You can try to set a designated time (15-30 mins daily), then lying down to allow the energy to move through your body. This can bring about relief and help alleviate internal pressure. Scheduling can help manage this symptom for some. Shaking can feel scary especially when it’s intense in volume, so check in whether you need to be fully present with it. If not, watch a show or play soft music in the background in order to allow your body to release without your mind and fear getting in the way. They will eventually lessen and pass.
Lack of energetic boundaries	Avoid large crowded areas when you are feeling this vulnerable and open energetically. Call upon Archangel Michael to shield you every morning or visualize an armor of light and visualize releasing foreign energies you may have picked up at the end of the day.
Heat at the bottom of the spine	Try to visualize water or breathe into the burning area to soothe it. Alternatively you can use the fire instead of pushing against it by visualizing throwing into it anything that doesn’t serve you anymore.
Energetic intolerance	Avoid the person your energy wisdom is telling you is “off” for you, even if you love them. Minimize physical contact and shield yourself energetically before and after seeing them. Ask your being why this person feels wrong to be around? It maybe temporary or your energy body is trying to tell you something about the relathionship.
Feeling fragmented	Try to accept the feeling as best you can, though it can feel wrong and frightening. Know that it is temporary as your system rearranges itself around old patterns and wounds that have been released. You can visualize your center channel and breathe into it to reinforce it.
Anxiety, fear and terror (Possible panic attacks)	See grounding tips. Try switching to your parasympathetic nervous system by singing, dancing, or playing an instrument. Breathing exercises can help too. Read about techniques to switch out of fight, flight, or freeze. Try herbal remedies. See a doctor for anti-anxiety medication if it lingers. Giving your nervous system a break is nothing to be ashamed of. Listen to your body and what it needs; ignoring long-lasting anxiety and panic can take a toll on your body.
Experiencing constant shifts in mood	See feeling your feelings. Remember that even very intense states can shift and pass with time.
Heart openings	When your heart is this open and you feel love for everyone and anyone practice discernment with whom you let into your life. Your heart is like that of a baby; it is in a oneness state and has no differentiation between yourself and another. You need to remind yourself the love you feel is universal and not to a specific person so this might not be a good time to enter a new relationship. Connect to the "grown up self" to establish healthy boundaries in this time. Express this universal love to nature, animals or to safe loved ones.
Overwhelm	Pray for help and relief. Think of one thing to do a day that is achievable; don’t give yourself long lists at this stage. Be gentle with yourself if you can't do as much as you used to in this Kundalini stage. Honor your feelings.
Collective pain	Pray for help with boundaries between yourself and the collective. This pain may feel like too much for you to bear and that is very normal. I promise you it will pass. Ask this pain what it wishes to show you.
Feeling Raw	Keep yourself protected at this time. Avoid triggering people or situations. It’s a time for gentle and compassionate self-care. Be mindful not to share with people who aren’t fully empathetic, as it can be wounding. Honor your current sensitivity.
Depression	See feeling your feelings. Allow the energy of depression to carry you as low as it needs to; fighting it can sometimes make it harder. I know this is easier said than done. Ask if there is anything it wishes to teach you; perhaps some of what you're feeling is grief. Journal or see a therapist to help work through the grief or pain you are experiencing. Remember, the right question is never “What is wrong with me?” but “What happened to me?” See your doctor about medication if the depression lingers or feels like too much for you. There is no shame in getting help through this stage.
Feeling empty/nihilism	Time and patience are key. Meaning, joy, and inspiration can return to your life. It can be an “in-between stage,” where much of what used to matter has fallen away and the new hasn't been born yet. Read more about the dark night of the soul for context. Pray for meaning and inspiration. Hold on to small things such as breathing, walking, and feeling the breeze on your face. When you can't find meaning in life, practicing mindfulness can help.
Extreme sensitivity to content	Listen to your inner wisdom and avoid what you feel sensitive to. Some of your capacity to be around common TV or internet content will come back, though you may never feel the need to watch violent content after your awakening.
Vivid dreams and lucid dreams	Keep a dream journal, the dreams maybe laced with valuable guidance. If you are suffering from nightmares, start working with a dream guide. More to come on this topic in a future blog.
Over stimulation	Minimize your exposure to stimulants and large crowds. Use headphones with noise cancelation if you live in a busy household. Spending time in nature or in stillness is restoring for your nervous system. Avoid using fragrant products, even natural ones, till your nervous system is back in balance. Have your sleep be a sacred stimuli free zone. Sleep with an eye mask for full darkness, put earphones with a guided meditation if you need a buffer from environmental noises.
Spontaneous sexual stimulation	If uncomfortable or too much, try not acting on the impulse but sitting with the sexual energy and breathing into it, sending loving thoughts to the overly aroused area.
Digestive issues	Eat a healthy diet. For the days when Kundalini is active in your stomach and you can’t eat anything solid, try smoothies with plant-based protein powder, soups or broth. Supplement with a whole-foods multivitamin and minerals. If you experience IBS with constipation try Aloe Ferox, it will keep your intestines clean and is non-habit-forming. If you experience constant nausea, try altering your diet. Remove wheat, dairy, and meat first. If it’s still present, add ginger and lemon to hot water and sip it throughout the day.
Weight fluctuations	Acceptance is the best policy; weight gain/loss is most likely temporary. If you are experiencing addictive behaviors in relation to food, seek professional help. Therapy can help get to the bottom of the emotional eating habits. If needed, see a nutritionist to help you plan healthy meals. Test your thyroid functions.
Insomnia or the opposite	For insomnia, try a sleep meditation that you connect with to train your mind to sleep. Herbal supplements and melatonin can help. If it gets too severe, see a doctor about a stronger sleep aid. If you feel the need to sleep constantly, try to allow your body as much rest as it needs. It will eventually normalize.
Pressure or pain in random places in the body	Breathe into the pain, or around it if it’s too intense. Tell your cells that Kundalini means no harm; give her permission to ‘work’ on the tense area and your muscles permission to relax, to let go. Remember it will pass.
Skin conditions	Wear cotton to bed with cotton sheets. Eliminate harsh cosmetic products and replace them with natural and clean ones. Take baths with oatmeal or Baking Soda to help your skin detox. Skin is the biggest organ in the body and since you are releasing emotional and physical toxins constantly in this process, your skin is likely to be affected.
Autoimmune conditions	Try to find a holistic doctor to work with. Working with your illness and not against it is important. It takes time to grieve over the loss of your physical freedom so give yourself that time. Your body is in a healing crisis; trust in its ability to heal.

The intensity of these experiences can be part of the awakening process, and many people move through multiple symptoms that shift or resolve over time. Kundalini has its own healing intelligence, often bringing unconscious material to the surface and reorganizing the psyche in ways that can feel deeply unsettling while they are happening. At the same time, caring for yourself through this process means caring for the whole of you—body, mind, and spirit. If something persists, worsens, or feels medically or psychologically concerning, seeking appropriate professional support can simply be another part of that care, rather than something separate from the awakening process.If you're struggling to manage what is arising during your Kundalini awakening and would like individual support, you can learn more about working with me here.