The Inner Voice

Kundalini frequently oscillates between the perineum and the coccyx. While focused mental intention can effectively guide this energy, specific physical actions or postures can also facilitate its movement. Any pressure applied in and around the perineum encourages the kundalini to shift from the perineum to the coccyx. Engaging in bending and stretching exercises proves to be particularly beneficial in this regard. In our daily lives, the external opening of the rectum experiences contraction and relaxation several times a day, thanks to the sphincter muscle in that area. The moola bandha is a yoga practice that embodies this action. When the sphincter muscles contract, they create pressure in the pelvic cavity, prompting the kundalini to ascend from the perineum to the coccyx. Conversely, when the sphincter relaxes, the kundalini returns to the perineum from the coccyx. This natural process occurs within the human body, allowing the kundalini to shift between the perineum and coccyx without significant mental effort. Additionally, gravitational forces play a role in this movement, as the coccyx is positioned slightly above the perineum, causing the kundalini to return to the perineum due to gravity. The movement of kundalini between these two points is accompanied by a sound that typically goes unnoticed. To perceive this sound, you can block external noise by closing your ears with your thumbs and listen for a humming or conch-like sound within. This is known as shabdhabrahman, the source of sound that represents a variation of OM, which is the inner divine voice. With consistent practice, this initial sound will evolve, allowing you to hear your inner divine voice more clearly and distinctly, although this clarity is influenced by the movement of kundalini.

At this point, you have an understanding of kundalini and its position. Let's commence our practice now. I recommend performing the stretching exercises we previously discussed each time you prepare for kundalini meditation. Assume the posture we covered in earlier sessions. Take deep breaths in and out. As you exhale, contract your abdomen, and as you inhale, allow it to expand. It's important to clarify that the air we breathe in does not enter the stomach; it goes directly to the lungs. By allowing your abdomen to expand, you facilitate the movement of the duodenum, which we will explore further later. Return to a normal breathing pattern. Now, direct your focus to your perineum. Envision the kundalini energy as a radiant light. Picture the kundalini moving from the perineum to the coccyx. While visualizing this movement, engage in moola bandha for a few seconds, then release. Repeat this process as often as possible. Once you can align moola bandha with your mental visualization of kundalini, you may advance to the next phase. Inhale deeply while synchronizing with moola bandha, hold your breath for a few seconds, and visualize the kundalini's ascent from the perineum to the coccyx. Ensure that you do not hold your breath for more than a few seconds, as your comfort in breath retention is crucial.

Synchronization plays a crucial role in this practice. The first aspect of synchronization involves taking a deep breath, expanding the stomach, engaging moola bandha, and guiding the kundalini energy from the perineum to the coccyx. The second aspect focuses on holding the breath while keeping the stomach expanded, concentrating on the coccyx, and visualizing the kundalini energy there, all while maintaining moola bandha. The third aspect occurs during exhalation, where the stomach is drawn in, moola bandha is released, and the visualization of kundalini energy returning to the perineum takes place. After practicing this sequence several times, close your ears with your thumbs and listen to the sound, noting the differences before and after the practice. Before advancing to the next stage, ensure that your inner voice is more pronounced than it was previously.