By Bhairav Thomas English Kuṇḍalinī is one of those words that moves through spiritual circles with great frequency and very little precision. It is spoken of in yoga studios, referenced in books on awakening, woven into the language of modern wellness — and yet, for most people who use it, its actual meaning remains elusive. What is this energy, really? Where does it come from? What happens when it awakens? And perhaps most importantly: what does it ask of us? These are not