Kundalini & the Value of Individual Experience – An Interview with @EmbodiedPhilosophy

In this insightful interview, conducted by Jacob Kyle of the ‪@EmbodiedPhilosophy‬ channel, Igor delves into the inspiration for writing his latest book, Kuṇḍalinī: The Goddess as the Power of Self-Recognition in Tantric Śaivism. They explore common misconceptions around the prevalence of awakening in our culture, the different pathways Kundalini can take, the role of creative expression and the necessity of consecrating our spiritual practice. Recorded in Mallorca, Spain, March 2026.   About the Interviewer: Jacob Kyle is a meditation teacher, Founder of Embodied Philosophy and a PhD student at Oxford studying the Śaiva-Śākta Darśana. He is an initiated Acharya (authorised teacher) of Neelakantha Meditation, studying and practising Kashmir Shaivism with scholar-practitioner Paul Muller-Ortega. He also hosts the Chitheads podcast. 🔗 Embodied Philosophy:    / @embodiedphilosophy   🔗 Jacob's Substack: https://www.jacobkyle.com Subscribe to Igor Kufayev's YouTube Channel Here:    / flowingwakefulness   ─────────── An artist, Advaita Tantra Teacher and founder of the non-profit organisation Flowing Wakefulness, for over two decades Igor Kufayev has been serving as a conduit of transmission for awakening towards the new era of heart-centered consciousness. Speaking from direct realisation of Oneness, he inspires all people to recognise the fullest potential present in human birth. Igor Kufayev has been serving as a public speaker and retreat leader, offering transformational programs worldwide. Participants at Igor's programs have reported having access to higher states of consciousness, peak experiences, permanent relief from depression and spontaneous healing from chronic physical and psychological ailments. ─────────── ➤ Free Online Course ➤ Tantra Today: Embodied Enlightenment https://igorkufayev.org/product/tantr... ─────────── Website: https://www.igorkufayev.org SONG Publishing: https://songpublishing.org Journal: https://igorkufayev.org/journal/ Facebook:   / igorkufayevvamadeva   Instagram:   / igorkufayev   ─────────── Live Events with Igor Kufayev: https://www.igorkufayev.org/events ─────────── ONLINE COURSES FLOW - Advanced program on the art of manifesting, drawing from the profound wisdom of Kashmir Shaivism and the Patanjali Yoga Sutras https://igorkufayev.org/flow/ KUNDALINI - The Source of Ultimate Knowledge, Power & Joy https://igorkufayev.org/kundalini/ SPANDA - The Quiver of the Self-Effulgent Heart https://igorkufayev.org/spanda/ Samadhi - Bringing Together Subject & Object https://igorkufayev.org/samadhi/ Seeing Through The Heart https://igorkufayev.org/seeing-throug... Yoga of Integrity https://igorkufayev.org/yoga-of-integ... 0:00 - 10:54 Inspiration & Purpose Behind Writing Book on Kundalini 10:54 - 21:28 Debunking Misunderstandings on Kundalini – True Awakening vs Pranic Activity 21:28 - 38:14 Stages of Repose of Kundalini – From Slumber to Grand Return 38:14 - 56:05 Ways of Rising of Kundalini – Brahma, Citrini, Sushumna, Lakshmi Nadis 56:05 - 1:02:37 The Three Kundalinis – Prana, Cit, Para 1:02:37 - 1:18:13 Readiness of the Aspirant to Awaken, Approach to Awakening & Aesthetic Astonishment 1:18:13 - 1:31:08 Creativity, Collective Consciousness & Evolutionary Significance of Kundalini? 1:31:08 - 1:38:22 Necessity of Consecration of Sadhana, the True Guru & Seeking Spiritual Family