The system of exercises and meditations of Kundalini Yoga are
demonstrated in some medical applications and trials to provide
extensive benefits for improving mental and physical well-being. Some
studies have shown that the physical and physiological benefits cover a
wide spectrum of ailments, including healing treatments for memory
problems, asthma, diabetes, pain, stress-related diseases, rehabilitating addictive behavior, and treating mental disorders.
All intensive spiritual practices associated with Asian traditions
require attentive practice. Psychiatric literature notes that "Since the
influx of eastern spiritual practices and the rising popularity of
meditation starting in 1960s, many people have experienced a variety of
psychological difficulties, either while engaged in intensive spiritual
practice or spontaneously". Some of the psychological difficulties associated with intensive
spiritual practice are claimed to be "kundalini awakening", "a complex
physio-psychospiritual transformative process described in the yogic
tradition". Also, writers in the fields of Transpersonal psychology and Near-death studies
describe a complex pattern of sensory, motor, mental and affective
symptoms associated within the concept of kundalini, known as kundalini syndrome.
Believers say that the negative experiences might occur only when
acting without appropriate guidance or ignoring advice, as this is a
system designed for personal spiritual growth.
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