First, welcome to the forum Mia – happy to see you here 🙂
Life is indeed a wonder – we traverse our daily routines, and then one fine day, something extraordinary happens that rattles our whole existence, taking us to an unexpected path.
For me the experience happened also quite spontaneous many years ago after only the second day I tried some home Yoga for the first time. Life changed quite fast after and keeping studies and work going suddendly became a challenge. However, before that I was doing meditation a few times a week so I was definetely already a bit interested in spirituality though not very serious about it.
Kundalini is a dimension of energy within you that is usually dormant. For those who are ready and most of the time also willing, this energy can be stirred in a particular direction.
I have come across numerous individuals who have had spontaneous Kundalini awakenings and many of them were not very spiritual. Some had an idea of what was happening, while many had no idea of what happened.
Kundalini is not about belief or disbelief. The energy within you doesn’t really care whether you’re an atheist or not. It functions the way it does because that is its nature.
The impact of such an awakening can be varied. Some people felt as though they had been reborn and reported experiencing life in a way they had never imagined. For them, life prior to the awakening was like black and white, and afterward, it became colorful. Many of these people ended up devoting their lives to the exploration of this newfound dimension. For people who are not ready though, the sudden surge of energy can be too much to handle for a body and mind that is not prepared. However, over time, they mostly found a new direction, often finding themselves more compassionate, more receptive, and more attuned to the world around them than ever before.
It is important to remember that awakening your Kundalini is not an achievement but a step on the path of self-realization. The real challenge is in harnessing and integrating this energy in a way that it brings about a positive transformation in all aspects of your life.
In any case, it is crucial to approach someone who is knowledgeable in these matters if you are experiencing such things. Not out of fear, but to ensure that this energy works for your wellbeing and uplifts you, not creates unnecessary disturbance or harm.
Above all, remember, life is a profound mystery and an adventure. Explore it and experience it fully.
Blessings and love