The Power of Recognition: Kundalini Shakti

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The title of this Siddha Yoga Home Study Course is The Power of Recognition: Kundalini Shakti. The course title conveys at least two things:

1. The course is about recognizing Kundalini Shakti’s presence in Her many manifestations within you and around you. During this year’s study, you will learn ways to recognize and attend to Kundalini Shakti’s all-pervading presence.

2. She Herself is the power by which you recognize Her. She is Consciousness itself. And She is your own consciousness.

In the play of the one Consciousness, you have an indispensable role: learning how to perceive—and align yourself with—this sacred energy. I’ve found that any skill I undertake to master requires focus and sustained effort—the deeply satisfying work of enhancing your human capacities and skill. In this particular case, the reward is joy in being and delight in your true nature.

Daily life will be the arena for your practice in this course. As you learn to be aware of Kundalini in your daily activities, you will live more consciously with regard to everything. You will be more present, more alive. You will move closer to the goal of living consciously as the great Self, recognizing your oneness with Kundalini Shakti, your own inner power.