Dr. Robert Svoboda explores genuine Kundalini awakening, spiritual delusion, and why regularly returning to the basics of spiritual practice is essential. Visit Dr. Svoboda online for monthly Q&As and biweekly writing on the Vedic sciences, plus occasional courses not available elsewhere! You can also study with Dr. Svoboda and learn about Ayurveda, Jyotisha, the Devatas, and Spiritual Practice. For multiple courses, lifetime access to materials and more, check out Dr. Svoboda’s Spiritual Practice Bundle. In this episode of Living with Reality, Dr. Svoboda explores: - Kundalini energy and connecting to supreme reality - How to tell if one is genuinely having a Kundalini Awakening - Insufficient grounding and the ‘Balloon Without a String” metaphor - The capacity to channel and hold onto shakti - How the middle of the spiritual path can be more dangerous than the beginning - Becoming scattered, bewildered, and dispersed - Aligning yourself with whatever you are devoted to - How delusions can get magnified by kundalini - Going back to the basics of practice About Dr. Robert Svoboda: Dr. Robert Svoboda is the first Westerner ever to graduate from a college of Ayurveda and be licensed to practice Ayurveda in India. During and after his formal Ayurvedic training, he was tutored in Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish, Tantra and other forms of classical Indian lore by his mentor, the Aghori Vimalananda. He is the author of twelve books, including Prakriti: Your Ayurvedic Constitution and the Aghora series, which discusses his experiences with his mentor during the years 1975 to 1983. In the years since 1986, Dr. Svoboda has traveled extensively, spending an average of three months per year in India. He often speaks on Ayurveda, Jyotish, Tantra, and allied subjects in locales across the world. Join Dr. Svoboda’s courses, watch the latest video in Dr. Svoboda’s 5 Minutes series on Youtube and follow Dr. Svoboda on Facebook and Instagram for updates, events, and new content. You can also check out www.drsvoboda.com “Genuine awakening makes you more human and not less human, more capable of being in relationship with ordinary humans, more capable of genuinely showing affection to them and receiving affection from them. It is the real test of being able to deal with Kundalini that you can be ordinary and extraordinary at the same time. If you’re a balloon without a string, you’re going to go way off into the stratosphere or you’re going to pop.” –Dr. Svoboda ================ Subscribe today so you don't miss a single video podcast from Be Here Now Network: https://www.youtube.com/@BeHereNowNetwork You can catch more of your favorite shows like Krishna Das's Pilgrim Heart Podcast, Sharon Salzberg's Metta Hour Podcast and the Mindrolling Podcast with Raghu Markus over on our sub-channel, Be Here Now Podcast Network 2: https://www.youtube.com/@BHNNPodcasts2 ================ Be Here Now Network Podcasts, Courses, and Articles to help you live a Life in Balance. Heart-Centered wisdom from Ram Dass, Jack Kornfield, Sharon Salzberg, Krishna Das + many more! Be Here Now Network delivers weekly insights into mindfulness, self-discovery, and Eastern philosophy through engaging podcasts, articles, and videos featuring renowned spiritual teachers. Inspired by Ram Dass' timeless wisdom, our platform serves as a guiding light for seekers on their path to greater awareness and inner peace. Whether you're exploring meditation, conscious living, or spiritual growth, our top-rated mindfulness podcasts provide thought-provoking discussions and practical wisdom. We believe that by transforming our own hearts, we can create a ripple effect of compassion and presence—one heart at a time. Start your journey today and deepen your connection to mindfulness with Be Here Now Network.