Kuṇḍalinī and the Power of Self-Recognition with Igor Kufayev
From Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher Wallis by Christopher Hareesh Wallis
April 13, 2026 · 3h 4m · Episode 74
About this episode
Igor Kufayev discusses the awakening of Kundalinī as a process of self-recognition rather than attainment.
What if the awakening of Kundalinī is not about attaining something new, but recognizing what has always been present? In this conversation, Igor Kufayev shares insights from decades of direct experience with the unfolding of Kundalinī, offering a grounded perspective on a process often surrounded by intensity and misunderstanding. The dialogue explores the relationship between energetic awakening and self-recognition (Pratyabhijñā), emphasizing that true transformation lies not in the movement of energy alone, but in the recognition of awareness as its source. Touching on grace, embodiment, and the maturation of the process over time, this episode offers a steady and clarifying view of Kundalinī as an expression of consciousness coming to know itself. Discover a treasure trove of guided meditations, teachings, and courses at tantrailluminated.org . Find out more about the upcoming retreats and pilgrimages at https://www.tantrailluminated.org/calendar . Find more about Igor Kufayev at https://igorkufayev.org/ . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Christopher Hareesh Wallis
Guest: Igor Kufayev
Topics covered
- Kundalinī
- self-recognition
- energetic awakening
- transformation
- consciousness
- meditation
Keywords
- Kundalinī
- self-recognition
- Pratyabhijñā
- transformation
- consciousness
- meditation
- energy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: tantrailluminated.org, Acast, igorkufayev.org
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