The search for a higher state of consciousness takes many forms: eastern religions, meditation, mysticism, and transpersonal psychology, to name a few. But one common theme unites these seemingly diverse approaches to spirituality, or, kundalini, a Sanskrit word that refers to our potential to reach a higher spiritual plane. Through kundalini yoga our vital life force is channeled up through the spine and concentrated in the brain, resulting in personal transformation and enlightenment. THis collection of insightful writings on this phenomenon includes: traditional views of kundalini; personal accounts of the kundalini experience; scientific explorations in kundalini research; and advice for seekers. Writings by Gopi Krishna, Swami Rama, Yogi Bhajan, Christopher Hills, Lee Sannella, and Ken Wilbur, among others, provide their views and guidance--From publisher description.