About the Book: The Serpents Tale:Kundalini, Yoga, and the History of an
Experience
There is a standard narrative that recurs throughout popular writings on yoga
and tantra, from South Asian texts to Western esoteric thought: Kundalini is the
Serpent Power. She rests coiled at the base of the spine. If awakened, this
divine feminine energy rises toward the crown of the head. Some are apprehensive
of Kundalinis intense power, fearing physical and psychological turmoil. Others
seek it out, hungry for experiences, both spiritual and sensual. But what does
this story leave out? What are its cultural and historical roots? What do the
many ways of experiencing Kundalini