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kundalini

Syllabification: (kun·da·li·ni)
Pronunciation: /ˌko͝ondlˈēnē/
Definition of kundalini

noun

  • (in yoga) latent female energy believed to lie coiled at the base of the spine.
  • (also kundalini yoga) a system of meditation directed toward the release of kundalini energy.

Origin:

Sanskrit, literally 'snake'

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