In the lush landscapes of Gabon, the term 'kundalini' is not commonly invoked. Here, it is revered as the 'iboga trance', a phenomenon deeply woven into the fabric of local spiritual practices, thanks to the widespread use of iboga. This sacred state is intimately known among those who engage with this potent plant, bridging the realms of the mundane and the divine.

However, the veil of secrecy shrouding Bwiti, means that the depths of knowledge about this profound state remain largely uncharted in written form. Contrastingly, in the eastern spiritual lexicon, the concept of kundalini is richly documented, particularly within the ancient tantric scriptures. Here, kundalini is celebrated as the quintessence of spiritual and sexual energy, their confluence offering a path to profound transformation. The synergistic relationship between iboga and kundalini also underscores iboga's reputation as a potent catalyst for enhancing libido, a testament to its powerful energetic influence.

But what exactly is kundalini, and why does it merit a dedicated exposition? Kundalini is often depicted as the primal force that propels spiritual awakenings towards the zenith of enlightenment. It is the silent whisperer of truths beyond the intellect, the igniter of the soul's luminous journey. Without its stirring, we are but sailors without the wind, confined to the shores of mental realizations.

Iboga, in its divine alchemy, awakens this slumbering serpent of kundalini, guiding its ascent through the spinal cord into the cerebrum's chambers. Here, it performs a subtle yet transformative surgery of the brain, recalibrating the mind's intricate wiring. This energetic overhaul releases the shackles of traumas and dramas, liberating the spirit from the burdens of unprocessed emotions, blockages, and the shadowy remnants of pain. As kundalini's fiery fire touches these inner wounds, they are being burned, transmuted into light and wisdom through a purifying inferno. The intensity of this inner flame is directly proportional to the amount of iboga consumed, each dose fanning the flames of liberation. However not everyone experiences the kundalini as fire, but can also be experiences as energetic friction or energetic flowing through the body. But the cleansing happens either way.

The non-dual essence of iboga, often revered as a grandfather of all plant medicine, stems from this kundalini awakening. The purging and purification unfold with a transcendent wisdom, navigating beyond the dualistic confines of the mind, into a realm where the self dissolves into the vast expanse of the universal consciousness. In this sacred space, the illusion of individuality is gently extinguished by iboga's grace, revealing a boundless field of life where the dance of creation unfolds, unclaimed and unlabelled.

The human vessel harbors three primary blockages, known in the sacred traditions of India as the granthis. The first, nestled near the perineum, acts as a gatekeeper of sexual energy, often directing the sexual energy outward in fleeting spurts of pleasure. The dissolution of this barrier heralds a profound purification of desire and lust, ironically, often the final fortress to fall in the quest for spiritual liberation.

The second big blockage is in the heart. This is where all pain and emotions are rooted. I say rooted and not stored, as the emotions and pain are located all over the body. But the source is always the heart.

And then, the pinnacle of this trinity, the mind, a labyrinth of self-identifications and illusions, the architect of our own confinement. Kundalini, in its divine wrath, incinerates these veils of illusion, realigning the brain / mind with the primal rhythm of the cosmos, where the self merges with the vastness of nature, perceiving the world not as a tapestry of separateness but as a unified whole.

As one embarks on the sacred journey with iboga, the sexual energy undergoes a profound transformation, subtly redirected by the rewiring of the brain and nervous system. This is not an overnight metamorphosis but a gradual unfolding, akin to the slow blooming of a sacred flower. The iboga ceremony, therefore, extends far beyond the temporal confines of three days, its effects lingering like the gentle afterglow of a profound dream. Unlike other plant medicine’s, iboga awakens the kundalini and this force keeps on burning like a candle burning its wax. It will not stop until the wax is gone.

So, this also means this path is not without its trials. The kundalini awakening can usher in a tumultuous storm, often referred to as a kundalini crisis, where the soul is purged of karma with a ferocity that can leave one yearning for respite. But it is through this crucible of transformation that true freedom is forged. And in the tapestry of spiritual practices, iboga stands as a beacon of rapid evolution, a catalyst that accelerates the journey a thousandfold compared to traditional methods like tantra or kundalini yoga.

In moments of intense transformation, the wisdom written in the book 'Silence of the Heart' by Robert Adams can serve as a soothing balm, offering solace to those navigating the tempestuous seas of a kundalini crisis. While such crises are rare, their potential necessitates acknowledgment, underscoring the importance of allowing time for integration and processing post-initiation, a sacred interval distinct from the aftermath of other plant medicines.

The odyssey with iboga and kundalini unfolds in layers, each stage peeling back the veils of illusion, from the mind's chaotic tapestry to the dissolution of the ego, and the melting away of desires. The guidance of a Nima, a Bwiti shaman, becomes a lantern in the dark, interpreting the cryptic language of visions with a confidentiality that respects the sanctity of the journey.

In contemporary spiritual dialogues, kundalini is often mentioned in passing, yet its true awakening is unmistakable, marked by a relentless force that purifies and transforms with an unyielding intensity. The privilege of initiating this sacred process, once reserved for the devoted few after years of rigorous preparation, is now accessible through the grace of iboga, offering a path to liberation that transcends the bounds of time and tradition.

Thus, in the embrace of this sacred plant medicine, count your blessings, for you have been bestowed with a key to realms untold, a journey of awakening that beckons with the promise of enlightenment and the dissolution of the veils that obscure the luminous essence of your true being.