Episode 93
93: Shakti vs Chakras vs Kundalini: What’s the Difference? A Simple, Grounded Guide to Spiritual Energy
What is the difference between Shakti energy, chakras, and Kundalini energy?
Are they the same thing?
Is Kundalini awakening dangerous?
Do chakras “open”?
What does Shakti actually mean?
In this episode of Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine, Bertena breaks down these commonly misunderstood spiritual concepts in a clear, grounded, and beginner-friendly way.
No fear-based language.
No overcomplication.
No spiritual drama.
Just a calm, embodied explanation of how the chakra system works, what Shakti represents in yogic philosophy, and how Kundalini energy relates to both.
You’ll learn:
• What chakras actually are (and what they are not)
• The true meaning of Shakti energy in yoga and Tantra
• What Kundalini energy is and how it rises
• Why Kundalini awakening should never be forced
• How energy moves safely through a regulated nervous system
• The difference between spiritual growth and spiritual intensity
• How this applies to your daily life and emotional healing
If you've ever felt confused about energy work, chakra balancing, or Kundalini activation — this episode will bring clarity and stability to your spiritual path.
This is spiritual wisdom explained simply.
Key Takeaways
• Chakras are energy centers along the spine
• Shakti is the life force energy that flows through all living things
• Kundalini is a dormant, concentrated form of Shakti at the base of the spine
• You do not need to force Kundalini awakening
• Grounding and nervous system regulation are essential for spiritual growth
• Slow integration is safer and more sustainable than dramatic activation
Who This Episode Is For
This episode is perfect for:
- Spiritual beginners
- Yoga students
- Reiki practitioners
- Energy healers
- Priestess path students
- Women exploring Divine Feminine spirituality
- Anyone curious about Kundalini awakening
- Anyone confused about chakra energy
If you’ve been researching “What is Shakti?” or “How do chakras work?” — this episode will give you grounded clarity.
About the Host
Bertena is a Reiki Master Teacher, Somatic Yoga facilitator, Priestess, author, and former sociology professor who blends academic knowledge with embodied spiritual practice. She teaches grounded, cyclical, and nervous-system-safe approaches to energy work and Divine Feminine wisdom.
Work With Bertena
Online classes + Priestess Academy
Private sessions (Readings, Energy Healing, Coaching)
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