{"podcast":{"title":"Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher Wallis","slug":"tantra-illuminated-with-dr-christopher-wallis-6763589","podcast_index_feed_id":6763589,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/65aeff0ab5f0e200172e6f36","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/65aeff0ab5f0e200172e6f36","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/65aeff0ab5f0e200172e6f36/1706039161964-4148e60e6a196589687f37246efc276d.jpeg","author":"Christopher Wallis","episode_count":78,"summary":"Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher Wallis is a journey through the depths of the human experience, as viewed through the lens of the tradition called nondual Shaiva Tantra. This multi-format podcast, hosted by professional Sanskritist and scholar-practitioner Dr. Christopher Wallis, delves into the fascinating world of Classical Tantra and its intersections with philosophy, neuroscience, psychology, healing arts, and the broader world of spirituality. Discover how the ancient wisdom of Classical Tantra offers profound insights for today's world, and prepare to challenge conventional narratives about self, reality, and consciousness. The aim is to inspire, educate, and ignite transformative conversations. The podcast includes four types of episodes: conversations with prominent spiritual teachers and philosophers, readings of translations from luminous Sanskrit scriptures, guided meditations, and contemplative reflections. Discover a treasure trove of guided meditations, teachings and courses at tantrailluminated.org . Podcast Art by Jesse Molina camatkaracreative.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T16:21:29.158015+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tantra-illuminated-with-dr-christopher-wallis-6763589"},"episode":{"title":"The Real Story on Kundalinī","slug":"the-real-story-on-kundalin","published_at":"2025-12-17T18:36:29+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tantra-illuminated-with-dr-christopher-wallis-6763589/the-real-story-on-kundalin","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tantra-illuminated-with-dr-christopher-wallis-6763589","url":"https://shows.acast.com/tantra-illuminated-with-dr-christopher-wallis/episodes/the-real-story-on-kundalin","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/65aeff0ab5f0e200172e6f36/e/6942f82df46fd490ce67b1e7/media.mp3","summary":"What is Kundalinī—really—and how did its meaning become so widely misunderstood? In this episode, Hareesh offers a careful historical and philosophical inquiry into one of the most charged and confusing terms in modern spirituality. Tracing the word Kundalinī back to its earliest appearances in classical Tantric sources, he reveals how its original meaning differs radically from popular contemporary interpretations. Rather than a dormant serpent-energy waiting to be awakened, Kundalinī is presented here as a dynamic process—an expression of Śakti arising through specific yogic conditions. A grounded and illuminating reorientation for anyone seeking clarity beyond myth and sensationalism. Discover a treasure trove of guided meditations, teachings, and courses at tantrailluminated.org . Find out more about the upcoming retreats and pilgrimages at https://www.tantrailluminated.org/calendar . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"What is Kundalinī—really—and how did its meaning become so widely misunderstood? In this episode, Hareesh offers a careful historical and philosophical in…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2312,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/tantra-illuminated-with-dr-christopher-wallis-6763589/episodes/the-real-story-on-kundalin/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tantra-illuminated-with-dr-christopher-wallis-6763589/the-real-story-on-kundalin.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}