Odissi Indian Classical dance recital exploring the core tantric aspect of Kundalini and pure consciousness. In human beings, Shakti, the feminine aspect is called Kundalini. This potential energy is said to rest at the base of the spinal cord. The object of the Tantric practice of Kundalini-yoga is to awaken this cosmic energy and make it ascend through the psychic centers, the chakras, which lie along the axis of the spine as consciousness potentials. Shakti (kundalini) will then unite above the crown of the head with Shiva, the pure consciousness. This is relevant to Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Meditation, Internal healing, Holistic healing and general awareness.