Shilajit and Spiritual Awakening Support

If you’ve had a coaching session with me, you may know how I feel about biochemicals (pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals). I do my best to avoid them. I prefer to work with consciousness and the bioenergetic field. I have found this to be far superior than any pill. If this sounds radical to you, I can assure you as a scientist that this approach is at the forefront of medical research. I stumbled upon this information when my work life shifted dramatically after my spiritual awakening. I found myself working in mitochondrial function research. Over and over, I saw in the lab that when there is energy (ATP) in the body, the body initiates the biochemical processes necessary to heal. When energy is lacking, disease begins. There is a new field of research focused on supporting the biophysics of the body. In sum, provide the body with a surplus of energy, and the body will heal itself. The Taoists knew this a long time ago. As did some yogis.

How do we create a surplus of energy? Here is a brief summary:

• eat energetically rich foods
• breathe in fresh air that is negative ion rich
• receive energy from the magnetic field of the Earth
• discard negative energy from the biofield to the Earth
• receive enough light from the Sun

This is what I used to heal from my very intense kundalini awakening, the traumas that arose to be processed, and the subsequent nervous system dysregulation that followed. I was able to do this drug and (mostly) nutraceutical free. I did use Chinese herbs and teas, which were mostly food substances known to decrease nervous system over-reactivity and increase levels of energy in the body.

I’m wary of using too many natural products (such as neurotransmitters, hormones, and amino acids) because of the potential to inhibit the body’s own production, and the risk of altering brain chemistry in a harmful way. I prefer to provide the building blocks for the body to make what’s necessary on its own.

However, there is no need to suffer in this day and age. I know many people who have taken GABA, and melatonin, and tyrosine, and much more, and they are just fine. It’s good to live in a time where there are so many self-help and natural options for feeling good.

When I was in the intense processing stage of my kundalini awakening, I felt very tired and depleted. A lot of people who have energy pressure in the head after spiritual awakening can relate to this. Energy head pressure usually occurs when deep fears are processing. Fear depletes energy.

My energetic reserves were quite low during my spiritual awakening. I had to restore myself with Sun and Earth energies. I also used something called shilajit. It’s just about the only supplement that I tried that I can say helped me during my spiritual awakening.

Shilajit has been used for thousands of years. In Ayurveda, it’s called the “destroyer of weakness and conqueror of mountains.” It is an adaptogen, my preferred type of supplement. Adaptogens are non-specific; they help the body respond to stress in a balanced way, without harming normal bodily function. It’s a sticky black substance found in the Himalayas and other mountainous areas. It has been used by native peoples of Siberia, India, Mongolia, Peru, and Nepal. It’s basically broken down plant matter, rich in minerals and infused with the Sun.

Shilajit has been shown to:

• balance cortisol (stress hormone) levels
• increase ATP (energy)
• decrease inflammation
• balance GABA levels (the neurotransmitter necessary for calm and relaxation)

What I personally experienced using shilajit:

• calm
• more energy
• better sleep
• increased focus and concentration
• help releasing old body energies and negative patterns
• elevated states of consciousness
• restoration of my energetic reserves
• cleared up my brain fog

Good to know before using shilajit:

• take it in the morning, because it could make falling asleep difficult if taken too late
• it can increase energy pressure to the head; shilajit raises consciousness, and if you are working through fears of raising consciousness it could amplify this
• start with the smallest dose and see how you respond
• buy shilajit from a trusted source, as some shilajit products have heavy metal contamination

I get my shilajit from Mitolife. The shilajit is purified, and has a solid QC process to ensure no heavy metal contamination. I also like the standardized doses. Mitolife shilajit comes in tablet form, which makes it really easy to manage how much you ingest. I started out with just one tablet and worked my way up to 2 (the recommended dose).

Now that the bulk of my healing is done, I am in maintenance mode. I use shilajit for a couple days a month to help me stay calm and focused, and to make sure I’m getting trace minerals.

What supplements have you taken during your spiritual awakening?