"Kundalini", giclée print The term Kundalini is used to refer to the vital force or energy that we all hold within us. It is often represented as a serpent coiled around the first (or root) chakra at the base of the spine. As Kundalini rises and travels up the spinal column, it passes through each of the chakras on its way charging them with energy. Underactive, overactive or blocked chakras can cause disruptions in the flow of energy, which may lead to imbalances in the body and mind.