vasopressin whose activation increases aggressiveness and other signs of the fight-
or-flight response and oxytocin whose activation lessens the signs of stress.
During kundalini awakenings there are some liberal squirtings of oxytocin with
very interesting somatic/emotional consequences. Before any inner-conjunction
and samadhi there must be a fair amount of this chemical in order to calm one
prior to the paralysis of the event. Along with all the bliss chemicals there must
be oxytocin as well. Oxytocin is considered the hormone of bonding and trust. It
has been labeled the cuddle hormone, increases during nursing, and skyrockets in
men and women during orgasms. OT exerts potent antistress effects that modulate
the neuroendocrine reflexes to the establishment of complex social and bonding
behaviors related to the reproduction and care of the offspring.
The oxytocin system is strongly regulated by gonadal and adrenal steroids. Before
the onset of labor, uterine sensitivity to OT markedly increases concomitant with a
strong upregulation of OT receptors. The many other reproductive roles oxytocin
plays include: stimulation of uterine smooth muscle contraction during labor and
milk ejection during lactation, milk let-down reflex, estrous cycle length, follicle
luteinization in the ovary, and ovarian steroidogenesis, spontaneous erections, and
ejaculation.
Oxytocin is undoubtedly elevated during some of the peak experiences of
kundalini influx such as: the inner-conjunction/samadhi/silver cord, and mystic
sexual ecstasies and when the helix-cord of energy goes down to the ground from
the pelvis. Also during the false pregnancy events when kundalini is working on
the belly. Oxytocin stimulates contractions of the uterus at the time of birth, so it
is probably dominant during mystical ecstasy (Sex with Eros). Oxytocin is higher
in women, and gives uterine contractions this is perhaps why females have more
spontaneous orgasms than men. Oxytocin and testosterone in differing quantities
are used by both the male and female body. Estrogen seems to enhance the effect
of oxytocin, while testosterone seems to reduce its effects. Because oxytocin is
one of the main chemicals involved in the actual initiation of kundalini there is
great spiritual incentive for upgrading our ability for compassionate action. This
explains why compassion, generosity, and caring action for others is essential to
the spiritual path for it’s the very stones on the path. No walking of compassion,
generosity and caring means no spiritual path period.
cortisol
Cortisol is synthesized from cholesterol and acts through specific intracellular
receptors to affect numerous physiologic systems including immune function,
glucose counter regulation, vascular tone, and bone metabolism. The stress hormone
cortisol is released to generate energy during times of stress along with the hormones
epinephrine and norepinephrine that constitute the “fight-or-flight” response to
a perceived threat. Following the stressful or threatening event, epinephrine and
norepinephrine levels return to normal while cortisol levels can remain elevated for
a longer time period. In fact, cortisol levels can remain persistently elevated in the
body when a person is subjected to chronic stress.