Gopi Krishna and Kundalini | Michael Bradford | Buddha at the Gas Pump Interview®

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Michael Bradford spent six years working alongside Gopi Krishna in India and has dedicated over 45 years to understanding Kundalini and consciousness evolution. In this conversation, he explains the actual biological mechanism of Kundalini—how prana moves through the body, why the brain center triggers activity at the base of the spine (not the reverse), and what happens when this transformative energy is impure or misdirected.

Bradford shares Gopi Krishna's experiences of expanded consciousness, celestial perception, and blissful dream states that lasted until his death. He discusses why some teachers with apparent awakenings engage in harmful behaviors, the role of sexual energy in spiritual transformation, and common misconceptions about the Kundalini process.

The conversation covers evolution as a guided biological process, how consciousness might influence quantum mechanics to create life, and why understanding these "evolutionary laws" may be critical for humanity's survival. Bradford also introduces the Emerging Sciences Foundation's research validating Kundalini experiences across 630 participants from 43 countries.

For anyone interested in the intersection of spirituality and science, or experiencing Kundalini symptoms themselves, this interview provides practical insights grounded in both ancient wisdom and modern research.

Books:

Consciousness: The New Paradigm by Michael Bradford
Gopi Krishna-A biography: Kundalini, Consciousness and Our Evolution to Enlightenment by Teri Degler
Living with Kundalini - the Autobiography of Gopi Krishna by Gopi Krishna

Interview recorded August 16, 2025

00:00:00 - Introduction to Michael Bradford & Gopi Krishna
00:03:10 - Michael's Journey to India
00:06:54 - Becoming a Volunteer for Gopi Krishna
00:09:09 - The Motivation to Continue the Work
00:11:46 - The Institute for Consciousness Research (ICR)
00:13:43 - Founding the Kundalini Research Network (KRN)
00:15:04 - The Emerging Sciences Foundation (ESF) & The HC18 Scale
00:19:53 - Defining Kundalini
00:22:20 - Prana Shakti vs. Kundalini Shakti
00:25:06 - Michael's Path of Karma Yoga
00:27:15 - Gopi Krishna's High Ethical Standards and Social Work
00:31:02 - The Importance of Ethics for Enlightenment
00:33:34 - Gopi Krishna's Abiding State of Consciousness
00:39:43 - The Symbolic Meaning of Hindu Deities and Epics
00:45:00 - Gopi Krishna's Indescribable State
00:48:42 - Q&A: Can a Child Have a Kundalini Awakening?
00:53:05 - The Physiology of Kundalini: Prana and the Brain
01:00:20 - The Awakening Process: Brain Triggering the Spine
01:05:01 - A Case History: The Effects of Impure Prana
01:09:24 - The Relationship Between Drug Use and Mystical Experiences
01:13:46 - Why Some "Awakened" Teachers Behave Badly
01:18:59 - The Need for Self-Control and Purification
01:23:42 - The Medical Profession's Need to Understand Kundalini
01:28:43 - The Key to Scientific Validation: Measuring Prana
01:33:00 - The Full Biography of Gopi Krishna
01:35:35 - Michael's Book: Consciousness, The New Paradigm
01:38:23 - How Consciousness Influences Quantum Processes
01:43:45 - The Marriage of Science and Spirituality
01:48:32 - Gopi Krishna's Theory of Evolution
01:53:01 - Humanity's Choice: Obstruct or Enhance Our Evolution
01:57:23 - Q&A: Is Kundalini Physical or Mental?
02:00:50 - Q&A: On "Deflected Risings"
02:03:51 - Conclusion