The Serpent's TaleThere is a standard narrative that recurs throughout popular writings on yoga and tantra, from South Asian texts to Western esoteric thought: Kualin is the Serpent Power. She rests coiled at the base of the spine. If awakened, this divine feminine energy rises toward the crown of the head. Some are apprehensive of Kualins intense power, fearing physical and psychological turmoil. Others seek it out, hungry for experiences, both spiritual and sensual.