About the Book: The Serpent’s Tale explores the rich global history of Kundalini, tracing its Sanskrit origins, symbolic association with the serpent, and evolving practices from South Asia to the West. Sravana Borkataky-Varma and Anya Foxen examine its connections to spirituality, sexuality, and modern commercialization, showing that Kundalini has never had a single “authentic” model but multiple interpretations across cultures and eras. Combining textual analysis with lived experience, this insightful work reveals the complex ways Kundalini energy has been narrated, practiced, and understood throughout history.