If Kundalini, in essence, is considered to be different that normal energy (chi) in nature, when it is awakened, what happens to the chi? Does Kundalini rise and merely strengthen the chi, which multiples it many times over, allowing for better healing, rituals, or whatever?

If they aren't any different, why is your energy so strong during a Kundalini awakening?

Will except both scientifical and/or spiritual answers, it doesn't matter just so long as it gets answered.

Thanks