It is no secret around here that I had a bad encounter with Kundalini. But then again I was more of a newbie than you are, I did not have a guru or qualified instructor (I am not sure how qualified you can be in this area without being a guru though), and my kundalini reacted very strongly. This varies wildly from person to person and I don't know that it is can be predicted.
The more secular and westernized yoga schools are usually just doing the postures, breathing exercises and relaxation, and generally encouraging healthy living. These and Kundalini yoga can both be seen as derived from Hatha yoga, but in radically different directions.
As you may see from the Wikipedia discussion pages, there is an outright battle between those who claim Kundalini Yoga is pure good and absolutely harmless, and those who think it may lead to permanent brain damage if you don't do it closely with an Awakened guru. So, uhm, buyer beware?
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