These 2 reports on kundalini, particularly based on your own direct experiences, are a testament to your dedication and curiosity.  You approach this with the discipline of a research scientist.  Well done!

I'm happy you got some help from some old posts of mine.  That was a shocker to me because I never really understand kundalini and often felt intimidated by requirements of the practice.  Thus, such a contrast in attitude and discipline that makes such a difference in results and insights gained. And it also highlights the helpfulness of sharing. 

I like your statement: Prana leads the way.  The movement of energies and the variety of associated sensations is critical.  From my current Buddhist perspective, I would just note that while watching and tracking prana, one is anchored in the present moment.  That is essential in keeping the mind from proliferating on the past and speculating on the future. If we do that consistently, that is when we shift into higher dimensions and states of consciousness.  Prana leads the way but we have to be fully attentive to it.

And in your case, psychic sensitivity to assistance from the astral and being able to connect to and confidently take help from teachers and yogis in subtle dimensions seems to be really significant. 

I wish you great luck as you embark on your second year of practice. There is more to do!  Thanks for sharing your journey thus far.