Chakras are the vortexes of energy in the
subtle body. There are 7 key points and blocking of a chakra, releases the
emotional, physical and mental imbalances that manifest as symptomatic
disorders, such as poor digestion, apathy
and physical imbalances.
Using the chakras, you can create your own
blueprint, architecting your yoga practice to augment your health.
- Root
Chakra is associated with element “Earth”, and its life theme is governed
by feelings of belonging, guardedness and survival. In a blocked state, it
creates a neediness within, lowers self-esteem, and raises feelings of
self-destruction. When in balance it promotes confidence, ability to stand
on one’s own feet and boosts inner strengths.
- Pelvic
Chakra is associated with element “Water”, and its life theme corresponds
to creativity, fluidity, fertility, reproductive and sexual organs.
- Navel
Chakra is associated with element “Fire”, and its life theme is expressed
as “firing on all cylinders”. When in balance it promotes a sense of
well-being, self-esteem, confidence thus increasing your productivity.
When thwarted, it creates low self-esteem, creates inertness, stagnation,
and scared.
- Heart
Chakra is associated with element “Air”, and its life theme is related to
unconditional love, radiating through compassion, acceptance, and
forgiveness. When blocked, possessiveness, codependency, withdrawal and
involvement in dysfunctional relationships occur.
- Throat
Chakra is associated with element “Ether”, and its life theme is
communication. When stimulated, emotional communications are conveyed in a
healthy manner, amenable to advice and will honor other’s personal
confidences without pre-judging them. When in imbalance, a person is
extremely talkative or unable to speak up, and will not pay heed to well-meant
advice.
- Eye
Chakra is associated with element “Light”, and its life theme pertains to
the sixth sense, intuition and functioning of all the other chakras. When
in balance, inner wisdom, insights, trust, capability to make choices and
face life’s challenges are strong. Imbalance generates a closed mind, an
untrusting attitude, cynicism and an attachment to logic.
- Crown
Chakra, associated with element “Cosmic Energy”, and its life theme
relates to beauty and spiritual dimensions. It hovers over the head. When
open, it awakens the inner soul and helps you to understand who you are.
When blocked, unhappiness and suffering engulfs you.
Every chakra has a particular yoga asana to
help you boost your physical, emotional and mental health.
