Chakrawhen translated in Sanskrit it means ‘Wheel’. They are the points in our bodies that connect us to the spiritual realm. Also, known as energy centers, theseChakrasare located from the base of the spine to the top of the head, radiating each of their colors, energies, and vibrations.
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If you’ve ever been a part of a yoga session or even a meditation group you must have heard or wondered about what areChakras? How do they impact your health? or even what is the enlightenment of theChakras?
The topic is such a fascinating one that the more you get to know about it the more curious you feel. It is during this time that a lot of questions pop up in one’s mind, and today we will discuss them.
What is aChakra?
Chakrawhen translated in Sanskrit it means ‘Wheel’. They are the points in our bodies that connect us to the spiritual realm. Also, known as energy centers, theseChakrasare located from the base of the spine to the top of the head, radiating each of their colors, energies, and vibrations.
Fact:The original meaning of the word chakra as “wheel” refers to the chariot wheels of the rulers, called cakravartins.
Ayurveda and Chakras
In Ayurveda, chakras have been there around for thousands of years. Ayurveda says that when a person uplifts thesechakrasthe illnesses faced by the person can be healed. It also mentions that thechakrasheal the area or the things affecting the body with the energy that flows through thesechakras.
Even though they may not be visible to the human naked eye they can be sensed with our intuition. In Ayurveda, there are almost 114Chakrasin our bodies but we usually hear only about the 7 chakrasbecause these are the essential ones. They contribute to our mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
The SevenChakras
As mentioned before theChakrasplay a very important role as they hold the energy of the whole body also known asprana. Hence maintaining a balance is very important.
Further, these chakras are divided into three parts:
The Chakras of Matter
The Chakra of Connection Between Matter and Spirit
The Chakras of Spirit
We’ll talk about both how to balance them and the types in this part.
The Chakras of Matter
Muladhara Chakra(RootChakra)
In Sanskrit‘mul’means root and ‘adhara’means support which itself justifies the placement of the chakra which is at thebase of the spine. ThisChakralooks like adown-faced red lotus. It is known to attribute to emotions likesurvival, stability, ambition, and self-sufficiency. Indigestion, reproductive problems, and weight gain are caused when it is out of balance.
Balancing the RootChakra
Yoga Postures: Tree Pose (Vrkshasana) and Mountain Pose (Tadasana)
Consumption of Ayurvedic herbs: Dandelion root, Ginger, Clove, Damiana, Angelica, Cinnamon,Ashwagandha, Turmeric, and Garlic.
Swadhishthana Chakra (SacralChakra)
When translated from Sanskrit‘swa’means self and‘adhishthana’means established and when put together it simply translates to ‘where your being is established’. This Chakra is located in thelower abdomen, 2 inches below the navel.
It is orange in color and appears like alotus with 6 petals. It is responsible forcreativity, self-worth, and sexuality. If imbalanced, it can lead to emotional instability, sexual rigidity, and negative emotions, including fear, hatred, anger, and guilt.
Balancing the SacralChakra
Yoga Postures: Crow Pose (Kakasana) or standing poses like Triangle Pose (Trikonasana).
Consumption of Ayurvedic herbs: Calendula, Damiana, Ginger,Licorice, Mint, Cinnamon, Saffron, Cardamon, Bay leaf.
Manipura Chakra(Solar PlexusChakra)
In Sanskrit, it means ‘city of jewels’. This Chakra is located navel and thebottom of the rib cage. It is yellow and symbolized by adownward pointing triangle with ten petals. It is responsible for emotions such asego, anger, and aggression. If imbalanced, it can lead to digestive problems, liver problems, or diabetes.
Balancing the Solar PlexusChakra
Yoga Postures: Classical Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana), Classical Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana), and Bow Pose (Dhanurasana).
Consumption of Ayurvedic herbs: Marshmallow, Rosemary, Chamomile, Fennel, Lemon Balm.
The Chakra of Connection Between Matter and Spirit
Anahata Chakra(HeartChakra)
In Sanskrit, it means “unstruck,” “unhurt” or “unbeaten. This Chakra is located in theheart region. It is green in color and symbolized by acircular flower with twelve green petals. It is responsible for emotions such aslove, attachment, compassion, trust, and passion. If imbalanced, it can lead to emotional issues like anger, lack of trust, anxiety, jealousy, fear, and moodiness.
Balancing the HeartChakra
Yoga Postures: Half Bridge Pose (Ardha Setubandhasana), and Fish Pose (Matsyasana).
Consumption of Ayurvedic herbs: Hawthorn berry, Lavender, Rooibos, Hibiscus, Orange.
The Chakras of Spirit
Vishuddha Chakra(ThroatChakra)
In Sanskrit, it means ‘purifying the body from harmful substances.’ This Chakra is located in thethroat region.It is blue and symbolized as a silver crescent within a white circle, with16 light or pale blue or turquoise petals.It is responsible forinspiration, healthy expression, faith, and the ability to communicate well.If imbalanced, it can lead to timidity, quietness, a feeling of weakness, or the inability to express our thoughts.
Balancing theThroatChakra
Yoga Postures: Shoulderstand (Sarvangasana) and Plough Pose (Halasana).
Consumption of Ayurvedic herbs: Sage, Chamomile, Red clover blossom.
Ajna Chakra(Third EyeChakra)
In Sanskrit, it means ‘beyond wisdom.’ This Chakra is locatedbetween the eyebrows. It is indigo in color and symbolized as alotus with two petals. It is responsible forintelligence, intuition, insight, and self-knowledge. If imbalanced, it can lead to headaches, blurry vision, and eye strain.
Balancing the Third EyeChakra
Yoga Postures: Headstand (Shirshasana).
Consumption of Ayurvedic herbs: Passionflower, Sage.
Sahastrara Chakra(CrownChakra)
In Sanskrit, it means ‘thousand’ or ‘infinite’.ThisChakrais located at thecrown of the head. It is white or violet and symbolized asa lotus with one thousand multi-colored petals.It is responsible for theinward flow of wisdom and bringing the gift of cosmic consciousness.If imbalanced, it can lead to frustration and detrimental feelings.
Balancing the CrownChakra
Yoga Postures: Headstand (Shirshasana).
Consumption of Ayurvedic herbs: Sage, Lavender,Gotu kola, Rosemary, Violets.
While reading this blog you might have realized that someday you were feeling the exact emotions that were shown in a chakras disbalance and how it had affected your day. However, it can be unbelievable considering one can’t even see these chakras but when they are balanced they can have such agreat effecton ourbodies helping to improve and enhance our lives.
And we hope that this blog will help you tounderstand the chakra system a bit betterand will help you tobalance your Chakras too.
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