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The
Powerful Kundalini Yoga Seven Chakra System Explained
What exactly are Chakras? How do they function? How can they be
worked on? This article will look to answer these and other key questions
regarding them, as well as give an overview of each of the Chakras that make up
the powerful Kundalini Yoga Seven Chakra System. Although, books can easily be
written on this topic this document will concentrate on providing the most
important aspects of this profound science.
Charkas are the center piece of the Yogic Energetic model of man. Chakra, which
literally means wheel, is best thought of as a Multi-Dimensional Energy Vortex.
By multi-dimensional I mean that a Chakra bridges across the many dimensions
that make up a human being. According to Yoga there are 4 bodies that constitute
a complete human being. These are the physical body, psychic or astral body, the
mental body and finally the causal body. Chakras reside in the astral body, and
serve as transformers to move energy between these various bodies.
The astral body can be thought of an etheric double of the physical body.
Through it runs a vast complex of channels (nadis) that carry the energy of life
(prana, chi or life-force). The quality and quantity of prana flowing through
the nadis determines the health of the Chakras with reside there. The Chakras,
as we mentioned are energy vortexes. They are opened and balanced by this flow
of prana. The Chakras lie along the spine from the base to the top of the head
and there are seven main Chakras. Each of these Chakras govern the physical
region where they are situated and also, are responsible for certain emotional
and personality traits. As they are properly activated and energized by the
correct flow of prana, the corresponding physical regions are rejuvenated and
emotions of a higher quality are embraced.
The seven Chakras and their main areas of influence, both physical and emotional
are given below. The format is Chakra Name: Location: Primary Physical
Influence: Primary Emotional/Personality Influences.
1. Mooladhara (Root) Chakra: Perineum: Excretory Systems: Physical Security
& Fear
2. Swadhisthana (Sex) Chakra: Base of the Spine: Sexual Systems: Self-Expression
& Creativity
3. Manipura (Naval) Chakra: Solar Plexus: Digestive Systems: Willpower &
Anger
4. Anahata (Heart) Chakra: Center of the Chest: Circulatory and Respiratory
Systems: Love
5. Vishuddhi (Throat) Chakra: Throat: Auditory and Speech Systems: Communication
6. Ajna (3rd Eye): Center of head, directly in line with center of forehead:
Eyes & Perception: Intuition
7. Sahasrara (Crown): Top of Head: Brain and Nervous System: Bliss
Now that we know what Chakras are and what they do, lets see how we can work on
them. The key to opening and balancing Chakras is by purifying the Nadis of
blockages and increasing the flow of Prana. This is best done through the use of
Yoga and Pranayama. Yoga, specifically Kundalini or Kriya Yoga, and Pranayama
are the essentially the science of Chakra Activation. They are designed to
systematically dissolve the debris that collects and blocks the flow of energy
through the nadis. When the flow increases, the Chakras are opened and, over
time, become optimally balanced. This leads to higher levels of awareness and
consciousness, which is to say that it leads to a human being achieving their
highest potential.
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