Breathing is life. It is one of our most vital functions. One of the Five Principles of Yoga
is Pranayama or Breathing Exercise which promotes proper breathing.
Proper Breathing, in a Yogic point of view, is to bring more oxygen to
the blood and to the brain, and to control prana or the vital life
energy. Pranayama - the science of breath control, consist a series of
exercises intended to meet these needs and to keep the body in vibrant
health.
The Chakras are the seven main energy centers in the body. They are located along the Spine,
starting at the base and running upwards to the crown of the head. The
Chakras are described as "whirling disks of light", and each Chakra
radiates a specific color and energy.
As each Chakra relates to specific spiritual, emotional, psychological
and physical issues, the conscious awareness and the balancing of these
energy centers lead to well-being.
Chakra 1: Muladhara Chakra
The first Chakra, Muladhara (root), is located at the base of the spine.
Its color is red and its issues are survival, stability, and
self-sufficiency.
Chakra 2: Svadhisthana Chakra
The second Chakra, Svadhisthana (sweetness), is located at the lower
abdomen (between belly button and pelvic bone). Its color is orange and
its issues are sexuality, creativity, relationships and emotions.
Chakra 3: Manipura Chakra
The third Chakra, Manipura (lustrous gem), is located at the solar
plexus (between belly button and bottom of rib cage). Its color is
yellow and its issues are personal power, self esteem, willfulness and
energy.
Chakra 4: Anahata Chakra
The fourth Chakra, Anahata (not struck), is located at the heart (center
of the chest). Its color is green and its issues are love, compassion,
acceptance, and trust.
Chakra 5: Vishuddha Chakra
The fifth Chakra, Vissudha (purification), is located at the throat. Its
color is bright blue and its issues are communication, inspiration,
expression, and faith.
Chakra 6: Ajna Chakra
The sixth Chakra, Ajna (to perceive), is located between the eyebrows,
just above the bridge of the nose. Its color is indigo blue and its
issues are psychic, emotional and mental intelligence, and intuition.
Chakra 7: Sahasrara Chakra
The seventh Chakra, Sahasrara (thousand petaled), is located at the
crown (top) of the head. Its color is white or violet and its issues are
devotion, inspiration, selflessness, and spiritual understanding.
Taking the Kundalini energy up from the Muladhara Chakra to the Sahasrara Chakra is the main goal of Kundalini Yoga. They use different Yoga Techniques
in order to awaken the Kundalini (serpent energy) which is resting in
the Muladhara Chakra and make it flow from the base of the spine to the
top of the head. Once Kundalini reaches its final destination, the
Sahasrara Chakra, you will be in the knowledge space or Chidakasa.
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ReplyDeleteNice article, I would only like to share that kundalini energy should awaken naturally when the person is ready for it as early awakening can result in different complications and difficulties. The goal should be developing the energy of love following the natural path of things without pushing them but letting them happen instead and not awakening the kundalini, especially when there is not an enlighten master near you.
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