The Muladhara, or root chakra, represents our foundation. On the human body, it sits at the base of the spine and gives us the feeling of being grounded. When the root chakra is open, we feel confident in our ability to withstand challenges and stand on our own two feet. When it's blocked, we feel threatened, as if we're standing on unstable ground.
Location: Base of spine, in tailbone area
What it controls: Survival issues such as financial independence, money, and food
Mantra: LAM
Color: Red
Element: Earth
Stone: Hematite
Mudra: Gyan mudra or Muladhara mudra
Karmendriyas/Organ of action: elimination: anus
Jnanendriyas/Organ of sense: smell: nose (ghana)
Diseases due to the imbalance of this chakra: Constipation, back pain, diarrhea, piles, colitis, frequent urination, high blood pressure, kidney stones, and impotence
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Sacral Chakra (Swadhisthana)
TheSwadhisthana, or sacral chakra, helps inform how we relate to our emotions and the emotions of others. It also governs creativity and sexual energy. Those with a blocked sacral chakra could feel a lack of control in their lives.
Location: Lower abdomen, about 2 inches below the navel
What it controls: Your sense of abundance, well-being, pleasure, and sexuality
Mantra: VAM
Color: Orange
Element: Water
Stone: Tiger's Eye
Mudra: Shakti Mudra
Karmendriyas/Organ of action: procreation : genitals
Jnanendriyas/Organ of sense: Tasting :tongue (asana)
Diseases due to the imbalance of this chakra: uterine fibroids, pre-menstrual syndrome, irregular periods, ovarian cysts, irritable bowel syndrome, endometriosis, testicular disease, low back pain, and prostate disease
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Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)
The third chakra, the solar plexus chakra, speaks to your ability to be confident and in control of your life. Think back to the last time you had butterflies or felt a pit in the stomach: That's the Manipura chakra at work. If your solar plexus chakra is blocked, you might feel overwhelming amounts of shame and self-doubt. Those with open sacral chakras are free to express their true selves.
Location: Upper abdomen in the stomach area
What it controls: Self-worth, self-confidence, and self-esteem
Mantra: RAM
Color: Yellow
Element: Fire
Stone: Amber
Mudra: Rudra Mudra
Karmendriyas/Organ of action: moving : feet
Jnanendriyas/Organ of sense: Seeing : eyes (cause)
Diseases due to the imbalance of this chakra: diabetes, liver disease, and gall stones
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Heart Chakra (Anahata)
The Anahata, or heart chakra, is the bridge between the lower chakras (associated with materiality) and the upper chakras (associated with spirituality). As the name suggests, this chakra can influence our ability to give and receive love—from others and ourselves. Someone with a blocked heart chakra will have difficulty fully opening up to the people in their life. If someone's heart is open, they can experience deep compassion and empathy.
Location: Center of the chest, just above the heart
What it controls: Love, joy, and inner peace
Mantra: YAM
Color: Green
Element: Air
Stone: Rose Quartz
Mudra: Padma Mudra
Karmendriyas/Organ of action: grasping: hands
Jnanendriyas/Organ of sense: touching: skin (tvak)
Diseases due to the imbalance of this chakra: heart diseases, allergies, breast cancer, and problems related to the Immune system
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Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)
The Vishuddha, or throat chakra,gives voice to the heart chakra and controls our ability to communicate our personal power. When it's functioning at full capacity, it allows us to express ourselves truly and clearly. Someone with a blocked throat chakra will feel like they have trouble finding the words to say how they truly feel.
Location: Throat
What it controls: Communication, self-expression, and truth
Mantra: HAM
Color: Light Blue/Turquoise
Element: Sound/Music
Stone: Aquamarine
Mudra: Granthita mudra
Karmendriyas/Organ of action: speaking: mouth
Jnanendriyas/Organ of sense: hearing: ears (srotra)
Diseases due to the imbalance of this chakra: thyroid, anorexia, asthma, bronchitis, hearing problems, tinnitus, mouth ulcers, sore throats, and tonsillitis
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Third-Eye Chakra (Ajna)
As we move up the body, we're getting closer to communion with the divine. The Anja, or third-eye chakra, controls our ability to see the big picture and connect to intuition. Think of it as the eye of the soul: It registers information beyond the surface level. Visions and intuitive hits are not uncommon for someone with an open third-eye chakra.
Location: Forehead between the eyes (also called the Brow Chakra)
What it controls: Intuition, imagination, and wisdom
Mantra: AUM
Color: Dark Blue/Purple
Element: Light
Stone: Amethyst
Mudra: mudra of the great head/Mahasirs mudra
Diseases due to the imbalance of this chakra: migraine, glaucoma, cataracts, and sinus problems
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Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)
The Sahasrara, or crown chakra, the highest chakra, sits at the crown of the head and represents our ability to be fully connected spiritually. When you fully open your crown chakra—something very few people ever do!—you're able to access higher consciousness.
Location: The very top of the head
What it controls: Inner and outer beauty, spiritual connection
Lesson: AUM
Color: Violet/White
Element: Divine Consciousness
Stone: Clear quartz
Mudra: Crown Mudra
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Requirements
Students should be in good health and able to perform the most basic yoga asana.
There’s no prerequisite to begin a yoga practice
Free and open mind
Your Time
Description
This Chakra Yoga and meditation program is designed for both Yoga Teachers and Practitioners to get re-inspired by your own presence and to re-awaken all of your seven Chakras. we take you on a journey through the Chakras, activating our Life Force Energy from within to eliminate and reveal our true self.
The Chakras are becoming extremely popular in our Yoga society, as more individuals seeking not just the physical, but also the energetic and spiritual aspects of Yoga practice. Therefore we created a Chakra Yoga program, as a chance to deepen your understanding of each of the 7 Chakras, the meaning of the Chakras, and how to incorporate them into your own practice as well as your Yoga Classes.
The 10-15 min sessions are structured to explain Mudra, 5 Yoga asana, and Mantra for the specific chakra.
7 Sessions to explain 7 chakras
Root Chakra (Muladhara)
Sacral Chakra (Swadhisthana)
Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)
Heart Chakra (Anahata)
Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)
Third-Eye Chakra (Ajna)
Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)
Benefits:
· Unblock any stagnated energy for more vitality and wakefulness!
· Transcend all your current personal challenges and limitations!
· Awaken the dormant regions of your brain!
· Purify your body, mind, heart, and soul!
· Radiate the inner joy of perfect self-born bliss!
· Learn the traditional yogic techniques for each chakra.
In this course, you are learning both the postures, breathing practices, mudras, bandhas, and meditation techniques for each chakra, as well as the meditation practice for integrating all the chakras into a unified awareness.
I am proud to be your guide for this course and look forward to seeing you inside...
