“Chakras”, the most discussed subject in the field of yoga and holistic healing and there are a lot of misconceptions on the subject. There is more Hundreds of chakras in our bodyto be more precise; There are 114 chakras of which 112 are present in our body and 2 are outside the body. Watch this interesting video in which Sri Sadhguru discusses these two outer chakras of our body.
Apart from these 114 chakras, there are mainly 7 chakras of the body which are important. We will discuss them one by one in this article.
What is the chakra in our body?
Chakra is a holistic paradigm that includes areas such as physiology, energetic anatomy and astrology. The body energy centers are called chakras which are part of the subtle body and not the physical part of our body. According to the yogic vision, they are the combination of energy, thoughts and the physical body. These chakras help determine how we experience reality through our emotional reactions, desires, and level of confidence. Here we have presented the seven main chakras of our body.
7 chakras of the human body
1. Muladhara Chakra
This center is located at the level of the pelvic floor. It shows our connection to the land and it keeps us grounded in reality. It makes us physically strong and secure. The Muladhara chakra contains our Kundalini Shakti which controls our instincts for food, survival, sleep and sex.
Yoga poses like Warrior Poses, Chair Pose, Hip Opens, Deep Lunges and Squats are associated with the Muladhara Chakra.
2. Svadishthana Chakra
Sacral chakra or Swadhisthana Chakra is located in our sacrum and is called our aquatic center. It is the home of our reproductive organs and desires. During this chakra we can recognize our true potential and when this chakra sleeps we can be governed by our emotions.
To balance this chakra we can perform Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose). Other poses like forward bends, squats, and deep lunges also help us bring our awareness to this center.
#3 Manipura Chakra
The solar plexus chakra is found at the naval level and associated with our digestive system. It is often recognized as an energy powerhouse of the body because it controls the enormous amount of our physical vitality.
Navasana, or Boat Pose, helps reach this chakra. When our whole body and mind reach this chakra, we feel empowered by the energy of transformation.
#4 Anahata Chakra
This chakra is located in the center of the chest, which is why it is called the heart chakra. This is the most powerful chakra of all and largely associated with the lungs and the elements of air. During this chakra, we can imagine our heart as a meeting point for the vast spectrum of our emotional experiences.
Pranayama, heart-centered meditation, and prayer help bring light into this chakra. Backbends, Ustrasana will also help reach this chakra.
#5 Visuddha Chakra
The throat chakra is associated with the element ether and is called the energetic focus of our speech and hearing abilities and our endocrine glands. In general, the Visuddha chakra helps expand our conversation to divine power. Fish pose, camel pose, shoulder stand and various other poses help purify and heal our throat and reach this chakra.
#6 Chakra Ajna
The ajna chakra is called the command center and located in the middle of the brain. This chakra is recognized as a meeting point between ideas and the pingala nadis, the two important energy flows in the body. It is a place where our mind and body come together. To reach this chakra, we must practice alternate nostril breathing and mediation exercises.
#7 Sahasrara Chakra
This chakra is considered a gateway to universal consciousness. To reach this chakra we need to practice Sirsasana or Headstand. This activates our crown chakra as it helps put full pressure on the top of our head. The Sahasrara chakra is everything beyond our linear intellect as well as our personal needs.
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