Chakras are energy centers in the body. Chakra means wheel in Sanskrit, which is a way to visualize the chakras as spinning with energy. The idea of the chakras comes from an ancient Hindu text called the Vedas. They are important in Ayurvedic medicine and some types of yoga and med...
Meditation- Sit or lie comfortably; visualize a swirling ball of red energy glowing stronger and brighter as you breath. Evoke feelings of stability, groundedness, security and connection to the earth. If you like imagery, you can also imagine you are growing roots down into the ground...
The chakras, according to yoga tradition, are the seven energy centers that go down the center line of the body. When balanced, our chi, or life force energy flows properly through the body. When these centers become blocked, it can take a toll on our emotional and physical health. The ...
Thechakrasare seven locations in the human body that correspond to energy vortexes that govern the physical, emotional, and mental health of the person. These seven points are: the root chakra, found at the base of thespine; spleen or belly chakra, below the navel; solarplexuschakra, just ...
Chakras are often referred to in the context of emotional healing – and have the ability to absorb, unite, and radiate energy to allow bodies to function at peak levels. Each powerful wheel-like energy centre contains a unique vibrational frequency – starting at the crown at the top of ...
Although there are thousands of chakras all over the body, yoga and healing practices focus mainly on the seven major chakras. Optimizing these major chakras automatically enhances the functioning of all other (smaller) chakras. So, what are the seven main chakras? Here is a simplified Chakra 10...
Beliefs about chakras started in India, at least 1,000 years ago, as part of Hindu and Buddhist spiritual traditions. Some people think chakra beliefs are even older, going back to 1500 BCE or further. Chakras are mentioned in ancient Hindu spiritual books like the Vedas and theYogaUpanishads...
Chakras are basically the junction points of Nadis in the body. Converging at certain points in our body,Anodea Judithstated in her book ‘The Wheels of Life‘, these Nadis form a junction we know asChakra. Where Nadis are the pathways of ‘Prana – life force’, Chakras are the distribut...
While Dhauti Kriya offers numerous benefits, it’s essential to approach this practice with caution and awareness. Here are some precautions to ensure a safe and effective experience: Consult a Yoga Instructor: If you’re new to Dhauti Kriya or yoga in general, seek guidance from a certified...
Chanting the Gayatri mantra is thought to activate the upper three chakras:visuddha(throat),ajna(third eye) andsahasrara(crown).These chakras govern things like communication, intuition and connection with the Divine. Traditionally, the mantra is chanted daily in the morning, midday and evening. In...