Category: Yoga

Agya Chakra   Agya = Knowledge, Command At the point between the spine and the brain lies the bridge to divine consciousness, the Agya chakra. In order to distinguish clearly between truth and untruth we must have a pure consciousness which is not clouded by perception. This allows us to see clearly and allows ignorance … Continue reading I See You With My Third Eye

Vishuddi Chakra   Visha = Impurity , Shuddi = Purification At the center of physical and spiritual purification is the Vishuddi chakra, located in the throat. Mental impurities and toxic substances which enter the body through the food we eat and the air we breathe are detoxified by this chakra. Pranayama has a strong influence … Continue reading A New Meaning to Swallowing Your Pride

Anahata Chakra   Anahata = Unlimited, Infinite The heart chakra, Anahata, is the seat of balance and love within the body. It's green color is representative of the radiation of fire from the Manipura chakra. A multitude of pleasant experiences and emotions gather here. The overlapping triangles pictured in the center yantra represent Shiva (masculine) … Continue reading Infinite Love

Manipura Chakra   Mani = pearl, jewel , Pura = city, place In the middle of the abdomen resting behind the naval (in the solar plexus region) is the Manipura chakra, home of wisdom and clarity. It extends to purify negative qualities in surrounding chakras, for example turning passion into selfless love in the Svadhishthana … Continue reading That Gut Feeling

Svadhishthana Chakra Sva = Self, Adhishthana = Residence Day 2 of my study is focused on the sacral chakra, Svadhishthana. It is located just above the root chakra between the tailbone and sacrum. This is where our subconscious, the level between sleeping and waking, exists and manifests. Orange is the color associated with the Svadhishthana chakra and … Continue reading Subconscious Examination

As part of my yoga teacher training we are required to conduct a personal experiment on a topic of our choice. I chose to focus my experiment on the chakras because, well, they're really freakin' cool and there's a ton I want to learn about them. I have decided to conduct a week-long focus on … Continue reading Personal Experiment on the Chakras