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Chakras – Summary & Highlights

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Overview

In this lesson, we summarize key associations for all seven chakras.

Objective

Become familiar with the key associations for each energy center in the seven chakra model.

What You'll Get

For each of the chakras, provide the Sanskrit root and its meaning, the number of petals on its symbolic lotus representation, the physical location, associated basic issues, color, goals, problems, right, element and kosha. Give examples of asana that may support the health of each energy center.

Introduction

Following is an at-a-glance summary of chakra highlights.

#1 Muladhara: The Root Chakra

Sanskrit – mula: root or foundation
Location – base of spine, tailbone
Physical Areas – organs of elimination, legs, feet, joints, skeletal system
Tanmatra – smell
Basic Issues – groundedness, stability, will to live, self-preservation, sense of trust and security
Color – red
Petals – 4
Goals – stability, grounding, physical health, trust, feeling of safety
Problems – fear
Right – to be here
Element – earth
Kosha – annamayakosha
State of Consciousness – jagrat (waking)
Bija Mantra – lam
Yantra – golden square
Planet – Mercury
Devata – Indra

Asana

[Standing poses] are very important for balancing muladhara, because they safely develop the strength of the legs and promote a strong foundation. When standing poses are done correctly, they balance and support the entire body. – Alan Finger

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