The Chakras: Balancing Energy Centers Through Yoga and Meditation

According to ancient Yoga, tiny sparks are tucked away at various spots in our body. These sparks are our body’s energy centres, when we awaken them, it changes everything. Suddenly, everything seems more beautiful, and way more exciting. Life becomes amazing! This energy centre is a chakra. The human body has several chakras. Let’s dive into the world of chakras and explore how to awaken and balance them using yogic practices.

What Are Chakras?

Chakras are energy centres that run along the spine each associated with specific colors, sounds, and emotions. There are seven main chakras, and each one has its own  unique characteristics and functions:

1. Root Chakra (Muladhara)

• Location: Base of the spine
• Associated with: Safety, security, and grounding
• Color: Red

2. Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana)

• Location: Lower abdomen
• Associated with: Creativity, passion, and emotions
• Color: Orange

3. Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)

• Location: Upper abdomen
• Associated with: Confidence, self-esteem, and personal power
• Color: Yellow

4. Heart Chakra (Anahata)

• Location: Center of the chest
• Associated with: Love, compassion, and emotional balance
• Color: Green

5. Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)

• Location: Neck
• Associated with: Communication, self-expression, and creativity
• Color: Blue

6. Third Eye Chakra (Ajna)

• Location: Between the eyebrows
• Associated with: Intuition, insight, and higher states of consciousness
• Color: Indigo

7. Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)

• Location: Crown of the head
• Associated with Spiritual connection, enlightenment, and higher states of consciousness
• Color: Violet

How to Balance the Chakras?

To sustain overall happiness and health our energy level has to be balanced.  The Chakras can be harmonized through specific techniques, bringing more balance and vitality into your life. The following asanas help in regulating Chakras:

Root Chakra (Muladhara)

• Yoga Pose: Mountain Pose (Tadasana)
• Meditation: Imagine a bright red light at the base of the spine, and concentrate on the feeling of the feet touching the earth.

Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana)

• Yoga Pose: Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)
• Meditation: Imagine a brilliant orange light in the lower belly while you concentrate on its sensation.

Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)

• Yoga Pose: Boat Pose (Paripurna Navasana)
• Meditation:  Imagine a bright yellow light in the upper belly while you concentrate on feeling that region.

Heart Chakra (Anahata)

• Yoga Pose: Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)
• Meditation: Imagine a bright green light in the heart core while you concentrate on this experience.

Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)

• Yoga Pose: Plow Pose (Halasana)
• Meditation: Imagine a bright blue light in the throat while you concentrate on this experience.

Third Eye Chakra (Ajna)

• Yoga Pose: Headstand (Sirsasana)
• Meditation: Imagine a bright indigo light in the space between your eyebrows as you concentrate on this experience.

Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)

• Yoga Pose: Shoulder Stand (Viparita Karani)
• Meditation: Imagine a bright violet light in the part of the head that you are focusing on feeling.

You can notice a shift within yourself when you see the heart chakra expanding to love or the root chakra’s vivid red grounding you. You start experiencing harmony and peace. With regular practice, you increase your level of energy, balance emotions and develop a greater understanding of your own self.

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Vyaniti Arogya Sthalam and Vyaniti Sevalaya Trust in Keeranoor, Tamil Nadu, are the brainchild of Prema Nagesh. We are pleased to announce our affiliation with the Indian Yoga Association. Vyaniti Yoga is a division of Vyaniti Arogya Sthalam.

Prema has studied advanced yoga therapy, naturopathy, and meditation at recognized Indian institutes to better serve her community. She is regarded as a prominent figure in yoga and holistic wellness in Oman and outside due to her wealth of knowledge and expertise.

By arousing your chakras and restoring equilibrium to your life, Vyaniti Yoga can assist you. Visit vyanitiyoga.com or call +968 96526103 for more information.