What exactly are Chakras? How do they function? How can they be
worked on? This article will look to answer these and other key
questions regarding them, as well as give an overview of each of
the Chakras that make up the Kundalini Yoga Seven Chakra System.
Although, books can easily be written on this topic this
document will concentrate on providing the most important
aspects of this profound science.

Charkas are the center piece of the Yogic Energetic model of
man. Chakra, which literally means wheel, is best thought of as
a Multi-Dimensional Energy Vortex. By multi-dimensional I mean
that a Chakra bridges across the many dimensions that make up a
human being. According to Yoga there are 4 bodies that
constitute a complete human being. These are the physical body,
psychic or astral body, the mental body and finally the causal
body. Chakras reside in the astral body, and serve as
transformers to move energy between these various bodies.

The astral body can be thought of an etheric double of the
physical body. Through it runs a vast complex of channels
(nadis) that carry the energy of life (prana, chi or
life-force). The quality and quantity of prana flowing through
the nadis determines the health of the Chakras with reside
there. The Chakras, as we mentioned are energy vortexes. They
are opened and balanced by this flow of prana. The Chakras lie
along the spine from the base to the top of the head and there
are seven main Chakras. Each of these Chakras govern the
physical region where they are situated and also, are
responsible for certain emotional and personality traits. As
they are properly activated and energized by the correct flow of
prana, the corresponding physical regions are rejuvenated and
emotions of a higher quality are embraced.

The seven Chakras and their main areas of influence, both
physical and emotional are given below. The format is Chakra
Name: Location: Primary Physical Influence: Primary
Emotional/Personality Influences.

1. Mooladhara (Root) Chakra: Perineum: Excretory Systems:
Physical Security & Fear

2. Swadhisthana (Sex) Chakra: Base of the Spine: Sexual
Systems: Self-Expression & Creativity

3. Manipura (Naval) Chakra: Solar Plexus: Digestive Systems:
Willpower & Anger

4. Anahata (Heart) Chakra: Center of the Chest: Circulatory and
Respiratory Systems: Love

5. Vishuddhi (Throat) Chakra: Throat: Auditory and Speech
Systems: Communication

6. Ajna (3rd Eye): Center of head, directly in line with center
of forehead: Eyes & Perception: Intuition

7. Sahasrara (Crown): Top of Head: Brain and Nervous System:
Bliss

Now that we know what Chakras are and what they do, lets see
how we can work on them. The key to opening and balancing
Chakras is by purifying the Nadis of blockages and increasing
the flow of Prana. This is best done through the use of Yoga and
Pranayama. Yoga, specifically Kundalini or Kriya Yoga, and
Pranayama are the essentially the science of Chakra Activation.
They are designed to systematically dissolve the debris that
collects and blocks the flow of energy through the nadis. When
the flow increases, the Chakras are opened and, over time,
become optimally balanced. This leads to higher levels of
awareness and consciousness - which is to say that it leads to a
human being achieving their highest potential.

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