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• 2.1 Chakras

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• Why can a blockage or malfunction of the chakras lead to physical, psychological and emotional disorders?

  Because each chakra relates to specific spiritual, emotional, psychological and physical aspects of our being.

• How can you use the chakras to create well-being and good health?

  By being consciously aware of them and by balancing the energies of these energy centers.

• Name one purpose of asana practice related to the chakras:

  Stimulate and balance the chakras/energies in the body.

• What are the Hindi names for the Chakras and their meaning ?

  • Root Chakra: Muladhara Chakra and root support
    
  • Sacral Chakra: Svadhishthana Chakra and our own place
    
  • Solar Plexus Chakra: Manipura Chakra and place of the shining gem
    
  • Heart Chakra: Anahata Chakra and unstruck 
  • Throat Chakra: Vishuddha Chakra and very pure
  • Third Eye Chakra: Ajna Chakra and foremost
  • Crown Chakra: Sahastrara Chakra and thousands

• Where are the chakra's located?

  • Root/Muladhara Chakra: at the base of the spine between the anus an the genitals
    
  • Sacral/Svadhishthana Chakra: at the lower abdomen, about four fingers below the navel
    
  • Solar Plexus/Manipura Chakra: between the navel and the bottom of the rib cage
    
  • Heart/Anahata Chakra: at the heart region
    
  • Throat/Vishuddha Chakra: at the base of the throat, coinciding (samenvallend) with the thyroid gland 
    
  • Third Eye/Ajna Chakra: in between the eyebrows
    
  • Crown/Sahastrara Chakra: at the crown of the head
    

• What are the corresponding colours and elements of the chakras?

  • Root/Muladhara Chakra: red, earth
    
  • Sacral/Svadhishthana Chakra: oranje, water
  • Solar Plexus/Manipura Chakra: yellow, fire
  • Heart/Anahata Chakra: green, air
  • Throat/Vishuddha Chakra: bright blue, space
  • Third Eye/Ajna Chakra: indigo blue, no element
  • Crown/Sahastrara Chakra: violet or bright white, no element

• What postures help to balance the individual chakras?

  Root/Muladhara Chakra: Vrkshasana/Tree Pose and Tadasana/Mountain Pose 
  Sacral/Svadhishthana Chakra: Kakasana/Crow Pose and Trikonasana/Triangle Pose
  Solar Plexus/Manipura Chakra: Paschimottanasana/Classical Forward Bend, Bhujangasana/Classical Cobra Pose and Dhanurasana/Bow Pose
  Heart/Anahata Chakra: Ardha Setubandhasana/Half Bridge Pose and Matsyasana/Fish Pose
  Throat/Vishuddha Chakra: Sarvangasana/Shoulderstand and Halasana/Plough Pose
  Third Eye/Ajna Chakra: Shirshasana/Headstand 
  Crown/Sahastrara Chakra: Shirshasana/Headstand

• By what is the Sacral/Svadhishthana Chakra characterised, how do you feel when this chakra is in balance and out of balance?

  Characterised by:
  

  • Basic needs for sexuality
  • Desires
  • Creativity
  • Self-worth

  
  In balance: 
  

  • Positive
  • Vital
  • Satisfied
  • Compassionate
  • Intuitive 

  
  Out of balance:
  

  • Emotionally explosive
  • Irritable
  • Lacking energy
  • Lacking creativity 
  • Manipulative
  • Obsessed with sexual thoughts 

• By what is the Solar Plexus/Manipura Chakra characterised, how do you feel when this chakra is in balance and out of balance?

  Characterised by:
  

  • Ego
  • Anger
  • Agression

  
  In balance: 
  

  • Energetic
  • Confident
  • Productive
  • Focussed 

  
  Out of balance:
  

  • Digestive problems
  • Liver problems 
  • Diabetes 
  • Depression
  • Lack of self-esteem
  • Anger
  • Perfectionism 

• By what is the Heart/Anahata Chakra characterised, how do you feel when this chakra is in balance and out of balance?

  Characterised by:
  

  • Attachment
  • Compassion 

  
  In balance: 
  

  • Compassionate 
  • Optimistic 
  • Friendly
  • Motivated 
  • Understanding
  • Caring 

  
  Out of balance:
  

  • Anger
  • Lack of trust
  • Anxiety 
  • Jealousy
  • Fear
  • Moodiness