Gunas - Chakras

4 important questions on Gunas - Chakras

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

Characterised by:
  • Inspiration
  • Expression
  • Faith
  • The ability to communicate

In balance:
  • Creativity
  • Positive self-expression
  • Constructive communication
  • Satisfaction

Out of balance:
  • Timidity
  • Quietness
  • Feeling of weakness
  • Inability o express your thoughts

By what is the Third Eye/Ajna Chakra characterised, how do you feel when this chakra is in balance and out of balance?

How do you pronounce Ajna?

For what and why is Ajna Chakra often used?

Characterised by:
  • Perception of truth
  • Intelligence
  • Intuition
  • Understanding
  • Self-knowledge

In balance:
  • One is it's own master without fear of death
  • One is free of attachment to material things

Out of balance:
  • Not being able to perceive the truth
  • Headaches
  • Blurry vision
  • Eye strain (vermoeide ogen)


You pronounce Ajna as Agya.

It is often used as a focal point during asana practise to bring more concentration and awareness. Because it is said that meditation on Ajna Chakra gives enlightenment and intuitional knowledge.

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

Characterised by:
  • Center of spirituality
  • Enlightenment
  • Dynamic thought
  • Energy

In balance:
  • Allows for the inward flow of Devine wisdom
  • Brings the gift of cosmic consciousness

Out of balance:
  • Suffer from rajas and tamas
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By what is the root/Muladhara Chakra characterised, how do you feel when this chakra is in balance and out of balance?

Characterised by:
  • Emotions of survival
  • Stability
  • Ambition
  • Self-sufficiency


In balance:
  • Stable
  • Confident
  • Balanced
  • Energetic
  • Independent
  • Strong


Out of balance:
  • Unstable
  • Ungrounded
  • Lack of ambition
  • Lack of purpose
  • Fearful
  • Insecure
  • Frustrated

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