HUMAN CHAKRA
Rahul DevMondal
Assistant Professor RBU , Department of Dance
Introduction
In Sanskrit, the word “chakra” means “disk” or “wheel” and refers to the energy centers in your body. These wheels or disks of spinning energy each correspond to certain nerve bundles and major organs.
When a chakra i.e. wheel of energy is stuck, movement can help release the prana (energy). Yoga postures are a great way to release stale or stuck energy from the body because they invite fresh, vital energy back in through poses and the breath.
Chakra
The practice of yoga ultimately leads us to a state of union, which is possible when we create a state in our body where energy can flow freely from the base of the spine (the Root Chakra), through and beyond the top of the head (the Crown Chakra). When energy can flow freely
through us like this, we can achieve a state of union with the cosmic energy, which flows through all living things. When each chakra is unblocked, it spins like a wheel, hence the word ‘chakra’ meaning ‘wheel’ in Sanskrit.
Since yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice, yoga poses are not only exercises for your body but also your mind, emotions, and spirit, making it the perfect practice for balancing your chakras.
To function at their best, your chakras need to stay open, or balanced. If they get blocked, you may experience physical or emotional symptoms related to a particular chakra.
There are seven main chakras that run along your spine. They start at the root, or base, of your spine and extend to the crown of your head. That said, some people believe you have at least 114 different chakras in the body.
The chakras most often referred to are the seven main ones that we’ll explore in more detail below.
The chakra system refers to the energy centers we have in our bodies. There are seven major chakras, each in a specific location along your spine. Let’s look at each one more closely.
- Root chakra ( Muladhar Chakra )
The root chakra, or Muladhara, is located at the base of your spine. It provides you with a base or foundation for life, and it helps you feel grounded and able to withstand challenges. Your root chakra is responsible for your sense of security and stability.
- Sacral chakra ( Swadhasthana Chakra )
The sacral chakra, or Svadhisthana, is located just below your belly button. This chakra is responsible for your sexual and creative energy. It’s also linked to how you relate to your emotions as well as the emotions of others.
v Solar plexus chakra ( Manipura Chakra )
The solar plexus chakra, or Manipura, is located in your stomach area. It’s responsible for confidence and self-esteem, as well as helping you feel in control of your life.
v Heart chakra (Anahata Chakra )
The heart chakra, or Anahata, is located near your heart, in the center of your chest. It comes as no surprise that the heart chakra is all about our ability to love and show compassion.
v Throat chakra ( Vishuddha Chakra )
The throat chakra, or Vishuddha, is located in your throat. This chakra has to do with our ability to communicate verbally.
v Third eye chakra ( Agya or Ajna Chakra )
The third eye chakra, or Ajna, is located between your eyes. You can thank this chakra for a strong gut instinct. That’s because the third eye is responsible for intuition. It’s also linked to imagination.
v Crown chakra ( Sahasrara Chakra )
The crown chakra, or Sahasrara, is located at the top of your head. Your Sahasrara represents your spiritual connection to yourself, others, and the universe. It also plays a role in your life’s purpose.
Human Chakra Table according to our human body: –
| Name of Chakra | Color of Chakra | Located in the human body | Equivalent glands | Activity | Yogasana |
| Crown chakra ( Sahasrara Chakra ) | Purple | Guru Mastiska | Pineal gland | Water, Sexual balancing in human body | Sarvangasana Halasana . Chakrasana |
| Third eye chakra ( Agya or Ajna Chakra ) | Indigo | Middle of the eyebrow | Pituitary gland | Controlling Five Elements of Human body , Intelligence and attracting power etc | Bharmari Pranayama . Sarvangaasana Halasana |
| Throat chakra ( Vishuddha Chakra ) | Sky blue | Throat | Thyroid Gland | ability to communicate verbally , air and temperature balancing for human body | Vakasana Halasana Matsyasana etc. |
| Heart chakra (Anahata Chakra ) | Green | center of your chest | Thymus Gland | heart chakra is all about our ability to love and show compassion. | Dhanurasana Virbhadrasana |
| Solar plexus chakra ( Manipura Chakra ) | Yellowish | stomach area | heterocrine gland, | It’s responsible for confidence and self-esteem, as well as helping you feel in control of your life. | Paschimottanasana Vajrasana Pawanmuktasana |
| Sacral chakra ( Swadhasthana Chakra ) | Orange | just below your belly button | adrenal gland | responsible for your sexual and creative energy. It’s also linked to how you relate to your emotions as well as the emotions of others. | Vadrasana. Paschimottasana Pawanmuktasana . |
| Root chakra ( Muladhar Chakra ) | Red | located at the base of your spine | Gonad , sex gland | It provides you with a base or foundation for life, and it helps you feel grounded and able to withstand challenges. Your root chakra is responsible for your sense of security and stability. | Bhadrasana Tittilasana Yogamudrasana Paschimottasana |
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