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by Ramdesh Kaur | May 13, 2010 | Kundalini Meditation and Yoga Tips, Yoga | 61 comments
Men of great knowledge actually found out about the chakras their workings, their petals, their sounds,
their infinity, their co-relationship, their powers. They found that the life of a human is totally based on
these chakras. They developed into a whole science. This total science gave birth to Kundalini
Yoga. That is how Kundalini Yoga was born. Yogi Bhajan
The human body is a complex system encompassing vast energy systems that are not immediately
perceptible with our limited eyes. The chakras are energy vortices powered by prana,or life force. By
clearing the energy blocks from our chakras, we allow the Kundalini energy to rise up through us,
invigorating and uplifting our minds and bodies to new heights.
Asana,or postures, are positions of the body used to activate and direct energy to open both a physical and
an energetic position in the body. When using Kundalini yoga to clear the chakras, asana are useful to
open pranic flow.
1) First Chakra, the Root Chakra (Muladhara): Foundations, fear, survival
Asana: Crow Pose
7) Seventh Chakra, the Crown Chakra (Sahasrara): Transcendence, The Seat of the Soul
Asana: Sat Kriya
Sit on the heels. Stretch the arms over the head with elbows straight, hugging the ears. Interlace all
fingers except the index finger, which you extend. Men cross the right thumb over the left; women cross
the left thumb over the right. Chant Sat nam at a constant rhythm. As you chant Sat pull in the navel;
as you chant nam release the navel. Draw the energy up the spine. Eyes closed. (3-31 minutes)
Sat Kriya is a complete Kundalini yoga workout for all of the chakras. It is an amazing and powerful
practice, complete and entire in one asana and mudra. Doing Sat Kriya everyday for 40 days will have a
profound effect on the function of your chakras. It specifically works on waking up the Kundalini energy
and helping it move up your spine through your chakra system.
No chakra stands alone; the chakra system is holistic and interrelated. You cannot work on one chakra
with Kundalini Yoga without addressing the needs of the rest. The Lower Triangle (the first, second and
third chakras) deals with elimination, while the Upper Triangle (fifth, sixth, and seventh chakras) focuses
on accumulation. They meet at the fourth chakra, the heart chakra, an essential point of balance between
these forces.
There is another kriya that uses Sat Kriya to work specifically on each chakra called Sat Kriya for the
Chakras. This wonderful kriya lets you do variations of Sat Kriya in asanas specifically affecting each
chakra. It helps to clear the body for the rise of Kundalini energy.
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7 Mudras To Unlock Your 7
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And there are literally hundreds of mudras each with its own unique
symbolism and placement of palms and fingertips. Many of us are already
accustomed to Anjali Mudra (aka "Namaste"), where the hands are
positioned in a prayer in front of the heart. This mudra is used in the
beginning of most yoga classes to invoke spirit and intention, or at the
end to seal the practice. There's also the common Gyan Mudra the
placement of index fingertips to thumbs used in many meditation
practices.
Here are seven lesser-known mudras I've chosen to give your seven
chakras a little boost. You can also incorporate the mantra and color
associated with each chakra to help enhance your meditative experience.
1. Root (Muladhara)
Muladhara Mudra
The Root Chakra is the foundation for the other chakras, with emphasis
on survival and grounding.
Color: Red
Mantra: LAM
Element: Earth
Bring your palms together in a prayer at your heart, then interlace the
pinky and ring fingers so they fold inside of the palms. Extend the middle
fingers so the tips touch and then interlace the thumbs and index fingers
so they form rings around each other, with the fingertips touching.
Optional: Flip this mudra upside down and lower your arms slightly, so
the middle fingers are pointed downward at your pelvic region.
2. Sacral (Svadhisthana)
Shakti Mudra
With your palms in front of your chest, press your pinky and ring
fingertips together. Fold your thumbs into your palms, inside of your
index and middle finger. You can then press the knuckles of these two
fingers together (pictured) or keep them separate.
Rudra Mudra
This mudra brings forth the power of Shiva, the Hindu god of all yogis.
Color: Yellow
Mantra: RAM
Element: Fire
Place your palms face up on your thighs. Touch the tips of the thumbs,
index and ring fingers together, straightening through the pinky and
middle fingers.
4. Heart (Anahata)
Padma Mudra
This lotus-inpired mudra calls forth new possibilities and invites in love.
Color: Green
Mantra: YAM
Element: Air
With your palms at your heart, touch the outer edges of both pinky
fingers and thumbs together. Keep the heels of the palms pressed
together as you blossom open through your hands. Extend through the
tips of all 10 fingers.
5. Throat (Vishuddha)
Granthita Mudra
You can use this mudra at your throat to help clear the way for expression
of your authentic self.
To tap into the wisdom and power of your intuition, use this mudra to
channel deep into your third eye.
Take your right hand just in front of the space between your eyebrows
and curl the ring finger into your palm. Bring the tips of the thumb,
middle and index finger to touch and keep the pinky finger extended long.
Place the tips of the three fingers that are touching to your third eye focal
point. The left hand can remain on top of the left thigh, palm face up or in
Gyan mudra.
7. Crown (Sahasrara)
Holding this mudra high above your head can open the gateway to
universal consciousness, divinity and transcendence.
Color: Violet/White
Mantra: Silence
Element: Divine Consciousness
Place the tips of your index fingers and thumbs together to touch, forming
a pyramid shape. Allow the remaining fingers to extend upward, keeping
them straight. Raise this mudra to about 6-7 inches above the crown of
your head.
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The clearing of the energy can also balance our emotional state of mind.
The Chakra Mind-Body Balance is a two-way street: if there are certain
fears and emotions we are holding on to, we experience physical
restrictions, too.
Physical imbalances in the root chakra include problems in the legs, feet,
rectum, tailbone, immune system, male reproductive parts and prostrate
gland. Those with imbalances here are also likely to experience issues of
degenerative arthritis, knee pain, sciatica, eating disorders, and
constipation.
When this chakra is balanced we feel joy, gratitude, love and compassion,
forgiveness flows freely, trust is gained.
The lesson of this chakra is to speak up and let your voice be heard.
When this chakra is balanced we feel clear, focused, and can determine
between truth and illusion. We are open to receiving wisdom and insight.
After reading this, you (like me) may feel that more than one chakra is
imbalanced or blocked. This is because when one is blocked, the other
chakras begin to compensate and either become overactive or under-
active.
The best way to start balancing them is to start at the root chakra and
work your way up to the crown chakra. Start here for 6 Simple Ways to
Balance Your Root Chakra.