The chakra system involves the major energy,
gland, and nerve centers of the body. Our Chakra classes begin with the First Chakra with standing/grounding postures. The Second Chakra involves deep hip and pelvic opening postures. Third Charka postures take us deeply into the solar plexus. Fourth Chakra postures bring us to a place where we can open our hearts and strentgthen our arms and shoulders. Fifth Chakra postures bring us into nurturing twists. The Six and Seventh Chakras take us into deep meditation and relaxation. Practicing Yoga in this way enhances your practice and approach to life. Learn more about the Chakra System below:
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LOCATION |
top of head |
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ELEMENT |
thought |
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BIJA MANTRA VOWEL SOUND |
"emanation/ngng" |
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GLAND |
pineal |
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NERVE PLEXUS |
upper cerebral center |
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ORGANS AND BODY PARTS |
cerebral cortex, top of head, central nervous system |
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SENSES |
beyond senses |
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CENTRAL ISSUE |
understanding union, wholeness, enlightenment, cosmic consciousness |
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GOALS |
wisdom, knowledge, ability to trust life, connection, selflessness, oneness |
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RIGHTS |
to know |
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ASANAS |
yoga mudra on top of head, hand stand, headstand, lotus, meditation |
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YOGIC PATH |
Jnana |
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IDENTITY |
Universal: self-knowledge |
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LOCATION |
forehead |
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ELEMENT |
light |
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BIJA MANTRA VOWEL SOUND |
"omb/mm" |
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GLAND |
pituitary |
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NERVE PLEXUS |
carotid plexus |
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ORGANS AND BODY PARTS |
eyes, forehead, sides and back of head |
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SENSES |
inner knowing |
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CENTRAL ISSUE |
intuition, insight, visualization, imagination |
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GOALS |
equanimity, peace, witness, psychic perception, vivid imagination |
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RIGHTS |
to see |
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ASANAS |
yoga mudra on forehead |
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YOGIC PATH |
Yantra |
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IDENTITY |
Achetypal: self-reflection |
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LOCATION |
throat |
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ELEMENT |
either/sound |
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BIJA MANTRA VOWEL SOUND |
"yam/ee" |
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GLAND |
thyroid |
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NERVE PLEXUS |
pharyngeal plexus |
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ORGANS AND BODY PARTS |
throat, mouth, ears, neck shoulders, arms, hands, upper back |
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SENSES |
hear |
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CENTRAL ISSUE |
communication, expression |
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GOALS |
personal expression, truth, creativity, manifestation |
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RIGHTS |
to speak and be heard |
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ASANAS |
neck stretches, bridge, inclined plane, shoulder stand, fish spinal twists |
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YOGIC PATH |
Mantra |
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IDENTITY |
Reactive: self-expression |
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LOCATION |
heart |
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ELEMENT |
air |
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BIJA MANTRA VOWEL SOUND |
"yam/ah" |
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GLAND |
thymus |
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NERVE PLEXUS |
cardiac and pulmonary plexus |
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ORGANS AND BODY PARTS |
lungs, heart, shoulder, arms, hands, mid back, immune system, skin |
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SENSES |
touch |
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CENTRAL ISSUE |
love, acceptance, compassion |
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GOALS |
balance, forgiveness, hope, trust, self-love, authentic relations |
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RIGHTS |
to love and be loved |
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ASANAS |
fish, camel, bow, cobra, wheel, bridge, pigeon, back bends |
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YOGIC PATH |
Bhakti |
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IDENTITY |
Social: self-acceptance |
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LOCATION |
navel, solar plexus |
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ELEMENT |
fire |
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BIJA MANTRA VOWEL SOUND |
"ram/ah" |
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GLAND |
pancreas/adrenals |
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NERVE PLEXUS |
solar plexus |
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ORGANS AND BODY PARTS |
muscles, liver, gall bladder, stomach,
small intestine, skin, digestive system, low back |
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SENSES |
sight |
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CENTRAL ISSUE |
power, control, ego, self image |
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GOALS |
vitality, strength of will, purpose,
integrity, honor, self esteem |
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RIGHTS |
to act |
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ASANAS |
boat, locust, bow, standing squat, child's pose |
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YOGIC PATH |
Karma |
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IDENTITY |
Ego: self-definition |
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LOCATION |
sacral region |
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ELEMENT |
water |
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BIJA MANTRA VOWEL SOUND |
"vam/oo" |
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GLAND |
ovaries/prostate |
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NERVE PLEXUS |
lumba sacral plexus |
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ORGANS AND BODY PARTS |
womb, sex organs, bladder, spleen, kidneys,
sacrum, circulatory system, tongue |
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SENSES |
taste |
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CENTRAL ISSUE |
sexuality, emotions, passion,
creativity, self confidence |
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GOALS |
fluidity, movement, pleasure,
relaxation, self-nurturance, change |
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RIGHTS |
to feel, to want |
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ASANAS |
lunge, cobra, pigeon,
lotus, downward dog, warriors |
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YOGIC PATH |
Tantra |
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IDENTITY |
Emotional: self-gratification |
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LOCATION |
base of spine |
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ELEMENT |
earth |
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BIJA MANTRA/VOWEL SOUND |
"lam/oh" |
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GLAND |
adrenals |
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NERVE PLEXUS |
coccygeal plexus |
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ORGANS AND BODY PARTS |
legs, feet, bones, large intestine, nose |
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SENSES |
smell |
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CENTRAL ISSUE |
survival, security, safety |
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GOALS |
stability, grounding, prosperity, rights,
livelihood, physical health, stillness |
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RIGHTS |
to have, to exist |
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ASANAS |
standing poses, balancing poses, leg stretches |
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YOGIC PATH |
Hatha |
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IDENTITY |
Physical: self-preservation |
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