Shatchakra

Shatchakra is the Yogic Wheels of consciousness. here, the reader will about Shatchakra and its benefits in yogic sceience.

1. SHATCHAKRA / 83ck / Dr. Krupal Modi Assistant professor SSPTC,KADODARA

2. Our body is a treasure and we are on a treasure hunt. If we follow the right path on this hunt, we are rewarded with a lot of jewels like – good health, peace, power, wisdom, energy, confidence, self-esteem etc. Let’s try to find out the precious “energy boxes” called Chakras in our body, which will lead us towards THE SUPREME POWER – THE CROWN !

3. SHATCHAKRA THE YOGIC WHEELS OF CONSIOUSNESS Shat = Six & Chakra = wheel These are six spinning circles of energy and regions of mind power. The shatchakra or “SIX WHEELS OF CONSIOUSNESS” according to yogic concepts are channelize the human potential energy (KUNDALINI SHAKTI/ कुण्डलिनी ; means ‘coiled one’) to progress upwards through each step of chakra for liberation.

4. The more common and most studied chakra system incorporates six major chakras along with a seventh centre/point generally not regarded as a chakra. Chakra function : To amplify and regulate vital force of energy – PRANA.

5. KUNDALINI JAAGRAN According to yoga, the potential energy(static) of body can be converted into kinetic(Dynamic) energy from either spontaneously or by meditation process. This transformation of human potential energy to kinetic energy is ‘awakening’. Chakras are like transformers that regulates the flow of energy.

6. Chakra are the physiological and psychic centres that emerged across Indian traditions. The belief held that human life simultaneously exists in two parallel dimensions, one "physical body" ( sthula sarir / X4U5 xrIr ) and other "psychological, emotional, mind, non-physical" it is called the "subtle body" ( sukshma sarir / sU (m xrIr ). This subtle body is energy, while the physical body is mass.

7. The psyche or mind plane corresponds to and interacts with the body plane, and the belief holds that the body and the mind mutually affect each other. The subtle body consists of nadi (energy channels) connected by nodes of psychic energy called chakra . The important chakras are situated in a column along the spinal cord, from its base to the top of the head, connected by vertical channels (Sushumna nadi).

8. The Chakras are traditionally considered meditation aids. The yogi progresses from lower chakras to the highest chakra blossoming in the crown of the head, internalizing the journey of spiritual ascent . The chakras are pierced by a dormant energy residing near or in the lowest chakra. In Hindu texts, she is known as  Kundalini.

9. Out of 88,000 chakras, only 108 chakras can be awakened or activated. Out of these 108 chakras, there are 7 major or you can call them the fundamental chakras. These chakras are depicted as lotus flower but with a different number of petals and colours. W hen they are energized, they help us connect to our spirit and receive the power from the universe. Yoga and meditation help in activating these chakras and in experiencing the power and energy at the spiritual level.

10. They are : 1) SAHASRARA 2) AJNA 3) VISHUDDHI 4) ANAHAT 5) MANIPUR 6) SVADHISTAN 7) MOOLADHAR

11. Each higher chakra controls that below it. This is the law.

12. Name / meaning/ location 1) SAHASRARA – thousand petaled - crown 2) AJNA – command – between two eyebrows 3) VISHUDDHI – purest – throat 4) ANAHAT - unstuck – heart 5) MANIPUR/NABHI- jewel - navel 6) SVADHISTAN - Where the self is established - Root of sexual organs 7) MOOLADHAR- root- base of spine

13. Concentrating upon each chakra has different benefits to offer. To activate these chakras one must start from root to top. Each chakra gets activated when you meditate and concentrate on its place by visualizing its color and symbol with pronouncing its beej mantra/ sound. Along with it the practice of yoga adds energy and helps in stimulating the activation of the chakras.

14. ENERGY CURRENTS OF THE BODY Ida : I t flows from the left of the spine. It is said to be feminine current. It is a passive physical current. It is materialistic in nature. Pingala : I t flows from the right of the spine. It is said to be the masculine current. It is aggrassive intellectual current. It is mental in nature. Sushumana : flows in the centre of spinal cord. It is spiritual in nature, and flow directly through spine and into the head.

15. Depending on the attitude and nature of each individual, the energy generally expresses itself as spiritual, physical or mental. Developing, energizing and strengthening the flow of sushumna helps in prevention and elimination of all psychosomatic (mental & physical) disorders and achieving PERFECT HEALTH.

16. 1) CHAKRAS: THE PSYCHO-PHYSIOLOGICAL CENTRES chakra function Sahasrara Centre of bliss purity and transparency. Ajna For knowledge , wisdom that stabilize the mind. Vishuddha For selfless love. It strengthens super ego- the ideal life principle. Anahat Centre of and for contentment. Emotional stability. Manipur Centre of activity, purpose in and for life. One can move in life only if one wants to move. Swadhistana Centre for thinking. Herewhere majority of us live, think, act and behave. Personality of an individual shapes from here. Mooladhara Centre of one’s original self. Demarcating centre between human nature and instinctive behaviour.

17. As these chakras relate with human emotions, identifying the cause and effect of disease and then concentrating and meditating on that chakra aids in healing process of that diseased area.

18. 2) CHAKRAS : CENTRES OF HOMEOSTASIS

19. Chakra Endocrine gland Sahasrara Pineal Ajna Pituitary Vishuddha Thyroid, parathyroid Anahat Thymus Manipur Adrenal , pancreas Swadhistana Ovaries and testies Mooladhara Controls excretory function

20. THE HOMEOSTASIS EFFECT : The functioning of all vital signs of body (BP, HR, RR and temp.) are under control of this homeostasis. Yogic practice gives micro massage effect to these glands, reconditions these plexus thereby - improving vascularity and oxygenation - strengthening immunity.

21. 3) CHAKRAS AND FIVE COSMIC ELEMENTS Chakras Elements Morale Mooladhar Earth Be rooted to values in life Swadhisthana Water Flow with current flexibility Manipur Fire Keep the fire burning within-energy. Anahat Air Open mindedness- spread fragrance Vishuddha Ether/sky Accept life situation with smile.

22. Of these seven chakras, five are on the spine region signifying qualities of five cosmic elements: air, water, fire, earth and ether. The mooladhar chakra is THE FOUNDATION . It signifies how one is rooted to the ground. A firm foundation stabilizes the whole architecture. Live in the present and always live with hope signifies the mooladhar . One has to rise above the instinctive behaviour guides the swadhisthana chakra.

23. The decision maker manipur chakra, decides whether one wants to progress upwards or regress downwards towards worldly pleasures. Over sensitivity can be a hindrance and lead to psychosomatic disease indicates the anahat chakra. Knowledge and foresight strengthens awareness encourages the vishuddha and ajna chakra respectively. Chakra signifies that man is complete within himself. Only thing is, one should identify, explore, cultivate and divert his potential wards POSITIVE CRAETION and WELL-BEING.

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