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"Kundalini'' literally means coiling,
like a snake. In the classical literature
of hatha yoga kundalini is described as
a coiled serpent at the base of the spine.
The image of coiling, like a spring, conveys
the sense of untapped potential energy.
Its also known as 'Chakras'. Perhaps more
meaningfully kundalini can be described
as a great reservoir
of creative energy at the base of the
spine.
It's not useful to sit with our consciousness
fixed in our head and think of kundalini
as a foreign force running up and down
our spine. Unfortunately the serpent image
may serve to accentuate this alien nature
of the image. It's more useful to think
of kundalini energy as the very foundation
of our consciousness so that when kundalini
moves through our bodies our consciousness
necessarily changes with it.
The concept of kundalini can also be
examined from a strictly psychological
perspective. From this perspective kundalini
can be thought of as a
rich source of psychic or libidinous energy
in our unconscious.
The Seven Chakras:
The Chakras are the seven main energy
centers in the body. They are located
along the spine, starting at the base
and running upwards to the crown of the
head. The chakras are described as "whirling
disks of light", and each
Chakra radiates a specific color and energy.
As each Chakra relates to specific spiritual,
emotional, psychological, and body issues;
conscious awareness and balancing of these
energy centers lead to well being. healing
with the chakras.
Chakra 1
The first Chakra, Muladhara (root), is
located at the base of the spine. Its
color is red and its issues are survival,
stability, and self sufficiency.
Chakra 2
The second Chakra, Svadhisthana (sweetness),
is located at the lower abdomen (between
belly button and pubic bone). Its color
is orange and its issues are sexuality,
creativity, relationships and emotions.
Chakra 3
The third Chakra, Manipura (lustrous gem),
is located at the solar plexus (between
belly button and the bottom of rib cage).
Its color is yellow and its issues are
personal power, self esteem, willfulness
and energy.
Chakra 4
The fourth Chakra, Anahata (not struck),
is located at the heart (center of the
chest). Its color is green and its issues
are love, compassion, acceptance, and
trust.
Chakra 5
The fifth Chakra, Vissudha (purification),
is located at the throat. Its color is
bright blue and its issues are communication,
inspiration, expression, and faith.
Chakra 6
The sixth Chakra, Ajna (to perceive),
is located between the eyebrows, just
above the bridge of the nose. Its color
is indigo blue and its issues are psychic,
emotional and mental intelligence, and
intuition.
Chakra 7
The seventh Chakra, Sahasrara (thousand
petaled), is located at the crown (top)
of the head. Its color is white or violet
and its issues are devotion, inspiration,
selflessness, and spiritual understanding.
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