Chakra Awareness

The human body contains hundreds of locations where there is focused, and concentrated energy. However, there are seven which are considered major energy centers. These are commonly referred to as 'chakra's'.

Chakra is a Sanskrit word that means 'wheel'. The chakra's are spinning vortexes of energy, similar to wheels. They are the centers of force, located within our etheric body, through which we receive, transmit, and process life energies. Each chakra is recognized as a focal point of life-force relating to physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual energies. The chakra's are the network through which body, mind, and spirit interact as one holistic system.

The seven major chakras correspond to specific aspects of our consciousness, and have their own individual characteristics, and functions. Each has a corresponding relationship to one of the various glands of the body's endocrine system, as well as to one of the seven colors of the rainbow spectrum.

The main purpose in working with, and understanding the chakra's is to create integration, and wholeness within ourselves. In this way we bring the various aspects of our consciousness, from the physical to the spiritual, into a harmonious relationship. Ultimately, we begin to recognize that the different aspect of ourselves (physical, material, sexual, spiritual, etc.) all work together, and that each aspect is as much a part of the whole as the others. We must be able to acknowledge, accept and integrate all levels of our being.

To help us in the process of our unfoldment, it is most important to understand that the chakra's are 'doorways' for our consciousness. They are doorways through which emotional, mental, and spiritual force flow into physical expression. They are openings through which our attitudes, and belief systems enter into and create our body/mind structure.

The energy created from our emotions, and mental attitudes runs through the chakra's and is distributed to our cells, tissues, and organs. Realizing this brings tremendous insight into how we ourselves affect our bodies, minds, and circumstances for better or worse. To understand the chakra's and their relationship to our consciousness is to better understand ourselves. Understanding ourselves will enable us to make our choices, and decisions from a place of awareness and balance, rather than being blindly influenced by forces we do not understand. The ancient adage 'know thyself'. still echoes.

We hope you have found, or are considering bringing Hatha Yoga into your life. We look forward to seeing you at one of our yoga classes, or workshops, held regularly when we are home in Largo, Florida from November-May. Or, on our next Yoga Bound Travel Adventure with special Yoga in Bali Retreats and Yoga in Thailand Retreats.