Welcome to the Chakra's

Have you heard of the Chakras's in Yoga before? They are based within the body and imagined as the interface between our physical body and the energy around us. They link the prana (breath) around the body and transporting the breath and energy. Now you may wonder where I am going with this...?

The idea of chakra energy derives from the ancient spiritual aspects of Yoga. Many of which are practiced today. There are number of schools of thought on where the chakra's and energy come from, and although I tend to focus from a scientific perspective I find it fascinating to look at the history of yoga and make links with our body and scientific knowledge we have today.

So take a look at the overview below, drop me a question if have any questions and maybe see you at a Chakra focussed Yoga class soon!

Root charka: located at the base of the spine. It is associated with the legs, bowel movements, security, survival and trust. 

Colour; Red.

Abdominal Chakra (Swadhisthana); located between the pelvis and the naval. It is associated with our reproductive organs, desire, cravings, emotional issues and

our food intake. 

Colour; Orange.

Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura); located between the naval and the base of the sternum. It is associated with the stomach, gall bladder, spleen, pancreas, liver, perception and self confidence. 

Colour; Yellow.

Heart Chakra (Anahata); located in the centre of the chest. It is associated with the heart, lungs, matters of the heart and relationships. 

Colour; Green.

Throat Chakra (Vishuddha); located in the throat. It is associated with the throat, shoulders, arms, hands, thyroid and with expression and creativity. 

Colour; Blue.

Brow Chakra (Ajna); also known as the third eye. It is located just above the centre of the eyebrows and is associated with the head, endocrine system, extra sen- sory perception (ESP) and the astral world. 

Colour; Indigo.

The Crown Chakra (Sahasrara); This charka is located on, and just above, the top of the head. It is associated with the pineal gland, brain, nervous system and pure consciousness. Colour; Violet.

Remember it is great to ask questions and find out more about topics, so do drop me a message if you would like to know more about the Chakra or traditional aspects of yoga and I will do my best to answer you!

Louisa x