Millions across the world vouch for Yoga as a way of life but not many

understand how the Asanas, Pranayam and meditation actually affect our
bodys Chakras.
Chakras? Thats right.They are the Energy Wheels located in specific parts
of our body. These constantly spinning Chakras are associated to particular
organs which, when worked upon, provide the organs the required energy
to perform their function.
Did you know that there are total of 114 chakras in our body?! However,
there are 7 main ones in our body that are in the form of a prism. Read on
to study the importance of these Chakras in your life and what you should
do with them:

1. Root or Muladhara Chakra

Located at the base of the spine, this Chakra is connected to the adrenal
gland. You can visualize it as the roots of a tree which, when awakened, will
provide inner strength and stability to the tree (in our case life). Tadasana,
Paschimottanasana, Setubandasana and Uttanasana energize the root
chakra.
2. Sacral or Svadishtana Chakra
Located just below the navel, this chakra associates itself to the kidneys,
bladder and reproductive organs. It is the centre of creativity and

reproduction and hence, stimulates emotions and suppressed desires.

Performing Trikonasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana and Bhujangasana helps
releasing the energies in this chakra.

3. Navel or Nabhi Chakra

This chakra is located above the navel and connected to the pancreas,
bladder and the digestive system. Dhanurasana and Bhujangasana are
performed to release the energy which enhances personal power and self
esteem.
4. Heart or Anahata Chakra
The heart is the symbol of relationships and promotes equilibrium in
emotions, compassion and love. Located near the heart, it affects the
thymus, heart and lower lungs. To remove blockage from this chakra,
Ushtrasana and Goumukhasana are performed.
5. Throat or Vishuddhi Chakra
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throat, the source of voice, is the spring of your communication. Hence,

chakra associates itself to the thyroid gland. Flu, Shyness in speaking
dental issues can be resolved to a huge extent by performing Halasana
Sarvangasana.

6. Brow or Agyna Chakra

The brow chakra is placed in the center of forehead. The chakra, also
called The Third Eye, is the source of intuition, knowledge and is associated
with the pituitary gland. When this chakra decongests, it solves muddled
thinking and panic attacks. Regular practice of yogasanas like Matsyasana
and Sarvangasana assist in opening up the Agnya Chakra.
7. Crown Chakra or sahasrar chakra:
The top of your head, the crown, is the genesis of spiritual enlightenment
and wisdom. The highest level of consciousness and awareness, the Crown
chakra shares its association with the pineal gland. This chakra uses the
energies from all the lower levels to chase your aspirations and solves
mental illnesses. Matsyasana and Sarvangasana prove to be very helpful in
gaining this level of eternal intelligence.
All these Chakras are integral for generating optimum energy to the body
and subsequently for receiving emotional and spiritual stability in life.

Remember that simply knowing this and performing these asanas will not
awaken your chakras.
You also need the qualities of forgiveness, empathy, change in thinking,
balancing emotions, acceptance of rejection and providing a helping hand,
to actually bring out the effect of your chakras in your life.

Realize that YOU are in control of your body. So, the next time you face
body stiffness, physical issues or emotional instability, remember to identify
the chakra to be awakened, and work on them, before popping that pill!