Summary of Chakras

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Chakra literally means wheel or circle. Physically, the location of the seven chakras is directly associated with the endocrinal glands in the body. This relationship is evident when observing the various benefits of the asanas. As we explore the science of chakras, we shall find in-depth explanations that are associated with the human body, mind and psyche. Ancient yogis used the subtle inter-relation of the body, mind and psyche as a tool to explore the bank of unlimited human abilities.

	Muladhara	Swadishthana	Manipura	Anahata	Vishudha	Agya
Nature	Root lotus	Ones own abode	City of jewels	Source of unbroken sound	Center of nectar	Center of command
Location	Perineum, cervix	Coccyx	Behind navel	Behind heart	Behind throat	Centre of the eyebrow
Kshetram (Reference Point)	Perineum, cervix	Pubic bone	Navel	Centre of chest	Pit of throat	Centre of the eyebrow
No. Of Petals	Four	Six	Ten	Twelve	Sixteen	Two
Color	Deep red	Orange	Yellow	Green	Blue	Indigo
Shape	Yellow square	Silver / white crescent moon	Red inverted triangle	Smoky six-pointed Star	White circle	Clear or grey circle
attwa (Element)	Earth-Prithvi	Water-Apas	Fire-Agni	Air-Vayu	Ether-Akasha	Mind-Manas
Prana Vayu	Apana	Vyana	Samana	Prana	Udana	All five
Kosha	Annamaya	Pranamaya	Pranamaya	Manomaya	Vigyanamaya	Vigyanamaya
Dhatu (Body tissue)	Bone	Fat	Flesh	Blood	Skin	Marrow
Gyanendriya (Organ)	Nose	Tongue	Eyes	Skin	Ears	Mind
Karmendriya (Action organ)	Anus	Sex organs, kidneys, urinary system	Feet	Hands	Vocal chords	Mind
Deity	Ganesha	Vishnu	Rudra	Isha	Sadashiva	Para shiva
Mantra	Lam	Vam	Ram	Yam	Ham	Om

Conclusion:

According to tantra yoga, an understanding of all chakras or centers of consciousness can help one live in harmony with ones self and with ones surroundings.

Yoga teaches us systematized techniques that help to balance chakras which are in need of activation. Ask your traditional yoga consultant to assist you in activating the chakras and prana.