The document discusses the concept of chakras in the human body, describing them as energy centers that play a crucial role in regulating physical and mental health. It details the seven major chakras, their functions, locations, and relationships to emotional and physical well-being, emphasizing the importance of meditation and yoga in activating these energy centers. It also explores the connection between chakras, cosmic elements, and homeostasis in maintaining overall health and spiritual growth.

1. SHATCHAKRA/ 83ck/
Dr. Krupal Modi
Assistant professor
SSPTC,KADODARA

2.  Our body is a treasure and we are on a treasure hunt.
If we follow the right path on this hunt, we are
rewarded with a lot of jewels like – good health,
peace, power, wisdom, energy, confidence, self-
esteem etc.
 Let’s try to find out the precious “energy boxes”
called Chakras in our body, which will lead us
towards THE SUPREME POWER – THE CROWN!

3. SHATCHAKRA
 THE YOGIC WHEELS OF CONSIOUSNESS
 Shat = Six &
 Chakra = wheel
 These are six spinning circles of energy and regions of
mind power.
 The shatchakra or “SIX WHEELS OF CONSIOUSNESS”
according to yogic concepts are channelize the human
potential energy (KUNDALINI SHAKTI/ क
ु ण्डलिनी;
means ‘coiled one’) to progress upwards through each
step of chakra for liberation.

4.  The more common and most studied chakra
system incorporates six major chakras along with a
seventh centre/point generally not regarded as a
chakra.
 Chakra function : To amplify and regulate
vital force of energy – PRANA.

5. KUNDALINI JAAGRAN
 According to yoga, the potential energy(static) of
body can be converted into kinetic(Dynamic) energy
from either spontaneously or by meditation process.
This transformation of human potential energy to
kinetic energy is ‘awakening’.
 Chakras are like transformers that regulates the flow
of energy.

7.  Chakra are the physiological and psychic centres that
emerged across Indian traditions.
 The belief held that human life simultaneously exists
in two parallel dimensions, one "physical body"
(sthula sarir/ X4U5 xrIr)and other "psychological,
emotional, mind, non-physical" it is called the
"subtle body" (sukshma sarir/ sU(m xrIr).
 This subtle body is energy, while the physical body is
mass.

8.  The psyche or mind plane corresponds to and interacts
with the body plane, and the belief holds that the body
and the mind mutually affect each other.
 The subtle body consists of nadi (energy channels)
connected by nodes of psychic energy called chakra.
 The important chakras are situated in a column along the
spinal cord, from its base to the top of the head,
connected by vertical channels (Sushumna nadi).

9.  The Chakras are traditionally considered meditation
aids.
 The yogi progresses from lower chakras to the highest
chakra blossoming in the crown of the head, internalizing
the journey of spiritual ascent.
 The chakras are pierced by a dormant energy residing
near or in the lowest chakra. In Hindu texts, she is
known as Kundalini.

10.  Out of 88,000 chakras, only 108 chakras can be awakened or
activated. Out of these 108 chakras, there are 7 major or
you can call them the fundamental chakras.
 These chakras are depicted as lotus flower but with a different
number of petals and colours.
 When they are energized, they help us connect to our spirit
and receive the power from the universe.
Yoga and meditation help in activating these chakras
and in experiencing the power and energy at the
spiritual level.

11. They are :
1) SAHASRARA
2) AJNA
3) VISHUDDHI
4) ANAHAT
5) MANIPUR
6) SVADHISTAN
7) MOOLADHAR

13.  Each higher chakra controls that below it.
 This is the law.

14. Name / meaning/ location
1) SAHASRARA – thousand petaled - crown
2) AJNA – command – between two eyebrows
3) VISHUDDHI – purest – throat
4) ANAHAT - unstuck – heart
5) MANIPUR/NABHI- jewel - navel
6) SVADHISTAN - Where the self is established - Root
of sexual organs
7) MOOLADHAR- root- base of spine

15.  Concentrating upon each chakra has different
benefits to offer.
 To activate these chakras one must start from
root to top. Each chakra gets activated when you
meditate and concentrate on its place by visualizing
its color and symbol with pronouncing its beej
mantra/ sound.
 Along with it the practice of yoga adds energy and
helps in stimulating the activation of the chakras.

17. ENERGY CURRENTS OF THE BODY
 Ida :
 It flows from the
left of the spine.
 It is said to be
feminine current.
 It is a passive
physical current.
 It is materialistic
in nature.
Pingala:
It flows from the
right of the spine.
It is said to be the
masculine current.
It is aggrassive
intellectual
current.
It is mental in
nature.
Sushumana :
flows in the centre
of spinal cord.
It is spiritual in
nature, and flow
directly through
spine and into the
head.

18.  Depending on the attitude and nature of each
individual, the energy generally expresses itself as
spiritual, physical or mental.
Developing, energizing and strengthening the flow of
sushumna helps in prevention and elimination of all
psychosomatic (mental & physical) disorders and
achieving PERFECT HEALTH.

19. 1) CHAKRAS: THE PSYCHO-PHYSIOLOGICAL
CENTRES
chakra function
Sahasrara Centre of bliss purity and transparency.
Ajna For knowledge , wisdom that stabilize the mind.
Vishuddha For selfless love. It strengthens super ego- the ideal life principle.
Anahat Centre of and for contentment. Emotional stability.
Manipur Centre of activity, purpose in and for life. One can move in life
only if one wants to move.
Swadhistana Centre for thinking. Herewhere majority of us live, think, act and
behave. Personality of an individual shapes from here.
Mooladhara Centre of one’s original self. Demarcating centre between human
nature and instinctive behaviour.

20.  As these chakras relate with human emotions,
identifying the cause and effect of disease and then
concentrating and meditating on that chakra aids in
healing process of that diseased area.

21. 2) CHAKRAS : CENTRES OF HOMEOSTASIS

22. Chakra Endocrine gland
Sahasrara Pineal
Ajna Pituitary
Vishuddha Thyroid, parathyroid
Anahat Thymus
Manipur Adrenal , pancreas
Swadhistana Ovaries and testies
Mooladhara Controls excretory function

23.  THE HOMEOSTASIS EFFECT :
 The functioning of all vital signs of body (BP, HR, RR
and temp.) are under control of this homeostasis.
 Yogic practice gives micro massage effect to these
glands, reconditions these plexus thereby
 - improving vascularity and oxygenation
 - strengthening immunity.

24. 3) CHAKRAS AND FIVE COSMIC ELEMENTS
Chakras Elements Morale
Mooladhar Earth Be rooted to values in life
Swadhisthana Water Flow with current flexibility
Manipur Fire Keep the fire burning within-energy.
Anahat Air Open mindedness- spread fragrance
Vishuddha Ether/sky Accept life situation with smile.

25.  Of these seven chakras, five are on the spine region
signifying qualities of five cosmic elements: air, water,
fire, earth and ether.
 The mooladhar chakra is THE FOUNDATION. It
signifies how one is rooted to the ground. A firm
foundation stabilizes the whole architecture.
 Live in the present and always live with hope signifies the
mooladhar.
 One has to rise above the instinctive behaviour guides the
swadhisthana chakra.

26.  The decision maker manipur chakra, decides whether one
wants to progress upwards or regress downwards towards
worldly pleasures.
 Over sensitivity can be a hindrance and lead to psychosomatic
disease indicates the anahat chakra.
 Knowledge and foresight strengthens awareness encourages
the vishuddha and ajna chakra respectively.
 Chakra signifies that man is complete within himself. Only
thing is, one should identify, explore, cultivate and divert his
potential wards POSITIVE CRAETION and WELL-BEING.