One thing that captures human thought and imagination is the number 7. It is linked to many different explanations and many different uses, yet it still fascinates us. Why I am not too sure. In my article: Mysteries of Seven I made an effort to begin to describe the power of this number. It was a start, however one that needs further thought. …
Kundalini Yoga, Chakras and 7 – part 8
We have reached the seventh chakra which is located at or near the crown of the head. Our journey began at the Muladhara chakra, progressed through the Svadhisthana chakra, the Manipura chakra, the Anahata chakra, the Vishuddha chakra to the sixth chakra known as the Ajna chakra. The seventh chakra is referred to as the crown or Sahasrara chakra …
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Kundalini Yoga, Chakras and 7 – part 7
Most people want to activate this chakra, the third eye (brow) or Ajna chakra as they believe by doing so they will gain psychic abilities. While this may be true in some instances, if the Ajna chakra is not awakened in a properly respectful and balanced way, those same psychic gifts may well overwhelm the 'Seeker'. The negative effects could …
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Kundalini Yoga, Chakras and 7 – part 6
Moving right along from the discussion on the Anahata Chakra, I will now discuss the centre of communication. This is the region of the body where the emotional and intellectual powers meet to form sounds. It is the throat chakra or alternately the Vishuddha chakra. As with all chakras, the Vishuddha chakra has its negative and positive …
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Kundalini Yoga, Chakras and 7 – part 5
The 3 major nadi’s (Ida, Pingala and Sushumna) and the chakras next point of coincidence is located in the region of the chest, centering on the heart. This chakra is the heart or Anahata chakra and is the seat of faith. The Anaharta chakra is one level up from the Manipura chakra and has control of those energy centres that fall below its …
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Kundalini Yoga, Chakras and 7 – part 4
I have begun linking the nadi's and the chakras according to their major intersections. Following on from the Svadhisthana chakra, the next major intersection of the nadi's is in the region of the navel. This area is known as the solar plexus chakra or Manipura. The area of the physical body where this chakra is located can be an area of weakness, …
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