What is Kundalini?
Tantra teaches us that our life energy lies dormant and is "asleep" in Muladhara Chakra (at the bottom of the spine). Through yoga techniques and tantric lovemaking we can
awaken this energy which will rise up through our 7 chakras. Each one of these chakras resonates with a certain level of consciousness in our being. One of the aims in the
practice of Tantra is to awaken Kundalini gradually so that it can rise up through our spinal column opening up each of the chakras on its way up. In this way our level of
consciousness is raised and purified through the awakening of the chakras.
Kundalini has to be awakened carefully though. There are plenty of stories which tell about symptoms people get by raising the Kundalini too fast. It is like shooting too
much electricity through an electrical circuit which is not ready yet to receive the large amount of current. Before we can awaken Kundalini we have to prepare our system
through the systematic and gradual appliance of Yogic and Tantric exercises which harmoniously open and purify the chakras and the interconnecting circuits in the body.
Here we will briefly run through the chakras. In time there will come more information about the individual chakras
The 7 Chakras
Muladhara Chakra (4 lotus petals) THE EARTH CHAKRA
Placement: In the perineum between the anus and the sexual organs.
Vitality. Gravity and all mechanical activity.
Coordinates the basic instincts such as hunger, thirst and need for sleep.
Svadisthana Chakra (6 lotus petals) THE WATER CHAKRA
Placement: 3 finger widths above the sexual organs. The energy of water.
The moon and the magnetic forces.
Coordinates our social instincts, such as socialising, fitting into the masses, procreation.
Manipura Chakra (10 lotus petals) THE FIRE CHAKRA
Placement: the navel. The energy of fire.
Influenced by the sun and the electical forces.
Coordinates our power instincts, the ego, ambition and willpower.
Anahata Chakra (12 lotus petals) THE AIR CHAKRA
Placement: In the middle of the chest. The energy of air.
In the human being it corresponds to love, devotion and compassion.
Vishudda Chakra (16 lotus petals) THE ETHER CHAKRA
Placement: In the throat. The energy of the Ether.
The energies of time and space. In the human being it gives a quick and deep intelligence, spiritual intuition and artistic inspiration.
Ajna Chakra (96 lotus petals) THE CONTROL CENTER
Placement: In the middle of the forehead. "The third eye".
In the human being it gives a deep insight into the ways of the universe. Mental forces such as telepathy, clairvoyance, hypnoticism are acheived.
Wisdom and the ability to start the burning of Karma.
Sahasrara (972 lotus petals)
Placement: At the top of the head. The GOD chakra.
Gives the human being clarity and a direct connection to the divine.
Understanding the chakras and the psychology related to each Chakra is of imperative importance in understanding ones own level of consciousness.
Specific tantric and yogic techniques awaken specific chakras and knowing on which Chakra you have weaknesses can help you to choose the correct techniques to help you
overcome your obstacles and thereby to obtain peace and bliss.
In our weekend courses we speak more about the Chakras and we have a couple of sessions with couple yoga positions. Yoga done in couples on specific Chakras is a very
efficient way of purifying and strengthening a Chakra.
Until next time we wish you happiness and bliss :-)
Hans and Mariah
www.tantra.nu
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Introduction to Kundalini and the 7 Chakras
