The Seven Major Chakras

Chakra

7th – Crown, Mystic Chakra

Comment

Sahasrara's inner aspect deals with the release of karma, physical action with meditation, mental action with universal consciousness and unity, and emotional action.

Color

Violet

Sound

Om - Aoum

Element

Spirit

Gender

Male - Yang

Paring

1st Root Chakra and 7th Crown Chakra

Breathing - Technique

Bliss Breathing

Mudra

Put your hands before your stomach. Let the ring fingers point up, touching at their tops. Cross the rest of your fingers, with the left thumb underneath the right.

Chakra

6th – Third Eye, Light, Intuition

Comment

Ajna's inner aspect relates to the access of intuition. Emotionally, Ajna deals with clarity on an intuitive level.

Color

Indigo

Sound

Om, Aoum

Element

Light

Gender

Female - Yin

Paring

6th Third Eye and 2nd Spleen - Sex Chakras

Breathing - Technique

Kumbhaka Breath

Mudra

Put your hands before the lower part of your breast. The middle fingers are straight and touch at the tops, pointing forward. The other fingers are bended and touch at the upper two phalanges - the thumbs point towards you and touch at the tops.

Chakra

5th - Throat Chakra, Sound, Communications

Comment

Physically, Vishudda governs communication, emotionally it governs independence, mentally it governs fluent thought, and spiritually, it governs a sense of security.

Color

Blue

Sound

Ham or Hang

Element

None

Gender

Female - Yin

Paring

5th Throat and 3rd Naval Chakras

Breathing - Technique

Humming

Mudra

Cross your fingers on the inside of your hands, without the thumbs. Let the thumbs touch at the tops, and pull them slightly up.

Chakra

4th – Heart Chakra, Love

Comments

Physically Anahata governs circulation, emotionally it governs unconditional love for the self and others, mentally it governs passion, and spiritually it governs devotion.

Color

Green

Sound

Yam or Yang

Element

Air

Gender

Female - Yin

Paring

Center

Breathing - Technique

Alternate Nostril Breathing

Mudra

Let the tips of your index finger and thumb touch. Put your left hand on your left knee and your right hand in front of the lower part of your breast bone (so a bit above the solar plexus).

Chakra

3rd – Naval Chakra, Will

Comment

Physically, Manipura governs digestion, mentally it governs personal power, emotionally it governs expansiveness, and spiritually, all matters of growth.

Color

Yellow

Sound

Ram or Rang

Element

Fire

Gender

Male - Yang

Paring

3rd Naval and 5th Throat Chakras

Breathing - Technique

Breath of Fire

Mudra

Put your hands before your stomach, slightly below your solar plexus. Let the fingers join at the tops, all pointing away from you. Cross the thumbs. It is important to straighten the fingers.

Chakra

2nd Spleen Chakra, Sex, Liquid, Flowing

Comment

Physically, Svadisthana governs reproduction, mentally it governs creativity, emotionally it governs joy, and spiritually it governs enthusiasm.

Color

Orange

Sound

Vam or Vang

Element

Water

Gender

Female - Yin

Paring

2nd Spleen and 6th Third Eye Chakras

Breathing - Technique

Kundalini Rising

Mudra

Put your hands in your lap, palms up, on top of each other - Left hand underneath, its palm touching the back of the fingers of the right hand. The tips of the thumbs touch gently.

Chakra

1st – Root Chakra, Solid

Comment

Physically, Muladhara governs sexuality, mentally it governs stability, emotionally it governs sensuality, and spiritually it governs a sense of security.

Color

Red

Sound

Lam or Lang

Element

Earth

Gender

Male - Yang

Paring

1st Root and 7th Crown Chakras

Breathing - Technique

Energy Pump - Sphincter Contraction

Mudra
Let the tips of your thumb and index finger touch.