By practicing yoga ofcourse you wouldn’t levitate or radiate a blinding light behind your skull. However with diligence and practice, yoga can teach you to master your inner working of your body, mind and spirit. One can raise your temperature in cold climates, or lower your body temperature in a hot climate, increase vitality, immunity and help provide a long lasting life, one free from ailments and illnesses. However yoga is not just these benefits, there are psychological and spiritual attributes that you can add to your repertoire.
According to the yogis there are certain chants, asanas and meditative stances which when practised and mastered, can help deal with certain constraints and barriers in you. These constraints are the 7 chakras which when unlocked, will allow you to tap into your true potential, a self-actualised version of yourself. However, when unlocked it is recommended that you implement a particular lifestyle or embed a state of mind that grounds you and prevents you from exploiting this innate power that lies within everyone.
A Tibetan monk mastered the inner workings of his own mind and body that he burnt himself alive without uttering a sound. For someone who has complete control over oneself, can achieve anything if he/she puts their mind to it. Although this isn’t the benchmark we wish to keep for everyone who practices yoga, but an example of what humans are capable of when mastering the art of yoga.
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The 7 Chakras or Kundalini Yoga (Meaning & Benefits)
1. Muladhara – Root Chakra
The “Survival & Stability Department”
📍 Base of the spine
🌱 Element: Earth
🧠 Controls: Safety, money mindset, stability, legs, knees, colon, lower back
😬 When blocked:
- Constant worry about future & finances
- Feeling unsafe or unsupported
- Lower back pain, knee pain, constipation
- Insecurity and fear-based decisions
🧘 Yoga That Activates It:
- Tadasana
- Malasana
- Vajrasana
- Slow Surya Namaskar
Muladhara is responsible for making you feel “grounded.”
If this chakra is weak, even sitting still feels stressful and your mind lives on tomorrow.
2. Svadhisthana – Sacral Chakra
The “Emotions, Pleasure & Creativity Department”
📍 Lower abdomen
💧 Element: Water
Controls:
- Creativity
- Hormones & reproductive health
- Relationships & joy
- Emotional expression
Blocked symptoms:
- Guilt
- Low libido
- Mood swings
- Fear of emotional closeness
- Loss of interest in creative hobbies
Yoga that heals:
- Bhujangasana
- Baddha Konasana
- Pelvic tilts
- Hip-opening flows
If this chakra is blocked, even chocolate loses emotional power.
3. Manipura – Solar Plexus Chakra
The “Confidence & Digestion Department”
📍 Navel
🔥 Element: Fire
Controls:
- Digestive fire (Agni)
- Metabolism
- Confidence & willpower
- Decision-making
Blocked symptoms:
- Indigestion
- Low confidence
- Laziness
- Weight gain
- Fear of taking responsibility
Yoga for balance:
- Navasana
- Kapalbhati
- Surya Namaskar
- Twisting poses
Weak Manipura = Your stomach controls your mood.
4. Anahata – Heart Chakra
The “Love, Forgiveness & Emotional Healing Department”
📍 Center of chest
🌬 Element: Air
Controls:
- Compassion
- Relationships
- Emotional healing
- Lungs & heart
Blocked symptoms:
- Loneliness
- Fear of trust
- Emotional pain
- Breathing issues
- High BP
Yoga therapy:
- Ustrasana
- Setu Bandhasana
- Deep Pranayama
- Loving-kindness meditation
When this chakra opens, you stop holding grudges like trophies.
5. Vishuddha – Throat Chakra
The “Communication & Truth Department”
📍 Throat
🧠 Controls:
- Speech & expression
- Thyroid
- Creativity
- Authenticity
Blocked symptoms:
- Fear of speaking
- Sore throat
- Thyroid imbalance
- Suppressed emotions
Yoga that activates:
- Sarvangasana
- Matsyasana
- Ujjayi breathing
- Chanting
Blocked Vishuddha makes you write long messages but send “ok”.
6. Ajna – Third Eye Chakra
The “Clarity & Intuition Department”
📍 Between eyebrows
🧿 Controls:
- Intuition
- Memory
- Wisdom
- Focus
Blocked symptoms:
- Confusion
- Headaches
- Overthinking
- Poor decision making
Yoga tools:
- Child’s pose
- Trataka
- Meditation
- Nadi Shodhana
Blocked Ajna = Overthinking Olympic champion.
7. Sahasrara – Crown Chakra
The “Peace & Enlightenment Department”
📍 Top of head
✨ Controls:
- Spiritual connection
- Inner peace
- Sense of purpose
Blocked symptoms:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Feeling disconnected
- Meaninglessness
Healing practices:
- Padmasana
- Silent meditation
- Mantra chanting
Open Sahasrara = Even Mondays feel spiritual.
With the 7 chakras open, you may experience astral projection or the least have a really good work life balance and a healthy livelihood. Also breathe during every asanas and ensure you do not over exert yourself. The whole idea is to maintain or correct your posture and live healthy and fit, not harm your physique just to master a pose. Encourage everyone in your family and peers to practice yoga as there are no age barriers.
