The opening of the chakras through the awakening of Kundalini energy is the foundation of many major systems of tantra. It aims for the total spiritual integration of the individual, through the power of sexual energy. In tantric philosophy, sex is our striving for unity, which can be attained through the proper alignment and attunement of the chakras.
What Are The Chakras?
The chakras are the energy centers of our bodies, which vibrate at different frequencies. Located along the spinal cord from the tailbone, up to the crown at the top of the head, the seven major chakras in the body, transform the energy that enters into them into emotions and physical sensations.
Root Chakra/First Chakra: |
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Also known as the Muladhara chakra, in Sanskrit, carries a special importance in tantra. It is the seat of Kundalini energy, which spirals upwards, attuning the higher chakras. Located off the base of the spine, at the tailbone, the root chakra is associated with earth energy and is the center of our physical experience. It governs our survival instincts, security, trust, health etc. When the root chakra is underactive a person tends to be fearful, anxious and mistrusting of other people. When overactive a person can be overly materialistic and exhibit greedy behaviors. | |
Sacral Chakra/Second Chakra: |
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Or Svadhisthana is the sex chakra. Situated between the navel and the genitals, it regulates the expression of our sexuality, sensuality and creative energies. In tantra, balancing the second chakra, frees up the sexual energy and allows it to transmutate into higher spiritual energy. Often, women will block the flow of energy to this chakra, out of fear of attracting the wrong kind of attention, whereas men will often lose the energy through the second chakra, due to overindulgence in sex. | |
Solar Plexus Chakra/Third Chakra: |
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Or Manipura is located in the solar plexus region. It is the largest of all the chakras, which coalesces our primal and spiritual energies. The third chakra is the root of our will, personal power and identity, as well as our reservoir of fears. When the energy doesn’t radiate at the solar plexus, it inadvertently disrupts the flow of energy to the heart. According to Keith Sherwood, author of “Chakra Therapy”, “For a relationship to last and for it to grow in trust, both parties must connect at the solar plexus center, as well as the heart center.” | |
Heart Chakra/Fourth Chakra: |
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Or Anahata is located in the heart region. It is associated with our feelings of love and compassion. It is in the heart chakra where Kundalini energy rises from the root and manifests in its most beautiful form, radiating outwards to heal others. Most of us have experienced some kind of disruption in our flow of heart energy, from having our hearts broken. Fortunately, through the proper alignment of our chakras, we can release the heartache or heartbreak, allowing us once again, to more become open to giving and receiving love. | |
Throat Chakra/Fifth Chakra: |
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Or Visuddha governs our self-expression and our power of understanding. If you were raised with the mentality that “children should be seen, not heard”, you may have developed blockages in the fifth chakra, leading to difficulties in expressing your needs, making you appear introverted and shy. An overactive fifth chakra can make a person outspoken and assertive. When in balance, the throat chakra acts as the gateway between our emotions and intellect, allowing us to transcend our fears | |
Third Eye/Sixth Chakra: |
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Or Ajna grants us with the power of insight, clairvoyance and mystical knowledge. The third eye controls our higher mental faculties and our rational mind. Rigid thinking and beliefs can be indicative of a blocked third eye chakra, while fantasy and flightiness rest at the other extreme. When the third eye is balanced, our conscious and unconscious minds merge. In other words, the gap is bridged between what we “think” and what we “feel.” | |
Crown Chakra/Seventh Chakra: |
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Or Sahasrara is located at the crown (top) of the head. Once our crown chakra has been opened, we have achieved a total unification of our mind, body and spirit. In tantra, the awakening of the crown chakra corresponds to the merging of our male and female energies (Shiva & Shakti), leading to spiritual enlightenment. | |
Steve P talks extensively about the importance of practicing chakra cleansing, in conjunction with White Tiger Tantra. So I’ll be sharing with you some of his powerful techniques, at a later time. In the meantime, I hope that a better understanding of the nature and function of your chakras, will assist you in exploring and developing a deeper awareness of your innermost self.
To learn about Chakra Cleansing with Steve P, visit Chakra Cleansing Exercise.
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