yoga in schoo1: Chakras 5-7

Fifth Chakra

Sanskrit- Vishuddha

English- Purification

Color- Blue

Element- Ether

Sound- Ham

Stone/Crystal- Sodalite

Location- Throat

Gender association- Masculine

General associations- Sound, speech, creativity, honesty, connectivity with inner self/truth, communication

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When Vishuddha is unblanaced, one may become very critical, over opinionated, dishonest, talk excessively and unable to listen to others. Because Vishuddha is located in the throat, one may experience dental problems, sore throat, and even shoulder pains.

When Vishuddha is balanced, one is able to communicate verbally, is confident in their beliefs and their ability to express them and is also able to listen to others.

Sixth Chakra

Sanskrit- Ajna

English- Perceive/command

Color- Indigo

Element- Light

Sound- Aum (Om)

Stone/Crystal- Lapis Lazuli

Location- Third eye/brow

Gender association- Feminine

General associations- Sight, intuition, wisdom, reasoning, memory, dreams, color, tune into higher self, what we see impacts us

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When Ajna is unbalanced, there is confusion, fuzzy thinking, aimlessness and poor memory. Some problems associated with the imbalance of Ajna are headaches, nightmares and learning disabilities.

When Ajna is balanced, one is also intellectually balanced and can think clearly. One is detached from worldly goods, is able to positively and clearly perceive the future and is more tuned in to their inner wisdom.

Seventh Chakra

Sanskrit- Sahasrara

English- Thousandfold

Color- Violet/white

Element- Energy

Sound- Aum (Om)

Stone/Crystal- Amethyst

Location- Crown of the head

Gender association- Masculine

General associations- State of enlightenment, highest energy center, wisdom, intuitive knowing, spiritual development, selflessness, information, understanding, awareness

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When Sahasrara is unblanaced, there is a lack of purpose in one's life, difficulty thinking for one's self and a feeling of disconnection from the flow of life. There may be chronic exhaustion and one may experience head related problems such as headaches or migraines.

When Sahasrara is balanced, one can connect their inner spirit to the divine consciousness. One becomes more present and insightful, experiences bliss and is able to cleanse their mind via meditation.