Chakra
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When the Mind Dissolves
Why do we practise Yoga? Many people begin Yoga to improve their health, reduce stress, or quieten the mind. These are wonderful benefits, but according to the great masters of Yoga and Vedanta, they are not the final destination. The ultimate goal of Yoga is much deeper. It is to realise that we have never… Continue reading
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Vivekananda – Vishuddha Chakra
If the Heart is where we feel truth, the Vishuddha Chakra – at the base of the throat – is where we find the courage to speak it. In the traditional yogic system, it is symbolized by a sixteen-petaled blue lotus and governed by the element of Ether (Space). But to Swami Vivekananda, this center… Continue reading
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Vivekananda – Mastering the Svadhisthana Chakra
While the Muladhara is the “Earth” foundation of our existence, the Svadhisthana Chakra represents the “Water” element – the fluid, shifting world of our emotions, desires and creative impulses. Located in the sacral region, just above the base of the spine, this center is symbolized by an orange lotus and the seed mantra “VAM”. In… Continue reading