muladhara chakra
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Brahma Granthi – The Root of Fear
Most of us spend a surprising amount of our lives trying to feel secure. We worry about money, our careers, relationships, health, and the future. Even when life appears comfortable, the mind often finds another reason to be anxious. Yoga suggests that this tendency has a deeper cause. It describes something called the Brahma Granthi,… Continue reading
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Vivekananda – Mastering the Muladhara Chakra
The Muladhara Chakra, located at the base of the spine, is the bedrock of the human system. It represents the Earth element, the vibrant color red and vibrates to the seed mantra “LAM”. As our first energy center, it governs our sense of survival, physical health and grounding. When this center is balanced, the transformation… Continue reading
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Vivekananda on Transforming Sexual Energy
Swami Vivekananda taught that sexual energy is the most powerful fuel the human body produces. According to his philosophy of Raja Yoga, the question is not whether this energy exists, but how it is used. When dissipated through indulgence, it weakens the system. When conserved and mastered, it is transformed into Ojas – a subtle… Continue reading