Chakras Flashcards

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What is a chakra?

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center of organization that recieves, processes, and expresses prana

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What do the chakras represent in psychological health?

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1.survival 2.sexuality 3.power 4.love 5.communication 6.intuition 7.consciousness

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What do the chakras represent metaphorically?

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1.earth 2.water 3.fire 4.air 5. sound 6.light 7.thought

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What are nadis?

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energy channels in body. chakra flows.

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What are the two nadis called?

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  1. Ida (left) 2. Pingala(right)
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Sushumna

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main energy channel through spine, where kundalini snake rises

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How do you release the kundalini snake?

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pranayama

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Root Chakra

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Sanskrit: Muladhara
Location: Base of Spine
Color: Red
Function: Roots you to earth

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Sacral Chakra

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Sanskrit Name: Swadhisthana
Location: Lower Abdomen
Color: Orange
Function: Sexual energy

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Solar Plexus Chakra

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Sanskrit Name: Manipura
Location: Naval
Color:Yellow
Function: Self-esteem

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Heart Chakra

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Sanskrit Name:Anahata
Location:Heart
Color:Green or Pink
Function: Love

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Throat Chakra

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Sanskrit Name:Vishuddha
Location:Throat
Color:Sky Blue
Function: Speak truth

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Third eye Chakra

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Sanskrit Name:Ajna
Location:Brow
Color:Indigo
Function: Thinking/intuition

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Crown Chakra

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Sanskrit Name:Sahasrara
Location:Top of Head
Color:White or Violet
Function: Spiritual awakening (lotus flower)

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