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Hatha Yog MODULE-5
Yogic Practices
from lowest state of awareness to the highest state of awareness. The brief
description of chakras is as follows-

Note

Mooladhar chakra

The word mool means root and adhar means base or place. Therefore, it is known
as the root centre. This is the lowest chakra, which is situated at the perinieum in
the male body and the cervix in the female body. It manifests earth element or
prithvi tattva. Its symbol is deep red lotus with four petals. It is believed that a
red serpent, representing the dormant kundalini, is coiled three and half times
around linga.

This chakra is the seat of primal energy, kundalni shakti. This kundalini shakti is
the serpent coiled in deep slumber around linga. It is the source of all energy in
human kind like- sexual, mental, emotional, psychic or spiritual. The aim of
hatha yog is to awaken the dormant kundalini through purification and
concentration of mind and lead it up to sahasrar chakra, where it unites with
pure consciousness, Shiva.

Swadhisthan Chakra

The literal meaning of swadhisthan is ‘one’s own place or abode ‘. It is situated
just two fingers width above mooladhara chakra in spine. This chakra is
symbolized by a crimson lotus with six petals. This is manifested by water
element, apas tattva.

This chakra is associated with seeking pleasure and security. It is generally
associated with tongue and genital organs. It manifests overwhelming desires
or cravings. On a deeper level, it is the storehouse of our all subtle samsakars,

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