Ayurveda concept of Yoga Chakras and their Anatomical aspects

  • Vipul C Patil
  • Prakruti Vyas

Abstract

The ancient texts of Ayurveda and various yoga traditions referred term Chakra which indicates energy centre. The word Chakra means itself says about the wheel which circulates energy and governs many physiological processes inside the body. The blockage of Chakra causes abnormal physiology inside the body. Chakras are responsible for positive influence and induce natural healing process of body. Chakras contributed towards the spiritual and moral conducts of individuals. The flow of energies maintained by Chakras provide internal and as well as psychic strength. Root Chakra, Sacral Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra, Heart Chakra, Throat Chakra, Third Eye Chakra and Crown Chakra are major seven Chakras of body within which the Vishwaprana (universal life force) flows.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Yoga, Chakra, Vishwaprana, Adharas

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C Patil, V., and P. Vyas. “Ayurveda Concept of Yoga Chakras and Their Anatomical Aspects”. Himalayan Journal of Health Sciences, Vol. 7, no. 2, Aug. 2022, pp. 25-28, doi:10.22270/hjhs.v7i2.133.
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