How does the energy system (chakras) relate to physical yoga practice?

Yoga is much more than stretching the body. Every movement you make, every breath you take, and every intention you hold affects your energy system.

In yogic tradition, our energy flows through pathways called nadis. At important junctions in these nadis, there are spinning energy centers known as chakras. The word “chakra” means wheel — like constantly moving energy.

When these chakras are open and balanced, we feel healthy, grounded, confident, creative, loving, expressive, intuitive, and spiritually connected. When they are blocked or weak, physical or emotional challenges start to appear.

Yoga — through postures, breath, awareness, sound, and relaxation — helps these chakras function in harmony.

This is why yoga feels so magical for the mind and emotions, not just the body.

ROOT CHAKRA – MULADHARA

Location: Base of the spine
Color: Red
Element: Earth
Energy Theme: Grounding, stability, basic needs, feeling safe
Mantra (Bija): Lam (लं)
Mudra: Gyana Mudra

The Root Chakra is your foundation.
When this chakra is strong, you trust life, feel secure, and make decisions from a stable inner ground. Your spine is supported and your legs feel powerful.

 Balanced Root Chakra signs:
 • Calm body and mind
 • Confidence in daily life
 • Strong immune system
 • Good discipline and routine

Blocked signs:
• Anxiety, fear, insecurity
• Restlessness, overthinking
• Feeling lost or disconnected
• Leg/knee/lower back issues

 Yoga Benefits:
Grounding postures and slow, steady breathing calm the nervous system and help you feel rooted.

Recommended Asanas:
Tadasana, Malasana, Virabhadrasana I & II, Vrikshasana

Affirmation:
“I am safe. I belong. The Earth supports me.”

SACRAL CHAKRA – SVADHISTHANA

Location: Lower abdomen / pelvis
Color: Orange
Element: Water
Energy Theme: Creativity, joy, pleasure, emotional balance
Mantra: Vam (वं)
Mudra: Yoni Mudra

This chakra is all about flow — the feelings, creativity, relationships, and pleasure in life.

 Balanced signs:
 • Creative ideas easily flow
 • Healthy relationships
 • Emotional flexibility
 • Joyful, playful energy

 Blocked signs:
• Emotional numbness or mood swings
• Low expression of feelings
• Shame or guilt
• Hip tightness or reproductive issues

Yoga Benefits:
Hip-openers release stored emotions and allow natural flow in the pelvis.

Recommended Asanas:
Baddha Konasana, Happy Baby, Goddess Pose, Cat–Cow

Affirmation:
“I allow myself to feel. My emotions are free to move.”

SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA – MANIPURA

Location: Navel area
Color: Yellow
Element: Fire
Energy Theme: Courage, digestion, inner power, identity
Mantra: Ram (रं)
Mudra: Rudra Mudra

Manipura is like your internal sun — it fuels confidence and determination.

Balanced signs:
• Self-belief
• Strong metabolism & digestion
• Ability to take action
• Healthy boundaries

Blocked signs:
• Self-doubt
• Low energy or laziness
• Digestive discomfort
• Fear of making decisions

Yoga Benefits:
Core strength and twisting movements activate inner fire and remove toxins.

Recommended Asanas:
Navasana, Plank, Twisted Chair, Surya Namaskar

Affirmation:
“I am strong. I trust my inner fire.”

HEART CHAKRA – ANAHATA

Location: Center of the chest
Color: Green
Element: Air
Energy Theme: Love, compassion, emotional healing
Mantra: Yam (यं)
Mudra: Hridaya Mudra

This chakra connects the lower physical chakras with the higher spiritual ones. It is the bridge of love.

Balanced signs:
• Open, forgiving heart
• Healthy relationships
• Deep empathy
• Lightness and joy

Blocked signs:
• Sadness, heartbreak
• Difficulty trusting others
• Closed posture / chest tightness

Yoga Benefits:
Heart-opening postures release emotional heaviness and improve breathing.

Recommended Asanas:
Bhujangasana, Ustrasana, Bridge Pose, Eagle Arms Stretch

Affirmation:
“My heart is open to love and healing.”

THROAT CHAKRA – VISHUDDHI

Location: Throat
Color: Blue
Element: Space
Energy Theme: Communication, truth, expression
Mantra: Ham (हं)
Mudra: Shankh Mudra

Vishuddhi gives you the courage to speak your truth with kindness.

Balanced signs:
• Clear communication
• Good singing/speaking ability
• Authentic expression

Blocked signs:
• Shyness or fear of speaking
• Neck/shoulder strain
• Feeling misunderstood

 Yoga Benefits:
Breathing techniques and throat-opening poses improve confidence and voice clarity.

Recommended Asanas:
Sarvangasana, Matsyasana, Lion’s Breath (Simhasana)

Affirmation:
“My voice matters. I express myself clearly.”

THIRD EYE CHAKRA – AJNA

Location: Between eyebrows
Color: Indigo
Element: Light
Energy Theme: Intuition, focus, perception
Mantra: Om (ॐ)
Mudra: Kalesvara Mudra

Ajna is your inner intelligence — where wisdom rises beyond logic.

Balanced signs:
• Focus & clarity
• Good decision-making
• Strong intuition
• Vivid imagination

 Blocked signs:
• Confusion
• Overthinking
• Headaches
• Nightmares or poor sleep

 Yoga Benefits:
Quiet practices sharpen focus and cleanse mental fog.

Recommended Asanas:
Child’s Pose, Eagle Pose, Yoga Nidra, Trataka (candle gazing)

Affirmation:
“I trust my inner wisdom.”

CROWN CHAKRA – SAHASRARA

Location: Top of the head
Color: Violet / White
Element: Pure consciousness
Energy Theme: Peace, purpose, spiritual connection
Mantra: Silent inner chant
Mudra: Jnana Mudra (variation)

Sahasrara is the highest chakra — pure awareness and deep inner peace.

Balanced signs:
• Sense of purpose
• Connection to something bigger
• Calm mind
• Joy without reason

Blocked signs:
• Disconnection
• Constant worry
• Loss of meaning

 Yoga Benefits:
Meditation + long relaxation expand awareness and serenity.

Recommended Asanas:
Padmasana, Supported Headstand, Savasana

Affirmation:
“I am one with the universe. I am whole.”

Why Chakras Matter in Physical Yoga Practice

(And why your body feels different after yoga!)

 • Asanas move energy through blocked pathways
 • Breathwork (Pranayama) increases prana and clears the mind
 • Awareness directs energy to where it is needed
 • Mantras & Mudras activate and refine subtle energy
 • Meditation integrates everything into harmony

When body + breath + mind align → the chakras start to balance.
You feel lighter… happier… clearer… more YOU.

Opening Meditation Script (for Chakra Yoga classes)

“Feel the earth beneath you.
With every inhale, energy rises from the root
toward the heart and higher centers.
With every exhale, release what you no longer need.
May this journey awaken strength below,
and wisdom above.”

Gently enter the practice…

Closing Meditation Script

“Let a soft light touch the crown of your head.
Feel it melt down into the heart,
and all the way to the root.
Your body is grounded.
Your heart is open.
Your mind is clear.
You are whole.”

At Mokshya Yoga Adventure, we offer chakra-focused yoga, sound healing, pranayama, and meditation to help you balance your energy system and feel your best.

 Join us for workshops, retreats, and mountain yoga treks!
Your journey to inner balance begins here.