Tag: chakras
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Vishuddhi Chakra
Recordings series compiled from a recent online course. This recording is an introduction and a guided reflection to Vishuddhi Chakra. The text books, especially those written by Swami Nishchalananda (see ‘Books’ in the header menu), give the standard definitions of the chakras such as location, bija mantras, symbolism etc.. These recordings add a contemporary exploration…
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Anahata Chakra: part 2
When the mind is still then automatically the Heart is lucid. Thinking takes us away from the moment, thinking takes us into the past or future whereas the Heart brings you into the present moment. That is the reason the Anahata chakra is so important.
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Anahata Chakra: part 1
Within the realm of Anahata chakra, ‘…there is this sense of being in the moment, and flowing with all the ups and downs of life, and this is Surrender.’
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Manipura Chakra
Recordings compiled from a recent online course, and including content from the archives; the Chakra course at Mandala Yoga ashram in 2002. This recording is an introduction and a guided reflection to Manipura Chakra. The text books, especially those written by Swami Nishchalananda (see ‘Books’ in the header menu), give the standard definitions of the…
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Swadhishthana Chakra
Recordings compiled from a recent online course, and including content from the archives; the Chakra course at Mandala Yoga ashram in 2002. This recording is an introduction and a guided reflection to Swadhishthana Chakra. The text books, especially those written by Swami Nishchalananda (see ‘Books’ in the header menu), give the standard definitions of the…
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Mooladhara Chakra
Recordings compiled from a recent online course, and including content from the archives; the Chakra course at Mandala Yoga ashram in 2002. This recording is an introduction and a guided reflection to Mooladhara Chakra. The text books, especially those written by Swami Nishchalananda (see ‘Books’ in the header menu), give the standard definitions of the…
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VB2 – More practices from Vigyana Bhairava Tantra
Excerpts from the latest in the series of seminars given by Swami Nishchalananda to Sheffield School of Yoga, with some more ‘Dharanas’, practices, from his translation of this Kashmir Shaivism text. You can find out more on this translation and commentary, ‘Insight into Reality’ at the end of this post.
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The Chakras in Traditions Worldwide – a Synopsis
Reference to the chakras in symbols and in textual descriptions can be found in diverse cultures worldwide. The following is a brief synopsis: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism Since yoga and tantra are mystical teachings within Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism, it is evident that chakras are integral to these religious systems.
Swami Nishchalananda 