The Solar Plexus Chakra What is the Third Chakra? The third Chakra is known as the Solar Plexus, or Manipura in Sanskrit (which roughly translates as “lustrous gem of the city”). The Solar Plexus is located at the navel and is closely related to the element of fire—or the sun, [...]
Sacral Chakra: Experiencing Connection What is the sacral chakra? The sacral chakra, also known as Svadhishana which relates to "sweetness." It is located in the pelvic region of our bodies around our sacral nerve plexus, and its color is a brilliant orange. This chakra is the second of our 7 [...]
What is Yoga? Yoga is an ancient practice from India. It is commonly practiced in the West, however, to understand what yoga is (or isn’t), it is essential first to break down what the word yoga means. Yoga means “yoke,” - which means “union.” Yoga is a union [...]
What is the Root Chakra? The Root Chakra, also known as Muladhara, (derived from two Sanskrit words, Mula meaning “root” and adhara, meaning “support” or “base”), is located at the base of your spine and creates the foundation for all the chakras that lie above it. It is the “starting point” for developing [...]
