What are chakras? Chakras are the energy centers of the body, and each of us has seven of them! But what exactly do they do? In this video, Robin Krasny goes over the following information about chakras:
– Chakra name in english & sanskrit
– What they’re responsible for
– Yoga poses (or asanas)/colors/crystals and foods to help regulate the energy to them.
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In this video
Robin has been integrating professional healing practices for more than 30 years. With experience and certificates in meditation, stress-reduction techniques, acupressure, chakra balancing, kinesiology, reflexology, aromatherapy and more, Robin is the perfect guide to educate about seven chakras! Below is a breakdown of what you’ll find in the video:
Root Chakra
| Sanskrit Name | Muladhara |
| Responsible for | Basic survival instincts, feeling “grounded”, self preservation |
| Asanas (poses) | Lotus, Child’s Pose, Triangle Pose, Garland Pose |
| Oils | Patchouli, Frankincense, Cedarwood |
| Colors | Red |
| Crystals | Ruby, Tiger’s eye, red agate, red jasper, garnet, bloodstone |
| Foods | Carrots, beets, ginger, strawberries, red cabbage, red apples, |
Sacral Chakra
| Sanskrit Name | Svadhishthana |
| Responsible for | Emotions/reproductive/pleasure seeker |
| Asanas (poses) | Warrior II, Goddess Pose, Pigeon |
| Oils | Sandalwood, orange, rose, ylang ylang |
| Colors | Orange |
| Crystals | Citrine, carnelian, orange calcite |
| Foods | Oranges, sweet potatoes, papaya, pumpkin |
Solar Plexus Chakra
| Sanskrit Name | Manipura |
| Responsible for | Personality, identity, ego “who am I” |
| Asanas (poses) | Boat pose, Bow pose, Lion pose, seated spinal twist |
| Oils | Cedarwood, lavender, rosemary, clary sage |
| Colors | Yellow |
| Crystals | Amber, golden topaz, sunstone, |
| Foods | Squash, pineapple, yellow rice |
Heart Chakra
| Sanskrit Name | Anahata |
| Responsible for | Love, compassion, trust |
| Asanas (poses) | Bow pose, camel |
| Oils | Bergamot, jasmine, geranium, cypress |
| Colors | Green& pink |
| Crystals | Amazonite, emerald, jade, malachite, rose quartz, tourmaline |
| Foods | Kale, broccoli, zucchini, green apples, grapes, avocado |
Throat Chakra
| Sanskrit Name | Vishuddha |
| Responsible for | communication |
| Asanas (poses) | Lion’s pose, shoulder stand, plow, fish |
| Oils | Basil, cypress, peppermint, spearmint |
| Colors | blue |
| Crystals | Turquoise, lapis lazuli, blue topaz |
| Foods | Lime, grapefruit, plums, lemongrass |
Third Eye Chakra
| Sanskrit Name | Ajna |
| Responsible for | Intuition, self-awareness |
| Asanas (poses) | Fish pose, shoulder stand, child’s pose |
| Oils | Frankincense, sandalwood, patchouli, rosemary |
| Colors | indigo |
| Crystals | Amethyst, sodalite, blue quartz |
| Foods | Grapes, blueberries, blackberries, eggplant, sweet potatoes |
Crown Chakra
| Sanskrit Name | Sahaswara |
| Responsible for | Union with higher self and divine, deep understanding, spiritual nature |
| Asanas (poses) | headstand |
| Oils | Lavender, jasmine, cedarwood |
| Colors | White/violet |
| Crystals | Clear quartz, moonstone, diamond |
| Foods | Meditation/ fasting |
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