The Sex chakra and yoga

The second chakra, or energy vortex, is most closely associated with sex. Located in the region of the sexual organs, it is a powerful engine for self-expression and self-worth.

The Ancients saw sex as much more than the physical union of bodies leading to a crescendo of release. The yogic view of sex is a joining, a coming together in physical, spiritual, and psychic resonance. Modern lifestyles and the media have done much to distort and muddy the crystal-clear experience of this sacred union.

Our practice of yoga is aimed at rejuvenating all our organs to enhance their natural abilities to experience oneness with the divine. Deep-breathing combined with the rhythmic contraction of the internal organs during the outbreath followed by release on the inbreath harmonizes this chakra.

The yogic approach to sex was named tantra by the ancient yogis, a word that means to weave together beautifully. What a refreshing idea!

Peace and Love,

Abhay

Root

At the base of the spine resides the power, known as kundalini, the coiled-up cobra. This is our root, where we draw sustenance from. The Ancients described this as the first of seven major energy points along the spine which they called chakras, or circles.

The root chakra is the first and most important energy point. We can visualize it as a rotating disc in the perinium, between the anal sphincter and the reproductive organs.

The magnificence of the beautiful redwood tree depends upon strong and stable roots. Keeping our attention upon our root allows our yoga practice to bear leaves, flowers, and fruit.

Peace and Love,

Abhay