Chakras and Yantras

YANTRAS

In Yogic tradition, a yantra is the equivelant of a Buddist madala. According to Tantra, at creation, a splitting occurred creating an explosion of energy in the world. The process of unfolding occurs through the pure unity of Shiva, until such a state is reached, or involution, when this process must reverse and evolution, or growing towards its center, must occur. A yantra, is a visual tool that supports the evolution of the consiousness toward the inward focus of unity.

Comment: In many western minds, “evolution” is a journey outwards and beyond the center. It is enlightening to see evolution as a growth towards greater consciousness and support in the process of “becoming”, both individually and collectively.

SRI YANTRA

This is considered the “mother of all yantras”. It is composed of nine interlacing triangles centered around the bindu, or center. It is comrprised of five downward triangles and four upward triangles representing the male and female principles of Shakti and Shiva.

When a person is on a journey of discovery and enlightenment, the Sri Yantra focuses ones attention from the external or outer edges to the center, an ascent towards the inner potential of his/her human consiousness.

Click here to see the Journey Home Sri Yantra Pieces.

CHAKRAS

Aligned Chakra Pendant	Balanced Chakra Pendant	Sterling Chakra Earrings
Mandala Chakra Pendant	Power Chakra Pendant

BASE: The Muladhara corresponds to the spinal column, kidneys and the adrenal glands. Color is typically red or black and it is associated with feeling on a physical level. Those healthy in the base chakra are well connected to the earth and are capable of healthy survival skills. Power and physical needs are maintained at this level.

Stones that support the Base or 1st Chakra are black obsidian, black onyx, black tourmaline, bloodstone, brecciated jasper, carnelian, garnet, hematite, leopardskin jasper, red coral, ruby, and tourmaline.

SACRAL: The Svadhisthana corresponds to the reproductive system and gonads. Color is orange. It is associated generally with our emotional aspects of balance, passion, creativity, freedom and sexual health. Our emotional life and feelings are governed at this level.

Stones that support the Sacral or 2nd Chakra are amber, carnelian, paraparadsha sapphire, peach aventurine.

SOLAR PLEXUS: The Manipura corresponds to the stomach, liver, gall bladder, and nervous system and pancreas. Color is yellow. This chakra is associated with our mental life and linear thinking. It deals with personal power, self-love and self-confidence, humor, joy, and laughter.

Stones associated with the Solar Plexus or 3rd Chakra are amber, citrine, topaz, yellow carnelian.

HEART: The Anahata corresponds to the heart, blood, vagus nerve, circulatory system and thymus. The fourth chakra metabolizes love. It is the center in which we are able to love our mates, friends, family, and humanity. It is the center for unconditional love which governs our emotions. Color can be green but most often is pink.

Stones related to the Heart or 4th Chakra are emerald, fluorite, jade, malachite, moss agate, peridot, rose quartz, tourmaline, rhodonite, and rhodocrosite.

THROAT: Vishuddha corresponds to the bronchial and vocal apparatus, lungs, esophagus and thyroid. Color is blue or turquoise. Communication centers are located within this chakra. One who is healthy at the fifth chakra level will have higher, more connected relationship with the divine and the power of the word. Good listening, speaking things into being, and responsibility for ones actions are developed at this level. Truthfulness, creativity, and will-power are influenced through this chakra level.

Stones related to the throat or 5th Chakra are aqua marine, blue tiger’s eye, blue topaz, lapis, opal, sodalite, turquoise.

FOREHEAD or BROW: Anja corresponds to the lower brain, left eye, ears, nose, and nervous system, and pituitary. Color is indigo, purple, and violet. It is associated with love of mankind, celestial love, and makes the statement of care for all forms of life and the manifestations of the Divine. It is the center for clarity, vision, psychic abilities, intuition, and wisdom.

Stones supporting this 6th Chakra are amethyst, iolite, lapis, purple fluorite, sapphire, and sodalite.

CROWN: Sahasrara corresponds to the upper brain, right eye, and pineal gland. Color is white, purple or violet and gold. This is the chakra associate with the higher mind, of knowing. It is the center for integration of the spiritual and physical being. It is also referred to as the “Third Eye” Chakra and often the focus of deep meditative practice.

Stones associated with the Crown or 7th Chakra are amethyst, diamond, iolite, clear quartz, moonstone, and opal.

CHAKRA COLORS:

ROOT: red or black
SACRAL: Orange
SOLAR PLEXUS: yellow
HEART: Green or Pink
THROAT: Blue or turquoise
BROW: Purple, violet, blue
CROWN: Clear, cloudy white, purple, gold, violet

Reference:
Brennan, Barbara Ann: Hands of Light. Bantam New Age Books. 1988