Manav Kalyan

Human Body Chakras

(Junction points of Central Nerve System)

 

In India, acharyas[1] and yogis[2] talk about the Chakras which are nothing but the junction points of various nerves at the spinal cord and the brain area. There are 7 main chakras. The first 5 chakras, counting from bottom, are related to spine cord and last 2 chakras are related to brain.  If the all chakras work properly there will not be any disorder and disease as all the organs and endocrine glands of the body are linked with the Chakras. In the tabular form given below the location of chakras, organs or body parts energized by the chakras and disorders on malfunctioning of chakras:

 

Name of the Chakras	Location of chakras	Parts of the body or organs energized or controlled by the chakra or its functions	Disorders on malfunctioning of the chakra
1.     Muladhara Chakra (Root support)	Ø Located at base of the spine or coccyx area in coccygeal region; Ø Contains red prana; Ø Red prana are used in energizing and strengthening the entire visible physical body; and Ø Part of its energy is also used by head.	ü  Influence the smell sense; ü  Muscular and skeletal system particularly legs; ü  Spine; ü  Production and quality of blood produced; ü  Adrenal glands; ü  Tissues of body and internal organs; ü  Growth rate of cells; ü  Growth rate of children; ü  General vitality; ü  Body heat; ü  Effect the heart; and ü  Functions of sex organs responsibility shared with next chakra.	o    Arthritis; o    Rheumatism; o    Spinal problems; o    Blood ailments and allergy; o    Slow healing of wounds; o    Growth problems; o    Cancer; o    Leukemia; o    Low vitality; o    Heart ailments; o    Brain ailments; and o    Sexual ailments.
2.     Swadhisthana Chakra (One’s own place)	Ø Located at the pubic area; Ø Contains orange prana; Ø Orange prana are used for expelling and eliminating waste matter from the body; Ø Part of its energy is used by throat and head; and Ø It is said sex energy is transmitted to creative energy to activate the brain cells.	ü  Influence the sense of taste; ü  Balances all fluids in the body; ü  Adrenal gland; ü  Sex organs; ü  Kidneys; ü  Bladder and urethra; ü  Legs to a substantial extent; ü  Hypo-gastric plexus; ü  First few vertebrae of the sacral region; ü  Arms; ü  Energizes throat area; and ü  Energizes head area.	o    Urinary problems; o    Impotency; o    Sterility; o    Enlarged prostate gland; and o    Sexual ailments.
3.     Manipur Chakra (City of Gems)	Ø Located on the naval; Ø Emerges from lumbar region of spine; Ø It responsible for circulation of prana within the meridian.	ü  Small intestine; ü  Large intestine; ü  Appendix; ü  Speed of giving birth; ü  Pancreas; ü  Spleen; ü  Liver; ü  Often called second brain; ü  Affects general vitality; ü  Effect to anus also; and ü  Effect to eyes	o    Constipation o    Loose bowel movement o    Appendicitis o    Intestinal ailments o    Difficulty in giving birth o    Low vitality o    Ulcer due to tension o    Gallstones
4.     Anahata Chakra	Ø Comes out between upper thoracic vertebrae and manifests through the cardiac plexus and the thymus gland.	ü  Heart problem such as palpitations, tachycardia, upto angina pectoris and even cardiac infraction; ü  Disorder of lungs; ü  Entire tactile response from the skin; and ü  Procreative genital function	o    Negative emotions have detrimental effects on the physical heart in the long run.
5.     Vishudhi Chakra (Purity)	Ø Located at the center of the throat; and Ø Last chakra on the spinal cord.	ü  Thyroid gland (over or under active  by mental stress; ü  Voice box called (larynx) ; ü  Air tube (trachea); ü  Parathyroid gland ü  Pharyngeal plexus ü  Lymphatic system ü  Ear as sense; and ü  Sex chakra	o    Impotency; o    Sterility; o    Throat related ailments like goiter, sore throat etc; o    Loss of voice or disorder of voice; o    Asthma; and o    Deafness;
6.     Agya / Ajana Chakra (Command)	Ø Started about where the eyebrows cross and extended where pituitary gland rests; Ø Its colors changes as per psychological state of a person; Ø It is center of WILL or DIRECTIVE function.	ü  Nasociliary plexus; ü  Frontal lobes of the brain; ü  Pituitary gland; ü  Pineal gland; ü  All major chakras; ü  Endocrine system; and ü  Thereby entire body.	o    Diseases of endocrine system o    Eye ailments o    Cancer
7.     Sahasrara Chakra (Crown)	Ø Located at the crown of the head; Ø Thousands of thousands brain cells; Ø It is entry point of the divine energy or electric violet pranic energy; Ø It is center of highest COSMIC CONSCIOUSNESS means understanding the subject matter without much study; Ø Feeling of oneness in all; Ø Loving kindness to all.	ü  Controls and energizes brain; and ü  Pineal gland which is known very little.	o    Diseases of pineal gland and brain which may manifest as physical and psychological illness.

JALA NETI

 

The ancient Yogis developed a wide range of methods for body and mind cleansing. In performing such things, it was only ever their aim to purify and balance the elements of human structure to the highest level for the highest purposes. These amazing ways of external and internal cleansing were not just for health, but in preparation for the higher states of meditation so as to be able to attain enlightenment, self transcendence and immortality. Some of these techniques are:

 

·         Neti (Jala Neti) - Nasal Cleansing

·         Dhauti - Cleansing the Alimentary Canal & Sense Organs of the Head

·         Nauli - Abdominal Purification Through Self Massage and Churning

·         Basti - Colon Cleansing

·         Kapalbhati - Frontal Brain Purification

·         Trataka - Concentrated Gazing to Purify the Optic and Psychic Faculties

 

Jala Neti, using warm salty water, is a very ancient technique which has been passed on for thousands of years by the Yogis for both physical as well as deeper spiritual benefits. Now is possibly a time of the greatest need for such a practice by modern people. With the ever increasing incidence of respiratory illnesses such as asthma, allergies, hayfever, sinusitis, colds, influenzas, etc, as well as the rapid degeneration of spiritual consciousness in some sections of society, the practice of Jala Neti could serve as a panacea for helping to improve the lives of many people. Neti is a practice which is very beneficial to the cleanliness of the eyes, ears, nose, throat, lungs, as well as the thinking processes.

 

Steps for Jala Neti:

 

·         Fill up a special Neti Patra (Pot) with warm, slightly salted water;

·         Insert the nose cone of Jala Neti Patra into right nostril;

·         Adjust the position of the head and Patra to allow the water to flow out of the left nostril; (Now slowly bend forward from the waist so that the tip of the nose is the lowest point of the head; and then tilt/roll the head to the right, so that the left nostril is now the lowest point of the nose. Tilt slowly so that water doesn’t run out the top of the pot onto your face. Keep the nose cone fully sealed into the right nostril so that it doesn’t leak);

 

  

 

·         Must breathe gently through the mouth whilst the water is flowing through the nasal passages;

·         Just wait a few seconds and the water should run out the left nostril;

·         Keep breathing slowly and gently through the mouth;

·         Try not to sniff, swallow, laugh, talk or have any movement of air through the nose whilst the water is flowing through;

·         After the water begins to run, wait about 30 seconds for about half a pot to flow right to left;

·         Now reverse water flow i.e. from left nostril to right nostril after half a pot has flowed in right to left direction;

·          When the water in the pot is finished, the nose must be dried well.

 

The technique is not as hard or uncomfortable as one may at first think. Most people are pleasantly surprised after even their first attempt, at just how simple and effective this method of health maintenance is. Once learned, the practice can be done in about 3-5 minutes, and like showering and cleaning the teeth, Jala Neti is easily integrated into ones daily routine of body cleansing. Ordinary fine salt will do for Jala Neti. Jala neti is advised twice a day-in the morning and before going to bed.

 

Some of the Benefits of Jala Neti:

 

·         Neti  removes all the dirt and bacteria filled mucus from within the nose;

·         Neti also helps to drain the sinus cavities.

·         Neti is beneficial for illnesses such as asthma and bronchitis as it reduces the tendency for mouth breathing by freeing the nostrils of mucus.

·         Neti has a cooling and soothing effect on the brain by drawing out excessive heat, and is therefore beneficial for headaches, migraine, epilepsy, temper tantrums, hysteria, depression and general mental tension.

·         Neti is of great benefit for problems associated with the eyes and ear disorders.

·         Neti improves sensitivity of the olfactory nerves, helping to restore lost sense of smell, and thereby benefits the relationship with taste and the digestive processes.

·         Neti has subtle effects on the pineal and pituitary glands which control the hormonal system.

·         Neti affects the psychic centre known as Ajna Chakra which helps in awakening higher states of meditation.

·         Neti helps to stimulate better powers of visualization and concentration and gives a feeling of lightness and clarity to the mind.

 

Research:

 

According to a booklet published by some yoga teachers in Australia who have been teaching the Jala Neti technique and providing Neti Pots to yoga students for over 20 years, the Jala Neti improved in overall % in the following conditions:

 

Conditions	%
Allergies	63%
Cold	79%
Nasal blockage	86%
Post nasal drip	88%
Ear problems	84%
Eye problems	100%
Hayever	85%
Sinusitis	84%
Sleep problems	100%
General breathing difficulties	99%
Poor smelling function	95%
Psychological imbalances eg anxiety, low self confidence, general malaise	100%
Smoking habit	100%
Spiritual and meditative benefits	87%
Headaches (incl. Migraine)	92%
Ashthama /Bronchitis	50%
Chronic Mucus & Catarrh	58%

 

My experience:

 

Jala Neti improves every condition including cancer and HIV-how, because it definitely improves respiratory system-> healthy breathing->increases oxygen level -> purifies blood-> maintains all the 7 dhatus (according to Ayurveda, from intakes, body produces 7 dhatus fluid, blood, flesh, fat, bone, marrow and semen) in good order.

 

Bibliography: “The JALA NETI Booklet-Instruction Manual and General Information on the Yogic Saline Nasal Cleansing Technique”. The Author may be contacted at: swami@shoal.net.au

   

 

Disclaimer

The above information have been taken from the reliable sources, still the author is not liable for any loss or damage that may be caused directly or indirectly by the above information. A physician is always recommended for any remedy.