A quick pronunciation guide to Sanskrit chakra names including the following:
ROOT CHAKRA: The name for the root or base chakra in Sanskrit is the Muladhara. This is the chakra of safety and security. “Mula” means “root” and “adhara” means “base or support.”
SACRAL CHAKRA: The second or sacral chakra is known as Svadhishthana. This chakra is the seat of the self and the relationship of the self with others.
SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA: The third chakra or solar plexus chakra is known as Manipura. The name translates as the “city of jewels.” “Mani” means “gem” while “pura” means “city.”
HEART CHAKRA: The fourth chakra is the heart chakra or the Anahata chakra. In Sanskrit, “Anahata” means “unhurt, unstruck, unbeaten.” At the same time, Anahata means “pure” or “clean.”
THROAT CHAKRA: The fifth chakra is the throat chakra or the Vishuddha chakra. In Sanskrit, Vishuddha means “especially pure.”
THIRD EYE CHAKRA: The third eye is associated with perception, intuition and insight. The Sanskrit term for this chakra is Ajna, which means to “command” or “perceive.”
CROWN CHAKRA: The seventh chakra is the crown chakra, the seat of enlightenment, known in Sanskrit as the Sahasrara chakra. Sahasrara means “thousand-petaled.”
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Pronunciation by Jake Fleming. Video by Kathleen Karlsen. Illustration by Rose Karlsen. Information about the chakras excerpted from the book "Vocal Medicine: Transformation through Sound" by Kathleen Karlsen. Vocal Medicine Book: [ Ссылка ]
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