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CHAKRA THREE Manipura Chakra

Rasamaya Yoga Teacher Training Manual Chakras: Chakra 3

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION “What is this life flowing out of our bodies like fire? What is it? Life is like a hot iron ready to pour. Choose the mold and life will burn it.” – Mahabharata Name: Navel chakra/ Manipura “city of gems” Location: Solar plexus Nerve plexus: Solar plexus Color/ Lotus: Golden sunlight yellow/ Ten petals Vayu: Samana Element: Fire Associated Body Areas: Digestive system, muscles, stomach, small intestine, liver, spleen, gall bladder, pancreas Endocrine Gland: Pancreas Sense: Sight Yoga Path: Karma Yoga Animal: Ram Deities: Surya Agni the Sun God, Braddha Rudra (Old Shiva – the grumpy one) Developmental Stage: 17 Core issues: Social Survival, socialization, self esteem, personal power Demon: Shame Basic Right: To act as an individual human being Traumas and Abuses Affecting: Shame, angry situations, physical abuse, dangerous environment, living in fear of punishment, enmeshment, age inappropriate responsibilities (i.e. having to care for siblings when you’re still a child), inherited parental shame Unbalanced Physical Characteristics: Lack of energy, digestive trouble, diabetes, ulcers, hypoglycemia, obesity or eating disorders, muscular spasms, chronic fatigue, hypertension, any disorder of the stomach, pancreas, gall bladder, or liver Unbalanced psychological characteristics: Deficiency: shame, low energy, being easily manipulated, confusion about life and work roles, low self esteem, being cold physically and emotionally, attraction to stimulants (spice, heat, power), playing the victim, depression, insecurity Excessiveness: narcissism, perfectionism, competitiveness, rage, tunnel vision, need to have the last word, power hungry, stubbornness, temper tantrums, ‘type A’ personality, arrogant, hyperactive, excessive will power Balanced Characteristics: Sattvic lifestyle, balance between will and surrender, balance between self-care and service to others, maturity in accepting life as it is, sufficient energy to accomplish human aspirations, adequate cycles of rest and work, being responsible, reliable, playful, able to meet challenges Seed Sound: Ram/ Rang/ A as in made



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SYMBOLISM Inverted Triangle: Fiery red in color, it represents the element of fire and suggests the movement of energy downward, obstructing the upward movement of kundalini until it is pierced. The first cosmic knot (Brahma granthi) is located here. There are three major knots on sushumna (Brahma granthi, Vishnu granthi, Rudra granthi). Brahma granthi represents feeling and the mind, Vishnu Granthi represents life force and the act of doing, and Rudra Granthi represents knowing and true knowledge. These three knots must be untied to reach anadamaya kosha, or the bliss body. The circle with ten petals: each petal represents an aspect of old Shiva, the deity of this chakra (Braddha Rudra). They represent ten mental modifications: spiritual ignorance (avidya), thirst (trishna), jealousy (dvesh), treachery (kruta), shame (lajja), fear (bhai), disgust (nirasha), delusion (bhrama), foolishness (murkhta), and sadness (udasinta, dukha). The petals also represent the 10 pranas (or vayus in some texts – prana, apana, samana, vyanaa, udana, naag, dhanajaye, devdutta, kurma, krikil). The petals are blue and represent the blue flame in the brightest part of a fire. The 5 internal vayus: Udana – throat, head Prana - heart lungs, respiration Samana – stomach Apana – bowels Vyana – circulation & nervous system

From Harish Johari - Chakras



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The 5 external vayus: (these are scattered throughout the body) Naga – jumping actions – hiccupping, vomiting, governed by samana Kurma – contractions - like when cold, blinking, governed by apana

Krkara – spasmodic movements like yawning, sneezing, reaction to pain, hunger pains governed by udana Devadatta – yawning and sleeping … it is said to remain with the body for some time even after death, governed by prana and the heart Dhananianjaya – controls swelling and decomposition of the body, governed by vyana

Element: fire as heat and light. The sun is the ruling planet of this chakra. Fire in the belly aids with digestion and is considered purifying. Fire can also cause damage if it blazes out of control. The right nostril, pingala nadi, is related to the element of fire while, ida nadi, the left nostril, is related to the moon. Sushumna becomes alive when both nostrils breathe together. Seed Sound: Rang/ Ram Carrier of the seed Sound: The ram is the vehicle of the fire god, Agni, and is associated with the planet Mars. Rams are famous for physical strength and stamina in fighting. They do not give up or lose easily. Deity: Braddha Rudra (Old Shiva) is the wrathful form of Shiva and represents destruction, which creates space for a new cycle to begin. Rudra also implies crying… rud = crying. Rudra is red in color but often depicted white because he is smeared with ashes. He sits on a tiger skin, which represents the mind (manas). In his right hand is a trident and in his left a drum to dispel anger and fear. Shakti: Lakini Devi, also called Bhadra Kali, is the compassionate form of Kali. She has three faces, indicating the three planes – physical, astral, and celestial. They also represent the mind (manas), intellect (buddhi), and I consciousness (ahamkara). This version of shakti has four arms: the upper right is the fire of purification in a fire pot (havan kund), which indicates the energy of fire, as well as the physical heat that emanates from within the body, the lower right hand shows abhai mudra, granting fearlessness, the upper left hand holds a thunderbolt (vajra) from which energy emanates, and the lower left hand holds an arrow, which symbolizes the upward movement of energy. Whereas the second chakra arrow is shot from Kama, the lord of sexuality and sensuality, the arrow in the third chakra is shot by desires for accomplishment, independence, and authority.

Much information and image drawn From Harish Johari’s “Chakras Energy Centers of Transformation”



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BALANCERS

Warning: Before taking any teas/ herbs or using oils in direct contact with skin, please make sure they will not have an adverse reaction with your body, or mix poorly with any medications you are on. Oils: Lavender, chamomile, lemon, anise, rosemary, cinnamon Foods: Beans and seeds, carbohydrates Teas/ Herbs: Fennel, juniper, chamomile Gemstones: Citrine, Chrysoberyl, Amber, Tigereye, Yellow Jasper Vocalization: A as in made Asanas: Twists, abdominal Strengthening Most Active Moon Phase: Waxing moon Sankalpa: I let my feelings run freely and trust my spontaneous decisions, I use my inner strength to make the world a better place, Through power of my will I can reach any goal, I honor the power within me, I accomplish tasks easily and effortlessly Chant: Om Namah Shivaya, Om Namah Shivaya, Shivaya Namah, Shivaya Namah Om This chant is dedicated to Shiva as the cosmic dancer (the destroyer who breaks up the universe at the end of each age). Visualization/ Meditation: Be careful with meditations in this chakra – if someone is already burning too hot, you don’t want to make it worse. Focus on the color orange, shelf meditation, Sat Nam (see below):

1. Place the thumb on the mound by the little finger and extend other fingers 2. Hold the right arm by the right ear, and turn the palm toward the left 3. Extend the left arm at 60 degrees, palm down 4. Inhale Sat, exhale Nam

Mudra: Merudanda Mudra: Curl fingers into palms and point thumbs straight up. Strengthens the breath and warms entire body. Good for fatigue and lethargy, low blood pressure, weight loss and poor digestion. Bhuddi Mudra: Touch the Thumb and Little Finger together extend other three fingers into a fan shape. Good for all liquid systems of the body. Purifies the kidneys and adrenals and helps with digestion. Pranayama: Kapalibhati or any kind of strong breath that’s heating or very cooling, like sithali pranayama, spinal twists (hands on the shoulder) to work the liver and spleen (use kapalibhati breath) Other: Stay warm, especially when the weather gets cold, focus on breathing from your stomach, enjoy the sun, wear/ use yellow clothing, sheets, place settings, use lemons as decorative elements, get in contact with fire by relaxing in front of a fireplace, building a bonfire, or lighting candles, learn to express your feelings, take acting, dance or mime classes. Graciously compiled from “A Handbook of Chakra Healing” by Kalashatra Govinda, the writings of Joseph Le Page of Integrative Yoga Therapy, “The Wheel of Life” by Anodea Judith, and my own personal musings…



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THAI BODYWORK

Stomach Massage Side Lying: Stretching the arm and Armpit Standing ½ Bow Top Leg and Top Arm Standing ½ Bow Bottom Leg and Top Arm Palming and Thumbing up the Back



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QUOTES & READINGS “Without the activity of the third chakra, a person lives as if in a dungeon. Life means nothing.” – Yogi Bhajan “The first three chakras are like the roots of a tree or the foundation of a building, they are the very base of our physical as well as energetic form.” – Yogi Bhajan “Breathe right, it’s your birthright.” – Gurmukh “Repressed anger will express itself through disease.” – Gurmukh “The human will is intensity of desire raised to the level of action.” – Joan Bradshaw “It is better to do your own duty, however imperfectly, than to assume the duties of another person, however successfully. Prefer to die doing your duties: the duties of another will bring you into great spiritual danger.” – Bhagavad Gita “When what was done to me was done for my own good, then I am expected to accept this treatment as an essential part of life and not question it…” – Alice Miller



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What teachers make, or You can always go to Law school if things don’t work out by Taylor Mali For every teacher who has ever made a difference He says the problem with teachers is What’s a kid going to learn from someone who decided his best option in life was to become a teacher? He reminds the other dinner guests that it’s true what they say about teachers: Those who can, do, those who can’t, teach. I decide to bite my tongue instead of his and resist the temptation to remind the dinner guests that it’s also true what they say about lawyers. Because we’re eating, after all, and this is polite company. I mean, you’re a teacher, Taylor. Be honest. What do you make? And I wish he hadn’t done that (and asked me to be honest) because, you see, I have a policy about honesty and ass-kicking, if you ask for it, then I have to let you have it. You want to know what I make? I make kids work harder than they ever thought they could. I can make a C+ feel like a Congressional Medal of Honor and an A- feel like a slap in the face. How dare you waste my time with anything less than your very best. I make kids sit through 40 minutes of study hall in absolute silence. No, you may not work in groups. No you may not ask a question. Why won’t I let you get a drink of water? Because you’re not thirsty, you’re bored, that’s why. I make parents tremble in fear when I call home. Hi. This is Mr. Mali. I hope I haven’t called at a bad time. I just wanted to talk to you about something your son said today.



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He said, “Leave the kid alone. I still cry sometimes, don’t you?” And it was the noblest act of courage I have ever seen. I make parents see their children for who they are and what they can be. You want to know what I make? I make kids wonder. I make them question. I make them criticize. I make them apologize and mean it. I make them write. I make them read, read, read. I make them spell definitely beautiful, definitely beautiful, definitely beautiful over and over and over again until they will never misspell either one of those words again. I make them show all their work in math and hide it on their final drafts in English. I make them understand that if you’ve got this (the brains) then you follow this (the heart) and if someone ever tries to judge you by what you make, you give them this (the finger). Let me break it down for you, so you know what I say is true: I make a goddamn difference! What about you?



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From: “The Little Prince” by Antoine De Saint Exupery



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