"Chakras", which means "wheels" in Sanskrit, are points of energy running along the spine, from the base to the crown of the head. Ancient Hindu determined that there are seven such "energy wheels," each matching major nerve or endocrine centers in the body.

Everything alive has an energy field. Your physical body is not only surrounded by an energy field but is, itself, the most advanced energy field on our planet. The energy your body "throws off" (think of the hum of a power line) is your "aura", which we discuss in our section, What does Your Aura Say About You?.

There are seven chakra centers in your body (see descriptions to the right), each which focus on specific life lessons you must learn as you evolve to higher consciousness.

As you block or work through different issues in your life, the related chakra "wheel" in your body will be affected.

Simply put, when negative emotions and issues imbed themselves in your bodily energy field, your "power line" (the spinal chakra line) gets clogged.

You may get sick or feel out of balance. This is where Reiki treatment comes to the rescue. To learn more about our worldwide Reiki treatment offered through the Karma Centre, call (949) 559-YOGA, or read more in our section titled: "Reiki: New Energy for You!"

First "Root" Chakra Color: red Location: base of spine Lesson: Survival instinct, family issues, our grounding Blockage: Paranoia, defensiveness, bone, joint and muscle pain. Second "Sacral" Chakra Color: orange Location: just beneath navel Lesson: Sexual and reproductive issues, physical desire Blockage: Resentment, frustration, guilt. Third: "Solar Plexus" Chakra Color: Yellow. Location: Solar plexus. Lesson: Ego, personality, self-esteem, sensitivity, creativity. Blockage: Self-esteem issues, hostility, victimization. Fourth "Heart" Chakra Color: Green. Location: Heart. Lesson: Ability to express love, trust and forgiveness. The door to all other chakras: ties physical (lower chakras) to spiritual (upper chakras). Blockage: immune system, circulation and heart issues, shoulder issues.

Fifth "Throat" Chakra Color: Blue. Location: neck column, ears and nose. Lesson: Will, self-expression, open communication. Blockage: Sore throats, laryngitis, creative blocks, neck pain and "tension" headaches. Sixth "Third Eye" Chakra Color: Indigo (blue/red). Location: Between eyebrows. Lesson: Intuition, insight, wisdom, perception. Blockage: Sinus or eye problems, migraine headaches. Seventh "Crown" Chakra. Color: Violet. Location: Top of head. Lesson: Spirituality, divine purpose and life mission. Blockage: Psychological problems, confusion, directionless.

After 20 years of Yukta Yoga practice, Dr. Kathy Singh opened the Karma Centre, where she personally leads several one-hour sessions of Yukta Yoga and quieting meditation. She doesn't ask you to stand on your head or make your body into a pretzel.

Try one of Kathy's classes and... relax. Just breathe... Thus begins your journey to perfect balance in mind and body.

What the Students Say...

"It was Kathy's unique combination of calming yoga and meditation moments at the end of each class that kept me coming back to The Karma Centre. I'd taken yoga in other studios and at health clubs, but this was the first time I experienced such a departure from the more demanding, fast-paced aerobic style.

What the Students Say...

- Vicki Cosci