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Subtle Body

Chakras

7 energy centers along the spine

7 chakras

Base of spine, perineumEarth (Prithvi)LAM
SurvivalSafetySecurityGroundednessBelongingBasic needs
Lower abdomen, 2-3 inches below navelWater (Apas)VAM
CreativityPleasureSensualityEmotionFluidityDesireIntimacy
Upper abdomen, navel to solar plexusFire (Tejas/Agni)RAM
Personal powerWillConfidenceDisciplineTransformationIdentityHealthy boundaries
Center of chestAir (Vayu)YAM
Unconditional loveCompassionEmpathyForgivenessGriefConnection
Throat, neckSpace/Ether (Akasha)HAM
Authentic expressionCommunicationTruthListeningCreative voiceIntegrity
Between the eyebrowsLight (beyond classical elements)OM
IntuitionInsightInner knowingImaginationWisdomDiscernmentWitness consciousness
Crown of headConsciousness (beyond all elements)AH or silence
EnlightenmentPure awarenessCosmic consciousnessUnityTranscendenceSurrenderIntegration