Planetary Chakra
In yogic and Vedic traditions, the chakras are energy centers in the body, each associated with a planet. Practicing specific yoga postures, breathing exercises, and mantras can help balance these chakras and their corresponding planetary influences.
1. Root Chakra (Muladhara) – Mars
Planet: Mars (Mangal) – Strength, grounding, survival
Yoga:
- Tadasana (Mountain Pose) – For stability
- Malasana (Squat Pose) – Grounding energy
- Virabhadrasana (Warrior Pose) – Strength & courage
Mantra: Om Mangalaya Namah
2. Sacral Chakra (Swadhisthana) – Venus
Planet: Venus (Shukra) – Creativity, relationships, pleasure
Yoga:
- Baddha Konasana (Butterfly Pose) – Hip opening
- Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) – Sensual & emotional balance
- Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) – Enhances joy & energy flow
Mantra: Om Shukraya Namah
3. Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura) – Sun
Planet: Sun (Surya) – Power, confidence, willpower
Yoga:
- Navasana (Boat Pose) – Core activation
- Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations) – Energy boost
- Ustrasana (Camel Pose) – Opens the solar center
Mantra: Om Suryaya Namah
4. Heart Chakra (Anahata) – Moon
Planet: Moon (Chandra) – Emotions, intuition, nurturing
Yoga:
- Anahatasana (Melting Heart Pose) – Opens heart space
- Matsyasana (Fish Pose) – Emotional release
- Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose) – Balances love & emotions
Mantra: Om Chandraya Namah
5. Throat Chakra (Vishuddha) – Mercury
Planet: Mercury (Budh) – Communication, intellect, expression
Yoga:
- Simhasana (Lion’s Breath Pose) – Clears blockages
- Shoulder Stand (Sarvangasana) – Enhances throat energy
- Halasana (Plow Pose) – Supports mental clarity
Mantra: Om Budhaya Namah
6. Third Eye Chakra (Ajna) – Jupiter
Planet: Jupiter (Guru) – Wisdom, intuition, spiritual growth
Yoga:
- Child’s Pose (Balasana)—Calms & centers the mind
- Shanmukhi Mudra (Closing the Senses Pose) – Enhances intuition
- Ardha Matsyendrasana (Seated Twist) – Mental clarity
Mantra: Om Gurave Namah
7. Crown Chakra (Sahasrara) – Saturn
Planet: Saturn (Shani) – Discipline, wisdom, enlightenment
Yoga:
- Padmasana (Lotus Pose) – Deep meditation
- Sirsasana (Headstand) – Connects with higher consciousness
- Shavasana (Corpse Pose) – Ultimate surrender
Mantra: Om Shanaye Namah
Balancing planetary chakras through yoga can enhance different aspects of your life, from grounding and emotional health to wisdom and spiritual growth