Chakras (7-system, Sat-Chakra-Nirupana)
Chakras (7-system, Sat-Chakra-Nirupana) is a Hindu / Tantric body system as transmitted through the lineage Sat-Chakra-Nirupana, as transmitted via Woodroffe (1919). This page lists every point in the system with sourced placements and links to cross-tradition correspondences curated for The Body Spiritual.
Open in interactive explorerPrimary sources
- Sat-Chakra-Nirupana (manuscript tradition, 16th c.) — Six-chakra source; Sahasrara added in commentary tradition.
- Woodroffe (Avalon), The Serpent Power (1919) — Most influential English transmission.
Known lineage variants
- Goswami's Layayoga (different petal counts at some chakras)
- Kashmir Shaiva 6-chakra schemas (omit Sahasrara as in-body)
- Tirumantiram (Tamil Siddha) Uyir Nilayangal (different placements at lower chakras)
Points
Frequently asked
What is Muladhara?
First chakra at the perineum. Governs stability, survival, grounding. Seed mantra: LAM.
What is Svadhishthana?
Second chakra at the root of the genitals. Governs pleasure, creativity, flow. Seed mantra: VAM.
What is Manipura?
Third chakra at the navel region. Governs digestion, will, and the fire element. Seed mantra: RAM.
What is Anahata?
Fourth chakra at the heart center. Governs love, compassion, breath. Seed mantra: YAM.
What is Vishuddha?
Fifth chakra at the throat. Governs expression, communication, ether. Seed mantra: HAM.
What is Ajna?
Sixth chakra at the third eye. Governs inner vision, insight. Seed mantra: OM.
What is Sahasrara?
Seventh chakra, at the crown of the head. Bindu / thousand-petaled lotus. Added in commentary tradition atop the six-chakra core.