CHAKRA AND THEIR SCIENTIFIC BASIS

The chakras are each closely connected with certain nervous plexuses and with their corresponding internal
organs.

Test 1 Disease susceptibility- Group 1 showed the highest susceptibility to disease, group 2 the second highest,
and Group 3 the lowest.

scientific inference This result suggests that in comparison to Group 3, Groups 1 and 2 are more susceptible to
functional troubles in those internal organs connected with the chakras greater instability in those organs.

Test 2 GSR (galvanic skin response) –before stimulation Group 1 showed the highest GSR and after stimulation
Groups1 and 2 showed smaller GSR current than Group3 for such organs as the
heart, stomach and urogenital organs.

scientific inference Group 1 showed both the highest sympathetic activity before stimulation and the strongest
parasympathetic reaction to external stimuli which means yogi with active chakras has greater range of
autonomic nervous activities than ordinary persons.

Test 3 Plethysmograph in normal people it shows almost constant amplitudes with very slight base-line
fluctuation. However, in yogis shows a periodic wavy fluctuation of the base line.

scientific inference This shows a wider range of balance between sympathetic and parasympathetic systems in
yogis.

SHATKARMAS AND THEIR MECHANISMS IN STRENGTHENING ONE’S BODY

TO WITHSTAND THE INTENSITY OF HEIGHTENED KUNDALINI
EXPERIENCCES

JALA NETI

CASE 1

Clears excess mucous from 4 pairs of sinuses

Inflammation removes from sinuses (purification of ida nad pingala nadis movement of prana freely through
them)

Sinusitis rhinitis and various cough and cold related symptoms get subsided

CASE 2

Clears excess mucous from Eustachian tubes which drains in throat running down from middle ear which have
mucosal lining

Throat infection gets removed, unequal pressure from ears gets even out hence good for swimmer’s ear and
related infections.
 CASE 3

Cavernous sinus( ajna chakra stimulation) is stimulated by frontal sinuses

pituitary gland stimulated by cavernous sinus

parasympathetic dominance is aroused

stress will be reduced

Precautions: do with extra care when tendency of nose bleeding and existing excessive cough or cold
symptoms.

KUNJAL
Removes excess mucous and bile and food remnants from upper alimentary canal

Movement of prana and activation of physical cardiac plexus i.e. seat of anahata chakra

Regulated secretion of digestive juices and reactivation of dysfunctional cough reflex mechanism

Alleviation of Indigestion, hyperacidity and respiratory problems

Precautions: don’t do if have gone under recent surgery, high blood pressure and peptic ulcer.

SHANKHA PRAKSHALAN

Five asanas, each asana opens different sections of alimentary canals, stretches, massages and increases intra-
abdominal pressure

This master cleansing process clears entire alimentary canal from mouth to anus

Removes excess of hydrochloric acid, mucous, bile, food remnants and toxins

Removes ferritine curtains, bile pooling and increases peristalsis

Evacuation of bowels, regulation of cholesterol, serotonin levels increased healthy gut flora and increased levels
of haemoglobin

ASANAS AND THEIR MECHANISMS IN STRENGTHENING ONE’S BODY TO

WITHSTAND THE INTENSITY OF KUNDALINI HEIGHTENED EXPERIENCCES

Why

Slow passive stretching in asanas

Mild stretch reflexes

Lower centres of brain activated

Natural reflexes will occur

Energy expenditure will be less, maintenance phase will be longer, nervous activity will be minimum, no undue
pressure or tension on joints and muscles, less injury chances

Greater Parasympathetic dominance greater range of autonomic nervous activities hence chakra stimulation