Chakras and Yoga Poses
The seven main chakras, their traditional meaning, and which poses in this dictionary are commonly associated with each one.
Root Chakra
Muladhara
Grounding, safety, stability, and basic survival needs
Associated poses
View all poses for this chakra in the directory →Sacral Chakra
Svadhisthana
Creativity, pleasure, emotion, and fluidity
Associated poses
View all poses for this chakra in the directory →Solar Plexus Chakra
Manipura
Personal power, confidence, and willpower
Associated poses
View all poses for this chakra in the directory →Heart Chakra
Anahata
Love, compassion, and connection
Associated poses
View all poses for this chakra in the directory →Throat Chakra
Vishuddha
Communication, truth, and self-expression
Associated poses
View all poses for this chakra in the directory →Third Eye Chakra
Ajna
Intuition, insight, and focus
Associated poses
View all poses for this chakra in the directory →Crown Chakra
Sahasrara
Spiritual connection, awareness, and transcendence
Associated poses
View all poses for this chakra in the directory →Traditional association, based on common hatha yoga teaching — not a medical or scientific claim.