Bellydance and the Chakras: Introduction
In belly dance, we will learn how to isolate our movements to
specific parts of the body. I teach 7 principle locations of
isolated movement, corresponding to the 7 chakras. The chakras form
the seven basic energy centers in the body, each of which correlates
to major nerve ganglia branching forth from the spinal column. When
energy flows smoothly and cleanly through the chakras, the body's
vitality increases. The following illustration is by the brilliant
visionary artist Alex
Grey and accurately illuminates the locations, colors, and
energies of the chakras in the human body.
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The 7th chakra is located at the crown
of our head. When open, it brings us knowledge, wisdom,
understanding, spiritual connection, and bliss. The
belly dance movement that stimulates this energy center
is the meditative subliminal head circle. |
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The 6th chakra is located at the third
eye center. It is related to the act of seeing, both
physically and intuitively. When healthy it allows us to
see clearly, in effect, letting us "see the big
picture." The belly dance movement that stimulates
this energy center is the sight circle, a head circle
centered on the eyes performed while focusing our sight
and consciousness on the direction of movement. |
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The 5th chakra is located in the
throat and relates to communication and creativity. The
belly dance isolation that stimulates this chakra are the
shoulder isolations which free up our voices and breath
to sing. |
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The 4th chakra is called the heart
chakra. It is related to love and the nexus between the
physical and the spiritual. The belly dance moves that
stimulate the fourth chakra are the chest isolations. |
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This chakra is known as the power
chakra, located in the solar plexus. It rules our
personal power, will, and autonomy, as well as our
metabolism. Stomach & abdominal isolations
stimulate this chakra. |
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The second chakra, located in the
abdomen, lower back, and sexual organs, is related to
emotions and sexuality. The belly dance move that we use
to stimulate this chakra are upper pelvic circles &
kegels |
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Located at the base of the spine, this
chakra forms our foundation. It is related to our
survival instincts, and to our sense of grounding and
connection to our bodies. Hip isolations stimulate this
chakra. |
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