🌀 Rise from Root to Crown: Kundalini Yoga Self-Practices to Awaken Your Chakras.🌀

Manoj Rawat
Jul 26
3 min read

In every human being lies a dormant energy called Kundalini—a powerful, coiled force resting at the base of the spine. When awakened consciously through practice, this energy rises upward through the chakras (energy centers), bringing clarity, vitality, and deep spiritual transformation.

Kundalini Yoga offers tools to support this awakening—through breathwork, mantra, movement, and stillness. And the best part? These practices don’t require hours of time or perfect flexibility. All they need is your presence and intention.

🌈 What Are Chakras?

Chakras are energy centers that run along the spine, from the base to the crown of the head. Each chakra governs physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of our being. When balanced, they allow energy to flow freely. When blocked, we may experience stress, disconnection, or illness.

Kundalini Yoga works to open and align these energy centers, supporting the free flow of life force throughout the body.

✨ Self-Practices to Awaken and Balance the Chakras.

Here are 7 powerful self-practices, one for each chakra, that you can do daily to align your body, mind, and spirit.

🔴 1. Root Chakra (Muladhara) – Grounding & Safety.

Location: Base of the spine

Affirmation: I am safe. I am grounded.

Practice: Spinal Flex in Easy Pose.

* Sit cross-legged. Hold your shins or ankles.

* Inhale as you arch the spine forward, exhale as you round back.

* Continue for 1–2 minutes.

This warms the spine and awakens foundational energy.

🟠 2. Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana) – Emotion & Creativity.

Location: Lower abdomen

Affirmation: I honor my emotions. I am creative.

Practice: Hip Circles with Deep Breathing.

* Sit in Easy Pose or on your knees.

* Begin circling your torso clockwise, then counterclockwise.

* Inhale and exhale slowly.

This movement releases emotional tension and enhances flow.

🟡 3. Solar Plexus (Manipura) – Power & Will.

Location: Upper abdomen

Affirmation: I am strong. I act with purpose.

Practice: Breath of Fire.

* Sit tall with your hands on your belly.

* Begin rapid inhales and exhales through the nose, pumping the navel.

* Continue for 1 minute. (Skip during menstruation or pregnancy.)

This breath boosts confidence and clears stuck energy.

💚 4. Heart Chakra (Anahata) – Love & Compassion.

Location: Center of the chest

Affirmation: I give and receive love freely.

Practice: Hands on heart + Mantra Chanting.

* Place both hands over your heart.

* Close your eyes and chant “Om Namah Shivaya” for 3–11 minutes.

* Feel the vibration expand from your chest outward.

This practice softens the heart and deepens divine connection.

🔵 5. Throat Chakra (Vishuddha) – Communication & Expression.

Location: Throat

Affirmation: I speak my truth clearly and kindly.

Practice: Lion’s Breath or Humming.

* Inhale deeply through the nose.

* Exhale with a strong “ha” sound through the mouth, sticking out your tongue.

* Repeat 5–7 times.

This clears blocked self-expression and opens your voice.

🟣 6. Third Eye Chakra (Ajna) – Intuition & Insight.

Location: Between the eyebrows.

Affirmation: I trust my inner wisdom.

Practice: Silent Sitting with Brow Focus

* Sit quietly and gently direct your attention to the space between your brows.

* Breathe deeply and remain still for 3–5 minutes.

This activates inner vision and intuitive awareness.

⚪ 7. Crown Chakra (Sahasrara) – Divine Connection.

Location: Top of the head

Affirmation: I am connected to the infinite.

Practice: Stillness + Light Visualization.

* Sit in meditation and imagine a stream of white or golden light entering your crown.

* Feel it filling your entire body with peace.

This opens you to higher consciousness and oneness.

🧘‍♀️ Why It Matters.

You don’t need to travel to a mountain or temple to feel awakened.

You just need a few moments, your breath, and your intention.

As you build a daily connection with your chakras through Kundalini Yoga, you’ll begin to notice subtle yet profound shifts—more clarity, more trust, more joy.