Cakras and Kundalinii Within our hearts lies a desire for unity - unity between outer and inner between self and universe or self and Divine.In the process of spiritual development 3 things are required: 1) A clear goal 2) Awakening our latent spiritual force 3) The ability to deal with obstacles which occur at different stages. These three requirements have psycho-physical counterparts within the human structure and understanding them will help us achieve our goal of unity more effectively. 1) The Sahasrara Cakra - Seat of Absolute Consciousness, Our Goal According to Yoga various levels of consciousness exist beginning with sensory awareness and culminating in Absolute Consciousness. When the mind operates at the level of sensory awareness its spiritual potential lies dormant at the base of the spine known as the Muladhara Cakra (Earth Plexus). When aroused this spiritual energy rises up the spine until it reaches the crown of the head known as the Sahasrara Cakra or Transcendental Plexus. The two points are connected by a channel known as the "Susumna". When the mind is focused on the spiritual goal (Absolute Consciousness) or on the physical location of the Sahasrara Cakra, or the two in combination, this creates a vacuum in the Susumna Channel which encourages the latent spiritual force to rise. If the latent spiritual force is ignited without a proper goal to give it direction, results can be harmful (as in the case of drug use). This the spiritual goal and knowledge about its corresponding position in the body is very important for spiritual success. 2) Awakening the Kundalini - our Latent Spiritual Force According to Yoga all living beings come from Absolute Consciousness and seek to return to that state. The seed of that potentiality lies dormant in the base of the spine. This potential consciousness is called the Kula Kundalinii or "Coiled Serpentine Force". In order to attain the absolute state of consciousness this dormant Kundalinii energy must be aroused and begin its journey up the Susumna Channel towards the Sahasrara Cakra. Yogic Mantras are especially designed to awaken the Kundalinii but in order to be effective they must be "activated". Traditionally this job of "activation" is performed by the realised Guru who imparts spiritual force to the Mantra during the process of initiation. After initiation, constant practice of the Mantra creates a continual sparking force which activates the Kundalinii. Without the awakened Kundalinii spiritual realisation is impossible. Thus it is important for a spiritual aspirant to understand the technique of awakening Kundalinii. 3) The Cakras - Transition Stages on the Spiritual Journey. As the Kundalinii rises our consciousness passes through different levels, ever more expanded and unified. These levels are controlled by psychic centres known as Cakras (Plexii) located along the Spinal Column. The Cakras grip the Susumna Channel and will not allow the Kundalinii to rise unless they are stabilised, purified and brought under control. By knowing the location of these Cakras and the sounds, shapes and colours which are their keys the Yogi can use various meditation techniques to bring them under his or her control (The first of these techniques is being able to live according to ethical principles). Once purified and under control the Cakras release their grip on the Susumna and allow the Kundalinii to pass. Thus knowledge of the Cakras and the techniques for controlling them is an essential element of spiritual progress.

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