Matsya Yoga Blog
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The Moon Salutation in Kundalini Yoga
Candranamaskāra – the moon salutation in Kundalini Yoga “Candra” means moon, “namaskāra” means greeting or worship. The light of the moon is a reflection of the sun – just as our spirit, our ego, and our mind are mirrors of eternal consciousness. In this sense, the…
Our Teacher Mark Dyczkowski
Markiji is of particular importance to our school, as he was one of the few scholars who truly understood and was able to convey tantric meditation as we teach it. Our courses on Vijñāna Bhairava Tantra build significantly on his findings and insights. Markiji opened the soul of the Para for us and initiated us into a deep understanding of Trika Tantra.
The Fish in Yoga – Matsyendra Natha
The story of Matsyendra The following story is from the Caturaśīti-Siddha-Pravṛitti or The Life Stories of the Eighty-Four Siddhas by Abhaya Datta. At some distance from the land of Kāmarūpa, a fisherman names Minapa lived on the shores of Ita Ocean. One day he sailed…
Sahasrara Chakra
Behind form lies the formless; behind life lies death. Sahasrara is the entry into the transcendent form. Patanjali describes this state as samadhi, when the essential nature of all things shines forth.
Vishuddha Chakra
Vishuda is the sky above you once the spirit has been purified by fire. Here you can taste the nectar of your true nature, beyond words, immersed in the music of silence.
Ajna Chakra
The Ajna Chakra is the place where you unite with your true self. Here, you catch a glimpse of the ecstasy inherent in the universe. At the core of all things lies the potential that gives birth to everything. In its embrace, all is one; every passion and its experience are intimately intertwined here.
Anahata Chakra
The heart is where the soul resides. From here, you feel the world and are aware of your eternal nature. Beauty and horror merge into a tear of joy. The heart is the place between heaven and earth.
Manipura Chakra
Manipura represents the power of the center, the transformation of base passions, discipline, and strength. At the same time, it is the storm clouds of consciousness that obscure the sky of truth. Manipura is a double-edged sword, and yet it is important in yoga.
Svadhistana Chakra
The sacral chakra is the seat of your dreams and passions. From there, water governs your life. Contemplation of the self, mindfulness, and breathing transform the mind’s dream state.
Muladhara Chakra
The Muladhara Chakra is the fire of your presence—your ability to embrace the challenges and rewards of the present moment. It is your strength and your will to participate in life.
The Trinity in Yoga
In yoga, the Trinity is the essence of the chakras, for ultimately it is about the journey of consciousness through its triune nature. The chakras are the map of this journey, and the three forces are the islands on that map.
The Reality of the Chakras
The chakras are real—as an experience. The question isn’t whether the chakra exists, but whether you have the power to experience it. Its reality comes through you. The journey unfolds in inner reality. It is real.
Chakras – Overview and History
The chakras are gateways to your inner powers, developed by the Tantrics in the 8th and 9th centuries. They describe the journey of the kundalini—the power of the soul—through the inner world of sound.