Sahaja Yoga
Vadodara

The Human Subtle System

The subtle system is the network of energy centers (chakras) and channels (nadis) along the central nervous system through which our Kundalini flows. Sahaja Yoga helps you learn to feel, understand and ultimately use your own subtle system to achieve Self-Realization.

Chakras (Energy Centers)

There are seven main chakras (energy centers) located along the spine.

The Seven Chakras

Nadis (Channels)

A channel is referred to as “nadi” in Sanskrit. You can think of a channel as an enclosed passage.

The Three Nadis

Kundalini

Kundalini, derived from the Sanskrit word “kundala” meaning “coil,” is a conscious, evolutionary energy lying dormant at the base of each person’s spine in the sacrum bone.

Kundalini
Sahaja Yoga Subtle System: a seated figure facing you, with seven energy centres along the central channel, the left channel (Ida) in blue on your right, the right channel (Pingala) in yellow on your left, and the Kundalini in the triangular sacrum.
Key to the diagram
  1. Mooladhara
  2. Swadhisthana
  3. Nabhi
  4. Anahata
  5. Vishuddhi
  6. Agnya
  7. Sahasrara
  • Pingala Nadi · right channel · Sun
  • Ida Nadi · left channel · Moon
  • Sushumna Nadi · central channel
  • Kundalini · in the sacrum

The figure faces you, so its left side appears on your right.