Located within our astral body are seven vortices of energy called chakras that hold the secret of our emotional, mental, and spiritual maturity. Through balancing the chakras and the energy needs they represent, we grow until we attain enlightenment

CHECK YOUR GROWTH GRAPH

Mooladhara: How secure are you?
How often have you felt distraught at an imagined future event?

a) Often b) Sometimes c) Rarely d) Never

Do you worry about the way your body looks?

a) Often b) Sometimes c) Rarely d) Never

Do current negative happenings like the recession, terrorism and calamities upset your sense of equilibrium?

a) Often b) Sometimes c) Rarely d) Never

Swadisthana – How comfortable are you with your emotions?
Does worrying about calories stop you from eating wholesome food comfortably ?

a) Often b) Sometimes c) Rarely d) Never

Do you struggle with feelings of guilt regarding your sexuality?

a) Often b) Sometimes c) Rarely d) Never

Does media coverage of excessive indulgence irritate you?

a) Often b) Sometimes c) Rarely d) Never

Manipura: Are you confident about your abilities?
Do you worry about your job whenever a new entrant arrives in the office and is seen to be handling many things you used to?

a) Often    b) Sometimes    c) Rarely    d) Never

Does change unnerve you?

a) Often    b) Sometimes    c) Rarely    d) Never

Do you worry about your ability to handle a situation?

a) Often    b) Sometimes     c) Rarely   d) Never

Anahata: Do you reach out in love to others?
Do you often feel irritated and not very compassionate towards people with faults?

a) Often    b) Sometimes     c) Rarely    d) Never

Do past hurts often haunt you and leave you feeling bitter?

a) Often    b) Sometimes     c) Rarely    d) Never

Do small misunderstandings come in the way of your long-term relationships?

a) Often    b) Sometimes     c) Rarely    d) Never

Visudha: Are you a good communicator?
Do you often miss the point in a conversation?

a) Often    b) Sometimes     c) Rarely    d) Never

Do you sometimes fail to communicate what you really want to say?
a) Often    b) Sometimes     c) Rarely    d) Never

Do you feel sad that you did not speak when you wanted to?
a) Often    b) Sometimes     c) Rarely   d) Never

Ajna: Is your intuition well-defined?
Have you regretted not listening to a gut feeling about a situation?

a) Often    b) Sometimes    c) Rarely    d) Never

Are you receptive to your intuition?

a) Often    b) Sometimes     c) Rarely    d) Never

Do problems without predefined solutions leave you feeling helpless?

a) Often    b) Sometimes     c) Rarely    d) Never

Sahashara: Are you moving towards wisdom?
Do other ways of thinking or being make you feel uncomfortable?

a) Often    b) Sometimes     c) Rarely    d) Never

Do other societies make you feel uncomfortable?

a) Often    b) Sometimes    c) Rarely    d) Never

Do you feel directionless?

a) Often    b) Sometimes     c) Rarely    d) Never



Answers: ‘a’ = not balanced in this chakra; ‘b’ = moderately balanced in this chakra; ‘c’ = well balanced in this chakra; d’ = excellent development of this chakra.