This is the seventh major Chakra, which focuses on self-realization. Its corresponding color is violet and/ or white. Every Yoga teacher certification course should contain basic information about the Chakras. Aura’s Basic 200-hour course contains one teacher text and one training manual, which elaborate on the purposes of the Chakras.
This is the sixth major Chakra, which focuses on intuition and clarity. Its corresponding color is indigo. Within The Original Yoga Teacher Training Camp-in-a-Box (Gold) course are many resources, including a Chakra balancing kit. In addition to the Chakra Balancing kit, you also have information contained in the Aura Yoga Teacher Training Manual, and one of the teacher texts.
This is the fifth major Chakra, which focuses on self-expression. Its corresponding color is blue. Anyone who decides to become a Yoga instructor would want to have good communication skills, which this particular Chakra relates to.
This is the fourth major Chakra, which focuses on loving and relationships. Its corresponding color is green. Everyone who decides to become a Yoga teacher should have deep compassion for his or her students. Anahata in particular, is the Chakra for balanced relationships.
This is the third major Chakra, which focuses on empowerment. Its corresponding color is yellow. Manipura is an important Chakra for Yoga teacher courses because it enhances self-esteem and self-mastery.
This is the second major Chakra, which focuses on movement. Its corresponding color is orange. The importance of Svadhisthana for Yoga teachers is related to training the mind and balancing one’s emotions.
This is the first major Chakra, which focuses on grounding. Its corresponding color is red. Muladhara is important to certified Yoga instructors because it has the ability to help one establish a strong mental, physical, and spiritual foundation.
By challenging both mind and body, Yoga is able to provide restorative revitalizing properties of other physical forms of activity without the high impact and stress of other sports, or the anxiety that comes with just starting out.