Yoga Masters Scott and Ida chat about various aspects of yoga from history and philosophy to practice and science. Through lively and thoughtful discussion, Yoga World communicates the meaning of these concepts in a simple way to explore how they impact yoga today. Part research, part conversation.
This week we are talking about all things "chakra." Where did they come from and how have they changed over time. We dig into the details of the "modern" or "western" chakra system before going back in time. The chakras find their origins in another practice of purifying the elements of the body. Over the centuries, many different chakra systems appear, until the modern age when the 7 chakra system gains prominence. This modern system has a few distinct traits, especially that there are 7 of them, they are associated with the nervous system or glands, they are rainbow colored and associated with psychological states.
Referenced:
Roots of Yoga by Mallinson and Singleton
Yoga Body by Mark Singleton
The Serpent Power by Arthur Avalon
Rainbow Body by Kurt Leland
13 Nov 2025
How To Say "Chakra," a bonus mini episode
How do you say the word "chakra"? Is it shakra, kakra or chakra? It is easy to mispronounce this word because of the way it transliterates into the Roman (English) alphabet. But ultimately it is not a hard thing to understand or say.
6 Nov 2025
Microcosm and the Essence of Life
We continue the conversation about the nature of the Yogic Body, discussing a couple more big picture concepts. Sometimes the Yogic Body is a microcosm of the universe, with winds, planets and moons. We also consider whether the body evolves from the mind or vice versa, which is vital for most practices of yoga. Finally, we discuss the Yogic Body as represented by the life-force centers of the body, like the navel and heart.
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Referenced: Roots of Yoga by James Mallinson and Mark Singleton
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