06/09/2026
Graphic reads: "THERE'S NOT JUST ONE CHAKRA SYSTEM IN THE ORIGINAL TRADITION, THERE ARE MANY. 'So many! The theory of the subtle body and its energy centers called cakras... comes from the tradition of Tantrik Yoga... every one of the many branches of the tradition articulated a different chakra system... Five-chakra systems, six-chakra systems, seven, nine, ten, twelve, twenty-one and more chakras are taught...'" - Hareesh Christopher Wallis
Did you know the standard 7-chakra model isn't an absolute physical map, but a prescriptive practice template? In the original Tantrik traditions, different lineages used different systems depending on the specific practice, elements, or deities they were internalizing. Does learning about the historical diversity of these energy systems change how you view your energy body or your personal practice? Let’s discuss in the comments below. 👇