The chakra system is widely discussed—but rarely taught accurately. In this two-part course, K.P. Khalsa offers a clear, grounded, and traditional understanding of the chakras as they were originally taught in yogic and tantric lineages. Students move beyond pop-culture interpretations to explore chakras as subtle centers of consciousness, psychological development, and spiritual evolution. The course combines historical context, philosophical clarity, and practical techniques—including breathwork, meditation, posture, mantra, lifestyle principles, and herbal allies—making the chakra system accessible, usable, and deeply relevant to personal growth and holistic practice.
This class is included in our Global Herbalism Academy Foundations Membership. Get access to this class PLUS our over 200+ classes and more for only $47/month!
Or just purchase this class for
$97.00
Modern discussions of the chakras often reduce them to vague emotional labels or physical organ maps—but in their original context, chakras are neither symbolic metaphors nor anatomical structures. In this comprehensive two-part course, K.P. Khalsa restores the chakra system to its authentic roots in classical yoga and tantra, presenting it as a sophisticated model of consciousness, subtle anatomy, and human development.
The first half of the course establishes a solid foundation. Students learn where chakra theory comes from historically, how it evolved through tantric philosophy, and why Kundalini awakening is central to yogic transformation. Chakras are presented as non-physical centers within the subtle body that process awareness, perception, and experience. The course clarifies common misconceptions and explains how chakras relate to nāḍīs, prāṇa, koshas, the elements, and the gradual evolution from instinctual to fully conscious living.
Building on this foundation, the second half of the course focuses on how to work with the chakras in real life. Students learn practical methods for engaging each chakra using breath, posture, mantra, meditation, and daily-life awareness. Khalsa also introduces a thoughtful selection of Ayurvedic herbs traditionally associated with grounding, stabilization, clarity, emotional balance, and higher cognitive or spiritual function—showing how herbal medicine can support subtle-body development when used skillfully.
Rather than promoting dramatic “activation” experiences, this course emphasizes balance, integration, and maturity. The chakra system is presented as a developmental map—one that supports emotional regulation, self-understanding, communication, intuition, and spiritual clarity when approached patiently and responsibly.
Together, these two sessions offer a rare blend of philosophical rigor and practical instruction, making the chakra system both understandable and applicable for modern students without sacrificing its traditional depth.
What You’ll Learn
The historical and philosophical origins of the chakra system
Why chakras are centers of consciousness—not physical organs
How Kundalini and the nāḍī system shape spiritual and psychological development
The role of the five elements in chakra function
How awareness evolves through the lower, middle, and upper chakras
Practical techniques for working with each chakra through breath, posture, mantra, and meditation
How chakras relate to emotional patterns, communication, intuition, and personal growth
Ayurvedic herbs traditionally associated with grounding, clarity, balance, and subtle-channel support
How to approach chakra work safely, steadily, and without distortion
This Class Is Ideal For
Students of yoga, meditation, or Ayurveda seeking authentic chakra education
Practitioners wanting clarity beyond pop-spiritual interpretations
Energy-work and healing professionals seeking traditional context
Individuals exploring personal development, emotional balance, or spiritual growth
Anyone interested in understanding consciousness through a structured, traditional framework
Those wanting practical tools—not vague theory—for working with the subtle body
Get access to this class PLUS our entire Foundations Library (200+ classes!) for only $47/month. Members also get access to all new Foundations classes taught live every month!
