Embracing the Full Spectrum: Emotions, Chakras, Koshas, and Your New-Year Kundalini Journey

“Emotions are not weaknesses—they are guides.”

In a world that constantly tells us to “be happy,” it’s easy to forget that emotions are not meant to be selective or convenient. Western culture often equates success, material possessions, and outward appearances with well-being. But life is not a perpetual high, and our emotions—joy, sadness, anger, fear, and everything in between—are not obstacles to overcome. They are powerful messengers, guiding us toward understanding ourselves, our relationships, and our place in the world.

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My Personal Journey with Emotions

I spent most of my life, up until age 34, suppressing my emotions—especially the difficult or painful ones. I told myself that the trauma I experienced in childhood, and later in adult relationships, would not define me, that it would not hold me back. I believed I was strong enough to endure without needing to feel, and without realizing it, my ego’s idea of being “strong” robbed me of truly experiencing my emotions.

For a long time, I thought feeling deeply was a weakness. But I’ve learned the opposite: when we ignore or push away our emotions, they don’t disappear—they manifest in other ways, subtly shaping our lives. Now, I use my emotions as a tool—a compass—to understand who I am, what’s happening within me, and how to navigate life authentically. This journey is ongoing, and I share it openly so my students know: feeling deeply is not weakness—it is power.

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Why All Emotions Matter

Each emotion carries essential wisdom about ourselves and our world:

Emotion	Causes	How It Feels (Body/Mind/Soul)	Importance	If Suppressed
Fear	Uncertainty, perceived danger	Tight chest, knots in stomach, restlessness	Keeps us safe, highlights unresolved conflict	Chronic stress, avoidance
Insecurity	Survival stress, instability	Uneasy stomach, shaky energy, vigilance	Encourages grounding and safety-seeking	Anxiety, compulsive behaviors
Desire	Creativity, pleasure, longing	Warmth in pelvis, excitement, pull toward experience	Drives creativity, relationships, passion	Numbness, loss of vitality
Pleasure	Connection, sensory joy	Relaxation, warmth, emotional openness	Supports joy, intimacy, embodiment	Detachment, lack of fulfillment
Guilt	Misalignment with values or actions	Heavy chest, replaying events, remorse	Encourages accountability	Self-criticism, shame loops
Shame	Feeling unworthy or “not enough”	Contraction in chest/throat, withdrawal	Helps realign values, heal identity	Low self-worth, isolation
Confidence	Success, empowerment	Upright posture, warmth in core	Fuels healthy action, direction	Self-doubt, stagnation
Pride (Healthy)	Achievement, integrity	Expanded chest, grounded self-belief	Builds self-respect and resilience	External validation seeking
Low Self-Worth	Criticism, comparison	Heavy stomach, shrinking energy	Signals need for inner healing	People-pleasing, dependency
Love	Connection, compassion	Warm chest, openness	Bonds relationships, nurtures trust	Emotional detachment
Grief	Loss, heartbreak	Ache in chest, tears, longing	Teaches depth, empathy, healing	Numbness, unresolved trauma
Compassion	Empathy, understanding	Soft chest, warm awareness	Strengthens relationships, purpose	Emotional burnout if suppressed
Truth/Honesty	Integrity, authenticity	Clear throat, calm mind	Builds trust and alignment	Frustration, resentment
Self-Expression	Creativity, communication	Open or tight throat, release	Allows authenticity, connection	Bottled emotions, isolation
Insight/Intuition	Inner knowing, clarity	Pressure or openness in third eye	Guides decisions, deepens awareness	Confusion, overthinking
Doubt	Uncertainty, lack of clarity	Foggy mind, confusion	Prompts inquiry and discernment	Indecision, self-mistrust
Confusion	Overwhelm, misalignment	Mental fog, frozen choices	Encourages stillness, clarity-seeking	Anxiety, detachment
Peace	Alignment, spiritual connection	Lightness, stillness, warmth at crown	Deepens purpose, grounding	Disconnection, meaninglessness
Unity / Oneness	Spiritual connection	Expansive energy, tingling crown	Expands compassion and purpose	Existential emptiness
Joy	Connection, creativity, awe	Lightness, warmth, openness	Fuels resilience and presence	Numbness, dissatisfaction
Surprise / Curiosity / Wonder	Novelty, discovery	Spark of energy, alertness	Stimulates growth and creativity	Flatness, lack of inspiration

Emotions and Chakras

Chakras are energy centers along the spine that reflect and influence our emotional, mental, and spiritual life. When blocked or suppressed, they affect the body, mind, and soul.

Chakra	Emotion(s)	Causes	Body/Mind/Soul	Lesson	If Avoided
Root (Muladhara)	Fear, Insecurity	Survival stress, past trauma	Heaviness in legs/back; anxious thoughts; disconnection	Grounding, stability, safety	Chronic anxiety, ungroundedness
Sacral (Svadhisthana)	Desire, Pleasure, Guilt, Shame	Emotional suppression, relationships	Warmth/tension in lower abdomen; creative flow or blockage	Emotional expression, intimacy, creativity	Numbness, blocked creativity
Solar Plexus (Manipura)	Confidence, Pride, Low Self-Worth	Criticism, unmet expectations	Heat/butterflies in stomach; wavering self-belief	Empowerment, integrity, self-definition	People-pleasing, indecision
Heart (Anahata)	Love, Grief, Compassion	Loss, heartbreak, connection needs	Tight/soft chest, longing, warmth	Healing, empathy, giving and receiving love	Emotional numbness, disconnection
Throat (Vishuddha)	Truth, Self-Expression	Fear of judgment, suppression of voice	Tight throat, hesitancy; clear release when open	Authentic communication, creativity	Bottled frustration, isolation
Third Eye (Ajna)	Insight, Doubt, Confusion	Overthinking, ignoring intuition	Pressure between brows; mental fog or clarity	Intuition, discernment	Disconnection from inner guidance
Crown (Sahasrara)	Peace, Unity/ Oneness	Spiritual disconnection or alignment	Tingling crown; expansive awareness	Higher consciousness, purpose	Meaninglessness, stagnation

The Five Sheaths (Koshas) and Kundalini

In yogic philosophy, we are said to exist across five layers, or “sheaths,” called koshas. Each represents a dimension of our being:

1. Annamaya Kosha – Physical Body: Tangible body maintained through yoga, nutrition, and movement.

2. Pranamaya Kosha – Energy Body (Next level down from physical sheath):

• The focus of Kundalini awakening

• Governs the flow of life force (prana) through chakras and nadis

• Clears emotional and mental blockages

• Bridges body, mind, and spirit

3. Manomaya Kosha – Mental Body: Thoughts and emotions; integrates naturally when energy flows

4. Vijnanamaya Kosha – Wisdom Body: Intuition and discernment; strengthened through meditation

5. Anandamaya Kosha – Bliss Body: Deep joy, peace, and spiritual connection; accessed as energy flows

Each layer of existence mapped down the left - some emotions mapped to the different chakras down the right.

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Why the New Year is the Perfect Time for a Kundalini Chakra Awakening

The New Year is a natural moment of renewal—a symbolic turning point for letting go of old patterns and planting aligned intentions. Your New Year Kundalini Chakra Awakening workshop is perfectly timed to:

• Clear blockages from suppressed emotions

• Balance your chakras, creating a harmonious flow of energy

• Set your energy for 2026, supporting emotional, mental, and spiritual growth

• Reconnect with yourself and a supportive community, amplifying transformation

By awakening and balancing the pranamaya kosha, you create the foundation to feel fully, understand yourself deeply, and navigate life with clarity and authenticity.

New Year Kundalini Chakra Awakening

📅 Date: Sat 3 Jan

⏰ Duration: 3 hours

💻 Register here: https://www.innerlifetime.com/event-details/new-year-kundalini-chakra-awakening-a-3-hour-journey-through-the-energy-centers

Step into 2026 with balanced energy, clear chakras, and an empowered connection to your emotions.

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Takeaway

Emotions are not weaknesses—they are guides. Chakras and the energy body give them a language, and Kundalini practices provide tools to work with them consciously. By embracing all emotions, awakening your energy, and working through your chakras and sheaths, you align your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual layers.

This New Year, take the opportunity to start 2026 with balanced, vibrant, and empowered energy, letting your emotions guide you rather than hold you back.

Cant wait for this one - see you on the mat!

Jade

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