{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Are the Chakras Just New Age Woo? Yoga, Anatomy &amp; the Truth Behind the Energy Centers","description":"Are chakras just a New Age myth\u2014or is there real wisdom behind the energy centers? In this episode, I unpack the skepticism around chakras\u2014and why it\u2019s totally valid. We explore how chakras are not physical organs, but symbolic energy centers that correlate with real anatomical structures like nerve plexuses and endocrine glands. I also share how the chakra system evolved in ancient yogic texts, and how yoga teachers can present chakras in a way that feels grounded, inclusive, and relevant. You\u2019ll learn: \ud83d\udd39 The historical roots of chakras in ancient yogic texts \ud83d\udd39 How chakras align with anatomical and physiological structures \ud83d\udd39 Why skepticism is welcome\u2014and how to teach through it \ud83d\udd39 Ways to talk about energy without alienating your students \ud83d\udd39 How to present the chakras through the lens of body awareness If you\u2019ve ever felt torn between spiritual depth and scientific credibility\u2014this episode bridges the gap. \ud83c\udf08 Sign Up for the Live Chakra Challenge =&amp;gt;&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.brettlarkin.com\/chakralive\/&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; FREE Practice: Chakra Vinyasa Flow | FULL BODY STRETCH FOR CHAKRA OPENING Relevant Blog:  How To Ignite The Power Of The Seven Chakras &amp;nbsp; Relevant to Today\u2019s Episode: \ud83d\udc96  History of Yoga \u2705  200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training \ud83d\udd2e  300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training \ud83d\udc0d  Yoga for Self Mastery \ud83c\udfa7 Also Listen to: #303 \u2013  The 7 Chakras as a Tool for Personal Growth #341 \u2013  How To Balance Your 3rd Eye with Guru Singh #370 \u2013  Yoga\u2019s Messy Origins: Understanding Yoga\u2019s Historical Context &amp;nbsp; \u00a9 2025 Uplifted Yoga |  BrettLarkin.com &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Uplifted Yoga Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.brettlarkin.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40696370\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/434242\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40696370"}