Online Class: Chakras 101

$50.00
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11Lessons
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23Exams &
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5Hours
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0.5CEUs
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3,521Students
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Course Description
Just what is a chakra? You may have heard the term in a yoga class or seen a chakra massage on your local spa's menu of services, but where did the idea of chakras originate and what associations can be found between chakras and our feelings of health and well-being? What is the connection between chakras and spirituality? How can understanding chakras help to illuminate alternative ways of remedying stress and ailments, and how are chakras integrated into other fields of study?
In Chakras For Beginners, you will learn the answers to all of the questions above, as well as information on a variety of related topics including:
In Chakras For Beginners, you will learn the answers to all of the questions above, as well as information on a variety of related topics including:
- Color and Light Therapy
- Crystal Therapy
- Meditation
- Auras
- Hinduism
- Tantric Sex
- Serpent Power
- Foods To Nurture Your Energy Centers
- Homeopathy
- Aromatherapy and Essential Oils
This course will address all of the questions above in 11 easy to follow lessons, and also provide additional resources for continued study. The lessons will be designed for anyone interested in health and vitality, meditation or religious study. All of these aspects will be incorporated into the class, and review questions will be provided to ensure comprehension of the most important points.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Introduction and Fundamental Concepts
This course provides a solid foundation for your study of the body's energy centers. 105 Total Points
Take Poll: Chakras Background
Take Survey: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete: Lesson 1 Assignment - The Evolution of Yoga
Complete: Lesson 1 Exam
Lesson 2: The Seven Primary Chakras
We are ready to begin our exploration of each individual chakra. 110 Total Points
Review Article: The Seven Major Chakras
Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment - Effects
Complete: Lesson 2 Exam
Lesson 3: Chakras and the Hindu Tradition
The idea of chakras originated in the Hindu traditions of ancient India. 105 Total Points
Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment - The Hindu Trinity
Complete: Lesson 3 Exam
Lesson 4: Western Philosophers and the New Age Movement
This lesson will familiarize you with the authors and philosophers most influential in bringing chakra theory to western society. 100 Total Points
Complete: Lesson 4 Assignment - Understanding the New Age Movement
Complete: Lesson 4 Exam
Lesson 5: Chakras and Health
Much of western society's interest in the Chakra system stems from a desire to enhance their health and well-being, and this is reflected in the multitude of materials available on the subject. 110 Total Points
Take Poll: Your Health
Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment - Developing a Chakras Diet Plan
Complete: Lesson 5 Exam
Lesson 6: The Chakra System and Sexuality
The Svadhisthana, or sacral chakra, is the energy center most connected with our sexuality. In this lesson we'll explore the Sacral chakra in greater depth. 95 Total Points
Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment - Establishing Rituals
Complete: Lesson 6 Exam
Lesson 7: Chakras and Yoga
The word yoga refers to a group of spiritual practices originating in India. 105 Total Points
Review 2 Articles: A Short History of Yoga; Chakras and Yoga
Take Poll: Why yoga?
Take Poll: Yoga
Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment - Choosing a Yoga Style
Complete: Lesson 7 Exam
Lesson 8: Chakras, Meditation and Higher Consciousness
Meditation is considered a key component of the yogic tradition, and is essential to chakra balancing and the journey toward higher consciousness. 100 Total Points
Complete: Lesson 8 Assignment - Discovering Meditation
Complete: Lesson 8 Exam
Lesson 9: Other Therapeutic Practices for the Chakras
This lesson will introduce you to a number of practices of various origins thought to assist in chakra balancing. 110 Total Points
Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment - Evaluating Therapeutic Practices
Complete: Lesson 9 Exam
Lesson 10: Minor Chakras
Most chakra theorists agree on the existence of minor, or secondary chakras that, like the major chakras, receive and discharge energy to the keep the psycho-spiritual and physical bodies in alignment. 105 Total Points
Review Article: The secondary chakras
Complete: Lesson 10 Assignment - Minor Chakras
Complete: Lesson 10 Exam
Lesson 11: Gurus, Retreats and Pilgrimages
Those interested in immersing themselves in the study of chakras and tantricism have a wealth of options open to them. 375 Total Points
Review Article: How to Find a Guru
Take Poll: Retreats and Pilgrimages
Take Poll: video presentations
Take Survey: Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Take Survey: Class Comments
Complete: Lesson 11 Assignment -
Complete: Lesson 11 Exam
Complete: The Final Exam
1420
Total Course Points
Learning Outcomes
By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Summarize the seven primary chakras.
- Summarize chakras and the Hindu tradition.
- Describe Western Philosophers understanding of chakras.
- Summarize chakras healing power.
- Summarize the benefits of chakras in sexuality.
- Describe how chakras can be used in Yoga.
- Describe the processes involved in chakra meditation.
- Summarize the minor chakras, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information

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Course Title:
Chakras 101
Course Number:
7550377
Languages:
English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
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Course Type:
Guidance/Counseling (Self-Paced, Online Class)
CEU Value:
0.5 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation:
Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy:
Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method:
Lesson assignments and review exams
Instructor:
Dave Scarbrough
Syllabus:
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Duration:
Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Course Fee:
$50.00 (no CEU Certification) || with Online CEU Certification: $75.00
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