The Subtle Body Revealed

This rare artwork offers an intimate glimpse into one of India’s most profound spiritual traditions - the visualization of the subtle body (sūkṣma śarīra).
Painted between the 18th and 19th centuries, it originates from a Tantric manuscript once used for yogic instruction and meditation practice.

Here, the seated yogin becomes a living axis of the cosmos - his spine transformed into the channel through which divine energy rises, uniting earth and sky, matter and spirit.

A Sacred Map of Energy

At the core of the image lies the Sushumna Nadi, the central channel of consciousness. On either side flow the Ida and Pingala, the twin currents of lunar and solar energy that weave through the body like serpents of light.

Along this axis bloom the seven chakras, each lotus radiating a distinct hue, deity, and vibration.
At the base, the Muladhara chakra anchors the coiled serpent - Kundalini Shakti - the sleeping energy awaiting awakening.
As she ascends, she pierces the Svadhisthana, Manipura, Anahata, Vishuddha, and Ajna centers, culminating in the thousand-petaled lotus of Sahasrara, where Shiva and Shakti merge in perfect stillness.

This is not symbolic ornamentation - it is a spiritual cartography. For Tantric practitioners, this image is a mirror of the inner journey from embodiment to enlightenment.

An Heirloom of Yogic Science

The delicate brushwork and muted earth tones reflect the manuscript tradition of North India’s esoteric schools, particularly those influenced by Nath Yogins and Kaula Tantra.
It stands as both a meditative tool and a scientific chart of consciousness — where art becomes sādhanā, and color becomes mantra.

Every line and symbol has meaning:

• The lotuses mark spiritual centers.

• The serpent signifies latent power.

• The deities within the petals represent vibrational archetypes guiding the aspirant inward.

Through its simplicity, it transmits a quiet, wordless knowledge - an energy that transcends time.

Why You’ll Love It

This artwork is more than visual serenity; it is a teacher in stillness.
For yogins, healers, meditators, and seekers of esoteric wisdom, this poster becomes a daily reminder of the living energy that flows within.
It evokes reverence, focus, and subtle awareness - the essence of what ancient Tantra called Sahaja, the natural state of awakening.

Ideal for:

• Meditation rooms and yoga studios

• Scholars of Tantra and Kundalini philosophy

• Collectors of sacred Indian art

• Anyone drawn to inner transformation through mindful living

Museum-Grade Fine Art Print

This A3 (11.7×16.5 inch) reproduction is printed on 350 GSM matte archival paper, ensuring superior color preservation and texture depth.
Each print has been digitally enhanced from the original manuscript painting, maintaining the aged pigment tones and delicate ink detailing.

Perfect for framing in your practice space or spiritual library, it serves as both a visual focus and an energetic ally for meditative exploration.

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Bring home Yogin in Meditation - Kundalini & Chakra System, a sacred diagram that bridges art, science, and spirituality.
A living reminder that the path to liberation unfolds not in distant heavens - but within the body itself.

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