7 CHAKRAS
THE CENTRES IN OUR BODIES WHERE ENERGY FLOWS THROUGH
Healing Disciplines for Yoga, Reiki and Crystal, etc.
What on Earth is a Chakra?
In many spiritual and healing disciplines, and in the world of complementary medicine the words Chakra pops up quite a bit. That’s fine if you know it they meana; not so great, and I must say pretty confusing, if you don’t. Here’s our simple summary of the 7 Chakras that covers what a Chakra is, and what the Chakra System is all about?
The 7 Chakras are the energy centers in our body in which energy flows through.
The word ‘chakra’ is derived from the sanskrit word meaning ‘wheel’. Literally translated from the Hindi it means ‘Wheel of spinning Energy’. A chakra is like a whirling, vortex like, powerhouse of energy. Within our bodies you have seven of these major energy centres and many more minor ones.
You can think of chakras as invisible, rechargeable batteries.
They are charged and recharged through contact with the stream of cosmic energy in the atmosphere in much the same way that your home is connected to a central power source within a city – the only difference is that this cosmic energy source is free.
Imagine this, a vertical power current rather like a fluorescent tube that runs up and down the spine, from the top of the head to the base of the spine. Think of this as your main source of energy. The seven major chakras are in the centre of the body and are aligned with this vertical “power line. ”
Chakras connect your spiritual bodies to your physical one.
They regulate the flow of energy throughout the electrical network (meridians) that runs through the physical body. The body’s electrical system resembles the wiring in a house. It allows electrical current to be sent to every part, and is ready for use when needed.
Sometimes chakras become blocked because of stress, emotional or physical problems. If the body’s ‘energy system’ can not flow freely it is likely that problems will occur. The consequence of irregular energy flow may result in physical illness and discomfort or a sense of being mentally and emotionally out of balance.
BEGINNERS GUIDE TO CHAKRAS
CHAKRAS MEANING & FUNCTIONS
HE SCIENCE OF CHAKRAS
Spleen Chakra |
|
| Colour Association | Orange |
| Sanskrit Name | Svadisthana |
| Location | Below navel, lower abdomen |
| Lesson | Feelings—The right to feel. Connected to our sensing abilities and issues related to feelings. Ability to be social and intimacy issues. |
| Imbalances | Eating disorders. Alcohol and drug abuse. Depression. Low back pain. Asthma or allergies. Candida & yeast infections. Urinary problems. Sensuality issues as well as impotency and frigidity. |
| Stimulants | Hot aromatic baths, water aerobics, massage.Embracing sensation (such as different food tastes). Orange food & drink. Orange gemstones and orange clothing. Using orange oils such as melissa or orange essential oils. |
Root or Base Chakra |
|
| Colour Association | Red |
| Sanskrit Name | Muladhara |
| Location | Base of spine, coccyx |
| Lesson | Survival–The right to exist. Deals with tasks related to the material and physical world. Ability to stand up for oneself and security issues. |
| Imbalances | Anemia, fatigue, lower back pain, sciatica, depression. Frequent colds or cold hands and cold feet. |
| Stimulants | Physical exercise and restful sleeps, gardening, pottery and clay. Red food & drink. Red gemstones, red clothing, bathing in red, etc. Using red oils such as ylang ylang or sandalwood essential oils. |
Solar Plexus Chakra |
|
| Colour Association | Yellow |
| Sanskrit Name | Manipura |
| Location | Above the navel, stomach area |
| Lesson | Personal power–The right to think. Balance of intellect, self-confidence and ego power. Ability to have self-control and humor. |
|
Imbalances |
Digestive problems, ulcers, diabetes, hypoglycemia, constipation. Nervousness, toxicity, parasites, colitis, poor memory. |
| Stimulants | Taking classes, reading informative books, doing mind puzzles. Sunshine. Detoxication programs. Yellow food & drink. Yellow gemstones and yellow clothing. Using yellow oils such as lemon or rosemary essential oils. |
Heart Chakra |
|
| Colour Association | Green |
| Sanskrit Name | Anahata |
| Location | Above the navel, stomach area |
| Lesson | Relationships–The right to love. Love, forgiveness, compassion. Ability to have self-control. Acceptance of oneself. |
| Imbalances | Heart and breathing disorders. Heart and breast cancer. Chest pain. High blood pressure. Passivity. Immune system problems. Muscular tension. |
| Stimulants | Nature walks, time spent with family or friends. Green food & drink. Green gemstones and green clothing. Using green oils such as eucalyptus or pine essential oils. |
Throat Chakra |
|
| Colour Association | Blue |
| Sanskrit Name | Visuddha |
| Location | Throat region |
| Lesson | Relationships–The right to speak. Learning to express oneself and one’s beliefs (truthful expression). Ability to trust. Loyalty. Organization and planning. |
| Imbalances | Thyroid imbalances, swollen glands. Fevers and flu. Infections. Mouth, jaw, tongue, neck and shoulders problems. Hyperactivity. Hormonal disorders such as PMS, mood swings, bloating and menopause. |
| Stimulants | Singing (in the shower), poetry, stamp or art collecting. Meaningful conversations. Blue food & drink. Blue gemstones and blue clothing. Using blue oils such as chamomile or geranium essential oils. |
Brow or Third Eye Chakra |
|
| Colour Association | Indigo |
| Sanskrit Name | Anja |
| Location | Forehead, in between the eyes. |
| Lesson | Intuition–The right to “see.” Trusting one’s intuition and insights. Developing one’s psychic abilities. Self-realization. Releasing hidden and repressed negative thoughts. |
| Imbalances | Learning disabilities, co-ordination problems, sleep disorders. |
| Depression | Learning disabilities, co-ordination problems, sleep disorders.Thyroid imbalances, swollen glands. Fevers and flu. Infections. Mouth, jaw, tongue, neck and shoulders problems. Hyperactivity. Hormonal disorders such as PMS, mood swings, bloating and menopause. |
| Stimulants | Star gazing. Mediation Indigo food & drink. Indigo gemstones and indigo clothing. Using indigo oils such as patchouli or frankincense essential oils. |
Crown Chakra |
|
| Colour Association | Violet |
| Sanskrit Name | Sahasrara |
| Location | Top of head |
| Lesson | Knowingness–The right to aspire. Dedication to the divine consciousness and trusting the universe. Learning about one’s spirituality. Our connection to the concept of “God” or a higher intelligence. Integrating one’s consciousness and subconsciousness into the superconsciousness. |
| Imbalances | Headaches. Photosensitivity. Mental illness. Neuralgia.Senility. Right/left brain disorders and coordination problems. Epilepsy. Varicose veins and blood vessel problems. Skin Rashes.Hyperactivity. Hormonal disorders such as PMS, mood swings, bloating and menopause. |
| Stimulants | Focusing on dreams. Writing down one’s visions and inventions. Violet food & drink. Violet gemstones and violet clothing. Using violet oils such as lavender or jasmine essential oils. |
References:
curejoy.com
chakraenergy.com
zenlama.com
Note: We tried to gather useful information for people to read for their wellbeing. If you found your own contents being used without reference or credit noted, feel free to contact us and we are more than happy to acknowledge you! And thank you in advanced for your contribution to the community.