Chakras

Chakras

What are Chakras?

In previous pages you have learned that the physical construct of life is nothing more than energy vibrating at phenomenal speeds.

Energy vibrating fast enough is emitted as sound and when it vibrates at an even higher frequency it is emitted as a colour on the spectrum of light.

Energy therefore is constantly flowing.

Running down the length of your spinal column and extending out the front and back of the body there are pools or spirals of energy called Chakras.

There are seven of these life-force energy centres each relating to each other. The first is at the base of the spine and the seventh is at the crown of the head. The remaining five sit in between these extremes in a vertical axis.

Although there are lots more Chakras in the human body, these are the seven main ones.

Chakras exist in your subtle etheric body which is the non-material energetic counter-part of your physical body. They are the energy centre of your body in which energy flows.

The term Chakra is a Sanskrit work which means ‘wheel’ and represents the circular shape of these spinning energy centres.

They are the central energetic core of our existence and connect us with Spirit and Earth.

Each Chakra has its own distinct quality and characteristic which corresponds to your Spiritual, Psychological and Physical make-up.

Knowledge and use of Chakras can improve your health and assist in your personal development. Blocked energy for example can lead to illness, disease and emotional turbulence.

Each Chakra corresponds to a certain part of the body, a certain organ, a certain colour and a certain physical, psychological and spiritual expression.

Chakra vibrates at different frequencies depending on the level of awareness, development and integration of the individual. The lower Chakras for example relate to your fundamental emotional needs and feelings of being grounded. The energy here vibrates at a lower frequency and is more dense in nature. Blockage of this Chakra could present in your life as high emotional energy expressed as anger.

The goal when working with your Chakras is unification. In unifying all seven Chakras in a holistic way allows energy to flow freely thus bringing about balance and harmony to heal and transform your life.

There are tons of websites that go into great detail about Chakras, the goal here is introductory so that you may gain a basic insight of these powerful energy centres.

With that said the following is a brief summary of the characteristic of your Chakra and what they correspond to:

Name: Root, Muladhara

Location: Base of spine in the area of the tail bone

Meaning: Root, support. foundation

Quality: Grounding, survival and stability

Colour: Red

Statement: ‘I have’ (a physical body)

Oils: Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood, Vetivert or Frankincense

Element: Earth

Animal: Elephant

Gland: Adrenal gland

Organs/Other Physical Area: Kidney, colon and bladder. The vertebral column Sciatic nerve, nails and teeth, hips and legs.

Nerve Plexus: Coccygeal plexus

Emotions in balance: Courageous, confident, sensational, vitality, alive, humanistic, strong-willed, spontaneous, honest, and extroverted.

Emotions out of balance: Insecurity, self-pity, aggressive, rigid, fearful, weighed down, unmoving.

Physical Ailments: Lower back pain, legs and feet, diarrhoea, haemorrhoids, colitis, constipation, Crohn’s disease, cold fingers and toes, frequency of urination, hypertension, kidney stones, hip problems, sciatica, knee problems, obesity, depression, addictive behaviour.

Disturbance: Prone to illness, negative body image.

Name: Sacral, Swadistana

Meaning: Swa: ones own, adistana: dwelling place

Location: Lower abdomen

Quality: Being Centred

Colour: Orange

Statement: ‘I am’

Oils: Jasmine, rose, bergamot, cardamon, clary sage, rose, orange, sandalwood, ylang, ylang

Element: Water

Animal: Crocodile

Gland: Gonads: ovaries, testes

Organs/Other Physical Area: Uterus, bowels, prostate ,womb, genitals, kidney, bladder, muscles

Nerve Plexus: Hypogastric plexus

Emotions in balance: Sociable, independent, creative, sense of abundance, embrace new experiences, well-being, sexuality, enthusiastic, happy, energetic, sporty, self-assured and constructive, ability to connect and accept others.

Emotions out of balance: Withdrawn, afraid of sexual or emotional intimacy, over-dependent, destructive, despondent.

Physical Ailments: Pre-menstrual syndrome, uterine fibroids, problems with menstrual flow, ovarian cysts, irritable bowel syndrome, lower back pain, infidelity, fertility and gynaecological problems, endometriosis, prostate disease, testicular disease, muscle cramps and/spasm.

Disturbance: Low self-esteem.

Name: Solar Plexus, Manipura

Meaning: Mani: jewel/gem pura: city of gems

Location: Base of the sternum

Quality: Feeling

Colour: Yellow

Statement: ‘I feel’

Oils: Cedarwood, cypress, juniper, peppermint, rosemary, geranium, ginger

Element: Fire

Animal: Ram

Gland: Pancreas

Organs/Other Physical Area: Digestive organs, stomach, liver, spleen small intestine.

Nerve Plexus: Coeliac plexus

Emotions in balance: Confident, comfortable in your own skin, high self-esteem, alert, optimistic, good humoured, express emotions easily, joy, happiness, passion, practical, intellectual. wisdom, clarity,

Emotions out of balance: Low self-esteem, arrogant, egotistical, controlled by emotions, self-absorbed, rebellious, uncaring, feelings of inferiority, over analytical, sarcastic, pessimistic, quick-tempered, violent, despair.

Physical Ailments: Diabetes, digestive problems, eating disorders, nervous or stressed out, hepatitis, pancreatitis, liver disease, peptic ulcer, Coeliac’s disease, gall stones, too eager to please, addictive behaviour.

Disturbance: Hypoactive, hyperactive.

Name: Heart, Anahata

Meaning: Unstuck (moving beyond limitation)

Location: Directly surrounding the heart region

Quality: Compassion, Truth

Colour: Green, also Rose Pink being the colour of love

Statement: ‘I love”

Oils: Mandarin, Neroli, orange, rose, tangerine, melissa, lavender

Element: Air

Animal: Gazelle

Gland: Thymus

Organs/Other Physical Area: Heart and breast, lungs, arms, hands

Nerve Plexus: Cardiac plexus, brachial plexus

Emotions in balance: Unconditional love, the ability to give and receive love, harmony, balance, loving, understanding, giving, kind, compassionate, self-controlled, adaptable, joyful, confident, generous, nature-loving, humble, romantic, sympathetic.

Emotions out of balance: Indifference, bitterness, jealousy, miserly, inability to give and receive love, selfish, hateful, grief stricken, depression.

Physical Ailments: Heart disease, lung problems, high blood pressure, fatigue, disease of the immune system, breast cancer, allergies, myalgia, bronchial pneumonia.

Disturbance: Confusion and frustration.

Name: Throat, Vishudda

Meaning: Purification

Location: Centre of the neck and throat

Quality: Vibration, sound, voice, Self Expression

Colour: Blue

Statement: ‘I speak, I hear’

Oils: Basil, chamomile, cypress, peppermint, spearmint

Element: Ether

Animal: Peacock, swan

Gland: Thyroid

Organs/Other Physical Area: Throat and lungs

Nerve Plexus: Pharyngeal plexus, cervical plexus

Emotions in balance: Knowledge, Good health, decisiveness, effective communication skills, ability to communicate needs, expressive, good listener, loyal, calm, trustworthy, tactful, receptive to criticism, honest, patient, good listener.

Emotions out of balance: Poor communication skills, repressed feelings, uncontrolled verbal outbursts, afraid to speak, deceitful, restless, anxious, manipulative, shy/talk excessively.

Physical Ailments: Thyroid problems, asthma, hearing problems, bronchitis, problems of the upper digestive tract, mouth ulcers, sore throat, tonsillitis, teeth and gums problems, headaches.

Disturbance: Limited awareness.

Name: Third eye, Ajna

Meaning: Perception

Location: Slightly above and between the eyebrows

Quality: Vision

Colour: Indigo

Statement: ‘I see, ‘I know’

Oils: Angelica root, bay laurel, clary sage, frankincense, jupiter, rosemary, vetiver, sandalwood

Element: Dark and Light

Animal: Eagle and Serpent Head

Gland: Pineal

Organs/Other Physical Area: Left and right cerebral hemispheres, mid function, eyes, lower head, sinuses.

Nerve Plexus: Autonomic Nervous System

Emotions in balance: Intuition, truth seeker, mystic and psychic power, self-responsibility, faithful, clear sighted, integrity, order of mind, understanding, practical, idealistic, common sense, wisdom, intellect, imagination, memory retention, dreams, fast learner

Emotions out of balance: Non-sympathetic/empathetic, inconsiderate, judgemental, over-intellectualizing, lacks intuition, lacks common sense, forgetful, sleep/dream issues.

Physical Ailments: Brain tumour, blindness, tension headache, visual defects, cataracts, sinus problems, deafness, dyslexia, learning difficulties, short-sightedness, long sightedness, migraine, ear problems

Disturbance: Inability to trust ones own intuition and Spiritual experiences.

Name: Crown Sahasrara

Meaning: One thousand – Infinity

Location: The very top centre of the head

Quality: Fulfilment

Colour: Violet/White

Statement: ‘I am’ (Divine)

Oils: Lavender

Element: Pure Spirit

Animal: –

Gland: Pituitary

Organs/Other Physical Area: Brain

Nerve Plexus: Central Nervous System

Emotions in balance: Self knowledge/spiritual awareness, insightful, sense of guidance, peace, Oneness, connection, peak experiences, a reverence for all life, self sacrificing in the service of others,wisdom, inner strength, idealism, spiritual nurturing of the Higher Self, enhancement of artistic talent and creativity, inspired thoughts to carry out all undertakings, inner and outer beauty, pure bliss.

Emotions out of balance: Disorientation, lack of concern towards others, feelings of superiority, fragmented, lack of contact with reality, excessive fear of death, lack of life purpose, feeling alone in the universe, anger towards God or higher power, extreme religious views, spiritual imbalance.

Physical Ailments: Brain tumour, Parkinson’s disease, Schizophrenia, blindness, tension headache, visual defects, confusion, epilepsy, senile dementia, Alzheimer’s, dizziness, cataracts, sinus problems, deafness, dyslexia, learning difficulties, short-sightedness, long sightedness, migraine, ear problems, depression.

Disturbance: Ignorance of ones spiritual nature.

Balance of the Chakra can be brought about by meditation, prayer, rituals and breathing (pranayama).

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