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| CHAKRAS
The word chakra is a Sanskrit word that means wheel or vortex, because the chakras are energy vortices that look like spinning funnels or wheels of colour. The chakras are energy centres through which we receive life-force energy into the body and aura. There are 7 major chakras on the body and each one is associated with and connected to specific parts of the body, organs and glands of the endocrine system. When the chakras are open and healthy so are its associated body parts and the energy flows well to all parts of the body through energy channels called meridians or nadis. Each chakra relates to a different aspect of our spiritual, emotional, mental and psychological wellbeing, affecting our awareness, understanding and growth. The seven chakras are each associated with a different layer of the aura and is associated with a certain colour. Like the aura each chakra vibrates at a higher frequency, starting at the base of the spine which is the densest energy up to the top of the head which is the finest vibration.
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| 1st is the Root or Base Chakra -
The location of this chakra is the base of the spine or the perineum and its colour is red. This chakras energy helps to connect us securely to the earth and it keeps us grounded. Physically it is connected to the legs, feet, hips, pelvis, spinal column, bones, kidneys, large intestine and elimination. It is connected to the adrenal gland and our flight or flight response. It is our survival centre and relates to our sense of security and self-preservation, our connection and comfort with our physical bodies, the earth and nature, safety and sense of belonging.
2nd is the Sacral or Navel Chakra -
This is located in the lower abdomen just below the navel and is the colour orange. It is connected to the reproductive system, uterus, lower back, kidneys, bladder and urinary tract and lower digestion, its glands are the ovaries in women and testes. This chakra relates to our emotions and feelings, sexuality, creativity, relationships with others, empathy, confidence, social behaviour and sharing. 3rd is the Solar Plexus Chakra - The location of this chakra is below the ribcage about 3 fingers above the navel and it is yellow. The energy of this chakra is connected to the endocrine gland the pancreas, the gall bladder, liver, spleen, stomach, middle back, the body’s digestion and metabolism. This chakra can store a lot of energy and controls how we use that life force energy in our body. It relates to our personal power, strength, vitality, will-power, self esteem, enthusiasm, self-empowerment and our connections to other people and how we feel we fit into the world. It is also our ego centre and it deals with strong feelings like fear.
4th is the Heart Chakra -
This is the central chakra and it is situated in the centre of the chest and its colour is green or pink. Its main purpose is unconditional love and compassion, it is the chakra that provides balance and stability to all the other chakras as we express all we do with love through this centre. It is where the physical and spiritual meet and harmonise. The gland it is connected to is the thymus and the associated body parts are the heart and circulation, the lungs and respiration, upper back, immune system, arms and hands.
5th is the Throat Chakra -
This chakra is light, sky blue and is located in the hollow of the throat. The gland of this chakra is the thyroid and para-thyroid and physically it is connected to the neck, shoulders, larynx, throat, jaw, ears, mouth and oesophagus. This is the chakra of communication, self expression, speaking your truth, receiving guidance and hearing your inner voice, creativity and sharing ideas.
6th is the Third Eye or Brow Chakra -
It is located in the centre of the forehead and its colour is indigo. It supplies energy to the eyes, lower brain, nervous system, nose, sinuses, face and its glands are the pituitary and pineal. As the vibrations of the chakras have got finer we have moved into higher levels of awareness and consciousness. Through this chakra we can access higher states of consciousness and our psychic abilities like clairvoyance, intuition, ESP, telepathy, premonitions and spiritual awareness. Also imagination, visualisation, insight, clarity and spiritual enlightenment.
7th is the Crown Chakra -
This chakra is located at the top of the head its colour is violet it can also be purple, gold or white. The gland associated with this chakra is the pineal and physically it connects to the cerebral cortex, CNS, the mind and the whole body. The purpose and function of this chakra is unity and bliss, merging of the self with the divine and the universe into universal consciousness. It allows the cosmic energy to flow into this chakra and through the central channel to all the other chakras and the body. It relates to enlightenment, knowledge, connection, self-realisation, spirituality and fulfilment. | |
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