Chakras
Chakras are energy vortexes that we all have within our bodies. Understanding them can give you a greater knowldege and control over your own physical, mental and emotional health. I wanted to share a resource I have written that I give to my yoga and Reiki students. Please feel free to share. In Love & Light.
7 Traditional Chakras
Chakra means wheel or vortex in Sanskrit. Chakras are like energetic wheels that are within our bodies. Each chakra represents a different type of energy and state of mind, which everyone experiences in their own way. Each chakra also has its own colour, together they form a rainbow. Although there are many (including in the hands and feet) there are 7 main ones in our bodies. These chakras, or energy centres, function as pumps or valves, regulating the flow of energy through our energy system. The functioning of the chakras reflects decisions we make concerning how we choose to respond to conditions in our life. We open and close these valves when we decide what to think and what to feel.
MULADHARA (Root) Chakra: RED it’s located at the base of the spine. It governs survival, base instincts, physical life, home. Unbalanced you may have physical problems in this area of your body. You may have worries about where you belong, fit in, or your family, security, money.
SWADHISTHANA (Sacral) Chakra: ORANGE it’s located below the navel. It governs the area of the sacrum which is the large bone of the pelvis between the hip bones. It is associated with your emotions, sensuality, intimacy, sexuality and creativity.
MANIPURA (Solar Plexus) Chakra: YELLOW it’s located above the navel and is named for the complex network of nerves in the stomach. It may also be called the Power chakra… as it is the area governing personal power. Confidence
ANAHATA (Heart) Chakra: GREEN it’s located in the center of the chest near the heart. It is associated with love, compassion, unconditional love and happiness.
VISHUDDHA (Throat) Chakra: SKY BLUE it’s located above the collarbone. It governs the area of the throat and the ears. It is associated with communication.
AJNA (3rd Eye) Chakra: INDIGO it’s located in the forehead above the eyebrows. It governs the area of the pineal gland. The pineal gland has been believed since ancient times to be where ‘second sight’ or psychic sight was located.
SAHASRARA (Crown) Chakra: VIOLET it’s located at the crown of the head… right above the top of the head. It is associated with the pituitary gland, spirituality, intelligence and deep thought, our link to our higher self and the upper worlds.
Other common Chakras:
THYMUS (Higher Heart) Chakra:PINK/ TURQUOISE it’s located in the upper chest, just above the heart chakra between the heart and throat chakras. This area is where intent originates, and the energy of this chakra connects the emotions of Divine love, compassion, truth and forgiveness with the area where language originates encouraging you to speak from the heart.
EARTH STAR Chakra: it’s located below the feet. It governs the principle of ensuring that you are able to ground your excess energy into the earth.
SOUL STAR Chakra: it’s located above the crown chakra, about a hand’s width above the head. It governs the ability to link the conscious mind with the Higher Self or soul. It is associated with spirituality, enlightenment and ascension.
Further Resources
http://www.squidoo.com/100-tips-for-chakra-balancing-clearing
