'Chakras are energy-awareness centers. They are the revolving doors of creativity and communication between spirit and the world.'
The chakras are energy centers that are found within our subtle energy field. There are seven major chakras that run from the base of the body to the top of the head. Each chakra has an associated colour. They are often described them as lotus flowers, wheels, or disks. Chakra is a 'sanskrit' word for wheel. The chakras are always active, in the way that they are constantly spinning and monitoring our surroundings and environment, both physical and emotional. They react and interact with various stimuli within your daily environment (this includes human relations). These interactions have an impact on the chakra system. The chakras can either become slow, sluggish or blocked due to negative influences and experiences, or by contrast be open, balanced, harmonious and healthy when positive energy is surrounding you.
Chakras lie along the axis of the spine as consciousness potentials. They are situated in the etheric body and are repositories of psychic energies that govern the whole condition of being.
Chakras can affect us on all levels: physical, mental, emotional, and esoteric. There are many techniques and exercises that can be used to keep chakras healthy, including Reiki, Meditation, Mindfullness, Exercise, and even the types of foods you eat.
1st Chakra Muladhara : Base Chakra or Root Chakra – Grounding
Muladhara or root chakra is related to instinct, security, survival and also to basic human potential. This centre is located in the region between the genitals and the anus. Although no endocrine organ is placed here, it is said to relate to the gonads and the adrenal medulla (responsible for the fight-or-flight response when survival is under threat). There is a muscle located in this region that controls ejaculation in the sexual act of the human male. A parallel is charted between the sperm cell and the ovum where the genetic code lies coiled and the Kundalini. Muladhara is symbolized by a lotus with four petals and the colour red. Key issues involve sexuality, lust and obsession. Physically, Muladhara governs sexuality, mentally it governs stability, emotionally it governs sensuality, and spiritually it governs a sense of security.
The base chakra is our connection to the earth. It is the grounding force that lets us connect to the earth and the riches that it can provide for us. In this case, the base chakra is associated with survival, family, home, and being able to provide.
Sanskrit Name: Muladhara.
Vedic Name: Svadhistana.
Colour: Red.
Physical Location: Base of spine, trunk of body.
Purpose: Movement.
Spiritual Lesson: Material world lessons, ie: monetary.
Physical Dysfunction: Lower back pain, sciatica, varicose veins, rectal tumors, depression, immune related disorders.
Mental and Emotional Issues: Survival, self-esteem, social order, security, family.
Information Stored inside Root Chakra: Familial beliefs, superstitions, loyalty, instincts, physical pleasure or pain, touch.
Area of Body: Spinal column, kidneys, legs, feet, rectum, immune system.
Base Chakra Foods: Root vegetables (carrots, potatoes, parsnips, radishes, beets, onions, garlic, etc.), protein-rich foods (eggs, meats, beans, tofu, soy products, peanut butter), spices (horseradish, hot paprika, chives, cayenne, pepper).
The base chakra is our connection to the earth. It is the grounding force that lets us connect to the earth and the riches that it can provide for us. In this case, the base chakra is associated with survival, family, home, and being able to provide.
Sanskrit Name: Muladhara.
Vedic Name: Svadhistana.
Colour: Red.
Physical Location: Base of spine, trunk of body.
Purpose: Movement.
Spiritual Lesson: Material world lessons, ie: monetary.
Physical Dysfunction: Lower back pain, sciatica, varicose veins, rectal tumors, depression, immune related disorders.
Mental and Emotional Issues: Survival, self-esteem, social order, security, family.
Information Stored inside Root Chakra: Familial beliefs, superstitions, loyalty, instincts, physical pleasure or pain, touch.
Area of Body: Spinal column, kidneys, legs, feet, rectum, immune system.
Base Chakra Foods: Root vegetables (carrots, potatoes, parsnips, radishes, beets, onions, garlic, etc.), protein-rich foods (eggs, meats, beans, tofu, soy products, peanut butter), spices (horseradish, hot paprika, chives, cayenne, pepper).
2nd Chakra Swadhisthana: Sacral Chakra – Sexuality/Creativity
Swadhisthana, Svadisthana or adhishthana is located in the sacrum (hence the name) and is considered to correspond to the testes or the ovaries that produce the various sex hormones involved in the reproductive cycle. Svadisthana is also considered to be related to, more generally, the genitourinary system and the adrenals. The Sacral Chakra is symbolized by a lotus with six petals, and corresponds to the colour orange. The key issues involving Svadisthana are relationships, violence, addictions, basic emotional needs, and pleasure. Physically, Svadisthana governs reproduction, mentally it governs creativity, emotionally it governs joy, and spiritually it governs enthusiasm. The Sacral Chakra is associated with sexuality and creativity. This chakra rules feelings, emotions, moods, fertility, appetite for food and sex.
Sanskrit Name: Swadhisthana.
Vedic Name: Svadhistana.
Color: Orange, red-orange.
Physical Location: Lower abdomen to the navel.
Purposes: Emotional connection.
Spiritual Lesson: Creativity, manifestation, honoring relationships, learning to “let go.”
Physical Dysfunctions: Lower back pain, sciatica, ob/gyn problems, pelvic pain, libido, urinary problems.
Mental and Emotional Issues: Blame, guilt, sex, power, control, creativity, morality.
Information Stored Inside Sacral Chakra: Duality, magnetism, controlling patterns, emotional feelings (joy, anger, fear).
Area of Body: Sexual organs, stomach, upper intestines, liver, gallbladder, kidney, pancreas, adrenal glands, spleen, middle spine.
Sacral Chakra Foods: Sweet fruits (melons, mangos, strawberries, passion fruit, oranges, coconut, etc.), honey, nuts (almonds, walnuts, etc.), spices (cinnamon, vanilla, carob, sweet paprika, sesame seeds, caraway seeds).
3rd Chakra Manipura: Solar Plexus- Will/Strength, Ego
Manipura or manipuraka is related to the metabolic and digestive systems. Manipura is believed to correspond to Islets of Langerhans, which are groups of cells in the pancreas, as well as the outer adrenal glands and the adrenal cortex. These play a valuable role in digestion, the conversion of food matter into energy for the body. Symbolised by a lotus with ten petals. The colour that corresponds to Manipura is yellow. Key issues governed by Manipura are issues of personal power, fear, anxiety, opinion-formation, introversion, and transition from simple or base emotions to complex. Physically, Manipura governs digestion, mentally it governs personal power, emotionally it governs expansiveness, and spiritually, all matters of growth.The Solar Plexus chakra is associated with our self-esteem, self-love, self-confidence, will and personal strength.
Sanskrit Name: Manipura.
Vedic Name: Manipura.
Colour: Yellow.
Physical Location: Solar plexus, navel.
Purposes: Mental understanding of emotional life.
Spiritual Lesson: Acceptance of your place in the life-stream, self-love.
Physical Dysfunctions: Stomach ulcers, intestinal tumors, diabetes, pancreatitis, indigestion, anorexia/bulimia, hepatitis, cirrhosis, adrenal imbalances, arthritis, colon diseases.
Mental and Emotional Issues: Self-esteem, fear of rejection, oversensitivity to criticism, self-image fears, fears of our secrets being found out, indecisiveness.
Information Stored Inside Solar Plexus Chakra: Personal power, personality, consciousness of self within the universe (sense of belonging), knowing.
Area of Body: Upper abdomen, umbilicus to rib cage, liver, gallbladder, middle spine, spleen, kidney, adrenals, small intestines, stomach.
Solar Plexus Foods: Granola and grains (pastas, breads, cereal, rice, flax seed, sunflower seeds), dairy (milk, cheeses, yogurt), spices (ginger, mints (peppermint, spearmint, etc.), melissa, chamomile, turmeric, cumin, fennel).
Sanskrit Name: Manipura.
Vedic Name: Manipura.
Colour: Yellow.
Physical Location: Solar plexus, navel.
Purposes: Mental understanding of emotional life.
Spiritual Lesson: Acceptance of your place in the life-stream, self-love.
Physical Dysfunctions: Stomach ulcers, intestinal tumors, diabetes, pancreatitis, indigestion, anorexia/bulimia, hepatitis, cirrhosis, adrenal imbalances, arthritis, colon diseases.
Mental and Emotional Issues: Self-esteem, fear of rejection, oversensitivity to criticism, self-image fears, fears of our secrets being found out, indecisiveness.
Information Stored Inside Solar Plexus Chakra: Personal power, personality, consciousness of self within the universe (sense of belonging), knowing.
Area of Body: Upper abdomen, umbilicus to rib cage, liver, gallbladder, middle spine, spleen, kidney, adrenals, small intestines, stomach.
Solar Plexus Foods: Granola and grains (pastas, breads, cereal, rice, flax seed, sunflower seeds), dairy (milk, cheeses, yogurt), spices (ginger, mints (peppermint, spearmint, etc.), melissa, chamomile, turmeric, cumin, fennel).
4th Chakra Anahata: Heart Chakra – Love
Anahata, or Anahata-puri, or padma-sundara is related to the thymus, located in the chest. The thymus is an element of the immune system as well as being part of the endocrine system. It is the site of maturation of the T cells responsible for fending off disease and may be adversely affected by stress. Anahata is symbolised by a lotus flower with twelve petals. Anahata is related to the colours green or pink. Key issues involving Anahata involve complex emotions, compassion, tenderness, unconditional love, equilibrium, rejection and well-being. Physically Anahata governs circulation, emotionally it governs unconditional love for the self and others, mentally it governs passion, and spiritually it governs devotion.
The Heart Chakra deals with and is associated with all matters of the heart. It deals with love and the ability to relate with others, respect, compassion, devotion, selflessness.
Sanskrit Name: Anahata.
Vedic Name: Anahata.
Colors: Green, pink.
Physical Location: Center of chest.
Purposes: Emotional empowerment.
Spiritual Lesson: Forgiveness, unconditional love, letting go, trust, compassion.
Physical Dysfunctions: Heart conditions, asthma, lung & breast cancers, thoracic spine, pneumonia, upper back, shoulder problems.
Mental and Emotional Issues: Love, compassion, confidence, inspiration, hope, despair, hate, envy, fear, jealousy, anger, generosity.
Information Stored Inside Heart Chakra: Connections or “heart strings” to those whom we love.
Area of Body Governed: Heart, circulatory system, blood, lungs, rib cage, diaphragm, thymus, breasts, esophagus, shoulders, arms, hands.
Heart Chakra Foods: Leafy vegetables (spinach, kale, dandelion greens, etc.), air vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, celery, squash, etc.), liquids (green teas), spices (basil, sage, thyme, cilantro, parsley).
The Heart Chakra deals with and is associated with all matters of the heart. It deals with love and the ability to relate with others, respect, compassion, devotion, selflessness.
Sanskrit Name: Anahata.
Vedic Name: Anahata.
Colors: Green, pink.
Physical Location: Center of chest.
Purposes: Emotional empowerment.
Spiritual Lesson: Forgiveness, unconditional love, letting go, trust, compassion.
Physical Dysfunctions: Heart conditions, asthma, lung & breast cancers, thoracic spine, pneumonia, upper back, shoulder problems.
Mental and Emotional Issues: Love, compassion, confidence, inspiration, hope, despair, hate, envy, fear, jealousy, anger, generosity.
Information Stored Inside Heart Chakra: Connections or “heart strings” to those whom we love.
Area of Body Governed: Heart, circulatory system, blood, lungs, rib cage, diaphragm, thymus, breasts, esophagus, shoulders, arms, hands.
Heart Chakra Foods: Leafy vegetables (spinach, kale, dandelion greens, etc.), air vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, celery, squash, etc.), liquids (green teas), spices (basil, sage, thyme, cilantro, parsley).
5th Chakra Vishuddha: Throat Chakra – Speaking your Truth
Vishuddha (also Vishuddhi) may be understood as relating to communication and growth through expression. This chakra is paralleled to the thyroid, a gland that is also in the throat and which produces thyroid hormone, responsible for growth and maturation. Symbolised by a lotus with sixteen petals. Vishudda is characterized by the colour light or pale blue, or turquoise. It governs such issues as self-expression and communication, as discussed above. Physically, Vishuddha governs communication, emotionally it governs independence, mentally it governs fluent thought, and spiritually, it governs a sense of security
The throat chakra is associated with communication, the ability to speak affectively and clearly, but most importantly has to deal using your Voice to speak your Personal Truth.
Sanskrit Name: Vishudhi.
Vedic Name: Vishuddha.
Color: Sky blue.
Physical Location: Throat, neck region.
Purposes: Speaking your Truth, truthful communication.
Spiritual Lesson: confession, surrender personal will over to divine will, faith, and truthfulness over deceit.
Physical Dysfunctions: Sore throat, mouth ulcers, scoliosis, swollen glands, thyroid dysfunctions, laryngitis, voice problems, gum or tooth problems, TMJ.
Mental and Emotional Issues: Personal expression, creativity, addiction, criticism, faith, decision making (choices), will, lack of authority.
Information Stored Inside Throat Chakra: Self-knowledge, truth, attitudes, hearing, taste, smell.
Area of Body Governed: Throat, thyroid, trachea, neck vertebrae, mouth, teeth, gums, esophagus, parathyroid, hypothalamus.
Throat Chakra Foods: Liquids in general (water, fruit juices, herbal teas), tart or tangy fruits (lemons, limes, grapefruit, kiwi, oranges), other tree growing fruits (apples, pears, plums, peaches, apricots, etc.), spices (salt, lemon grass).
The throat chakra is associated with communication, the ability to speak affectively and clearly, but most importantly has to deal using your Voice to speak your Personal Truth.
Sanskrit Name: Vishudhi.
Vedic Name: Vishuddha.
Color: Sky blue.
Physical Location: Throat, neck region.
Purposes: Speaking your Truth, truthful communication.
Spiritual Lesson: confession, surrender personal will over to divine will, faith, and truthfulness over deceit.
Physical Dysfunctions: Sore throat, mouth ulcers, scoliosis, swollen glands, thyroid dysfunctions, laryngitis, voice problems, gum or tooth problems, TMJ.
Mental and Emotional Issues: Personal expression, creativity, addiction, criticism, faith, decision making (choices), will, lack of authority.
Information Stored Inside Throat Chakra: Self-knowledge, truth, attitudes, hearing, taste, smell.
Area of Body Governed: Throat, thyroid, trachea, neck vertebrae, mouth, teeth, gums, esophagus, parathyroid, hypothalamus.
Throat Chakra Foods: Liquids in general (water, fruit juices, herbal teas), tart or tangy fruits (lemons, limes, grapefruit, kiwi, oranges), other tree growing fruits (apples, pears, plums, peaches, apricots, etc.), spices (salt, lemon grass).
6th Chakra Ajna: Third Eye – Intuition
Ajna (along with Bindu, is also known as the third eye chakra) is linked to the pineal gland. The pineal gland is a light sensitive gland that produces the hormone melatonin which regulates sleep and waking up. Ajna is symbolised by a lotus with two petals, and corresponds to the colour white, indigo or deep blue. Ajna's key issues involve balancing the higher & lower selves and trusting inner guidance. Ajna's inner aspect relates to the access of intuition. Mentally, Ajna deals with visual consciousness. Emotionally, Ajna deals with clarity on an intuitive level.
The third eye is associated with intuition. It is the “seeing eye” of subtle energies, deals with clairvoyance, psychic abilities; also it is the avenue to wisdom.
Sanskrit Name: Ajna
Vedic Name: Ajna
Color: Indigo
Physical Location: Center of the forehead, in between the eyes.
Purposes: Action of ideas, insight, mind development.
Spiritual Lesson: Understanding, reality check point, detachment, open mind.
Physical Dysfunctions: Brain tumors, strokes, blindness, deafness, seizures, learning disabilities, spinal dysfunctions, panic, and depression.
Mental and Emotional Issues: Fear of truth, discipline, judgement, evaluation, emotional intelligence, concept of reality, confusion.
Information Stored inside Sacral Chakra: Seeing clear picture (symbolic or literal), wisdom, intuition, mental facilities, intellect.
Area of Body Governed: Brain, neurological system, eyes, ears, nose, pituitary, pineal glands.
Third-Eye Foods: Dark bluish colored fruits (blueberries, red grapes, black berries, raspberries, etc.), liquids (red wines and grape juice), spices (lavender, poppy seed, mugwort)
The third eye is associated with intuition. It is the “seeing eye” of subtle energies, deals with clairvoyance, psychic abilities; also it is the avenue to wisdom.
Sanskrit Name: Ajna
Vedic Name: Ajna
Color: Indigo
Physical Location: Center of the forehead, in between the eyes.
Purposes: Action of ideas, insight, mind development.
Spiritual Lesson: Understanding, reality check point, detachment, open mind.
Physical Dysfunctions: Brain tumors, strokes, blindness, deafness, seizures, learning disabilities, spinal dysfunctions, panic, and depression.
Mental and Emotional Issues: Fear of truth, discipline, judgement, evaluation, emotional intelligence, concept of reality, confusion.
Information Stored inside Sacral Chakra: Seeing clear picture (symbolic or literal), wisdom, intuition, mental facilities, intellect.
Area of Body Governed: Brain, neurological system, eyes, ears, nose, pituitary, pineal glands.
Third-Eye Foods: Dark bluish colored fruits (blueberries, red grapes, black berries, raspberries, etc.), liquids (red wines and grape juice), spices (lavender, poppy seed, mugwort)
7th Chakra Sahasrara: Crown Chakra – Interconnectedness with Self & Heaven
Sahasrara is the chakra of pure consciousness. Its role may be envisioned somewhat similarly to that of the pituitary gland, which secretes emanuel hormones to communicate to the rest of the endocrine system and also connects to the central nervous system via the hypothalamus. The thalamus is thought to have a key role in the physical basis of consciousness. The crown chakra is symbolized by a lotus of a thousand petals. It governs inner wisdom and the death of the body.
The Crown Chakra is associated with God and the Universe. It is our direct link to God Source Energy.
Sanskrit Name: Sahasrara.
Vedic Name: Sahasrara
Color: Violet, white.
Physical Location: Top (crown) of head.
Inner Aspect: the release of karma, physical action with meditation, mental action with universal consciousness and unity, and emotional action with "beingness".
Purposes: Intuitive knowing, connection to one’s spirituality, integration of the whole.
Spiritual Lesson: Spirituality, living in the NOW.
Physical Dysfunctions: Mystical depression, diseases of the muscular system, skeletal system and the skin, chronic exhaustion not associated with physical ailments, sensitivity to light, sound, and environment.
Mental and Emotional Issues: Discovery of the divine, lack of purpose, loss of meaning or identity, trust, selflessness, humanitarianism, ability to see the bigger picture in the life stream, devotion, inspiration, values, ethics.
Information Stored Inside Crown Chakra: Duality, magnetism, controlling patterns, emotional feelings (joy, anger, fear).
Area of Body Governed: Top center of the head, midline above the ears.
Crown Chakra Foods: Since the Crown Chakra is directly correlated with God/Universe there is no food that could be used, but these techniques may be practiced instead:
Fasting/detoxing, incense and smudging herbs (sage, copal, myrrh, frankincense, and juniper).
(Note: Incense and smudging herbs are not to be eaten but are ritually inhaled through the nostrils or can be smoked through a ceremony pipe for purification purposes.)
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