A Chakra(pronounced "cha"-"kra") is a center of energy. Originating from Sanskrit, it literally means “wheel” by association with its function as a vortex of spinning energy interacting with various systems in the body. When you look at how the energy flows from the chakras throughout the body it looks like branches and roots of a tree.
While the first references to Chakras were found in Hindu scriptures, the teachings of Buddhists, Tibetans, Mayans, Kabbalists, and Christians, among others, acknowledge the chakras(energy centers) and refer to a similar system in their teachings.
These energy centers within the human body help to regulate the body from organ function to the immune system and emotions. We naturally experience energy blocks, stagnation, and imbalance in our Chakras. It is unavoidable.
Everything has energy and can have a positive or negative effect. Emotions are even energy. Negative or repressed thoughts, memories, emotions, and beliefs can cause energy blocks or sluggish centers. Long-standing fears and trauma from childhood, crowded shopping centers/events, bad traffic jams, and major life/world events can negatively impact our energy centers.
Although there are 114 Chakras, four are dormant and two are outside the physical body. That leaves us with 108 active Chakras but we will only be covering the 7 main Chakras. These seven are positioned throughout your body, from the base of your spine to the crown of your head. Each Chakra has its own vibrational frequency, that is depicted through a specific Chakra color, and governs specific functions. The 7 main Chakras play a big role in balancing your Mind, Body, and Spirit.
1st - Root or Base Chakra/ Muladhara
Basic Survival, Grounded, Security, Prosperous, Birth Issues
Color: Red/Black/Gray
Location: Base of spine/Pubic bone
2nd - Sacral Chakra/Svadhisthana
Creativity, Emotional Stability, Sexuality, Well-Being, Abundance
Color: Orange
Location: Sacrum or lower abdomen
3rd - Solar Plexus Chakra/Manipura
Personal Power, Purpose, Self-esteem, Self-worth, Self-confidence
Color: Yellow
Location: Just below base of sternum
4th - Heart Chakra/ Anahata
Empathy, Love, Compassion, Inner Peace
Color: Green/Pink
Location: Center of chest
5th - Throat Chakra/ Vishuddha
Communication, Self-expression, Speaking Personal Truth
Color: Light Blue/Blue
Location: Base of throat/neck
6th - Brow or Third-Eye Chakra/ Ajna
Decision making, Intuition, Imagination, Wisdom
Color: Indigo/Purple
Location: between eyebrows/Forehead
7th - Crown Chakra/ Sahasrara
Spiritual Connection, Soul, Higher Self
Color: Purple/White
Location: Top of Head
If our Chakras stay sluggish or blocked, it can lead to major physical or psychological illnesses. So it is important to your wellbeing to remove the negative energy and get your Chakras into a balanced state. Getting a Chakra Cleanse & Balancing session with an energy healer is best, but there are things you can do at home.
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