Chakra's - What are they?
Chakra in Sanskrit means wheel.
People who see chakras see them spinning.
Some people can also see when chakras are blocked or affected by emotional, mental, physical or spiritual problems.
These problems are not only in our mind and physical body, but also in the etheric body.
Chakras can accumulate the negative energy.
This may have a 'knock on' effect on the chakra next to it e.g an emotional problem stored in the heart chakra may also become a communication problem which will affect the throat chakra.
This may lead to the entire chakra system becoming unbalanced.
The seven main chakras
The Base Chakra
Located at the base of the spine, this chakra forms our foundation.
It affects the lower pelvis, hips, legs and feet.
It represents the element earth, and is therefore related to our survival instincts,
and to our sense of grounding and connection to our bodies and the physical plane.
The Sacral Chakra
Located in the abdomen between the sexual organs and the navel.
It is related to emotions and sexualily.
It affects the testes, ovaries, womb, kidney, lower back and colon.
It connects to others through feeling, desire, sensation and movement and affects social interaction.
This chakra brings us depth of feeling, and the ability to accept change.
Solar Plexus Chakra
Located between the navel and the base of the rib cage.
It rules our personal power.
It affects the entire energy system, digestion, pancreas, liver, breathing, gall bladder and middle back.
It deals with fears, anxieties, sickness, stomach ulcers and thoughts and feelings.
Heart Chakra
This is the middle chakra and is located at the centre of the chest.
It affects the heart, lungs, middle and upper back, the hands and the arms.
It deals with emotional problems, inner feelings, unconditional love and the soul.
A healthy heart chakra allows us to love deepty, feel compassion, have a deep sense of peace and centeredness.
Throat Chakra
Located at the throat and is related to communication.
It affects thyroid, ears, nose and throat.
It deals with self expression, communication, creativity, trust, truth, individual personality and conffict.
Brow Chakra or Third Eye
Located at the centre of the forehead between the eyebrows.
It affects the brain, eyes and head.
It is related to the act of seeing
both physically and intuitively and clairvoyance.
As such it opens our psychic faculties and our understanding of archetypal
levels.
It gives knowledge of past lives.
Crown Chakra
Located at the top of the head.
It affects the brain, entire physical
body, unity and complete functioning.
It relates to consciousness and pure awareness.
It is our connection to the greater world
beyond, to a timeless space of all knowing.
When developed this chakra brings us knowledge, wisdom, understanding, spiritual connection and bliss.
Give this meditation a try to activate and balance your chakras .
For best results use earphones.