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The Major Chakras of the Body

Chakras are focused Energetic Life-Forces

They exist within our Auric Field as swirling masses of colour that penetrate and interact with our physical body and particularly relate to our Endocrine System, Central Nervous System and Spine

Traditional teachings refer to the 7 Major Body Power Centers - the Chakras Each Chakra, effects different parts of the body The seven Chakras symbolized by Sanskrit letters, show the pathway followed by Prana or Life-Energy as it travels upward through the Nerve Channels of the body White light is made up of a mixture of colours called a spectrum. The 7 Major colours of the spectrum are Red, Orange, Yellow, Green Blue, Indigo and Violet Chakras resonate in harmony with subtle energies encoding within these 7 Colours.This is sometime called our 'Inner Light' In addition coloured light flows to and from the Aura via a network of fine energy channels in the body called Meridians.This is how light reaches our body cells - giving them the potent life-sustaining information that has been filtered through the Aura, Chakras & MeridiansIt is said that there are 7 Major Chakras and 21 Minor (Secondary) Chakras

Continious light decreases Melatonin production and increased production in the dark at niht calms us down. In women during the 28-day menstrual cycle, peaks occur in Melatonin production, stimulated by light levels and particular wavelengths of light.During the day the Pineal Gland produces high levels of another hormone - Seratonin urging us into activity. So these 2 hormones work in a continious cycle. Seratonin is though to have an important influence on our emotional state. High levels of this hormone, are though to improve our mood. Various other hormones released by the Pineal Gland - including Pinoline - can produce similar reactions like that of LSD producing hallucinations and heightened states of awareness. The Pineal Gland also has a complec biological link with the Adrenal Glands, which produce adreanline - the fight or flight hormone. This link is thought to influence stress levels through the Kidneys and Gut, at the Solar Plexus and Sacral Chakras

Some people appear to be born with such abilities and if these qualities are recognized and allowed to developed, they often work as Clairvoyants, Mediums or Healers. Children frequently perceive Auras around people believing it is the natural way to see things. Nowadays more babies are being born with these abilities or born to enlightened parents who recognize the importance of encouraging these abilities.In General there is an upsurge of interest in Mysticism and Spirituality. There is a fundamental change taking place in Human Consciousness

The Yoga symbol for the Throat Chakra is the LOTUS PETALS and smokey blue in colour - representing the Ether. The Symbolic animal is an elephant without a yoke, indicating the inherent strenght and power that can be developed from this Chakra The Throat Chakra is linked primarily to the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands in the body. These glands secrete Hormones for normal human growth and metabolism of Calcium. The workings of the Ear, Nose & Throat - with the sense of Hearing and Speech - and to some extent the Respiratory System, are also connected to this Chakra. So if there are imblances in any of these areas, which will show up as disease or discomfort - the Throat Chakra will need to receive healing

The power of Chakras is even being used to help offenders in society. Some European prisons now teach Yoga and Meditation to inmates. In one jail for young offenders in Britain, Reiki Helaing has been used affectively with teenage drug abusers. It is also possible to see a developed awareness of the Power of Self-Expression - the main quality of the Throat Chakra on the part of the teachers and their ability to share it with others. Clairvoyants report that drug or alcohol abuse can cause Chakras to be open for too long - or to fluctuate wildly in their action, causing great confusion. The Chakras should open and close naturally. The body will sense that these substances are pollutants and attempt to get rid of them - which will put additional strain on all the Chakras

Blocked Throat Chakra can result in depression and may even make a person feel suicidal. If you are very depressed, it may help to discuss your problems with a qualified counselor. By talking things through, you will encourage the self-expression aspect of the Throat Chakra There are also other ways of combating depression e.g. Colour Therapy - with the colour Turquoise-Blue given by a Colour Therapist or Healer. Professional treatment can be backed up by obtaining a Turquoise Crystal or by regular Visualization of this colour. A simple remedy is to wear a Turquoise Silk Scarf around your neck

The Throat Chakra is the first of the three Spiritual Centers of the body. It looks after our Spiritual Connection with the Universe. This is also the Chakra of Creativity, Communication and the Search for Truth. This is the Chakra of communication, of how we express ourselves in the world, both verbally and non-verbally, and how we receive information from the world. It is involved with the silent communication that take place within our bodies through the workings of the Nervous system and the Endocrine system

4. HEART CHAKRA

(Anahata)

Mental Level of the Aura

The Heart is the Place where unconditional love and compassion develop. These can be encourage by first balancing hte Heart Chakra with the colour GREEN and then bringing in SOFT PINK. If using crystals for the type of healing - hold a cleansed GREEN AVENTURINE to the Heart Chakra, followed by a ROSE QUARTZ. Sometimes the Chakra is visualized as a beautiful rose - red for energy, pink for love, white for purity. This visualization may allow deep issues to surface - so beaware - the rose has thorns!

Heart Chakra Imbalances: The circulation of air and oxygenated blood through the body are functions of this Chakra. Energy blockages in the Heart Chakra may manifest as Heart or Lung Disease. The flow of Lymph may also be affected when the Heart Chakra and its two associated minor Chakras (Thymus & Kalpatree) are fully balanced. The physical body automatically enters a state where its basic survival needs are met. Only then that the real work of these Chakras begins - the development of forgiveness, peace, acceptance, openness, harmony, contentment - all of which are aspects of unconditional love

The Heart Chakra is our place of Connection with the Spirit, it is the Healing Center. The place from which we Feel Unconditional Love, Sympathy and Care for others and ourselves.It inspires our love, romantic and sexual as well as love for the world and everything in it. It gives us compassion and understanding, and helps us develop our sense of relationship with others and our place in the world.From the Heart Chakra we can understand how all things relate to each other and to ourselves. From the Heart Chakra we can understand how all things relate to each other and to ourselves. *There is a Secondary Chakra close to the Heart Chakra, which is linked to the Thymus Gland & Lymphatic System this is called the Thymus Chakra*

Yogis describes this Chakra as a city of jewels - for it is a precious powerful link to our body. It is here that the element of Fire rules - and the sun's energies- charged with Prana is stored. The upward flowing Earth Energy meets the downward flowing Cosmic Energy. The Chakra's action on the body's Glandular System is through the Pancreas - which produces insulin and is involved in the Metabolism of sugar. The Solar Plexus is located under the Navel and covers a large area that includes the organs that is normally concerned with digestion. The Sympathetic Nervous System and the health of the Muscles are also influenced by it

This is also the point of Intersection between the Physical and The Mental.This is the main Chakra that the Universal Energy flows through and it's related to our Feelings, Happiness and Health Balancing the Solar Plexus Chakra to ensure that it processes energies from the lower Chakras as well as the Heart Chakra may be achieved through healing, meditation, visualization, crystals especially Emerald & Citrine and just breathing in the Power of the Sun. This should not replace conventional medical treatment, but it does enhance the body's desire to support its own healing

The sun transduces energies from outside our Solar System and directs them to the planets. The Sun has often been used as a metaphor for Divinity or God. Native Americans as well as many other cultures, revere their Cosmic connections, naming Father Sun, Mother Earth, Sister Moon. By honoring the Sun, they strengthen connections to their Solar Plexus Chakra - they find pleasure in simple amusements are less troubled by stress and tend to have a fiery nature that releases emotions quickly. Prayers and offerings to the Sun are an everyday part of their culture

Having a 'gut feeling' means to sense something at a very deep level. This is the Solar Plexus Chakra in action - part of a process to discriminate between 'good' & 'bad' feelings or emotions. If you had 'butterflies' in your stomach or a tightening of the whole area just before an important event happens. This is the Solar Plexus Chakra closing down a little and pulling in and slightly away from the physical body as a form of protection The seat of the Emotions are processed through the Solar Plexus Chakra, where fire energy burns them up. Like a real fire, the ashes of the burned emotions need to be raked out every so often in order for the fire to continue to burn strongly. The ideal is to rise above a constant buffeting of negative emotions, not to become emotionless or uncaring - but to register understanding and then release them. In this way the Chakra stay in constant equilibrium and is able to resist emotional stress

Solar Plexus Imbalances: This is a vital center to treat duing illness. If negative emotions in the Sacral Chakra are not dealt with, they can rise to the Solar Plexus Chakra and overstimulate it.Two diseases are associated with this Chakra: Diabetes & Cancer. With diabetes - a holistic practitioner may work with a client to establish reasons why he or she does not allow sweetness (both sugar & sweetness of personality) to be properly absorbed. In cancer sufferers this Chakra is often found to be holding on to unprocessed emotions of anger,fear or hate

Also sometimes known as the Spleen or Navel Center. It is concerned with assimilation, both of food as well as idea - which brings about a natural sense of joy. This Chakra is where sexuality is transmuted into the creative arts through self-expression. In the body, the genitourinary system including the kidneys - connects with this Chakra. Water is needed to begin digestive processes and carry the energy derived from food to our cells. Water then disperses unwanted by-products through the kidneys

It is well-known that the Moon influences the flow of all liquids on the Earth and in us. When the Sacral Chakra is fully functioning, the water taken into our bodies can be eroded with an imprint of Cosmic Forces transduced through the Moon. This enables us to keep in harmony with the flow of tides, phases of the Moon and the psychic changes that occur through life experiences. The Moon is therfore depicted as the traditional Indian symbol for this Chakra - together with a mythical half-alligator, half fish. Shamanic teachings from the Northern Americas associates all water creatures with the Sacral Chakra - including dolphins - which are known to be highly evolved and capable of expressing extreme joy

It is at the Sacral Chakra that caring & homemaking qualities are developed in both men and women. All relationships and family interactions are functions of the Sacral Chakra. Many emotions are handled primarily through this Chakra, so it is important to be aware of a possible build-up of stress levels here. Various Chakras function in pairs and psychologically the Sacral Chakra, is linked to the Throat Chakra. Therefore if the function of the Throat Chakra is repressed - it can have a detrimental effect on the Sacral Chakra.A healer will often work upon both of these Chakras in order to bring about equilibrium between them. Clairvoyants say that this Chakra usually has an anti-clockwise or 'feminine' spin for both men and women - but many factors can change this directional flow. The key word for the Sacral Chakra is relationships at all levels.Ancestral & Karmic links is closely linked to the Sacral Chakra - because it is said to carry the memories of Ancestral & Family issues from Past Lives

This Chakra is the Foundation of Life. It is positioned at the very bottom of the Spine. This Chakra initiates life through procreation and represents our will to live. It draws Earth Energy upward through the Feet & Legs to process and stabilize it. It channels the energy on up the Spine in a form the body can handle - as Endocrine signals that balance the release of Hormones. Unfortunately we often fail to get the full flow of Earth Energies. We become out of touch with Nature when we live in cities. Our feet are always wrapped in shoes/sandals & socks made from artificial matrials and we eat modernized food instead of naturally produced food. This modern way of living often results in tiredness and then Anemia. Our Root / Base Chakra are energy connections and needs to be strong. The awareness of this Chakra will enhance vitality & creativity. Red light - the lowest frequency energy of visible light stimulates the Base Chakra Base

In the 1ste Chakra - it increases our connection to Nature and enhances our Sex life. In the 2nd Chakra it Enhances understanding of others. In the 3rd - it Improves assimilation of nourishment. In the 4th Chakra, it Boosts heart function and the ability to feel love. In the 5th - it enables us to Express ourselves. In the 6th - it enhances Creativity and in the 7th Chakra, it impoves our ability to Sleep & to Experience Altered States of Consciousness. The next stage is Ecstatic Spiritual Experience

The Base Chakra, deals with our Survival Issues about food / love. This Energy Centre relates to the Physical Body rather than our Emotions and is linked with our Survival instincts. It provides courage to stand and fight or the stamina and energy to take flight when our survival is threatened.From the Base Chakra comes the Sexual Energy to reproduce and ensure the survival of our species. This Chakra also represent our connection with the Earth. It gets its name because it keeps us rooted to the Earth

Chakra Balance

Each Chakra has certain powers & qualities enabling it to negotiate with or balance adjacent Chakra. Specific body areas are also activated by each Chakra

info sourcesDiscover Yourself -Lillian Too

Chakras - Patricia Mercier