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| The 7 Chakras |
Tantric tradition tells us that each
person has 7 energy centers that are called chakras. These spinning centers of energy are
connection points between the body and the mind (2014). The Chopra Center notes that if the flow of
energy in one or more of these centers are blocked, there may be a resultant
illness that surfaces from either the physical, mental or emotional being of
our person (2014). Today's post will
give the basic description of each chakra along with its location and associated
color. In subsequent posts we will discuss:
energy blocks, balancing, and ways to nourish our chakras with specific foods
that resonate with each center.
What
are Chakras?
Chakras are spinning
centers that can collect energy about the health of our environment on a
vibratory level. This information is gathered
via: color, ultra-violet rays, radio or microwaves, and even another person's
aura (2014). Additionally, we can send out energy that affects other
persons or even the environment as a whole.
In other words, any being that we contact can be affected by our moods
and vice versa. I described such an
incident in a previous post titled: Life's Happenstance Can Open Doors to TrueHealing (3/4/14).
The centers are located
along the spinal column starting from the tailbone and rise to the crown, or
top of our head. Each one governs a main
organ/gland and is connected to other body parts that resonate on the same frequency,
and are associated with a specific color (2014). According to Tantric Tradition, a chakra has
its own intelligence center and is connected to us on a physical, emotional,
mental , and spiritual level (2014).
The 7 Chakras
The following are basic descriptions of
our chakras which were taken from a few sources that I found during my research
for the this post. There are multiple
sources out there on the internet that may reference different colors for each
center. What I present to you seems to
be the common theme amongst my references.
I encourage you to do your own research or consult a practitioner such
as a Reiki Healer who can provide further information on this subject matter.
Root
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| Root Chakra |
The Root (base) chakra is found in the
tailbone of our spine and is associated with the color red. This energy center represents the foundation
of our being with respect to our material world. Examples include; food, money, and security
issues. The ability to stand up for
yourself also falls into this realm (2014).
Sacral
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| Sacral Chakra |
Moving up the spinal
column, we find the next energy center known as the Sacral (Spleen)
chakra. The Sacral is found in our lower
abdominal area a couple of inches below the belly button and is associated with
the color orange. This center governs
our feelings and the ability to accept others on both a social and intimate
level. Issues of well-being, pleasure, and sexuality arise
from here (2014).
Solar
Plexus
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| Solar Plexus Chakra |
The third chakra known
as the Solar Plexus is located above the belly button near the stomach and is
represented by the color yellow. Under
this energy center falls the domains of self-worth, self-confidence and
self-esteem. The Solar Plexus also
controls our right to think, ego, and humor (2014).
Heart
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| Heart Chakra |
Located right in the
center of the chest we find the Heart chakra with an association to the color
green. Here we find love, joy,
forgiveness, inner peace, and compassion.
The Heart also allows us to come to terms and accept ourselves for who
we are and our place in this world (2014).
Throat
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| Throat Chakra |
Moving into the throat
region of the spinal column we find the Throat chakra with its companion color
of blue. This energy center governs our
ability to speak and express ourselves in a truthful manner. Loyalty, trust, organization, and planning
are also found here (2014).
Third
Eye
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| Third Eye Chakra |
Centered in the
forehead we find the Third Eye (Brow) chakra which is drawn to the color
indigo. This spinning vortex guides our ability to think and make
decisions. It is how we see and trust
our intuition, imagination, and wisdom.
It also helps us to rid ourselves of repressed feelings and negative thoughts
(2014).
Crown
Chakra
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| Crown Chakra |
At the very top of our head is the Crown chakra
found as violet hues on the color spectrum.
It is here where we become connected to our spirituality and God, or higher intelligence depending upon your
individual beliefs. It also guides us to
trust in the universe as well as integrate our consciousness and
subconsciousness into a superconsciousness.
This by no means is a complete discussion
of the significance of the chakras. As I
said earlier, do your own research if what I have written here peaks your
interest. In the next segment, we will
learn what happens if either an individual chakra or multiple chakras become(s)
unbalanced.
References
ChakraEnergy.com (2014). The Seven Chakras. Retrieved from http:// chakraenergy.com/seven.html
on 6/24/2014.
The Chopra Center (2014). Chakras.
Retrieved from http://www.chopra.com/community/online-library/terms/chakras
on 8/5/2014.
MindBodyGreen (2014). The 7 Chakras for Beginners. Retrieved from http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-91/The-7-Chakras-for-Beginners.html
on 8/5/2014.
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