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Chakras
 At
the central core of our body spin seven main wheel-like energy centers called
chakras. Chakras have the ability to receive, assimilate and transmit
energy.
Each chakra is a vortex, spinning life-force
energy into or out of the body. In fact, the word chakra is from the
Sanskrit word meaning "wheel of light".
There are 7 major chakras connected to and a
part of the physical body. All are located on the torso and head. Each chakra
transmits and receives life-force energy often called "chi", "qi", "prana", or
"universal intelligence". There are also many minor chakras, most of which are
located at the joints of the physical body.
 (pic from
www.healer.ch)
When we are in a state in ill health, the
chakras may be distorted,
out of alignment or even stagnant. When this happens, life force
energy cannot flow in and out freely and the physical body may suffer. Stress,
inability to express emotions, beliefs incongruent with Truth,
disconnection from a higher power, unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, exposure to
toxicity, etc. can cause the chakra system to close down.
The seven major
chakras are located at intervals along the spine, some opening out toward the
front of the body like cones. The chakras have a variety of roles.
1. They connect our
subtle energy bodies to our physical body.
2. Some chakras are
doorways to higher dimensions.
3. The chakras direct our
life force to fulfill specific functions.
Briefly, their locations &
energy-directing functions are:
1st chakra:
base of the spine... basic survival instinct- self preservation
Physical needs & survival - Red
Functional: Feeling
Grounded Dysfunctional: Victim
Essences: Cedarwood,
Myrrh, Patchouli
Crystals: Hermatite,
Tigers eye, Bloodstone
Lesson: Standing
your ground, Understanding needs
Element: Earth
2nd chakra:
just below naval... sexuality & pleasure
Emotional and Sexual Balance- Orange
Functional: Balanced sex
llife Dysfunctional: Martyr
Essences: Jasmine,
Rose, Sandalwood
Crystals: Citrine,
Carnelian, Golden Topaz
Lesson: Challenging
motivations based on social conditioning
Element: Water
3rd
chakra:
solar plexus... sensing safe or unsafe condition & power or control
Personal Power- yellow
Functional: Standing in
your own power Dysfunctional: settling for 2nd best
Essences: Vetivert
Ylang Ylang, Bergamot
Crystals:
Aventurine, Quartz, sunstone, yellow citrine
Lesson: Self
Esteem, self confidence Standing up for yourself
Element: Fire
4th chakra:
heart... love & compassion
Love & Relationships- Green/pink
Functional: Lover
Dysfunctional: Performer
Essences: Rose,
Bergamot, Melissa,
Crystals: Watermelon
tourmaline, Rose Quartz, Emerald
Lesson: Forgiveness
and Compassion
Element: Air
5th chakra:
Base of throat... communication & practical, analytical thought
Communication – Blue
Functional:
Communicator Dysfunctional: Masked Self
Essences: Chamomile,
Myrrh
Crystals: Lapis
lazuli, Turquoise, Aquamarine
Lesson: Personal
Expression
Element: Ether
6th chakra:
At the brow, between the eyes... inner vision & conceptual thought
Intuition Wisdom – Indigo
Functional: Psychic Dysfunctional: Rationalist
Essences: Hyacinth, Violet, Rose geranium
Crystals: Amethyst, Fluorite, Azurite
Life
Lesson: Emotional Intelligence
Element: Light/Telepathic energy
7th chakra:
Entering &
leaving the body, & spiritual union
Spirituality –
Violet/White/Gold
Functional: Trust the
Universe Dysfunctional: Egocentric
Essences: Lavender,
Frankincense, Rosewood
Crystals: Amethyst,
Clear Quartz, Diamond
Life Lesson: Selflessness
Element: Cosmic
Energy
Other
resonations with the Chakras
1st
Chakra - base/perineum, red, Earth, survival, grounding, stillness, elephant,
earth
2nd
Chakra - lower abdomen, orange, water, emotions, sexuality, desire, tears,
crocodile, moon
3rd
Chakra - solar plexus, yellow, fire, will, power, anger, joy, laughter, ram, sun
4th
Chakra - heart, green, air, love, balance, compassion, antelope
5th
Chakra - throat, blue, throat, ether, sound, communication, creativity,
expansion, excitement, deer
6th
Chakra - (third eye or adjna centre) forehead, indigo, forehead, light,
clairvoyance, psychic abilities, imagination, dreaming, owl
7th
Chakra - top of head, violet, top of head, thought, spiritual connection,
understanding, knowing, bliss, God
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