Chakras
There are, however, seven major centres, commonly referred to as the Chakras. Chakra is a Sanskrit word which means “wheel”. The Chakras are similar to wheels, in that they are spinning vortexes of energy. They are centers of force, located within our etheric body, through which we receive, transmit and process life energies. Each Chakra in the body is recognizes as a focal point of life force relating to physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual energies. The Chakras are the network through which body, mind, and spirit interact as one holistic system.
The seven major Chakras correspond to specific aspects of our consciousness and have their own individual characteristics and functions.
Each has a corresponding relationship to one of the various glands of the body’s endocrine system, as well as to one of the seven colours of the rainbow spectrum.
The main purpose in working with and understanding the Chakras is to create integration and wholeness within ourselves. In this way we bring the various aspects of our consciousness, from the physical to the spiritual, into a harmonious relationship. Ultimately, we begin to recognize that the different aspects of ourselves (physical, material, sexual, spiritual,etc.) all work together, and that each aspect is as much a part of the whole as the others. We must be able to acknowledge, accept and intergrate all levels of our being.
To help us in the process of our unfoldment it is most important to understand that the Chakras are “Doorways” for our consciousness. They are doorways through which emotional and spiritual force flow into physical expression. They are openings through which our attitudes and belief systems enter into and create our body/mind structure. The energy created from our emotional and mental attitudes runs through the Chakras and is distributed to our cells, tissues, and organs. Realizing this brings tremendous insight into how we ourselves affect our bodies, mind, and circumstances for better or for worse.
To understand the Chakras and their relationship to our consciousness, is to better understand ourselves. Understanding ourselves will enable us to make our choices and decisions from a place of awareness and balance, rather than being blindly influenced by forces we do not understand.
The ancient adage still echoes “know thyself”.
The Crown Chakra
| Location | Top of the head |
|---|---|
| Colour | Violet |
| Sound | OM |
| Element | Thought/Will |
| Function | Vitalizes the upper brain (cerebrum) |
| Glands/Organs | Pineal gland, cerebral cortex central nervous system, right eye |
| Gems/Minerals | Amethyst, Alexandrite, Diamond, Purple Fluorite, Quartz Crystal, Selenite |
| Foods | This Chakra is associated with the idea of fasting. Also violet (purple) fruit and vegetables |
| Natural Scents | Frankincense, Copaiba balsam, Rose otto tincture, Nutmeg |
| Qualities/Lessons | Unification of the higher self with the human personality. Oneness with the infinite. Spiritual will inspiration, unity, divine wisdom & understanding. Idealism, selfless service. Perception beyond space and time. Continuity of consciousness |
| Negative Qualities | Lack of inspiration, confusion, depression, alienation, hesitation to service, senility |
The Brow Chakra
| Location | Centre of the forehead, between the eyebrows |
|---|---|
| Colour | Indigo (dark blue) |
| Sound | AH |
| Element | Light |
| Function | Vitalizes the lower brain (cerebellum) and central nervous system. Vision |
| Glands/Organs | Pituitary gland, left eye nose, ears |
| Gems/Minerals | Lapis Lazuli, Azurite, Sodalite, Quartz Crystals, Sapphire, Indicolite Tourmaline, White Howlite |
| Foods | Blue/Purple fruits and vegetables |
| Natural scents | Lavender, Rosemary, Balsam of Peru, Jasmine |
| Qualities/Lessons | Soul realization, intuition, insight, imagination, Clairvoyance, concentration, peace of mind. Wisdom, devotion, perception beyond duality |
| Negative Qualities | Lack of concentration, fear, cynicism, tension. Headaches, eye problems, bad dreams. Overly detached from the world |
The Throat Chakra
| Location | Throat area (Adams apple) |
|---|---|
| Colour | Sky blue |
| Sound | HA make a rasping sound |
| Element | Akasha/ether |
| Function | Speech, sound, vibration, communication |
| Glands/Organs | Thyroid, parathyroid, hypothalamus, throat, mouth |
| Gems/Minerals | Turquoise, Chrysocolia, Celestite, Blue Topaz, Sodalite, Lapis Lazuli, Aquamarine, Azurite, Kyanite, Howlite |
| Foods | Blue/Purple fruits and vegetables |
| Natural scents | Ho-wood, Cassia, Fennel, Lemon, Aniseed, Cassie Absolute |
| Qualities/Lessons | Power of the spoken word. True communication. Creative expression in speech. Writing and the arts. Integration, peace, truth, knowledge, wisdom, loyalty, honesty, reliability, gentleness, kindness |
| Negative Qualities | Communication and/or speech problems. Knowledge used unwisely, ignorance, lack of discernment. Depression, thyroid problems |
The Heart Chakra
| Location | Centre of the chest |
|---|---|
| Colour | Green (secondary olour is pink) |
| Sound | YM (ya-Mm) |
| Element | Air |
| Function | Anchors the life force from the higher self. Energises the blood and physical body with the life force. Blood circulation |
| Glands/Organs | Heart, thymus gland, circulatory system, arms, hands, lungs |
| Gems/Minerals | Emerald, Green & Pink Tourmaline, Malachite, Green Jade, Aventurine, Chrysoprase, Kunzite, Rose Quartz, Ruby |
| Foods | Green Fruits and Vegetables |
| Natural Scents | Melissa, Verbena, Oakmoss absolute, Amber (natural blend) Petitgrain, Mandarin |
| Qualities/Lessons | Divine/Unconditional Love. Forgiveness, compassion, understanding, balance, group consciousness, oneness with life. Acceptance, peace, openness, harmony, contentment |
| Negative Qualities | Repression of love, emotional instability, out of balance. Heart problems, circulation problems |
The Solar Plexus Chakra
| Location | Just above the navel |
|---|---|
| Colour | Yellow |
| Sound | RA from the diaphragm Ra! Ra! |
| Element | Fire |
| Function | Vitalises the sympathetic nervous system. Digestive process, metabolism, emotions |
| Glands/Organs | Pancreas, adrenals, stomach, liver, gallbladder, nervous system, muscles |
| Gems/Minerals | Citrine, Gold Topaz, Amber, Tigers Eye, Gold Calcite, Gold |
| Foods | Starches, Yellow Fruits & Vegetables |
| Natural Scents | Storax, Sandalwood, Opoponax, Chamomile, Pine Sylvestris, Cardamon |
| Qualities/Lessons | Will, personal power, authority, energy, mastery of desire, self-control. radiance, warmth, awakening, transformation, humor, laughter |
| Negative Qualities | Taking in more than one can assimilate & utilize. Too much emphasis on power and/or recognition. Anger, fear, hate. Digestive problems |
The Sacral Chakra
| Location | Lower abdomen to navel area |
|---|---|
| Colour | Orange |
| Sound | BA (like a well-fed satisfied sheep) |
| Element | Water |
| Function | Procreation, assimilation of food, physical force and vitality, sexuality |
| Glands/Organs | Ovaries, testicles, prostate, spleen, womb, bladder |
| Gems/Minerals | Carnelian, Coral, Gold Calcite, Amber, Citrine, Gold Topaz, Peach Aventurine, Dolomite |
| Foods | Liquids, Orange Fruits & Vegetables |
| Natural Scents | Ylang-Ylang, Patchouli, Brnzoin |
| Qualities/Lessons | Giving & receiving, emotions, desire, pleasure, sexual/passionate love, change, movement, assimilation of new ideas. Health, family, tolerance, surrender. Working harmoniously & creatively with others |
| Negative Qualities | Over-indulgence in food or sex. Sexual difficulties. Confusion, purposelessness. Jealousy, envy,desire to possess, impotence, uterine and/or bladder problems |
The Root or Base Chakra
| Location | Base of the spine (coccyx) |
|---|---|
| Colour | Red |
| Sound | LA (earthly sound) |
| Element | Earth |
| Functions | Gives vitality to the physical body. Life force, survival, self preservation, instincts |
| Glands/Organs | Adrenals, kidneys, spinal column, legs, bones |
| Gems/Minerals | Ruby, Garnet, Bloodstone, Red Jasper, Black Tourmaline, Obsidian, Smoky Quartz |
| Foods | Proteins (meat & dairy products not recommended), Red Fruits & Vegetables |
| Natural Scents | Cedarwood, Vetivert, Labdanum, Noble Fir Resin |
| Qualities/Lessons | Matters relating to the material world, success. The physical body, mastery of the body. Grounding, individuality, stability, security, stillness, health, courage, patience |
| Negative Qualities | Self-centered, insecurity, violence, greed anger. Overly concerned with ones physical survival. Tension in the spine, constipation |
CHAKRA ACTIVATION TECHNIQUES.
Consciously expand your expression of unconditional Love, compassion, gratitude, forgiveness, and creativity. While meditating, visualize the corresponding colour of the chakra saturating and balancing that part of your body.
Do all seven chakras from the base of the spine to the top of your head.
Live your life in alignment with honesty and complete integrity. Utilize the vibrational power of sound (singing, chanting, musical instruments).
Eat fresh fruits and vegetables that are rice with the corresponding colours of the chakras.
Put clear quartz crystals in your drinking water. They help restructure the crystalline properties of the water and thereby aid the activation and acceleration of personal consciousness. Selfless service will aid the opening of the chakras in a natural and non-forceful manner.
While lying down, place either the corresponding stone from the mineral kingdom or a clear quartz crystal on each of the chakra points on the body. By enhancing the positive flow of energy throughout one’s body/mind system, this technique will help one bring up, recognize, and clear emotional blocks.
Utilize the power of prayer, meditation, visualization, and affirmation.
Fasting for short periods (under the supervision of a holistic doctor) is an excellent way for not only regenerating the body, but for bringing about spiritual and psychological insight and revelation.
Relax in a comfortable position. As you breath, imagine and feel yourself to be inhaling and exhaling through a given chakra point. This will charge that chakra and the surrounding organs with vital life-force. Do this for each of the seven chakras.
Sleep outside on the ground in a beautiful place. Sleep with your head facing north, to align with and become charged by the Earth’s electromagnetic field.
Yoga and exercise charge and activates the chakras. There are certain types of yoga that are used specifically for activating the chakras.
Become aware of your breathing. “Conscious breathing” aligns the body, mind and spirit.
Use your imagination. It is one of the most valuable tools you possess for creating any reality you choose. Reality is what you dream it to be!
REMEMBER
The most powerful way to open, activate, energize, and balance all of our Chakras and keep our bodies and minds in a healthy condition, is to LOVE ourselves and others unconditionally. This may not appear to be a very scientific technique, but it is. LOVE is the greatest healer. LOVE is the vitalizing, nourishing, sustaining electricity of life. When we LOVEourselves and are able to offer LOVE to others, we keep our body/mind system charged and vitalized with this “electricity”.
To LOVE ourselves and others unconditionally may sound like a difficult thing to achieve, but in actuality, it can be as simple as believing it is possible! Once we experience it, that unconditional LOVE can be a real possibility, and we awaken the desire within ourselves to move into this state of being, we can begin to manifest this reality in our lives immediately!
To LOVE ourselves and others unconditionally may sound like a difficult thing to achieve, but in actuality, it can be as simple as believing it is possible! Once we experience it, that unconditional LOVE can be a real possibility, and we awaken the desire within ourselves to move into this state of being, we can begin to manifest this reality in our lives immediately!
Our entire body/mind system is a connecting link to all levels of universal consciousness.Each one of us are interconnected and are a holographic part of “All That Is”. As we open ourselves into greater expression’s of LOVE, wisdom, and power, we give this gift to all creation. As one person becomes whole, humanity, on a collective level, is that much closer to wholeness. We must remember this and take hold of our personal responsibility to ourselves and to an awakening humanity. LOVE is the source of all healing — LOVE one another.
