Information :: Chakras
Millions and millions of tiny vital life forces whirling through the body are concentrated into centers called chakras. Chakra means "wheel" in Sanskrit. They are called wheels because energies spin at these points, rotating clockwise at a certain frequency. The activity resembles a galaxy of planets, each spinning on its axis. The seven main chakras that you will learn about are located in the spinal cord region and are reflected, and felt after Self-Realization, in various parts of our bodies. Each chakra is designed to supervise and maintain the perfect operation of the bodily systems under its control.
An understanding of what each chakra attracts and what can disturb it is important for our well-being. Every thought and action influences the sensitivity and performance of these centers. As a beginner, the initial task is to clear away the gross negativity; this may take time but the results will be felt from the outset. The source of all this information is available to you once you experience Self-Realization and your chakras are gradually cleared.
The chart will help you to interpret your sensations. For example, if you feel a tingling sensation on your left middle finger, then there is an imbalance in the left aspect of the Nabhi (3rd chakra). On the other hand, a cool and light sensation on the right thumb indicates a balanced state of the right aspect of Swadisthan (2nd chakra). This inner knowledge, coupled with understanding the qualities and governing principles of each center, helps us to realize all the obstacles inside of ourselves that bring our subtle system into imbalance.
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Root or Base Chakra |
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Colour Association |
Red |
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Sanskit Name |
Muladhara |
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Location |
Base of spine, coccyx |
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Lesson |
Survival-The right to exist. Deals with tasks related to the material and physical world. Ability to stand up for oneself and security issues. |
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Imbalances |
Anemia, fatigue, lower back pain, sciatica, depression. Frequent colds or cold hands and cold feet. |
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Root Stimulants |
Physical exercise and restful sleeps, gardening, pottery and clay. Red food & drink. Red gemstones, red clothing, bathing in red, etc. Using red oils such as ylang ylang or sandalwood essential oils. |
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Spleen Chakra |
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Colour Association |
Orange |
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Sanskit Name |
Svadisthana |
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Location |
Below navel, lower abdomen |
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Lesson |
Feelings-The right to feel. Connected to our sensing abilities and issues related to feelings. Ability to be social and intimacy issues. |
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Imbalances |
Eating disorders. Alcohol and drug abuse. Depression. Low back pain. Asthma or allergies. Candida & yeast infections. Urinary problems. Sensuality issues as well as impotency and frigidity. |
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Spleen Stimulants |
Hot aromatic baths, water aerobics, massage.Embracing sensation (such as different food tastes). Orange food & drink. Orange gemstones and orange clothing. Using orange oils such as melissa or orange essential oils. |
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Solar Plexus Chakra |
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Colour Association |
Yellow |
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Sanskit Name |
Manipura |
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Location |
Above the navel, stomach area |
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Lesson |
Personal power-The right to think. Balance of intellect, self-confidence and ego power. Ability to have self-control and humor. |
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Imbalances |
Digestive problems, ulcers, diabetes, hypoglycemia, constipation. Nervousness, toxicity, parasites, colitis, poor memory. |
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Solar Plexus Stimulants |
Taking classes, reading informative books, doing mind puzzles. Sunshine. Detoxication programs. Yellow food & drink. Yellow gemstones and yellow clothing. Using yellow oils such as lemon or rosemary essential oils. |
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Heart Chakra |
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Colour Association |
Green |
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Sanskit Name |
Anahata |
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Location |
Center of chest |
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Lesson |
Relationships-The right to love. Love, forgiveness, compassion. Ability to have self-control. Acceptance of oneself. |
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Imbalances |
Heart and breathing disorders. Heart and breast cancer. Chest pain. High blood pressure. Passivity. Immune system problems. Muscular tension. |
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Heart Stimulants |
Nature walks, time spent with family or friends. Green food & drink. Green gemstones and green clothing. Using green oils such as eucalyptus or pine essential oils. |
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Throat Chakra |
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Colour Association |
Blue |
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Sanskit Name |
Visuddha |
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Location |
Throat region |
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Lesson |
Relationships-The right to speak. Learning to express oneself and one's beliefs (truthful expression). Ability to trust. Loyalty. Organization and planning. |
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Imbalances |
Thyroid imbalances, swollen glands. Fevers and flu. Infections. Mouth, jaw, tongue, neck and shoulders problems. Hyperactivity. Hormonal disorders such as PMS, mood swings, bloating and menopause. |
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Throat Stimulants |
Singing (in the shower), poetry, stamp or art collecting. Meaningful conversations. Blue food & drink. Blue gemstones and blue clothing. Using blue oils such as chamomile or geranium essential oils. |
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Brow or Third Eye Chakra |
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Colour Association |
Indigo |
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Sanskit Name |
Anja |
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Location |
Forehead, in between the eyes. |
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Lesson |
Intuition-The right to "see." Trusting one's intuition and insights. Developing one's psychic abilities. Self-realization. Releasing hidden and repressed negative thoughts. |
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Imbalances |
Learning disabilities, co-ordination problems, sleep disorders. |
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Depression |
Thyroid imbalances, swollen glands. Fevers and flu. Infections. Mouth, jaw, tongue, neck and shoulders problems. Hyperactivity. Hormonal disorders such as PMS, mood swings, bloating and menopause. |
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Brow Stimulants |
Star gazing. Mediation Indigo food & drink. Indigo gemstones and indigo clothing. Using indigo oils such as patchouli or frankincense essential oils. |
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Crown Chakra |
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Colour Association |
Violet |
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Sanskit Name |
Sahasrara |
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Location |
Top of head |
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Lesson |
Knowingness-The right to aspire. Dedication to the divine consciousness and trusting the universe. Learning about one's spirituality. Our connection to the concept of "God" or a higher intelligence. Integrating one's consciousness and subconsciousness into the superconsciousness. |
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Imbalances |
Headaches. Photosensitivity. Mental illness. Neuralgia.Senility. Right/left brain disorders and coordination problems. Epilepsy. Varicose veins and blood vessel problems. Skin Rashes. |
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Crown Stimulants |
Focusing on dreams. Writing down one's visions and inventions. Violet food & drink. Violet gemstones and violet clothing. Using violet oils such as lavender or jasmine essential oils. |
