What is a Chakra?
Written by Mariana Visser of New Energy Healing
The words "aura" and "chakra" get used quite a bit these days, which is great - if you know what they mean! I hope that our series of articles will clear this for you and make you more aware of the importance of a well balance chakra & aura.
The Chakras and the Physical Body
The word chakra is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning wheel. If we were able to see the chakras (as many psychics, in fact, do) we would observe a wheel of energy continuously revolving or rotating. The chakras begin at the base of the spine and finish at the top of the head. Though fixed in the central spinal column they are located on both the front and back of the body, and work through it. We have7 major chakras and 21 minor chakras.
Each chakra vibrates or rotates at a different speed. The root or first chakra rotates at the slowest speed, the crown or seventh chakra at the highest speed. Each chakra is stimulated by its own and complimentary color, and a range of gemstones for specific uses. The chakra colors are of the rainbow; red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. The size and brightness of the wheels vary with individual development, physical condition, energy levels, disease, or stress.
Each chakra vibrates or rotates at a different speed. The root or first chakra rotates at the slowest speed, the crown or seventh chakra at the highest speed. Each chakra is stimulated by its own and complimentary color, and a range of gemstones for specific uses. The chakra colors are of the rainbow; red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. The size and brightness of the wheels vary with individual development, physical condition, energy levels, disease, or stress.
If the chakras are not balanced, or if the energies are blocked, the basic life force will be slowed down. The individual may feel listless, tired, out of sorts, or depressed. A constant balance between the chakras promotes health and a sense of well being. If the chakras are opened too much, a person could literally short circuit themselves with too much universal energy going through the body. If the chakras are closed, this does not allow for the universal energy to flow through them properly which may also lead to dis-ease.
The reason why crystals and gemstones are wonderful and powerful healing tools are because of what science calls its piezoelectric effect. (You can see this effect in the modern quartz watches). Crystals and gemstones respond to the electricity that is coursing through our body, and if the energy is sluggish, the constant electrical vibrations of the stones will help to harmonize, balance, and stimulate these energies.
The reason why crystals and gemstones are wonderful and powerful healing tools are because of what science calls its piezoelectric effect. (You can see this effect in the modern quartz watches). Crystals and gemstones respond to the electricity that is coursing through our body, and if the energy is sluggish, the constant electrical vibrations of the stones will help to harmonize, balance, and stimulate these energies.
Every Chakra has a Corresponding Organ in our Physical System.
- The root chakra belongs together with the large intestine and the rectum. It also has a certain influence on the function of the kidneys.
- The navel chakra belongs to the reproduction system, the testicles and ovaries and also the urinary bladder and kidneys.
- The solar plexus chakra is in relation to the liver, gall bladder, stomach, spleen and the small intestine.
- The heart chakra belongs to the heart and the arms.
- The throat chakra relates to the lungs and the throat.
- The third eye (forehead) chakra belongs to the brain, face, nose, eyes etc.
- Thecrown chakra does not have a corresponding organ but is related to the whole being.
Chakras and the Endocrine System
The chakras change energy from one level to another by distributing Ki (also called Chi, Prana, Mana depending on belief system) to the physical body. This is partly done through the endocrine system that regulates other systems in the body. According to tradition each chakra also corresponds to one of the major glands in the body.
- The root chakra is in relation to the adrenal gland.
- The navel chakra to the ovaries or testicles.
- The solar plexus chakra is related to the pancreas.
- The heart chakra belongs together with the thymus.
- The throat chakra corresponds to the thyroid gland.
- The third eye chakra has a connection to the pituitary gland.
- The crown chakra is usually connected to the pineal gland.
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