WHAT ARE THE CHAKRAS?
THE
BASE CHAKRA (Muladhara)
The
first of the seven major centres is located at the coccyx
at the base of the spine and it is usually called the root
or base centre.. Its associated element is earth and it
corresponds to the sense of smell, physical energy and vitality.
Here also, say the yogis, sleeps the magic serpent known
as the kundalini. It lies coiled at the base of the spine
and symbolises the basic evolutionary life force. Once awakened
it will rise through the spine to the crown of the head
and may trigger enlightenment in the practitioner of these
methods.
For our purposes, imagine
the root centre as your grounding or primary energy source.
This is the centre we can turn to if we need physical strength.
The colour for this centre is red.
WHAT ARE THE CHAKRAS?
THE
SACRAL CHAKRA (Svadishana)
The second centre is found just below the navel and is called
the Sacral Centre. It is linked with the adrenals and the
release of adrenaline into the body. Its element is water
and if this centre is out of balance your 'flight or flight'
response may be over active. This centre also has a cleansing
function by filtering out negative influences. It's colour
is orange
WHAT ARE THE CHAKRAS?
THE
SOLAR PLEXUS (Manipura)
The next centre is found just below the breastbone and is
called the Solar Plexus centre. It is linked to the digestive
system, the pancreas liver and stomach. Its associated element
is fire. This centre is our psychic battery and the storehouse
of our positive energy. Also it is the link between the
mind and the emotions and the area we process negative feelings.
An imbalance here can lead to 'butterflies' and digestive
disorders. The colour of the Solar Plexus Centre is yellow.
WHAT ARE THE CHAKRAS?
THE
HEART CENTRE (Anahata)
In the centre of the chest is the heart centre. This is
linked to the thymus and controls the immune system. It
is the seat of the 'higher or deeper' emotions such as love,
tenderness, compassion and honesty. The energies from this
centre affect the heart, lungs, upper chest, back and bronchial
tubes. Its element is air and its designated colour is green.
WHAT ARE THE CHAKRAS?
THE
THROAT CENTRE (Visuddha)
The next centre is found at the top of the throat and its
designated colour is blue. If blue is your given colour
then you need to draw light into this centre. Its element
is Ether and its traditional correspondence is with self-expression
through thoughts, writing and speech. It is linked to the
thyroid gland which controls metabolic rate. It also influences
the throat, ears, nose, mouth and neck.
WHAT ARE THE CHAKRAS?
THE
FOREHEAD CENTRE (Ajna)
The spiritual journey of the inner light now brings us to
the sixth centre which lies in the centre of the forehead.
This is often given the nickname of 'the third eye',. It
is found above and between the eyebrows and is linked to
the pituitary and pineal glands. This is the seat of higher
consciousness and spiritual powers. Telepathy, clairvoyance
and precognition are generated by this centre and it also
controls the body's eyes, nerves, head and brain. The associated
colour is a deep indigo.
WHAT ARE THE CHAKRAS?
THE
CROWN CENTRE (Sahasrara)
The goal of the light's journey from the base of the spine
upward is to the top of the head. Normally known as the
crown centre this is the seat of the soul. As with the third
eye centre this centre also is linked to the pituitary and
pineal glands. It is associated with the perfection of mind,
body and spirit. Its designated colour is violet but in
reality this centre is a mass of shimmering lights and colours
from the whole visual spectrum and beyond. We can trigger
this centre by filling it with pure light and like a fountain
its light cascades through your body uniting you with your
core spiritual values.
