Chakra Information

What are Chakras?

Traditionally pronounced Chuck-ras, now more commonly pronounced in Australia as Shark-ras.

The Human Body is made up of two distinct parts, although closely related to each other. the first part is the visible physical body that we are familiar with.

The second part is invisible to most, and is called the Energy Body or Aura.

It surrounds and interpenetrates the physical body and vivifies it. It controls the physical body and psycho-emotional and spiritual states. It has channels of energy that circulate to nourish the system and physical body called Chakras.

Just like you have internal organs that perform specific functions in your physical body, the energy body has centers or chakras which also have specific functions in controlling physical, mental, psycho-emotional and spiritual states.

The chakras are similar to power stations, providing fuel for the different systems to function effectively. And just like you have veins and arteries that distribute and circulate blood in the physical body, there are meridians or nadis in the energy body that move energy around.

The degree of our personal power, the quality of our physical , psycho-emotional and, mental health , our spiritual development , our success in the material world and in relationships depends on the quality of our energy body - the size, strength, health, brightness and cleanliness of our chakras.

Common knowledge on chakras deals with 7 major chakras. The full chakra system is extremely complex as there is also over 300 minor chakras in the human body as well as several non-physical chakras situated outside of the body. Detailed maps of the chakra system and their connecting meridians and pathways have been used for thousands of years in Eastern mysticism and medicine, i.e., acupuncture.

Here are descriptions based on the 7 major chakras:

Base/Root Chakra (Muladhara) – ( Red )

Base of Spine, Coccyx

Has the slowest vibration

Main Function: Grounding, basic survival

Qualities: Security, confidence, stability, vitality, self-preservation, courage and patience, basic instincts, sense of belonging, self-esteem and self-awareness

Imbalances: Insecurity, fear, violence, greed, anger, self-centredness, lack of grounding, constipation and tension in the spine, spaciness

Gland: Adrenals

Organs: Spinal column, rectum, anus, urethra

Physical Dis-ease: Constipation, piles, colitis, diarrhoea , cold fingers and toes, weak bladder, osteoarthrosis hip, kidney stones, hypo- and hyper-tension, vaginisms , impotence, Crohn’s disease, lack of creative or sexual desire

Issue: Fear Personal focus: Self-preservation

Sense: Smell Sound: Lam (lahm)

Planet: Saturn Element: Earth

Gemstones: Bloodstone, black tourmaline, garnet, obsidian, red jasper, ruby, smoky quartz

Essential Oils: Myrrh, patchouli, vetivert

Sacral/Navel Chakra (Swadhishthana) – ( Orange)

Lower Abdomen, below the navel

Main Function: Movement, sensual and sexual relationship with others

Qualities: Change, flexibility, desire, procreation, pleasure, vitality, assimilation of food and new ideas, sharing, surrender, sexual/passionate love, tolerance

Imbalances: Over-indulgence in food or sex, sexual problems, confusion, purposelessness, jealousy, possessiveness, low physical and emotional energy

Glands: Ovaries and Testes/Prostrate

Organs: Reproductive system, uterus, bladder, intestines, appendix and all fluids of the body

Physical Dis-ease: Bladder and/or uterine problems, female reproductive problems including menstrual cycle, cysts, fibroids, male reproductive system problems

Issue: Shame Personal focus: Self-gratification

Sense: Taste Sound: Vam (vahm)

Planets: Jupiter Element: Water

Gemstones: Amber, carnelian, citrine, coral, orange calcite, topaz

Essential Oils: Jasmine, rose, sandalwood

Solar Plexus (Manipura) – ( Yellow )

Below the ribs and above the navel

Main Function: Will power

Qualities: Patience, self-control, self-esteem, self-confidence, transformation, warmth, laughter and balance of inner needs with external demands

Imbalance: Lack of confidence, tiredness, low energy, poor stamina, weak-willed, frustrated victim, overemphasis on power and/or recognition, self-hatred, resentment, anger, despondent, insensitive

Glands: Pancreas, adrenals

Organs: Pancreas, stomach, liver, spleen, gall bladder, central nervous system and muscles

Functions: Digestive processes, metabolism, emotions and vitality of the Sympathetic Nervous System

Physical Dis-ease: Digestive problems, diabetes, pancreatitis , gall stones, liver, ulcers

Issue: Guilt Personal focus: Self-definition

Sense: Sight Sound: Ram (rahm)

Planets: Mars Element: Fire

Gemstones: Amber, citrine, gold, gold calcite, yellow topaz, tiger’s eye

Essential Oils: Juniper, vetivert

Heart Chakra (Anahata) – ( Green / Pink )

Centre of the Heart/Chest

The bridge between the lower and upper chakras

Main Function: Anchors the life-force from the higher self, energizes the blood and physical body with life-force and circulates blood and energy

Qualities: Unconditional love, joy, forgiveness, compassion, giving/receiving, contentment and balance, understanding, group consciousness

Imbalances: Emotional instability, fear of giving/receiving love, inability to empathize, critical, heart break, bitterness

Gland: Thymus

Organs: Heart, thymus, immune system, breast lungs, blood, vagus nerves, skin and circulatory system, arms, hand

Physical Dis-ease: Circulation, heart and breathing problems, allergies

Issue: Grief Personal focus: Self-acceptance

Sense: Touch Sound: Yam (yahm)

Planets: Venus Element: Air

Gems: Emerald, green aventurine, green jade, green and pink tourmaline, kunzite, malachite, rose quartz, ruby

Essential Oils: Bergamot, inula, jasmine, melissa, rose

Throat Chakra (Vishuddha) – ( Blue )

Throat area

Main Function: True communication and expression

Qualities: Creative expression in speech, writing and the arts, peace, freedom, kindness, loyalty, honesty, wisdom and knowledge

Glands: Thyroid, Parathyroid, Hypothalamus

Organs: Lungs, throat, voice, neck and mouth, intestines

Imbalances: Depression, feelings of isolation and of being misunderstood, ignorance, lack of discernment, frustration, tension

Physical dis-ease: Stiff neck, speech and/or communication difficulties, hearing problems, thyroid and throat problems, anorexia nervosa, asthma

Issue: Lies Personal focus: Self-expression

Sense: Sound Sound: Hum (hoom)

Planet: Mercury Element: Ether

Gemstones: Aquamarine, azurite, blue topaz, blue lace agate, celestite, lapis lazuli, sapphire, sodalite, turquoise

Essential Oils: Blue (German) and English Chamomile

Brow/Third Eye Chakra (Ajna) – ( Indigo )

Centre of the Forehead

Function: Meeting point of Ying and Yang energies, true inner vision

Qualities: Soul realization, intuition, imagination, inner vision/dreams, perception beyond duality, peace of mind, clairvoyance, concentration, wisdom and devotion

Imbalances: Immoderate detachment from the world, bad dreams, lack of concentration, cynicism, fear, tension, headaches and an inability to see things from another’s perspective

Glands: Pituitary and (some believe) the Pineal glands

Organs: Nervous system, lower brain, face, left eye, ears and nose and sinuses

Physical dis-ease: Headaches, eye problems, sinusitis

Issue: Illusion Personal focus: Self-reflection

Sense: Sight Sound: Om (ohm)

Planet: Moon and Sun Element: Light / Mind

Gemstones: Azurite, kyanite, lapis lazuli, quartz crystal, sapphire, sodalite, tourmaline

Essential Oils: Helichrysum, juniper, rosemary

Crown Chakra (Sahasrara) – ( Violet )

Top of the Head, the Centre of the Crown

Fastest spinning of the chakras

Function: Unity and oneness with the Infinite

Qualities: Vitalizes the lower brain (cerebrum), as well as that of higher consciousness, spiritual will, divine wisdom and understanding, selfless service, peace, idealism and altruism

Imbalances: Lack of inspiration, confusion, depression, despair, alienation, hesitation to serve and senility, denial, poor memory

Glands: Pituitary (and some believe Pineal as well)

Organs: Cerebral cortex, central nervous system, upper brain and right eye

Associated with all the chakras

Physical Dis-ease: Parkinson’s Disease, dementia, epilepsy, schizophrenia

Issue: Attachment Personal focus: Self-knowledge

Sense: Thought / Superconsciousness Element: Spirit

Gemstones: Amethyst, alexandrite, diamond, quartz crystal, selenite, sugilite

Essential Oils: Jasmine, rose, sandalwood, lavender, frankincense, rosewood

Continue