Chakra means ‘wheel’ in Sanskrit. In this context, chakras are wheels of energy – continuously rotating.
They are sub-atomic energy centres located along the spinal column. Each centre carries a special energy level that causes the chakra to rotate at a speed of its own. The spine acts as a rod, conducting vertical energy flows into the head, down the spine, through the feet and into the earth. Each one is a point at which energy can be expressed in a certain set of actions, attitudes and emotions. The chakra is a map of the soul, which you must move along for healing to happen. An under active chakra is usually one in which energy is blocked or congested which results in lack of energy. People are believed to fall ill when their chakras lose alignment.
There are three master chakras – root, heart and crown, four major chakras – spleen, solar plexus, throat and brow and over 300 minor chakras.
Everything in life has a spiritual body and as such contains within it a chakra body. This body can open, expand and experience lessons and the external circumstances associated with it. As we work on a situation in our life, it generates energy, which in turn effects a specific chakra point. Everything in life has an energy pattern and it flows through the Chakra stem. In order for a particular energy to work, the chakra associated with it must be open and join in the process. As we move through life the lessons and energy we experience will stimulate a particular chakra, which in turn effects the physical body. For example, if a person feels the urge to speak their mind at a meeting, but are unable to express their feelings and holds back emotions, they may experience disturbances in the throat. Einstein theorised that all energy has a sound, a colour and intensity unique unto itself. He also gave us a clue for creating energy. He said ‘Thought is energy. To create it, just use your imagination.’ Use the energy that you create in positive ways. Use it to protect yourself from outside influences. Use it in creative endeavours. Use it for others.
| First Chakra | Called the Root Chakra and is located at the base of the spine. This is where the kundalini is situated |
| Colour | Red |
| Verb | I have |
| Organs | Adrenals, bladder, genitals, spine |
| Element | Earth |
| Sense | Smell |
| Embodiment | Physical Body |
| Orientation | Self Preservation |
| Experiences | Within the material world |
| Excessive | Money, materialism, hoarding |
| Deficient | Fear, lack of discipline, ungroundedness, restlessness |
| Function | Life force, survival, fertility, prosperity, procreation, vitality, stability, courage, self esteem concerned with basic drives and instincts - eating, protecting ones family and staying safe. In essence this chakra keeps the others alive |
| Gemstones | Ruby, garnet, smoky quartz, obsidian, onyx, hematite, bloodstone, red jasper |
| Essential oils | Cedarwood, rosewood, thyme |
| Second Chakra | Called the Sacral or Splenic Chakra is located within the area bounded by the spleen and sexual centres approximately three inches below the navel. Usually people suffering from sexual blockages need healing here |
| Colour | Orange |
| Verb | I Feel |
| Organs | Reproductive organs, lymphatic glands, kidneys |
| Element | Water |
| Sense | Taste |
| Embodiment | Emotional Body |
| Orientation | Self Gratification |
| Experiences | Within the emotional world |
| Excessive | Overly emotional, addictions, excessive attachments |
| Deficient | Rigidity, emotional numbness, fear of pleasure |
| Function | Primal feelings, desires, physical and sexual health, self esteem, relationships, enthusiasm, creativity, emotions, vitality. It is the seat of our gut reactions and deep visceral feelings |
| Gemstones | Moonstone, carnelian, coral, agate |
| Essential Oils | Fennel, sandalwood, Cardamon |
Third Chakra
| Called the Solar Plexus Chakra and is located above the stomach just below the sternum. There is often a great amount of physical energy and power within this chakra or emanating from it.
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Colour
| Yellow
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Verb
| I can
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Organs
| Pancreas, stomach, liver, gallbladder, solar plexus
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Element
| Fire
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Sense
| Sight
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Embodiment
| Mental Body
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Orientation
| Self Definition
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Experiences
| Through personal will
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Excessive
| Dominating, aggressive, scattered
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Deficient
| Weak will, low self esteem, fearful, passive
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Function
| Personal power, control, social identity, influence, inner harmony, inner strength, fear. It is here that opinions and judgment originate
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Gemstones
| Amber, topaz, citrine, tiger eye
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| Essential Oils | Cedarwood, juniper, lime, lavender |
Fourth Chakra
| Called the heart chakra and is located in an area in the centre of the chest and is the heart centre
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Colour
| Green / Rose
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Verb
| I love
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Organs
| Thymus, heart, lungs, circulation
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Element
| Air
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Sense
| Touch
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Embodiment
| Astral Body
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Orientation
| Self acceptance
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Experiences
| Through unconditional love
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Excessive
| Co-dependency, possessiveness, jealousy, poor boundaries
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Deficient
| Shy, lonely, bitter, critical
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Function
| Love of self and others, harmony, spiritual development, healing, compassion, relationships, trust, peace. It is the centre of transformation.
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Gemstones
| Emerald, tourmaline, rose quartz, jade
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Essential Oils
| Jasmine, marjoram, rose, orange, ylang ylang
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| Fifth Chakra | Called the throat chakra and is located in the centre of the throat. When people suffer from headaches or migraine and tension within the neck and shoulder muscles, often the basic cause is that the throat chakra has become blocked |
| Colour | Blue |
| Verb | I Speak |
| Organs | Thyroid, throat, upper lungs, arms, digestive system |
| Element | Ether |
| Sense | Sound |
| Embodiment | Etheric Body |
| Orientation | Self Expression |
| Excessive | Inability to listen, excessive talking |
| Deficient | Poor rhythm, fear of speaking |
| Function | Communication, expression, wisdom, freedom, inspiration, will, teaching, life experiences, sense of responsibility. It is the centre of personal creativity, articulation and maturity of life experience and wisdom. |
| Gemstones | Blue sapphire, aquamarine, turquoise, lapis lazuli, chrysocolla, green aventurine |
| Essential Oils | Basil, eucalyptus, frankincense, peppermint, sage |
| Sixth Chakra | Called the brow chakra or third eye chakra and is located between and slightly above the two brows on the forehead |
| Colour | Indigo |
| Verb | I See |
| Organs | Pituitary gland, lower brain, nose, eyes, spine, ears |
| Element | Light |
| Sense | None |
| Embodiment | Celestial Body |
| Orientation | Self reflection |
| Experiences | Through perception and vision |
| Excessive | Hallucinations, difficulty concentration |
| Deficient | Poor vision, denial , poor memory |
| Function | Intuition, inner vision, imagination, concentration, peace of mind, thought control, spiritual awakening. It is the seat of intuitive knowledge and the right and left sides of the brain integrate here |
| Gemstones | Lapis lazuli, quartz, calcite, sodalite, blue sapphire, azurite |
| Essential Oils | Pine, Juniper |
| Seventh Chakra | Called the crown chakra and is located on top of the head. It is the chakra through which you obtain the highest understanding and the highest knowledge |
| Colour | White / Violet |
| Verb | I Know |
| Organs | Pineal gland, upper brain, right eye |
| Element | Thought |
| Sense | None |
| Embodiment | Ketheric Body |
| Orientation | Self knowledge |
| Experiences | Through divine will |
| Excessive | Intellectual, alienated, spiritual addiction |
| Deficient | Learning difficulties, limited beliefs, materialism, depression |
| Function | Spiritual awareness, connection with the higher self, inner guidance, universal consciousness, enlightenment |
| Gemstones | Amethyst, diamond, white chalcedony, moss agate, selenite, moonstone, white opal |
| Essential Oils | Frankincense, rose, pine |
