CHAKRAS
Chakra meaning "Wheel" or "Turning in Sanskirt.
Our bodies are made up of an electromagnetic energy source sometimes known as the aura, and the flow of this energy
affects our everyday wellness and being.
The chakras are responsible for directing and distributing this energy all throughout our bodies.
There are 7 major Chakras running from the base of the spine to the crown of the head, each chakra being responsible for distributing energy to different organs, nerves and muscles.
Each chakra is said to rotate at a different frequency.
When each Chakra rotates at it's perfect frequency the body radiates perfect health; emotions are centred and balanced and we enjoy a deep
sense of peace.
Mind you, if we lead an unhealthy lifestyle our chakras can fall out of frequency or worse still, become blocked.
This causes a disruption to our bodies energy flow and we either fall prey to illnesses, feel under par, or we lose our emotional equilibrium.
Crystals and other sources of viration can be used to activate, energise and re-balance our chakra centres.
BASE - ROOT
The First Chakra: Base/Root Chakra.
Location: Behind the pubic bone.
Function: Our grounding energy centre, keeping our feet firmly on the ground and our mind focused on physical & creative matters.
Physically: It governs our reproductive organs and our sexual vitality.
Symptoms of a blocked 1st Chakra might include problems in the hips, legs, lower back and sexual organs.
ASSOCIATED COLOURS: Red, Brown & Black ELEMENT: Earth.
SPLEEN
The Second Chakra: Spleen.
Location: About one inch below the navel and about one inch inward towards the diaphragm.
Function: Emotions, sexuality and desires. It controls our relationships and social interactions with others.
Physically: Works on our lower intestines and digestion.
Symptoms of a blocked 2nd Chakra might be Kidney weakness, stiff lower back, constipation and muscle spasms.
ASSOCIATED COLOUR: Orange ELEMENT: Water.
SOLAR PLEXUS
The Third Chakra: Solar Plexus
Location: Central cavity of the lungs, just below the breastbone.
Function: Root of our emotional balance, personal power and metabolic energy. When we feel upset, angry or hurt we often feel this chakra. It's primal essence is that of the Will.
Physically: Works on the stomach and liver area.
Symptoms of a blocked 3rd Chakra may include Digestive difficulties, Liver problems, Diabetes, Nervous exhaustion and Food Allergies.
ASSOCIATED COLOUR: Yellow ELEMENT: Fire.
HEART
Fourth Chakra: Heart
Location: 2-3 inches above the solar plexus in the centre of the chest.
Function: Love centre, it controls our unconditional feeling and thoughts, associations, relations and compassion.
Physically: It is responsible for the heart, circulatory and respiratory systems.
Symptons of a blocked 4th chakra might include a heart attack, high blood pressure, insomnia and difficulty in breathing.
ASSOCIATED COLOUR: Green & Pink ELEMENT: Air.
THROAT
Fifth Chakra: Throat
Location: Midway point between the skull and the lower neck cavity.
Function: As the name suggests this chakra works on our throat encouraging communication and creativity.
Physically: Works on our thymus and thyroid glands.
Symptons of a blocked 5th chakra might include Hyperthyroid, skin irritations, ear infections, sore throat, inflammations and back pain.
ASSOCIATED COLOUR: Blue ELEMENT: Sound
THIRD EYE - BROW
Sixth Chakra: Third Eye/Brow
Location: Central cavity of the brain, centred above the eyebrows.
Function: Known as the psychic energy centre, this chakra is highly active in mediums. It's basis is the intuition faculty and governs our senses. It is the link from which we perceive the higher zones and higher planes. It's essence is within the astral and dreaming worlds.
Symptons of a blocked 6th chakra might include Headaches, Blurred Vison, Blindness and Eyestrain.
ASSOCIATED COLOUR: Indigo ELEMENT: Light.
CROWN
Seventh Chakra: Crown
Location: Top of the head.
Function: Knowledge, information, understanding. This chakra is our spiritual gateway and higher self. It's essence is that of blissfulness.
Physically: Responsible for our head and nervous system.
Symptons of a blocked 7th chakra might include Migraine, Headaches & Depression.
ASSOCIATED COLOURS: Violet, White & Clear ELEMENT: Thought.
HOW DO I KNOW IF MY CHAKRAS ARE OUT OF BALANCE?
Most of us have one or more of our chakras out of balance at any given point in time.
In fact subtle differences may be the very reason for each of our individual personalities.
However, more obvious imbalances or blockages can have a huge effect on both our physical and mental well-being.
PHYSICAL SIGNS: Sometimes the body itself will give us clues: a sore throat can be a indication that the 5th (Throat) chakra needs
balancing; headaches can hint that we need to work on our 6th (Third Eye) chakra; constipation may nudge us into looking at our base.
BEHAVIOURAL CLUES: Alternatively you can draw from your behaviour.
Are you often fearful, lacking in confidence and self-esteem? Work with your 3rd (solar plexus) chakra.
Do you find you have sexual relationships but can't connect on an emotional level? You may well need to focus on both the 1st (base) and 4th (heart) chakras. If you're feeling too spacey and drifting away from the "real world" you may need to ground yourself with your 1st (base) chakra.
WHAT CRYSTALS CAN BE USED ON EACH CHAKRA?
The colour of a stone is the key to it's healing qualities.
Each colour of a stone works best on a specific chakra.
Listed below are some of the stones that may be used on each Chakra.
1st: Red Jasper, Garnet, Onyx, Rubies, Apache Tear, Red Tiger's Eye, Smokey Quartz, Obsidian,
Black Tourmaline & Hematite.
2nd: Carnelian, Orange Calcite, Tiger Eye, Moonstone.
3rd: Citrine, Amber,Topaz, Yellow Calcite, Yellow Jasper (Mookite).
4th: Rose quartz, Aventurine, Rhodonite, Unakite, Jade & Malachite.
5th: Aquamarine, Turquoise, Blue Lace Agate, Sodalite & Lapis Lazuli.
6th: Sapphire, Turquoise, Amethyst, Flourite, Zunzite, Labradorite, Sugilite & Sodalite.
7th: Clear Quartz, Amethyst, Moonstone, Zircon & Diamonds including Herkimers.
Our bodies are made up of an electromagnetic energy source sometimes known as the aura, and the flow of this energy
affects our everyday wellness and being.
The chakras are responsible for directing and distributing this energy all throughout our bodies.
There are 7 major Chakras running from the base of the spine to the crown of the head, each chakra being responsible for distributing energy to different organs, nerves and muscles.
Each chakra is said to rotate at a different frequency.
When each Chakra rotates at it's perfect frequency the body radiates perfect health; emotions are centred and balanced and we enjoy a deep
sense of peace.
Mind you, if we lead an unhealthy lifestyle our chakras can fall out of frequency or worse still, become blocked.
This causes a disruption to our bodies energy flow and we either fall prey to illnesses, feel under par, or we lose our emotional equilibrium.
Crystals and other sources of viration can be used to activate, energise and re-balance our chakra centres.
BASE - ROOT
The First Chakra: Base/Root Chakra.
Location: Behind the pubic bone.
Function: Our grounding energy centre, keeping our feet firmly on the ground and our mind focused on physical & creative matters.
Physically: It governs our reproductive organs and our sexual vitality.
Symptoms of a blocked 1st Chakra might include problems in the hips, legs, lower back and sexual organs.
ASSOCIATED COLOURS: Red, Brown & Black ELEMENT: Earth.
SPLEEN
The Second Chakra: Spleen.
Location: About one inch below the navel and about one inch inward towards the diaphragm.
Function: Emotions, sexuality and desires. It controls our relationships and social interactions with others.
Physically: Works on our lower intestines and digestion.
Symptoms of a blocked 2nd Chakra might be Kidney weakness, stiff lower back, constipation and muscle spasms.
ASSOCIATED COLOUR: Orange ELEMENT: Water.
SOLAR PLEXUS
The Third Chakra: Solar Plexus
Location: Central cavity of the lungs, just below the breastbone.
Function: Root of our emotional balance, personal power and metabolic energy. When we feel upset, angry or hurt we often feel this chakra. It's primal essence is that of the Will.
Physically: Works on the stomach and liver area.
Symptoms of a blocked 3rd Chakra may include Digestive difficulties, Liver problems, Diabetes, Nervous exhaustion and Food Allergies.
ASSOCIATED COLOUR: Yellow ELEMENT: Fire.
HEART
Fourth Chakra: Heart
Location: 2-3 inches above the solar plexus in the centre of the chest.
Function: Love centre, it controls our unconditional feeling and thoughts, associations, relations and compassion.
Physically: It is responsible for the heart, circulatory and respiratory systems.
Symptons of a blocked 4th chakra might include a heart attack, high blood pressure, insomnia and difficulty in breathing.
ASSOCIATED COLOUR: Green & Pink ELEMENT: Air.
THROAT
Fifth Chakra: Throat
Location: Midway point between the skull and the lower neck cavity.
Function: As the name suggests this chakra works on our throat encouraging communication and creativity.
Physically: Works on our thymus and thyroid glands.
Symptons of a blocked 5th chakra might include Hyperthyroid, skin irritations, ear infections, sore throat, inflammations and back pain.
ASSOCIATED COLOUR: Blue ELEMENT: Sound
THIRD EYE - BROW
Sixth Chakra: Third Eye/Brow
Location: Central cavity of the brain, centred above the eyebrows.
Function: Known as the psychic energy centre, this chakra is highly active in mediums. It's basis is the intuition faculty and governs our senses. It is the link from which we perceive the higher zones and higher planes. It's essence is within the astral and dreaming worlds.
Symptons of a blocked 6th chakra might include Headaches, Blurred Vison, Blindness and Eyestrain.
ASSOCIATED COLOUR: Indigo ELEMENT: Light.
CROWN
Seventh Chakra: Crown
Location: Top of the head.
Function: Knowledge, information, understanding. This chakra is our spiritual gateway and higher self. It's essence is that of blissfulness.
Physically: Responsible for our head and nervous system.
Symptons of a blocked 7th chakra might include Migraine, Headaches & Depression.
ASSOCIATED COLOURS: Violet, White & Clear ELEMENT: Thought.
HOW DO I KNOW IF MY CHAKRAS ARE OUT OF BALANCE?
Most of us have one or more of our chakras out of balance at any given point in time.
In fact subtle differences may be the very reason for each of our individual personalities.
However, more obvious imbalances or blockages can have a huge effect on both our physical and mental well-being.
PHYSICAL SIGNS: Sometimes the body itself will give us clues: a sore throat can be a indication that the 5th (Throat) chakra needs
balancing; headaches can hint that we need to work on our 6th (Third Eye) chakra; constipation may nudge us into looking at our base.
BEHAVIOURAL CLUES: Alternatively you can draw from your behaviour.
Are you often fearful, lacking in confidence and self-esteem? Work with your 3rd (solar plexus) chakra.
Do you find you have sexual relationships but can't connect on an emotional level? You may well need to focus on both the 1st (base) and 4th (heart) chakras. If you're feeling too spacey and drifting away from the "real world" you may need to ground yourself with your 1st (base) chakra.
WHAT CRYSTALS CAN BE USED ON EACH CHAKRA?
The colour of a stone is the key to it's healing qualities.
Each colour of a stone works best on a specific chakra.
Listed below are some of the stones that may be used on each Chakra.
1st: Red Jasper, Garnet, Onyx, Rubies, Apache Tear, Red Tiger's Eye, Smokey Quartz, Obsidian,
Black Tourmaline & Hematite.
2nd: Carnelian, Orange Calcite, Tiger Eye, Moonstone.
3rd: Citrine, Amber,Topaz, Yellow Calcite, Yellow Jasper (Mookite).
4th: Rose quartz, Aventurine, Rhodonite, Unakite, Jade & Malachite.
5th: Aquamarine, Turquoise, Blue Lace Agate, Sodalite & Lapis Lazuli.
6th: Sapphire, Turquoise, Amethyst, Flourite, Zunzite, Labradorite, Sugilite & Sodalite.
7th: Clear Quartz, Amethyst, Moonstone, Zircon & Diamonds including Herkimers.