CHAKRA
Seven chakras are energy centers of human body. These are the
divine powers which can be attained by the practice if yoga. Within
the physical body is a smaller cosmic body. It has seven important
centers of power. Person must gain balance within own self before
we can bring balance to the world. There are several pools where the
water swirls around before flowing on. These pools are like our
chakras. So, we can say that chakras are pools of spiraling energy in
1 our bodies. If nothing else were around, this creek would flow pure
and clear. However, life is messy, and thing tend to fall in the creek.
And then creek stop flows. If we open the path between the pools
the energy starts flow.
CHAKRA
Chakra is Sanskrit word which means circle, wheel, something round
and spinning. Energy body has several chakras which absorb and
distribute Prana throughout the body through a network of minor
and mini chakras and Nadis. Major chakras may be considered like
main power station from where the main supply goes to other areas.
The chakras are the psychic generators of the auric field.
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The chakra system was explained from in the Vedas to Upanishads
in the form of teaching of wisdom, that was passed from teacher to
disciple.
SEVEN MAIN CHAKRAS
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MINOR CHAKRAS
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ROOT CHAKRA
Also known as Base chakra or Muladhar chakra. Root chakra is very useful
for our routine activity. It deals with survival and blocked by fear. You must
surrender all your fear to release blockages in this Chakra.
Within this chakra resides the Kundalini,
within the Kundalini lies the main life force.
Yoga mainly aims to control this chakra.
The root chakra is the main
support of a human’s body. Concentrating on
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root chakra helps to enhance creative
writing, education and
health.
ROOT CHAKRA
Affirmation for Root Chakra
I accept all the abundance in my life
I nourish my mind, body and spirit
My energy is grounded to bring in a healthy energy flow
I have everything that I need for an abundant life
Location: Base of spine
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Element: Earth
Color: Red
Crystal stone: Hematite,Tourmaline, Tiger Eye
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ROOT CHAKRA
Physical Organs Controlled Mental Aspect Governed
Muscular & skeletal system Self-protection
Adrenal glands Fear
Body heat Survival instinct
Growth of children Insecurity
Spine
The production & quality of blood
General vitality
Kidneys
ROOT CHAKRA
Disease due to malfunctioning of chakra
Arthritis, Spinal ailments, Blood ailment, Cancer, Allergy, Growth
problem, Low vitality, Slow healing of wounds and broken bones.
Remarks
Person with a healthy root chakra tend to be robust and health, full
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drained of vitality.
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SACRAL CHAKRA
Also known as Hara chakra or Swadhisthana Chakra.
Sacral chakra deals with pleasure, and is blocked by
guilt. Look at all the guilt which burdens you and
release all blame and guilt within you.
Accept the reality that these things happened,
but do not let them poison your energy.
If you are to be a positive influence on the world, you need to forgive
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Concentrating on it enhances devotion, divinity & health. It represent creative
and sexual energies.
SACRAL CHAKRA
Affirmation for Sacral Chakra
I am creative in all areas of my life
I am open to receive all that life offers
I forgive my past and embrace all of the positive moments of present I have a
healthy state of passion and sexual desire in my life
Location: Near sacrum or pubic area and slightly below navel, 3 inches below
navel
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Color: Orange
Crystal stone: Carnelian, Sunset Aura Quartz and Amber
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SACRAL CHAKRA
Physical Organs Controlled Mental Aspect Governed
Muscular & skeletal system Design & craving for sexual &
Sexual organs other sensual pleasures
(ovaries/testicles) Seat of negative feeling of
Kidneys guilt
Adrenal glands Hurt & frustration
Controls B. P.
Lower part of liver, pancreas,
spleen and intestine
Bladder
Uterus
SACRAL CHAKRA
Disease due to malfunctioning of chakra
Sex related problems, High B. P., Back problems, Kidney problem, Bluffer
ailments, Constipation.
Remarks
It transmits vital energy throughout body via spleen chakra and back hara
chakra.
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SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA
Also known as Manipura chakra.
Solar plexus chakra helps to enhances
health, wealth and confers the power of
creation and destruction.
Solar plexus chakra deal with will power
and is blocked by shame.
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To activate this chakra release all your
disappointment.
SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA
Affirmation for Solar Plexus Chakra
I fully enjoy everything that I do
I value & trust myself truly
I am enough and everything that I do in my life is enough
I am powerful, radiant and magnificent being of light
Location: Slightly above navel & below ribs
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Element: Fire
Color: Yellow
Crystal stone: Citrine, Amber, Agate, Topaz, Carnelian
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SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA
Physical Organs Controlled Mental Aspect Governed
Stomach Ego
Intestine Craving for name, fame,
Spleen status, power, control
Gall bladder High ambitions and
Diaphragm aggressiveness
Adrenal glands (to some degree) Negative emotion like anger,
jealousy, envy, hatred, greed,
Heart violence, cruelty
Lungs
Liver
Pancreas
SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA
Disease due to malfunctioning of chakra
Digestive disorders, Ulcer, Constipation, Diabetes, Hepatitis,
Jaundice, Colitis& diarrhoea, Skin problem & allergies, High B. P.,
Asthma
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HEART CHAKRA
Also known as Anhata chakra. This chakra helps
to enhance the knowledge of divinity. It is the seat of our emotions..
It is blocked by Hatred.
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HEART CHAKRA
Affirmation for Heart Chakra
I love myself in every area of my life
I give love & love comes back to me.
I am enough and everything that I do in my life is enough I am
powerful, radiant and magnificent being of light
Location: Center of our chest
Element: Air
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Colour: Green
Crystal stone: Rose Quartz, Green Aventurine, Jade, Green
Tourmaline
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HEART CHAKRA
Physical Organs Controlled Mental Aspect Governed
Heart Love & Compassion
Lungs Centre of higher & refined
Thymus Gland emotion
Circulatory System
HEART CHAKRA
Disease due to malfunctioning of chakra
Heart & circulatory ailments (bronchitis asthma)
Remarks
This chakra is the end of reiki energy from where it is distributed to
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THROAT CHAKRA
Also known as Visuddhi chakra.
It reflects our ability to express and
communicate with others. If it is balanced
we can clearly communicate Our feelings and
wants. It is blocked by unhealthy food habbits.
If it is blocked we suffer in
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Expressing ourself.
THROAT CHAKRA
Affirmation for Throat Chakra
I express my feelings easily and freely
I own my power and feel fully alive
I am calm, confident and well spoken
I communicate effectively with everyone in my life
Location: Hollow of throat
Element: Akash
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Color: Blue
Crystal stone: Lapis Lazuli, Aquamarine
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THROAT CHAKRA
Physical Organs Controlled Mental Aspect Governed
Throat Communication Speech
Voice Box Self expression
Air tube Creativity
Thyroid & Parathyroid Glands Aesthetics
Lymphatic System
Arms hands
Mouth and Lounge
Neck
THROAT CHAKRA
Disease due to malfunctioning of chakra
Throat related disease like Goiter, Sore Throat, Speech or Voice,
Cervical pain
Remarks
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BROW CHAKRA
Also known as Ajna chakra.
Within the triangles reside brahma,
Vishnu ands shiva. Above the third eye
chakra meet the three nadis: inda,
pingala and sushmona. The divine light
which the true devotee sees here is actually a reflection of his own
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BROW CHAKRA
Affirmation for Third Eye Chakra
I listen to my intuition every day
I am connected to my highest truth
I trust that my life is unfolding exactly as it should
I am connected to my intuitive abilities and use them for my highest
good
Location: Between eyebrows
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Element: Ether (Aakash)
Color: Indigo
Crystal stone: Amethyst, Purple Florite, Sodalite
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BROW CHAKRA
Physical Organs Controlled Mental Aspect Governed
Hypothalamus Intuition
Pituitary & other endocrine Intellect
glands Occult power
Automatic nervous system
(Nadi)
Left eye
Ears
Nose
BROW CHAKRA
Disease due to malfunctioning of chakra
Disease related to endocrine glands, Diseases related to autonomic
nervous system, Diseases related to sight, hearing, Sinusitis, swollen
adenoids
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It is called the master chakra and controls all other major chakras
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CROWN CHAKRA
Also known as Sahasrara chakra.
This 1000 patelled chakra is situated in
Infinity, at the core of it lies a powerful center
within which is a pinpoint of lustre which
radiates the light of a 1000 suns.
This lustrous point is the universal creator
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known by different names in different religions.
CROWN CHAKRA
Affirmation for Crown Chakra
I am guided by inner wisdom
I am at peace, whole and balanced
I honor my body as the temple that nourishes my soul
I am connected with my higher self and the divine spirit for positive
energy
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Location: Top of head
Color: Violet white
Crystal stone: Selenite, Howlite, Amethyst, Diamond, and Sunlight
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CROWN CHAKRA
Physical Organs Controlled Mental Aspect Governed
Pineal gland Cosmic consciousness
Upper or higher brain Self-realization
Right eye
CROWN CHAKRA
Disease due to malfunctioning of chakra
Disease related to pineal gland and the cerebral cortex
Remarks
Crown chakra is seen in meditation as one thousand petalled lotus
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WAYS TO BALANCE YOUR CHAKRAS
Balancing chakras, or learning how to how to unblock
chakras, can be approached in a wide range of ways. We'll
look at some of the most commonly used and the most
powerful. You can use them in conjunction, or you can pick
one or two that best suit your needs.
• Meditation For Chakra Healing
• Chakra Balancing Affirmations
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• Chakra Yoga with Sound
• Change Your Diet
• Chakra Healing Reiki
MEDITATION FOR CHAKRAS
This meditation begins with the basic meditation process we've already explored
above. It can further be adapted for each of the 7 chakras.
As you work through each of the stages, notice whether any area feels
uncomfortable. You may also notice difficulty in picturing the movement of any
of the spinning spheres of light. If so, you've found a blockage. Focusing your
sustained attention on this area can help to rebalance it.
First, place a hand on the area. Next, picture its negativity or tension draining
away. Imagine the universe pouring increasingly bright light into the blocked
chakra. Alternative visualizations involve deliberately increasing the speed of the
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chakra is significantly blocked.
You may find meditation for Chakra Healing to be especially effective if you
combine them with mantras (mentioned below). It can also be helpful to make
use of aromatherapy oils like lavender and lemongrass.
CHAKRA AFFIRMATIONS
Chakra affirmation or mantras are sounds that you repeat to yourself in order to
reinforce a positive message about healing. Each of the following can be
repeatedly chanted; make sure that you elongate each vowel.
Chakra Affirmations
You should also feel entirely free to design your own chakra balancing
affirmations that include words or phrases that refer to your personal goals or
perceived blockages. These can be recited into the mirror any time. Here are
some sample affirmations to inspire you and get you started:
“I feel my root chakra unblocking and inviting positive change.”
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“Every day my solar plexus chakra is growing brighter.”
“I work to unblock my heart chakra and move on from my pain.”
“My throat chakra is balancing, and my words are becoming clearer.” “I unblock
my third eye chakra, clarifying my vision and my intuition.”
YOGA FOR CHAKRA
As explored when we looked at the history of chakras, balancing the chakras is
an ancient practice. Consequently, yoga has long been used to unblock the
chakras and help people to become attuned to their energy. Chakra yoga
encourages you to manipulate, flex and reposition parts of the body that are
linked to specific chakras. In turn, this stimulates them and promotes the flow of
positive energy throughout the entire system. If you already know some basic
yoga positions, they are likely already helping you to improve and maintain good
chakra health.
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addition, keep chakra blockages and tension releases in mind throughout.
However, there are also specific chakra yoga techniques that you can go on to
learn if you want to advance your understanding. In particular, there are five
poses that aim to target the first five chakras.
DIET FOR CHAKRA
Change Your Diet
If you’ve been investigating how to balance your chakras, you’ll have noticed that diet and
lifestyle are said to play a major role. To balance your chakras, identify which ones are
blocked and then eat more of the following foods and herbs depending on which chakras
you want to work on:
Root Chakra: Elderberry, strawberries, tomatoes, raspberries.
Sacral Chakra: Parsley, oranges, bell peppers.
Solar Plexus Chakra: Chamomile, bananas, lemons.
Heart Chakra: Lemon balm, green vegetables, green apples.
Throat Chakra: Sage, blueberries, black currants.
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Third Eye Chakra: Spruce, indigo vegetables.
Crown Chakra: Thyme, eggplant, red grapes.
If you make a habit of combining a wide range of colors in your food (e.g. in fruit salads,
pasta, and soups), you can work to balance all of your chakras during every meal of the day.
REIKI FOR CHAKRA
Reiki involves placing your hands on different places on the body in order to
facilitate positive energy transfer, negative energy removal, and overall healing.
Chakra healing reiki posits using this technique on the specific areas where each
chakra is located. You can either hold your palm above the area or place it flat on
the skin.
If you know which particular chakra or chakras are blocked, concentrate the
chakra healing REIKI process on that spot. However, if you just want to promote
overall well-being and happiness (or feel a blockage but are not sure where it's
located), experts recommend that you work through each of the chakras in turn.
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In time, people who practice chakra healing REIKI may learn to “sense” blockages
in themselves and others, just by slowly passing their hand along the body and
noticing areas that feel out of alignment. However, even beginners can see
enormous benefits from the basic steps outlined above.
CHAKRA
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CHAKRA SOUNDS
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CHAKRA CRYSTALS
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