Understanding the 7 Chakras or Energy Centers

The Power of Chakras- Their Influences and Imbalances

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3. The Solar Plexus Chakra – YELLOW

Sanskrit name: Manipura
Location: Above the navel, stomach area
Governs: Pancreas, upper abdomen, liver, gallbladder, middle spine, spleen, kidney, adrenals, small intestines, stomach
Influences: Digestion, expansiveness, growth, self-confidence and ego power, self-control and humor
Imbalances (Negative characteristics): Digestive problems, ulcers, diabetes, hypoglycemia, constipation, self esteem, fear of rejection, oversensitivity to criticism, self-image fears, nervousness and poor memory.

The third charka defines our ’self-esteem’. it is your mental awareness associated to your mind power. Your ego, will power, optimism, and confidence all arise from your solar plexus chakra. It also governs your power to concentrate and ability to learn and comprehend. The solar plexus charka is responsible for your intuition and gut instincts.

Yellow brings out the best in this chakra. Grains like sunflower seeds, rice and flax seed dairy products like milk, cheese and yogurt as well as spices like ginger, turmeric, cumin, fennel and chamomile stimulate this chakra. Gold and gemstones like Citrine, Amber and Topaz emit the healing vibrations for this chakra. Yellow clothing helps balance this third chakra as do aromatherapy oils such as Rosemary, Lemon, Grapefruit and Bergamot.

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4. The Heart Chakra – GREEN

Sanskrit name: Anahata
Location: Center of chest
Governs: Thymus, heart, circulatory system, blood, lungs, diaphragm, thymus, breasts, esophagus, shoulders, arms and hands.
Influences: circulation, love for the self and others, passion, devotion, forgiveness, compassion.
Imbalances (Negative characteristics): Heart and breathing disorders, breast cancer,asthma, lung cancer, pneumonia, shoulder problem, confidence, hope, despair, hate, envy, fear, jealousy and passivity.

The heart chakra is the power house of the human energy system and the center of love and healing. Connected to your emotions, it is what allows you to love and give unconditionally. This chakra also brings about any emotional healing one may require. The heart chakra is your link between body and spirit.

Associated with the color green or sometimes pink, eating green foods and drinks like spinach,broccoli, celery, squash and green tea. Herbs such as basil, thyme, parsley and cilantro also waken the powers of this chakra. Oils like Eucalyptus, Pine, Tea Tree, Spearmint and Cedarwood are stimulants of this chakra. Emerald, Jade and Peridot are the stones associated with positive effects on the Heart Chakra as is wearing the color green.

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5. The Throat Chakra – BLUE

Sanskrit name: Vishuddha, Vishuddhi
Location:Throat region, parallel to the thyroid gland
Governs: Thyroid, throat, trachea, neck vertebrae, mouth, teeth, gums, esophagus, parathyroid and hyperthalemus.
Influences: Communication, independence, self expression, sense of security, loyalty, organization and planning.
Imbalances (Negative characteristics): Thyroid imbalances, swollen glands,fevers, flu, sore throat, mouth ulcers, scoliosis, laryngitis, voice problems, gum or tooth problems, addiction, criticism, faith, decision making.

The Blue throat chakra is the center of our communication and will. Our struggle with choice and the ability to release your will to Divine guidance stems from this chakra.It’s essence is faith- faith in our fears or faith in the Divine. It is through this energy center that we voice our opinions and communicate our truths. At the same time it is also our center to receive and assimilate information.

As the color blue boosts this chakra water is in the forefront of water to energize it. As blue is not a natural color in food, tangy and tart fruits like limes, lemons and grapefruit, lemon grass, salt, fruit juices and herbal tea stimulate this chakra. Wearing the color blue and stones such as Sapphire and Blue Agate as well as oils such as Geranium, Chamomile, Peppermint, Mint and Cypress are associalted with energizing this chakra.

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6. The Brow Chakra – INDIGO

Sanskrit name: Ajna (also known as the third eye chakra)
Location: Forehead, in between the eyes.
Governs: Pituitary gland, brain, neurological system, eyes, ears, nose, pineal glands
Influences: Co-ordination, clarity on an intuitive level, intuition and sense of trust.
Imbalances (Negative characteristics): Pride, arrogance, suspicion, brain tumors, strokes, blindness, deafness, seizures, learning disabilities, sleep disorders, discipline, judgment,concept of reality, confusion and emotional intelligence

The third-eye chakra is the key to our wisdom, learning and putting things in perspective. Your universal consciousness and intuitive intelligence arises from the activity of this chakra. It is key to separating fantasy and reality. The Brow chakra or third eye involves mental abilities of intellect and reasoning combined with psychological skills at evaluating our beliefs and attitudes.

A deep indigo color boosts this chakra. Present in food like blueberries, blackberries, dark grapes, red wine, grape juice, lavender and poppyseed should be consumed to stimulate this chakra. Aromatherapy oils such as Patchouli, Frankincense and Myrrh and Indigo stones like Amethyst, Tourmaline and Tanzanite are associated with the Third eye chakra. Dressing in Indigo enlivens this chakra too.

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7. The Crown Chakra – VIOLET

Sanskrit name: Sahasrara
Location:Top of head. Connects to the central nervous system via the hypothalamus and the thalamus.
Governs: Pineal, top center of the head, midline above the ears, central nervous systemInfluences: Physically Knowingness and wisdom, beingnness, universal consciousness and integration of the whole.
Imbalances (Negative characteristics): Epilepsy, chronic exhaustion not associated with physical ailments,mystical depression, right/left brain disorders and coordination problems, photo-sensitivity, mental illness, senility, humanitarianism, values, ethics and lack of purpose.

The Crown Chakra is our connection to our spiritual nature and our capacity to allow spirituality to become an integral part of our physical lives. It is this chakra that links us to the cosmos and brings about spiritual awakening. It is the energy of knowingness and enlightenment. It is throught this very important energy center that life force is dispersed to the other 6 chakras below it.

Violet is the color most associated with the Crown chakra and then white. Violet stonesof Quartz Crystal or Diamond as well as aroma oils like Lavender, Jasmine and Magnolia stimulate the crown chakra. wearing shades of violet and incenses of sage, myrrh, frankincense, and juniper help open and clearing this Spiritual Communication Center.

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* Image Credits : Chakra symbols by Sacred Centers (wikipedia.org)

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