Chakra is a Sanskrit word which means ‘wheel’ or ‘vortex’ because that is what it looks like when we look at it. Each of the chakras constitutes the energy in them interpenetrating the physical body, in the same way that a magnetic field can interpenetrate the physical body. These chakras are not physical but they are the aspects of consciousness in the same way that the Auras are aspects of consciousness. The function of chakras is very intricate in that it is an energy system that communicates with the body via biological systems, such as the endocrine glands and the nervous system, to keep it balanced and healthy.
Each of the chakras or energy centres has governance over particular areas of the body. One of the strongest associations to affect your health and wellbeing is that formed with your Endocrine system. The endocrine system comprises of numerous glands that produce hormones, acting as chemical messengers that are secreted into the bloodstream from particular organs to stimulate or inhibit physical processes. By adjusting the hormone levels, the endocrine system works to maintain the body in a state of optimum health.
The chakras are linked with glands responsible with creating the hormones, where the positions of chakras are corresponding to the positions of glands in the endocrine system and have an effect on their functioning. A variety of health problems may be caused by imbalance of chakras affecting the endocrine system resulting in illness.
Exploring the Base Chakras and Its Red Energy Power
The Root chakra is associated with the glands of Adrenal cortex. It is the centre of physical energy, grounding and self-preservation. This governs the back, hips, spine, legs and feet. The root chakra is about being physically there and feeling at home in situations. If it is open, you feel grounded, stable and secure. You don’t unnecessarily distrust people. You feel you have sufficient territory.
If you tend to be fearful or nervous, your chakra is under-active. You would easily feel unwelcome. If the chakra is over-active, you may be very materialistic and greedy. Chakras You are probably obsessed with being secure and resist change. Issues with this chakra are security and survival. Some of the physical problems faced due to the imbalance here are Osteoarthritis, Auto-immune diseases, Arthritis, AIDS, Fatigue, Anorexia, Obesity.
Exploring the Orange Energy of the Sacral Chakra
The Sacral chakra governs the sexual organs, ovaries/Testicles, bladder, bowel and lower intestine. This chakra is about feeling and sexuality. When it is open, your feelings flow freely and are very expressed without you being over emotional. You are open to intimacy and you can be passionate and lively. You have no problems dealing with your sexuality.
If you tend to be stiff and unemotional or have a poker face, the sacral chakra is under-active. You are not very open to people. If this chakra is over-active, you tend to be emotional or all the time. You will feel emotionally attached to people and can be very sexual. The issues here are physical and material desires. Some physical problems associated with the imbalance with this chakra are bladder problems, frigidity, gall and kidney stones, vaginal cancer, prostate cancer, pelvic diseases, reproduction problems.
The Meaning Behind the Yellow Energy of Manipura Chakra
The Navel chakra governs the stomach, upper intestines, upper back and upper spine. This chakra is about asserting yourself in a group. When it is open, you feel in control and you have sufficient self-esteem. When this chakras is under-active you tend to be passive and indecisive. You are probably timid and don’t get what you want. If this chakra is over-active you are domineering and probably even aggressive. The issues are power and control. Some of the problems caused due to imbalance here are diabetes, digestive problems, adrenal organ illness and hypoglycemia.
Green Heart Chakra Healing for Emotional Wellness
The Heart chakras is associated with the circulatory system and the thymus gland. It is the centre of compassion, love, group consciousness and spirituality. This chakra governs the heart, lungs, blood and circulation. As the heart chakra is about love, kindness and affection, when it is open, you are compassionate and friendly, you work at harmonious relationships.
When this is under-active, you are cold and distant. If this is over-active, you are suffocating people with your love and your love probably has quite selfish reasons. The issue here is love. Some of the physical problems associated with the imbalance with this chakra are high blood pressure, heart problems, cancer associated with blood, thymus, and involuntary muscles.
The Role of Blue and Blue Energy in Throat Chakra Healing
The Throat chakra is associated with the respiratory system, thyroid gland. It is the centre of sound, communication, speech, writing and thought expression. This chakra governs the throat, thyroid, mouth, teeth, tongue and jaw. This chakra is about self-expression and talking. When it is open, you have no problems expressing yourself and you might be doing in a creative way.
When this chakra is under-active, you tend to not speak as much and you probably are introverted and shy. Not speaking the truth may block this chakra. If this chakra is over-active, you tend to speak too much, usually to domineer and keep people at a distance. You are a bad listener if this is the case. Issues here are communication. Imbalance related to this chakra causes asthma, neck problems, hypoactive thyroid, throat and lungs problems, damage to alimentary canal, vocal cords, jaw problems.
Third Eye Chakra: The Center of Dark Blue Intuition and Wisdom
This chakra is associated with the autonomic nervous system/ pituitary gland. It is the centre of psychic power, spirit energies, higher intuition and light. The third eye chakra governs the pituitary gland, pineal gland, skull, eyes, brain, nervous system and the senses. This chakra is about insight and visualization.
When it is open, you have a good intuition. You may tend to fantasize. If it is under-active, you are not very good at thinking for yourself and you may tend to rely on authoritive people. You may be rigid in your thinking, relying on beliefs too much. In excessive cases hallucinations are possible. Issues are clairvoyance. Some of the physical problems associated with imbalance with this chakra are glaucoma, headaches, neurological problems, problems related to cerebellum, pituitary, nose, central nervous system and eye.
Purple Crown Chakra Healing for Inner Peace and Consciousness
The crown chakra is associated with the central nervous system/pineal gland. It is the centre of enlightenment, dynamic thought, truth and oneness. The Crown chakra governs the top of the spinal cord, brain stem, pain centre and nerves. This chakra is about wisdom and being one with the world. When this chakra is open, you are unprejudiced and quite aware of the world and yourself. If it is under-active, you are not very aware spiritually. You are probably quite rigid in your thinking.
If this chakra is over-active, you are probably intellectualizing things too much. You may be addicted to spirituality and probably ignoring your bodily needs. Issue here is the spiritual wisdom. The physical problems affected by the imbalance related to this chakra are exhaustion, epilepsy, problems related to cerebrum, pineal gland and the right eye.
The chakras not only represent particular parts of the physical body, but also particular parts of your consciousness. When u feel the tension in your consciousness, you feel it in the chakra associated with the part of your consciousness experiencing the stress and in the parts of the body controlled by the plexus. When the person changes something about their way of being, they are able to release the stress that had been creating the symptom and they are then able to return to their natural state of balance and good health.
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Energy healing can realign, unblock, balance your chakras. This provides healing on an emotional, physical and spiritual level which ultimately leads to better health, a better state of well-being. If you want to lead your chakra healing work at the physical level, endocrine glands are useful reference points. We can regulate the function of the chakras through breathing exercises, meditation, relaxation techniques and also by diet and exercise. By acting at the physical level, we support chakra functions at multiple levels, not only physically, but also psychologically, emotionally and spiritually.
