Researches from many centuries have shown that it is imperative to unite mind, body and soul as healing solution of humans. Chakras are the energy centres of major parts of human body. The chakra indicates wheel, circle, vortex, or whirlpool. Each chakra in the body has a spin to it and it relates to energy that is produces. The chakras are linked with network of psychic channels, known as nadis, which correspond to the nerves.
The Connection Between Chakras and the Endocrine System in Yoga
It has been revealed in yoga shasthras that the chakras, or energy centres are related to the glands of the endocrine system. The chakras relate to different levels of consciousness, and the hormones secreted by glands and responsible for the cause for person’s state of mind. Actually, the postures, or yoga asanas, immensely affect these glands directly by increasing circulation of blood, as well as massaging and improving their functions in order to maintain balance.
Understanding the Connection Between Chakras and the Endocrine System
Contemporary studies emphasized the connection between each of the primary chakras, the endocrine and nervous systems, as well as organs. On a physical level, chakras are linked with the major nerve plexuses and endocrine glands in the body. Endocrine system is a network of glands which secrete hormones directly into the blood stream instead of a duct to control activity in other parts of the human body. The names of the glands and the chakras are muladhara (adrenal glands), swadhasthana (gondas/ovaries), manipura (spleen/pancreas), anahata (thymus), vishudha (thyroid/parathyroid), ajna (pituitary gland), sahasrara (pineal gland).
How to Balance and Activate Chakras Through Meditation
he perfect condition of chakras is that they all be open and active, and neither underactive (closed) or overactive. If chakras are closed, person can perform meditation to open them again. He/she can sit in meditation and focus on each chakra for 30-40 seconds, one at a time going up, then focus on each one going down, then again going up. This is one round. In this way person can make one more round. While doing this, person will just be in a flow through all chakras, moving the upward and downward current. When chakras are open and active, person should feel more balanced and calm.
If looking at the root or base of the spine, chakra may have masculine spin (clockwise), the next chakra up (The sacral) located near the belly button will spin (Counter clockwise). Therefore it moves the energy to the next chakra which in sequence moves clockwise to person’s solar plexus creating the pattern like the serpent directly towards the top of head. When it reaches at the top it loops back down and creates the pattern of energy that moves along the spin so that each chakra can communicate to next one.
Understanding the Seven Chakras and Their Locations in the Body
There are seven major chakras located along the pathway of sushumna nadi which flows through the centre of the spinal cord. Sushumna nadi originates at the perineum and ends at the top of the head. First chakra (Root) actually hangs outside of human body. It is located between thighs about halfway, between knees and physical body. The seventh chakra (crown) is located on the top of head. The remaining chakras (Sacral, solar plexus, heart, throat and third eye) are alighted in sequence along spine neck and skull.
1.Each of the chakras in the body is combined with an endocrine gland and manages its function.
2. Root chakra is in relation to adrenal glands. It is the centre of physical energy, grounding and self-preservation.
3. Sacral chakra is related with ovaries and testicles. This Chakra is about feeling and sexuality.
4. Solar Plexus chakra is associated with Pancreas, regulates metabolism. This Chakra governs the stomach, upper intestines, upper back and upper spine.
5. Heart chakra is linked with Thymus gland and regulates the immune system. This is the centre of Compassion, Love, Group Consciousness and Spirituality.
6. Throat chakra is related it Thyroid gland and governs body temperature and metabolism. It is the centre for communication, speech, writing and thought expression.
7. Third Eye chakra is linked to Pituitary gland, produces hormones and governs the function of the previous five glands. It is the centre of psychic power, spirit energies, higher intuition and light.
8. Crown chakra is linked with Pineal gland and control biological cycles. It is the core of enlightenment, dynamic thought, truth and cohesion.
| Chakra | Nerve Centre | Gland | Hormones |
| Crown | Cerebrum | Pinnal | Melatonin |
| Brow | Hypothalamus | Pituitary | Tropins, Prolactin |
| Throat | Cervical Plexus | Thyroids | Thyroxin, Parathormone |
| Chest | Cardiac Plexus | Thymus | Thymosins |
| Abdomen | Solar Plexus | Pancreas | Insulin, Glucagon |
| Pelvis | Hypo-gastric Plexus | Gonads | Testosterone, Estrogen |
| Base | Sacral Plexus | Adrenals | Adrenalins, Cortisons |
The Relationship Between Chakras and the Endocrine System
Chakras act together with the physical body through the endocrine system and the nervous system. Each of the seven main Chakras are related with one of the seven endocrine glands and also with a particular group of nerves known as Plexus. The endocrine system is composed of ductless glands which has vital role for human health. The glands release hormones directly into blood stream and control all aspects of growth, development and daily activities. The Chakras are related with the glands to create the hormones. Each of the seven chakras has its own distinct character. The chakras correlates to the levels of consciousness, body functions, colours elements, and sounds.
Disturbances in the subtle energy of the chakras results in physical manifestation and symptoms and then to corresponding glands and organs. The energetic dysfunctions in the chakras leads to physiological, psychological, emotional and spiritual disorders.
The Role of Chakras in Maintaining Emotional and Mental Wellness
The seven major chakras are associated with physical, mental and emotional interaction. The connection between the Chakra's and the glands stresses the holistic nature of health and establishes that person must have to maintain a balance in emotional and mental activities. The function the chakras is very intricate as it is an energy system that connects with the body through biological systems, such as the endocrine glands and nervous system, to keep it balanced.
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To encapsulate, chakras are powerful connection between human body, etheric body and source. Chakras are points of energy running along with spine. Each Major Chakra are closely associated with Endocrine Gland. Chakra directly affect these glands. Whenever energy centres is imbalanced or there is a blockage, physical disorders can happen. The disturbance is felt either at the level of that specific or the level of another chakra or set of chakras connected to it. When chakras are balanced and persons have the correct energy flow through them, it results in good health and energy.
