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The Wheels of Life are Spirals of Colored Light The chakras, which are a Sanskit word meaning "wheels" are energy centers located at points in the body that correspond to major nerve centers or with a particular gland in the endocrine system as well as with certain organs and systems within the body. Each is a different color and each vibrates at a different frequency. The chakras allow us to receive, transmit process life energy. The seven major chakras (shown in the picture to the right) are energy centers that rotate or spin, and are focused locations of life force energy (chi, ki, or prana). When a chakra becomes unbalanced due to blocks in the emotional, mental, or spiritual levels of the energy field, then a dis-ease may manifest within the the area governed by that blocked energy center. The Seven Major Chakras First Chakra: Color: RED, coressponding musical note, "C". Known as the root or base chakra, this energy center is located at the base of the spine (coccyx) and relates to our sense of safety as well as our connection to the earth and the physical world. Key words: Survival, Security, Grounding. Gland: Adrenals. Governs: Kidneys, bladder, spine. Second Chakra: Color: ORANGE, corresponding musical note, "D". Known as the sexual or sacral chakra, this energy center is located at the base of the lumbar spine (L5-S1) and relates to creativity, sexuality, reproduction and relationships. Gland: Gonads (ovaries or testes). Governs: Reproductive system. Third Chakra: Color: YELLOW, corresponding musical note, "E". Known as the solar plexus or spleen chakra, this energy center is located on the spinal column specifically at T12-L1, or right above the belly button but below the rib cage. This chakra relates to our emotional sensitivites and sense of personal power. Key words: Feelings/emotional reaction (anger, fear, power or powerlessness), Will. Gland: Pancreas. Governs: Stomach, spleen, liver, gall bladder, digestive system and parts of the nervous system. Fourth Chakra: Color: GREEN, Known as the heart chakra, it is located at the center of the chest (Thoracic 4-5 on the spinal column) and is associated with our ability to love. Key words: Compassion, healing, love. Gland: Thymus. Governs: Heart, breasts, blood and circulatory system, immune system. Fifth Chakra: Color: Blue. This energy center is called the throat chakra (Thoracic 4-5 on the spinal column) because of it's location. This chakra relates to communication of all kinds. Key words: Expression, judgement, creativity. Gland: Thyroid (influences metabolism). Governs: Throat, mouth, lungs, vocal cords, bronchial apparatus, esophagus. Sixth Chakra: Color: Indigo. Referred to as the third eye (or ajna). This chakra is located in the center of the forehead (btween the brows) and relates to our intuition, higher wisdom and spiritual nature. Key words: Awareness, insight, psychic perception. Gland: Pituitary. Governs: Lower brain, nervous system, ears, nose, left eye, sinus. Seventh Chakra: Color: Violet. This energy center is called the crown chakra and is located at the top or crown of the head and is the place of our personal spiritual connection to higher levels or to the Universe. Gland: Pineal. Governs: Upper brain, right eye. |
