UNDERSTANDING THE CHAKRAS
Chakra (cakra in Sanskrit) means “wheel” and refers to energy points in your body. They are thought to be spinning disks of energy that should stay “open” and aligned, as they correspond to bundles of nerves, major organs, and areas of our energetic body that affect our emotional and physical well-being.
The balance of our chakras constantly fluctuates with our daily lives and experiences. If our chakras are blocked or too open and not balanced this can affect the quality of our physical health, emotional and energetic health and our spiritual health. When our chakras are unbalanced it carries over into the quality of our relationships and our overall well-being.
Explanations of the 7 Major Chakras
1st Root Chakra: Located at the base of the spine. It provides the foundation on which we build our life-representing safety, security, and stability. Imbalanced attributes would be scattered energies, anxiety and fear.
2nd Sacral Chakra: Located below the navel. It represents creative and sexual energies. Imbalanced attributes would be lack of repressed creativity, sexual dysfunction, withheld intimacy and emotional isolation.
3rd Solar Plexus Chakra: Located below the chest. It represents self-esteem, pleasure, will-power, and personal responsibility. Imbalanced attributes would be low self-esteem, control issues, manipulative tendencies, and misuse of power.
4th Heart Chakra: Located in the center of the chest. It represents love, self-love and governs our relationships. Imbalanced attributes would be depression, difficulty in relationships, and lack of self-discipline.
5th Throat Chakra: Located at the center of the neck. It represents the ability to speak and communicate clearly and effectively. Imbalanced attributes would be shyness, being withdrawn, arrogance, and increased anxiety.
6th Third-Eye Chakra: Located in the center of the forehead, between the eyebrows. It represents intuition, foresight, and is driven by openness and imagination. Imbalanced attributes would be lack of direction and lack of clarity.
7th Crown Chakra: Located at the top of the head. It represents states of consciousness and divine connection. Imbalanced attributes would be cynicism, disregarding what is sacred, closed mindedness, and disconnection with spirit.