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The chakra system describes 7 major active energy centers along the spine.
Individually, each chakra reflects an aspect of our consciousness and how that is functioning in the moment. As a system, they reflect who we are at this point on our evolutionary path and facilitate how we respond to life as it engages with us.
The chakra system is a map that can help us understand ourselves better as we seek personal growth and a greater sense of internal balance.
As an active and responsive energy center, a chakra can be anywhere along the spectrum from "open" to "closed," and may be described as "in balance" or at various stages of imbalance, such as "overactive" or "underactive." A chakra is a spinning vortex of energy that works within a system; ideally, each chakra is open and actively spinning in harmony and balance with the other major chakras. Imbalance in a chakra translates to experiencing a sense of imbalance mentally, emotionally and/or physically, and sustained imbalance over time can correspond with issues of physical dis-ease or illness. As we learn to orient ourselves differently through personal growth and healing processes, we can return to the state of balance and bliss that is our birthright.
Each chakra energetically vibrates at a specific frequency. This frequency corresponds with a level of human consciousness that can be described in physical (including light/color/sound), mental, emotional and spiritual terms.
Get to know The Chakra System better in the descriptions provided below...
Description of Each of the 7 Major Chakras, from Root (1st) to Crown (7th):
Individually, each chakra reflects an aspect of our consciousness and how that is functioning in the moment. As a system, they reflect who we are at this point on our evolutionary path and facilitate how we respond to life as it engages with us.
The chakra system is a map that can help us understand ourselves better as we seek personal growth and a greater sense of internal balance.
As an active and responsive energy center, a chakra can be anywhere along the spectrum from "open" to "closed," and may be described as "in balance" or at various stages of imbalance, such as "overactive" or "underactive." A chakra is a spinning vortex of energy that works within a system; ideally, each chakra is open and actively spinning in harmony and balance with the other major chakras. Imbalance in a chakra translates to experiencing a sense of imbalance mentally, emotionally and/or physically, and sustained imbalance over time can correspond with issues of physical dis-ease or illness. As we learn to orient ourselves differently through personal growth and healing processes, we can return to the state of balance and bliss that is our birthright.
Each chakra energetically vibrates at a specific frequency. This frequency corresponds with a level of human consciousness that can be described in physical (including light/color/sound), mental, emotional and spiritual terms.
Get to know The Chakra System better in the descriptions provided below...
Description of Each of the 7 Major Chakras, from Root (1st) to Crown (7th):
1. Root (1st) Chakra.
Physical: Located at the base of the spine - the perineum to be specific. On the color spectrum, it corresponds with the frequency of red. In terms of the body, it corresponds with the legs, feet, bones, large intestine, rectum, adrenal glands. It is associated with the element of earth (solid).
Mental, Emotional, Spiritual: Relates to the psychological functions of survival and physical identity. How are we grounded, rooted and secured in this life? The energy of this chakra goes to basic survival needs such as food, shelter, warmth, rest; the instinctual concern with establishing security and warding off fear. It goes to basic social needs of belonging - to family, social circles, society; the tribal mind instinct. When in balance, the root chakra helps us feel rooted, secure; grounded in our body and life. Mantric phrases are "I Am" and "We Are."
Physical: Located at the base of the spine - the perineum to be specific. On the color spectrum, it corresponds with the frequency of red. In terms of the body, it corresponds with the legs, feet, bones, large intestine, rectum, adrenal glands. It is associated with the element of earth (solid).
Mental, Emotional, Spiritual: Relates to the psychological functions of survival and physical identity. How are we grounded, rooted and secured in this life? The energy of this chakra goes to basic survival needs such as food, shelter, warmth, rest; the instinctual concern with establishing security and warding off fear. It goes to basic social needs of belonging - to family, social circles, society; the tribal mind instinct. When in balance, the root chakra helps us feel rooted, secure; grounded in our body and life. Mantric phrases are "I Am" and "We Are."
2. Sacral (2nd) Chakra.
Physical: Located in the lower abdominal area, approximately 2 inches below the naval - at the sacrum to be specific. On the color spectrum, it corresponds with the frequency of orange. In terms of the body, it corresponds with the pelvis, hips, womb, genitals, kidney, bladder, low back, gonads. It is associated with the element of water (liquid).
Mental, Emotional, Spiritual: Relates to the psychological functions of desire, the creative impulse, and emotional identity. How do we experience/nurture the flow of emotion, pleasure and creativity at an instinctual level in this life? The energy of this chakra goes to sexuality and the needs of the sexual/procreative nature; the creative process that arises in many forms from the spark of passion, feeling, desire. It goes to the internal movement of emotion and how we nurture the things we create and care for. When in balance, the sacral chakra helps us feel emotionally clear and open, free to express that which we are moved to express - and creatively satisfied as a result. Mantric phrases are "I Feel," "I Want," "I Create."
Physical: Located in the lower abdominal area, approximately 2 inches below the naval - at the sacrum to be specific. On the color spectrum, it corresponds with the frequency of orange. In terms of the body, it corresponds with the pelvis, hips, womb, genitals, kidney, bladder, low back, gonads. It is associated with the element of water (liquid).
Mental, Emotional, Spiritual: Relates to the psychological functions of desire, the creative impulse, and emotional identity. How do we experience/nurture the flow of emotion, pleasure and creativity at an instinctual level in this life? The energy of this chakra goes to sexuality and the needs of the sexual/procreative nature; the creative process that arises in many forms from the spark of passion, feeling, desire. It goes to the internal movement of emotion and how we nurture the things we create and care for. When in balance, the sacral chakra helps us feel emotionally clear and open, free to express that which we are moved to express - and creatively satisfied as a result. Mantric phrases are "I Feel," "I Want," "I Create."
3. Solar Plexus (3rd) Chakra.
Physical: Located in the upper abdominal area, approximately 2-3 inches above the naval - in the pit of the stomach. On the color spectrum, it corresponds with the frequency of yellow. In terms of the body, it corresponds with the digestive system, stomach, pancreas, gall bladder, liver, adrenals. It is associated with the element of fire (plasma).
Mental, Emotional, Spiritual: It's nickname is the "power center," as it relates to the psychological functions of self-esteem, assertion of the will, and ego identity. How do we focus on and then effectively move to manifest our desires in the world? The energy of this chakra goes to confidence versus shame around our sense of self; feeling clearly defined and centered in terms of who we are and what we're capable of. It goes to the action principle; the ability to express personal identity confidently in a tangible and productive way. When in balance, the solar plexus chakra helps us feel self-assured and ready to act assertively in life. Mantric phrases are "I Can," "I Do."
Physical: Located in the upper abdominal area, approximately 2-3 inches above the naval - in the pit of the stomach. On the color spectrum, it corresponds with the frequency of yellow. In terms of the body, it corresponds with the digestive system, stomach, pancreas, gall bladder, liver, adrenals. It is associated with the element of fire (plasma).
Mental, Emotional, Spiritual: It's nickname is the "power center," as it relates to the psychological functions of self-esteem, assertion of the will, and ego identity. How do we focus on and then effectively move to manifest our desires in the world? The energy of this chakra goes to confidence versus shame around our sense of self; feeling clearly defined and centered in terms of who we are and what we're capable of. It goes to the action principle; the ability to express personal identity confidently in a tangible and productive way. When in balance, the solar plexus chakra helps us feel self-assured and ready to act assertively in life. Mantric phrases are "I Can," "I Do."
4. Heart (4th) Chakra.
Physical: Located in the center of the chest, at the level of the heart - in the mid to lower region of the sternum to be more specific. On the color spectrum, it corresponds with the frequencies of green or pink. In terms of the body, it corresponds with the heart, circulatory system, lungs, ribs, breasts, thymus gland, arms, hands. It is associated with the element of air (gas).
Mental, Emotional, Spiritual: Relates to the psychological functions of self-acceptance, social identity, and the capacity to love. How compassionate are we with ourselves and others, on the personal and collective levels of relationship? The energy of this chakra goes to releasing unresolved pain and grief through an open-hearted sense of forgiveness and unconditional acceptance of reality. It goes to an expanded perception of social unity that naturally leads to an attitude of kindness, generosity, service. When in balance, the heart chakra helps us feel at peace with ourselves and others, ready to face life with an orientation of hope and trust. Mantric phrases are "I Love," "I Relate," "We Are One."
Physical: Located in the center of the chest, at the level of the heart - in the mid to lower region of the sternum to be more specific. On the color spectrum, it corresponds with the frequencies of green or pink. In terms of the body, it corresponds with the heart, circulatory system, lungs, ribs, breasts, thymus gland, arms, hands. It is associated with the element of air (gas).
Mental, Emotional, Spiritual: Relates to the psychological functions of self-acceptance, social identity, and the capacity to love. How compassionate are we with ourselves and others, on the personal and collective levels of relationship? The energy of this chakra goes to releasing unresolved pain and grief through an open-hearted sense of forgiveness and unconditional acceptance of reality. It goes to an expanded perception of social unity that naturally leads to an attitude of kindness, generosity, service. When in balance, the heart chakra helps us feel at peace with ourselves and others, ready to face life with an orientation of hope and trust. Mantric phrases are "I Love," "I Relate," "We Are One."
5. Throat (5th) Chakra.
Physical: Located in the center of the neck/throat. On the color spectrum, it corresponds with the frequency of blue. In terms of the body, it corresponds with the throat, neck, shoulders, mouth, ears, thyroid and parathyroid glands. It is associated with the element of ether/sound (vibration).
Mental, Emotional, Spiritual: Relates to the psychological functions of communication and creative, authentic self-expression. How fully receptive can we be to that which is outside of ourselves, while feeling equally able to express our innermost truths externally? The energy of this chakra goes to both sides of the communication process: listening and speaking our truth clearly and with ease - being heard. It goes to the creative expression of identity through any medium or mode. When in balance, the throat chakra helps us feel the joy of openly sharing our vibrations and receiving those of others. Mantric phrases are "I Express," "I Communicate."
Physical: Located in the center of the neck/throat. On the color spectrum, it corresponds with the frequency of blue. In terms of the body, it corresponds with the throat, neck, shoulders, mouth, ears, thyroid and parathyroid glands. It is associated with the element of ether/sound (vibration).
Mental, Emotional, Spiritual: Relates to the psychological functions of communication and creative, authentic self-expression. How fully receptive can we be to that which is outside of ourselves, while feeling equally able to express our innermost truths externally? The energy of this chakra goes to both sides of the communication process: listening and speaking our truth clearly and with ease - being heard. It goes to the creative expression of identity through any medium or mode. When in balance, the throat chakra helps us feel the joy of openly sharing our vibrations and receiving those of others. Mantric phrases are "I Express," "I Communicate."
6. Third Eye (6th) Chakra.
Physical: Located between and just above the eyebrows, in the center of the forehead. On the color spectrum, it corresponds with the frequency of indigo (blue/purple family). In terms of the body, it corresponds with the eyes, brow area, base of the skull, neurological system, pineal gland. It is associated with the element of light (luminescence).
Mental, Emotional, Spiritual: Relates to the psychological functions of perception, reflection, and intuition. How clearly can we "see" reality and envision possibilities? How connected are we with the intuitive capacity? The energy of this chakra goes to the process of visualization and our clarity and scope of imaginative vision. It goes to the psychic ability that taps into higher realms of knowledge or "knowing." When in balance, the third eye chakra helps us feel a sense of clarity about our life and the way we see things. Mantric phrases are "I Sense," I See."
Physical: Located between and just above the eyebrows, in the center of the forehead. On the color spectrum, it corresponds with the frequency of indigo (blue/purple family). In terms of the body, it corresponds with the eyes, brow area, base of the skull, neurological system, pineal gland. It is associated with the element of light (luminescence).
Mental, Emotional, Spiritual: Relates to the psychological functions of perception, reflection, and intuition. How clearly can we "see" reality and envision possibilities? How connected are we with the intuitive capacity? The energy of this chakra goes to the process of visualization and our clarity and scope of imaginative vision. It goes to the psychic ability that taps into higher realms of knowledge or "knowing." When in balance, the third eye chakra helps us feel a sense of clarity about our life and the way we see things. Mantric phrases are "I Sense," I See."
7. Crown (7th) Chakra.
Physical: Located at the top of the head, in the center. On the color spectrum, it corresponds with the frequencies of violet or white. In terms of the body, it corresponds with the cerebral cortex, the central nervous and muscular systems, the skin, the pituitary gland. It is associated with the element of thought (consciousness).
Mental, Emotional, Spiritual: Relates to the psychological functions of intellectual understanding, self-knowledge, and universal identity. How fluently do we exercise both our intellectual and spiritual capacities as we move toward a state of enlightenment? The energy of this chakra goes to our ability to seek and digest knowledge; to gain understanding about self, world, and life. It also goes to our ability to open up to "higher self" energies and to align with spiritual resource and purpose. When in balance, the crown chakra helps us feel an inspired sense of understanding and bliss. Mantric phrases are "I Know," "I Understand."
Physical: Located at the top of the head, in the center. On the color spectrum, it corresponds with the frequencies of violet or white. In terms of the body, it corresponds with the cerebral cortex, the central nervous and muscular systems, the skin, the pituitary gland. It is associated with the element of thought (consciousness).
Mental, Emotional, Spiritual: Relates to the psychological functions of intellectual understanding, self-knowledge, and universal identity. How fluently do we exercise both our intellectual and spiritual capacities as we move toward a state of enlightenment? The energy of this chakra goes to our ability to seek and digest knowledge; to gain understanding about self, world, and life. It also goes to our ability to open up to "higher self" energies and to align with spiritual resource and purpose. When in balance, the crown chakra helps us feel an inspired sense of understanding and bliss. Mantric phrases are "I Know," "I Understand."
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