For too long, we have abandoned the art of understanding the way we FEEL. We’ve lost touch with our innate senses somewhere along the way. Perhaps, taking a pill became easier than learning WHY pain occurs. However, masking pain only delays the inevitable. In other words, we can never truly heal until we understand the cause. This is the only way to revive life without co-dependency. We must re-learn or remember HOW our mind, body, and soul works in synchronicity together. Not as separate entities. Treating one ailment without consideration for the whole, has proved to be ineffective. Therefore, it’s time to take our personal power back and become our own authority! We must stop wanting to define everything with our rational mind. For example, trusting what someone else says just because they have “credentials”. It’s time to move beyond linear LOGIC and allow ourselves to FEEL beyond physicality! In other words, it’s time to realize we’re much more powerful and intuitive than we’ve been led to believe…I get it, we were never taught this in school, therefore, this may seem weird…but trust me, it’s worth learning!
WHAT ARE THE 7 CHAKRAS
The word chakra derived from the Sanskrit word meaning wheel. Translated from Hindi, it literally means wheel of spinning energy. Ancient cultures knew before technology that all living things carried a life force within them. In relation to this specifically, a wheel of spinning energy with 7 energy centers. These energy centers start at the base of the spine and continue up the spine to the crown of the head. Each energy center corresponds with massive nerve centers in the body that are made up of major organs and bundles of nerves that react to our psychological, emotional, and spiritual response to all that is. When our chakras are clear and balanced, we feel connected, happy, content, positive, and full of life! When our chakras are blocked or unbalanced, we may feel depressed, fatigued, anxious, angry, or disconnected. Let’s take a deeper look into the chakras to begin understanding the greater connection between the way we are feeling and the physical symptoms that manifest because of blockages. Then, we can begin to understand the importance of listening to our bodies to discover the source of the issue to allow ourselves to FEEL that emotion to clear any pain.
THE CHAKRAS OF SPIRIT
CROWN CHAKRA – located at the crown of the head. The crown chakra is the center of consciousness, higher awareness, realization, liberation from limiting belief patterns, and presence. It’s the gateway to the divine self or universal consciousness.
- imbalances manifest into close-mindedness, living in your head, and being disconnected from earthly matters
- when balanced, this chakra allows access to clarity and enlightened vision
- this chakra governs the central nervous system & pineal gland
THIRD-EYE CHAKRA – located between the eyebrows. This chakra is the center of intuition, foresight, and wisdom. It’s the gateway to clairvoyance, imagination, and visualization.
- imbalances manifest into being judgmental, unsympathetic, or over intellectual in thinking
- physical symptoms manifest from stress accompanied by headaches in the forehead and temples
- this chakra governs the pituitary gland, pineal gland, skull, eyes, brain, nervous system, and the senses
THROAT CHAKRA – located in the throat around the neck and shoulder region. The throat chakra is the center of communication, speech, and speaking the truth from the soul. This chakra governs the thyroid gland, throat, vocal cords, neck, shoulders, & mouth.
- imbalances manifest into speaking rudely, yelling, gossiping, timid voice, shy
- when balanced, this chakra represents clear communication, truth, & self expression
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN MATTER AND SPIRIT
HEART CHAKRA – located in the chest around the heart level. The heart chakra is the bridge between the mind, body, spirit, and emotions. It’s the center of love and connection.
- imbalances manifest into lacking empathy, victim mentality, feeling disconnected, holding grudges, jealousy, & being overly defensive
- when balanced, one feels connected to all that is
THE CHAKRAS OF MATTER
The first three chakras are more physical in nature…
ROOT CHAKRA – located at the base of the spine, tailbone. Responsible for our sense of stability, security and basic needs. When this chakra is balanced, we feel safe and fearless!
- imbalances manifest into anxiety disorders, fears, or nightmares
- when balanced, the root chakra creates a solid foundation for the chakras above
SACRAL CHAKRA – located above the pubic bone and below the navel. This energy center is responsible for our sense of creative expression as well as our sexual center. It governs our ability to relate to other people and the world around us.
- imbalances within this chakra manifest into a lack of emotion or an excess in emotion
- blockages cause insecurity, lack of self-esteem & self worth
- this chakra governs the sexual organs, bladder, bowel, and lower intestine
SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA – located above the navel and below the breastbone. This energy center is responsible for our source of personal power. A balanced solar plexus, allows us to know ourselves and live with confidence and strength. Furthermore, it allows us set boundaries and to be assertive without being aggressive.
- blockages within this chakra manifest as low self esteem, depression, anxiety, & lack of self control
- physically, this chakra is closely tied to our digestive health
In conclusion, this is JUST the introduction to the chakra system. In other words, the beginning of AMAZING life changing information! The goal of this article is to get you familiar with the basics of this enormous energy center that governs our mind, body, & soul. In the coming articles regarding the chakra system, we will focus more in depth on what causes blockages and how to clear them. Join us here on this journey to greater awareness and attainment of knowledge! Allow yourself to be receptive, learning is fun!