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The Seven
Chakras
The word Chakra is
Sanskrit for "Wheel of Energy". Each of the seven Chakras sends the Energy
of Life (Prana) to corresponding areas of our physical, mental, or
spiritual bodies. When the Chakras are blocked, illness, emotional
problems, or spiritual deficiency can result. The practice of Yoga helps
to clear the Chakras so that Prana- the Energy of Life- can flow freely
and bring harmony and enlightenment.
7th- The Crown Chakra
(Sahasrara) is located at the top of the head. It is associated with the
Spritual and the Divine. A blocked Crown Chakra leads to Spritual Poverty
and a Lack of Awareness of Higher Realms. An open Crown Chakra leads to
Enlightenment, Bliss, and the Sense of Being as One with the Universe. The
associated gland is the Pineal.
6th- The Third Eye
Chakra (Ajna) is located between the eyebrows. It is associated with
Intuition and Psychic Insight. A blocked Third Eye leads to Complete
Dependence on the Five Senses and an Inability to Perceive Life Beyond the
Purely Physical.. An open Third Eye leads to Psychic Awareness and
Extrasensory Perception. The associated gland is the Pituitary.
5th- The
Throat Chakra (Vishuddha) is located at the front of the neck. It is
associated with Creativity, Communication, and Self Expression. A blocked
Throat Chakra can lead to Respiratory Disturbances, Conformity to the
Status Quo, and Repressed Communication with Others. An open throat Chakra
leads to Creative Output, Self Expression, and Understanding. The
associated gland is the Thyroid.
4th- The
Heart Chakra (Anahata) is located at the chest region. It is associated
with Love-- of Oneself and of Others. A blocked Heart Chakra leads to
Bearing Grudges, Low Self Esteem, and Circulatory Problems. An open Heart
Chakra leads to Compassion, Forgiveness, Freedom from Judgements, and an
Acceptance of Ourselves for Who We Are. The associated gland is the
Thymus.
3rd- The
Navel Chakra (Manipura) is located at the solar plexus. It is associated
with Power, Self Control, Ego, and Sense of Purpose. A blocked Navel
Chakra leads to Rage, Indignation, Perfectionism, Megalomania, and Stomach
Disorders. An open Naval Chakra leads to an Awareness of One's Own Divine
Power & that of Others, Willpower, and the Ability to Manage Anger.
The associated gland is the Pancreas.
2nd- The
Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana) is located below the navel. It is associated
with Sexuality, Intimacy, and Libido. A blocked Sacral Chakra leads to
Sexual Dysfunction, Fear of Intimacy, and Urinary and Reproductive
Disorders. An open Sacral Chakra leads to the Ability to Transmute Sexual
Energy into Divine Energy. The associated gland is the Gonads.
1st- The
Root Chakra (Muladhara) is located at the perineum. It is associated with
Survival, Primal Instincts, and the Quest for Safety and Security. A
blocked Root Chakra leads to Fear, Entrapment in the Physical World,
Intestinal Problems, and Skin Disorders. An open Root Chakra leads to Less
Focus on Basic Physical Needs and Opens the Way to Begin the Spiritual
Journey to Enlightenment. The associated gland is the adrenals.
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