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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.
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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.
