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Definition Chakra balancing is based on the ancient Indian belief in a series of seven chakras, or energy centers. Chakra is the Sanskrit word for wheel. These energy centers are believed to be located at specific points between the base of the spine and the top of the skull. Some esoteric systems include additional chakras, said to extend beyond the physical body into the human auric field. Each chakra is believed to relate to particular organs of the body, ailments, colors, elements, and emotions. However, different systems or sources that use the idea of chakras may disagree about the details. Various approaches may be used to "balance" the chakras. Chakra balancing is believed to promote health by maximizing the flow of energy in the body, much as a tune-up enables a car to operate at peak efficiency. Origions Yoga Chakras are part of the ancient belief system associated with yoga. These traditions were handed down orally for thousands of years before being codified by Patanjali in his Yoga Sutras, several centuries before Christ. Ayurveda The ancient healing science of ayurveda is based on a collection of scriptures known as vedas (a Sanskrit word meaning knowledge or wisdom). Ayurveda literally means "life knowledge." It remained the predominant form of health care in India until the British colonial government tried to suppress it during the nineteenth century. Over the last half-century, however, a modernized form of ayurveda has gained considerable popularity in India. More recently, traditional ayurveda has been popularized in the West by such high-profile advocates as Deepak Chopra. Benefits Balancing the chakras is believed to promote general health and well-being by ensuring the free flow of life energy (also known as prana or qi) throughout the body. It is believed that blockages in the flow of this vital energy will eventually result in mental, emotional, and/or physical illness. By removing such blockages and maximizing energy flow, practitioners are said to enable body, mind, and spirit to function optimally. Some alternative practitioners, such as medical intuitives, say they can "read" a patient's chakras to detect imbalances and diagnose problems. This is also sometimes done using a pendulum.
MAJOR CHAKRA The Crown Chakra - Seventh Chakra
Top of the head. Sense of unity and wholeness of all things. Corresponds with astral projection and psychic enlightenment.
The Brow Chakra - Sixth Chakra
Forehead. The "Third Eye" future events, auras, penetrate higher awareness.This chakra is the center of all psychic powers. The Throat Chakra - Fifth Chakra
The throat. Communication, mental, written and oral skills. Corresponds with clairaudience.
The Heart Chakra - Fourth Chakra
The Chest. Wisdom, knowledge, love. Corresponds with the element of air and psychic touch.
The Solar Plexus Chakra - Third Chakra
The Navel. Movement, astral projection. Corresponds with the element of fire, emotions, and also clairvoyance.
The Spleen Chakra - Second Chakra
The Abdomen. Relations, identity, social interaction. It's dominant element is water and it is related to psychic taste.
The Root Chakra - First Chakra
The Groin. Combines earthly and universal energies within the body. It primarily relates to the element of earth and psychic smell.
MINOR CHAKRA The Hands Chakra
Located between the thumb and index fingers. Creative energy.
The Feet Chakra
Located at the arch of the foot. Connections to the Earth. | |
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