The
Chakra System
Our bodies
contain 7 major, or master chakras. The term "chakra" refers to these 7
energy centers which run along the spinal column within what is called
the subtle body. The subtle body is the psychic, non physical body
that is superimposed upon our material body. Each chakra governs different
elements of our spiritual and physical health.
Chakra
1 (the root chakra) - is
located at the base of the spine and is associated with the colour red.
It's function is grounding and survival. It creates an inner states of
stillness, firmness and stability. If it is malfunctioning it can physically
manifest in such ailments as obesity, hemorrhoids, constipation, degenerative
arthritis, and knee troubles. This chakra governs the adrenal glands, legs,
feet, bones and large intestines.
Gemstones:Lodestone,
ruby, garnet and bloodstone.
Incense:Cedar.
Chakra
2 - is
located in the lower abdomen, genitals and womb and its colour is orange.
Its functions are desire, pleasure, sexuality and procreation. It creates
the inner state of tears. When malfunctioning the physical signs are impotence,
frigidity, uterine, bladder or kidney trouble and a stiff lower back. This
chakra governs the ovaries, testicles, womb, genitals, kidney, bladder
and the circulatory system.
Gemstones:Coral.
Incense:Orris
root, gardenia and damiana.
Chakra
3 - is located from the naval to solar
plexus. Its colour is yellow. Its function is will and power, creating
an inner states of love, joy and anger. It governs the pancreas and adrenal
glands as well as the digestive system and muscles. Symptoms of malfunction
are ulcers, diabetes and hypoglycemia.
Gemstones:Amber,
topaz.
Incense:Carnation,
cinnamon and marigold.
Chakra
4 - is located
in the heart. Its colour is green. Its function is love, creating the inner
states of compassion and love. It governs the thymus gland as well as the
lungs, heart, arms and hands. Symptoms associated with a malfunction of
this chakra are high blood pressure, heart disease and lung disease.
Gemstones:Emerald,
tourmaline and rose quartz.
Incense:Lavender,
jasmine, orris root, yarrow, marjoram and meadowsweet.
Chakra
5 - Is located in the throat. Its colour
is bright blue. It functions communication and creativity and its inner
state allows synthesis of ideas into symbols. It governs the thyroid
and parathyroid glands along with the neck, shoulders, arms and hands.
Symptoms associated with a malfunction of this chakra are sore throat,
stiff neck, colds along with thyroid and hearing problems.
Gemstones:Turquoise.
Incense:Frankincense
and benzion.
Chakra
6 - is located at the center of the head
at eye level or slightly above. Its colour is indigo and its function are
seeing and intuition. This chakra governs the eyes and the pineal gland.
Symptoms associated with malfunction are blindness, blurred vision, eyestrain,
headaches and nightmares.
Gemstones:Lapis
lazuli and quartz.
Incense:Mugwort,
star anise, saffron and acacia.
Chakra
7 - is
located at the top of the head and its colour is violet. It functions understanding
and information. In our bodies it governs the pituitary gland, cerebral
cortex and the central nervous system. When in a state of dysfunction symptoms
are depression, a feeling of alienation, boredom, confusion, apathy and
difficulty or inability to learn or comprehend.
Gemstones:Amethyst
and diamond.
Incense:Lotus
and gotu kola.
