Chakra's

The chakras are described as being aligned in an ascending column from the base of the spine to the top of the head. In new age practices, each chakra is associated with a certain colour. In various traditions chakras are associated with multiple physiological functions, an aspect of consciousness, a classical element, and other distinguishing characteristics. They are visualized as lotuses with a different number of petals in every chakra.

The chakras are thought to vitalize the physical body and to be associated with interactions of a physical, emotional and mental nature. The function of the chakras is to spin and draw in this Universal Life Force Energy to keep the spiritual, mental, emotional and physical health of the body in balance.

The New Age movement has led to an increased interest in the West regarding chakras. Many in this movement point to a correspondence between the position and role of the chakras and those of the glands in the endocrine system. The Chakra's are used in many cultures, and for different forms of energy healing. Reiki seems to be the most talked about in this age. They only seem to focus on 7 Chakra's, some say there are several more.

The seven chakras are said by some to reflect how the unified consciousness of humanity (the immortal human being or the soul), is divided to manage different aspects of earthly life (body/instinct / vital energy/deeper emotions/communication/having an overview of life/contact to God or the divine).

Chakra table

Chakra	Colour	Primary Functions	Associated Element	Location	Open or Balance	Foods	Symbol
Crown	white or violet; may assume colour of dominant chakra	Union, Bliss , Sense of empathy	space / thought	Top of the head	Meditation, guided visualization, energy, work	Air, Incense and Smudging Herbs,
Third eye	indigo	Direct perception, intuition, imagination, visualization, concentration, Self-mastery , Extra Sensory Perception	time / light	Between the eyebrows.	Meditation, guided visualization.	Dark bluish coloured fruits, Liquids, Spices
Throat	azure blue	Creativity, communication, expression, eloquence, Intuition, synthesis, hearing	life / sound	Base of the throat	Sing, chant, hum, breathe consciously.	Liquids, Tart or tangy fruits, Other tree grown fruits, Spices
Heart / Lung	green	Love, wisdom, stability, perseverance, mental patience and equilibrium, or pleasure, Compassion, Touch	Air	Centre of the chest	Meditating, practising yoga or other bodily techniques, by swimming regularly (because water has healing powers)	Leafy vegetables, Air vegetables, Liquids, Spices
Solar plexus	yellow	Will, determination, assertion, personal power, laughter, joy, anger, sight	Fire	Located at the mouth of the stomach	Rub your belly, become aware of the energy radiating from your solar plexus, breathe using your diaphragm.	Granola and Grains, Dairy, Spices
Sacrum	orange	Creativity, sexual energy(for women), desire, pleasure, Stability, self confidence, well-being, taste	Water	The lower belly	Sexual healing, try new ways of expressing yourself creatively, dance, move your hips, practice yoga.	Sweet fruits, honey, nuts, spices
Root	red or coral red (shown)	Survival, grounding, sexuality (for men), stability, smell	Earth	The base of the spine	Spend some time each day sitting directly on the earth. Dance!	Root vegetables, Protein-rich foods, Spices

Chakra Wand The seven stones for the seven Chakra's

First (Root) Chakra STONES: red jasper, garnet, onyx, ruby	Fourth chakra STONES: rose quartz, Chinese Fluorite, malachite

Second chakra STONES: hematite, moonstone, carnelian	Fifth chakra STONES: aquamarine, turquoise, blue lace agate, aventurine

Third chakra STONES: citrine, amber, topaz, tigers eye	Sixth chakra STONES: Lapis Lazuli, Clear Blue Chalcedony

Seventh chakra STONES: clear quartz or amethyst

My Chakra wand

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