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An introduction to chakras


'Chakra' is the seven most crucial energy centers of which human body is composed. Chakra is a Sanskrit word which means wheel and these seven energy chakras functions as valves that regulates the flow of energy through our body system.
  • Our body organs are connected to chakras and each chakra are connected to colour frequency.
  • These chakras help us in responding through all the decisions we make.
  • The tension you feel in your consciousness, you actually feel it in the organ or part associated with particular chakra.
  • The tension is detected by the nerves of the plexus which is also associated with that chakra and disseminated to the parts of the body controlled by the plexus.
  • Chakras are basically our power centers through which the life energy flows in and out.
  • They vitalize the body and prepare to bring about the development of our self-conscious.
These seven life chakras are associated with mental, physical and emotional interactions. The chakras are usually organized from upper to bottom i.e. seventh chakra lies on top and first chakra lies below.

Here are discussed the seven life chakras that gives the human body sense of self-consciousness.

Seventh: Crown chakra
  • The seventh important chakra is called crown chakra which lies on the top of the head.
  • This chakra is associated with top of head, brain and the whole nervous system.
  • Crown chakra regulates these body organs and the colour of this chakra is violet.
  • It is also called Sahasrara in Sanskrit.
  • The imbalances of this seventh chakra can lead to various malfunctions like headaches, mental illness, neuralgia, brain disorders, epilepsy, varicose veins and blood vessel problems.
Sixth: Brow chakra
  • The sixth chakra is called brow chakra which is also known as 'ajna' in Sanskrit.
  • The location of this chakra is forehead in the middle of the eyes.
  • This chakra governs the areas of forehead, brain, neurological system, eyes, ears, nose, pituitary and pineal gland.
  • The colour associated with this chakra is indigo.
  • The imbalances of this sixth chakra and its related organs lead to sleep disorders, learning disabilities, co-ordination problems, blindness, deafness, spinal dysfunctions, brain tumours and depression.
Fifth: Throat chakra
  • The fifth life chakra is called as throat and in Sanskrit it is known as 'visuddha'.
  • The location of this chakra is throat base and governs the body areas like throat, neck, arms, hands, thyroid, trachea, neck vertebrae, mouth, teeth gums and esophagus.
  • The colour associated with fifth chakra is blue.
  • The imbalances of this chakra lead to thyroid problems, swollen glands, fever, flu, infections; problems in mouth, jaw, neck, shoulders; hyperactivity; hormonal disorders etc.
Fourth: Heart chakra
  • The fourth chakra is Anahata and heart chakra which is located in the center of the chest.
  • The body parts governed by heart chakra are heart, circulatory system, blood, lungs, diaphragm, thymus, breast, esophagus, arms, shoulders and hands.
  • The colour associated with this chakra is green and pink.
  • The imbalances of this chakra can cause heart and breathing disorders, chest pain, high blood pressure, passivity, immune system problems, asthma, lung and breast cancer, pneumonia, back and shoulder disorders.
Third: Solar plexus chakra
  • The third chakra is called power center and manipura in Sanskrit.
  • It is located above the navel in the stomach area and governs the body parts like upper abdomen, umbilicus to rib cage, liver, gallbladder, middle spine, spleen, kidney, adrenals, small intestines and stomach.
  • The colour associated with this is yellow.
  • The imbalances of this chakra can cause digestive problems, constipation, ulcers, diabetes, nervousness, toxicity, stomach ulcers, hepatitis, adrenal imbalances, and arthritis and colon disease.
Second: Sacral chakra
  • It is also known as svadisthana and governs the main organs such as reproductive system, sexual organs, upper intestines, liver and gallbladder, kidney, pancreas, adrenal glands, spleen and middle spine.
  • The colour associated with this chakra is orange.
  • The imbalances of the chakra can lead to low back pain, sciatica, pelvic pain, low libido, impotency and urinary problems.
First: Root chakra
  • Root chakra is the last chakra of the body, literary it is last but numerically it is first. It is called Muldhara in Sanskrit.
  • It is located in the perineum-the point between the anus and the sex organs. The body parts governed by root chakra are lymph system, skeleton system, prostate gland in men, the sacral plexus, the bladder and the elimination system and the lower extremities including legs, feet and ankles.
  • The colour that belongs to this chakra is red.
  • The imbalances of this chakra can cause anemia, fatigue, sciatica depression, lower back pain, varicose veins, rectal tumours, immune disorders.
Therefore these discussed chakras are important and their proper function is necessary in order to maintain healthy body. The chemicals through food and other products influence our body and pollute with high toxins which in turn imbalances our energy chakras which eventually effects us on physical level. Thus in order to maintain good health chakras has to work in proper manner.

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