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The word chakra is Sanskrit
for wheel or disk and signifies one of seven basic energy centers
in the body. Each of these centers correlates to major nerve
ganglia branching forth from the spinal column. In addition
the chakras also correlate to levels of consciousness, archetypal
elements, developmental stages of life, colors, sounds, body
functions, and much, much more.
Below is a brief description
of each chakra. For more information refer to history
of the chakras, chakras
and evolution, chakras and asana
practice, chakras
and illness, books,
articles, and workshops.
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Chakra Seven:
Thought, Universal identity, oriented to self-knowledge
This is
the crown chakra that relates to consciousness as pure awareness. It is
our connection to the greater world beyond, to a timeless, spaceless place
of all-knowing. When developed, this chakra brings us knowledge, wisdom,
understanding, spiritual connection, and bliss. |
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Chakra Six:
Light, Archetypal identity, oriented to self-reflection
This chakra
is known as the brow chakra or third eye center. It is related to the
act of seeing, both physically and intuitively. As such it opens our psychic
faculties and our understanding of archetypal levels. When healthy it
allows us to see clearly, in effect, letting us "see the big picture."
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Chakra Five:
Sound, Creative identity, oriented to self-expression
This is
the chakra located in the throat and is thus related to communication and
creativity. Here we experience the world symbolically through vibration,
such as the vibration of sound representing language. |
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Chakra Four:
Air, Social identity, oriented to self-acceptance
This chakra is called the heart chakra and is the middle chakra
in a system of seven. It is related to love and is the integrator of opposites
in the psyche: mind and body, male and female, persona and shadow, ego
and unity. A healthy fourth chakra allows us to love deeply, feel compassion,
have a deep sense of peace and centeredness
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Chakra Three:
Fire, Ego identity, oriented to self-definition
This chakra
is known as the power chakra, located in the solar plexus. It rules our
personal power, will, and autonomy, as well as our metabolism. When healthy,
this chakra brings us energy, effectiveness, spontaneity, and non-dominating
power. |
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Chakra Two:
Water, Emotional identity, oriented to self-gratification
The second
chakra, located in the abdomen, lower back, and sexual organs, is related
to the element water, and to emotions and sexuality. It connects us to others
through feeling, desire, sensation, and movement. Ideally this chakra brings
us fluidity and grace, depth of feeling, sexual fulfillment, and the ability
to accept change. |
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Chakra One:
Earth, Physical identity, oriented to self-preservation
Located at the base of the spine, this chakra forms our foundation. It
represents the element earth, and is therefore related to our survival
instincts, and to our sense of grounding and connection to our bodies
and the physical plane. Ideally this chakra brings us health, prosperity,
security, and dynamic presence.
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