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CHAKRAS

CHAKRAS and Color Healing
Chakra is a Sanskrit word, and it means "wheel," or "vortex," because that's what it looks like when we look at it. Each chakra is like a solid ball of energy interpenetrating the physical body, in the same way that a magnetic field can interpenetrate the physical body.
The chakras are not physical. They are aspects of consciousness in the same way that the auras are aspects of consciousness The chakras are more dense than the auras, but not as dense as the physical body, but they interact with the physical body through two major vehicles, the endocrine system and the nervous system. Each of the seven chakras is associated with one of the seven endocrine glands, and also with a particular group of nerves called a plexus. Thus, each chakra can be associated with particular parts of the body and particular functions within the body controlled by that plexus or that endocrine gland associated with that chakra.
h the physical body through two major vehicles, the endocrine system and the nervous system. Each of the seven chakras is associated with one of the seven endocrine glands, and also with a particular group of nerves called a plexus. Thus, each chakra can be associated with particular parts of the body and particular functions within the body controlled by that plexus or that endocrine gland associated with that chakra.
Your consciousness, your experience of being, represents everything it is possible for you to experience. All of your senses, all of your perceptions are associated with a particular chakra. Thus, the chakras represent not only particular parts of your physical body, but also particular parts of your consciousness. When you feel tension in your consciousness, you feel it in the chakra associated with the part of your consciousness experiencing the stress, and in the parts of the physical body associated with that chakra.
There are seven main chakras in a line from the base of the spine to the crown of the head and two more newly recognized chakras just above the head which are important. There are aspects of the chakras, variations in color, that are also significant, and relevant to the 4th and 5th dimensions. Each one is associated with different areas of physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. When the energy flow in one chakra becomes blocked it can result in symptoms of illness and vice versa. By keeping the chakras open and the energy flowing, we can maximize our body’s ability to keep well and heal itself.
One way of stimulating energy flow is by a simple visualization. Each chakra has a color of the spectrum linked to it. Focus on that color and imagine that color light pouring into the chakra and saturating it in pure colored light, then visualize the color spinning around the chakra, cleansing it, like scrubbing bubbles.. Take 2 or 3 deep breaths as you do so. You can also repeat a mantra or affirmation to intensify the positive energy you are creating. Work through each chakra in turn from Root to Crown and above to the Golden Lotus Flower. This will rebalance your whole energy level. The Golden Lotus has been a sacred element since the beginning of time. Flowers have a very high vibration, and are often used in history for very spiritual and esoteric purposes.
Flowers also raise the vibrational energy around them, which is why they have long been associated with celebrations, brought as presents to new mothers, sick people, loved ones. They are staples at weddings and funerals. We are rarely aware of the spiritual connection these days, we just know that flowers cheer people up and make them feel glad. So flower photos, paintings and prints as visualization aids make sense and are beautiful to have around. Flowers are calming, have healing energies and can alter ones mood instantaneously.
Chakras are a complex subject, with infinite, individual interpretations, but here is a basic, brief summary of the chakras and their associated areas and colors:

1. Base/Root Chakra - Red , Situated at the base of the spine.
Emotional grounding and ones roots. The excretory and reproductive systems and the immune system.
Mantra “I am in touch with the earth, my roots”
Challenges: Anger, frustration, resentment, carnal passion, hatred, arrogance.
Red should be avoided by people with high blood pressure or aggression, as this could inflame the situation.
2. Sacral Chakra – Orange, A hands breadth down from the belly button.
Sexuality, creativity, financial issues, honor and ethics, one to one relationships.
Genital and urinary systems, bladder and prostate.
Mantra “I am a creative, sexual being”
Challenges: Dependency, anti-social, shock, trauma, exhibitionism.
Orange should be avoided: by people who are easily agitated or nervous.
3. Solar Plexus chakra– Yellow, Over the solar plexus at the bottom of the rib cage.
Self-esteem, self-confidence and how you see yourself.
Digestive system, worries and fears, the stress of responsibility.
Mantra “I believe in myself”
Challenges: Fear, anxiety, confusion, nervousness, negative thoughts.
Yellow should be avoided: by people who are nervous or suffering from mental health problems.
4. Heart Chakra– Green, Over the heart.
Love, forgiveness, unconditional love. Relationships.
Circulatory and immune systems. Heart and lungs. Loneliness.
Mantra “I can give and receive love”
Challenges: Need for space, indecisiveness, jealousy, envy, prejudice.
Green should be avoided: by people who have malignant growths.
*Pink – Also Linked to the Heart Chakra
Pink is the center of unconditional love, child-rearing and nurturing, warmth, caring for yourself, compassion and affection.
Challenges: Need for love, difficulties to receive love, unrequited love, childlike.
5. Throat Chakra– Blue, Center of the throat
Communication, self-expression and will power.
Thyroid problems, sore throats, addictions (due to lack of will)
Mantra “I speak my truth”
Challenges: Authority, power, control, ambition, superstition, apathy.
Blue should be avoided: by people who are feeling depressed.
6. Brow Chakra- Indigo, Center of forehead
Intuition, intellect and mind, inner vision.
Brain and nervous system, eye problems.
Mantra “I see clearly”
Challenges: Depression, isolation, separateness, loneliness, idealisation.
Indigo should be avoided: by people who are feeling “out of this world”.
7. Crown Chakra- Violet, Top of head.
Spiritual awakening, search for meaning. Our relationship to our spirit and God.
Central nervous system, overwhelming fatigue.
Mantra “I believe”
Challenges: Grief, hidden anger, escapism, domination, withdrawal, depression.
Violet should be avoided: by people who are feeling lethargic or in a state of disorientation.
8.Soul Star Chakra – White/crystal, Directly above the crown, about 10” from top of the head.
Gives perspective on life and ability to see seemingly random positive or negative events as part of the soul’s journey.
Mantra "I transcend"
Awareness of ones soul and its connection to the conscious self.
Challenges: Non-experience, pain, suffering, devoid of colour, drained, washed out cold and sterile.
White is the centre of innocence, purity, peace, cleanliness and orderliness.
9.The Golden Lotus- Plexis Solaris, Bright Golden in color
Gold is the colour of wisdom, it means trust and power. When the golden chakra of the fourth dimension opens, we will experience intense feelings of relaxation, wisdom and calmness, no matter in which situation your surroundings are at the moment.
The 11th chakra is a galactic chakra, if this chakra descends and opens you could also feel the need to share, to meditate in a group, to connect together with the universe. Spiritually aligning and in direct alignment with the cosmic forces
Color helps to create balance in our life – in our body, mind, emotions and our spirit (the one we often ignore). Where many of us often shy away from the spiritual side of ourselves, we automatically throw ourselves out of balance and in doing so we set ourselves up to invite in disharmony, ill-health and dis-ease.
The cells in every organ and body part vibrate at certain frequencies as do all the colors. Every person has a normal frequency of operation, when we move away from this frequency through for example, negative life experiences, emotional pain and suffering or stress, we become prone to blocked energy which creates disharmony, pain and eventually illness and dis-ease.