| The Chakras are the energy center or node in the | | | | like the neropathways in the brain. |
| human body, they were first discovered when | | | | There are seven main chakras and many smaller |
| practicing spiritual beliefs and practices. The word | | | | more specific chakras, each is recognized as a three |
| comes from the Sanskrit "cakra" meaning | | | | dimensional sphere aligned along the body in an |
| "wheel, circle", and it is sometimes referred | | | | ascending column from the base of the spine (root) to |
| to the "wheel of life". Today the Chakras | | | | the top of the head (crown). Each chakra is |
| and their energy is channeled by most “New | | | | associated with a certain color from red at the root |
| Age” healers, holistic medical practitioners, they | | | | through the spectrum to violet at the crown. Each has |
| are commonly used in alternative medicine like | | | | multiple specific functions depending on where it is |
| reflexology, reiki, and yoga. | | | | located in the body and which organs it is attached to. |
| In Hinduism, meditations would be done on a particular | | | | They are associated with an aspect of consciousness, |
| chakra in order to tap into its spiritual energy systems. | | | | a classical element (earth, air, fire or water) and many |
| Each energy system is vibrating at a different | | | | other distinguishing characteristics. |
| frequency than the others, therefor it is responsible for | | | | The chakras are very powerful elements in our bodies |
| different aspects of the physical and emotional body. | | | | that most people do not recognize, they are in control |
| People who practice yoga and other related eastern | | | | of every aspect of our lives and perhaps hold the |
| cultural traditions know full well that each chakra holds | | | | secret to our souls. Until humans can scientifically |
| a unique set of energy's, and when one is blocked it | | | | understand the chakra system we will have to trust |
| effects all other parts of the body. | | | | that it is there and take care if it like we would take |
| The chakras are known- when properly used- to | | | | care of any other part of your body. We can do this |
| vitalize the physical body of anything from headaches | | | | by meditating each day, going for regular check ups, |
| to blood clots and are also associated with interactions | | | | getting plenty of rest. It is important to cleanse your |
| of mental nature like depression so schizophrenia. | | | | soul, so be sure to take the time on a regular basis to |
| They are considered loci of life energy, or prana, which | | | | do something for your happiness. |
| flow among them along pathways called nadis much | | | | |