Chakras Part I of IV

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Chakras (Cha as in cha cha cha) are energy centers throughout the body that absorb, process and radiate energy. Life Force Energy, called Prana (or Chi in China or Ki in Japan), flows freely between the chakras via channels called Nadis in Indian Ayurveda (see picture below, right). We receive energy from others and our environment constantly. We receive energy from Source (God, the Universe, etc.) which we may become more aware of during certain practices like meditation or yoga. We also give off energy from our chakras into the environment. They are a two-way street. There are 114 chakras (including seven major and twenty-one minor chakras) located throughout the body such as the Link chakra between the knees. As a Reiki Master, I deliver healing energy through the chakras located in the palms of my hands.

The seven major or primary chakras run from your bum up your spine to the top of your head. They are called the Root or Base Chakra, Sacral, Solar Plexus, Heart, Throat, Brow or Third Eye or Spirit Eye and the Crown Chakra. Chakra is Sanskrit for “wheel” and when they are happy and healthy, they are open and spinning like a wheel. They like attention. They like to be talked about, meditated upon and balanced. (Who doesn’t? 😊 ) They create a funnel or cone shape. The cones protrude from the front and back of the body for all the chakras except the Base which points down toward the feet and the Crown which projects upwards above the head.

The flow of Prana can slow and clog and become blocked due to heavier, denser energy such as anger, fear and stress. These blocks in our energetic bodies can manifest into physical symptoms such as aches and pains and eventually become full blown disease (aka “dis-ease”). Follow the link below to a scene from Avatar: The Last Airbender that aired on Nickelodeon that explains it beautifully.

The seven main chakras are traditionally associated with certain functions within the body. Each is affiliated with a particular gland, nerve plexus, color, flower, crystal, emotion and much more. I actually found an article that discussed how cleanliness of different areas of your house reflect the state of your different chakras! In this article, the aura is represented by the outdoor areas of the house including the porch, deck, garage and landscaping. This explains why I feel so relaxed and sometimes down right relieved after I do a good house cleaning. I guess “cleanliness is next to Godliness!”

I have gone through several sources and I have attempted to compile a comprehensive, if not complete, list of these affiliations. The rest of the lists will be shared during subsequent posts since it was getting too lengthy for one. If you recognize some of the symptoms of an unhappy chakra or a happy chakra on the lists, you will know who needs work and who is running smoothly. There are so many ways to relate to your chakras. Find a way that you can relate to and improve your relationship with your chakras!

Here are a few points about some of the list entries:

The associated deities are from the Hindu religion.
The Sephiroth (singular Sephira) are from the Kabbalah Tree of Life. Here is a YouTube video explaining it: https://youtu.be/sEyg1GP5-yU . If you prefer to read, here is an article about it: http://www.walkingkabbalah.com/kabbalah-tree-of-life-sephirot/. I point you to these resources with reluctance because I know the information has been twisted from the original. This is through no fault of the sources above (at least I don’t think so). We will get into that in another post, not today.
Bija mantras are syllables repeated during meditation or yoga to focus the mind and energy. Each single syllable is believed to resonate with the energy of the associated chakra. Bija is Sanskrit for “seed.”

First Chakra

Symbol: Four Petal Lotus

Name: Base or Root

Location: Base of Spine

Sanskrit name: Muladhara (pronounced: moo-lah–dar-uh)

Translation: Root

Deity: Brahma, Dakini, Ganesha

Sephira: Malkuth

Tarot Suite: Pentacles

Center of: Survival

Color: Red

Yoga Pose: Warrior 1, Triangle, Eagle

Shape: Square

Solfeggio Frequency: 396 Hz

Musical Note: C

Bija Mantra: LAM (pronounced: lum)

Vowel Sound: O (oh)

Plane of Existence: Physical

Element: Earth

Planet: Saturn

Zodiac Signs: Capricorn, Virgo, Taurus

Overall Function: Grounding

Endocrine Gland: Gonads

Physiological System: Reproductive

Nerve Plexus: Sacral-coccygeal

Inner Aspect: Grounding spiritual energy

Physical Action: Sexuality

Mental Action: Stability

Emotional Action: Sensuality

Spiritual Action: Security

Sense: Smell

Right(s): To Be; To Have

Motto: I AM

Gemstones: Red or Black Garnet, Red Jasper, Ruby, Hematite, Smoky Quartz, Obsidian, Black Tourmaline, Bloodstone

Essential Oils: Cedarwood, Patchouli, Myrrh

Flowers: Red rose, Hibiscus, Poinsettia

Foods: Red foods, tomatoes, strawberries, raspberries, beets, root vegetables, protein-rich foods such as eggs, beans, soy/tofu, peanut butter

Spices: Horseradish, Hot Paprika, Chives, Cayenne, Pepper

Living Space: Basement, Crawl Spaces

Developmental Stage: Womb-12 months

Challenge: Fear

Deadly Sin: Lust

Heavenly Virtue: Chastity

Grace: Piety, Humble Devotion

Angel: Sandalphon

The Root chakra is all about survival—fight or flight. It is also about more mundane survival issues such as your work, finances, family and food and shelter. Signs of imbalance include being ungrounded or disconnected from the physical body, using sex for power or security or other gain, hoarding and low energy. Physical issues that may manifest are bone, spine and/or skeletal disorders. Key Base Chakra issues are lust, sexuality and obsession. To balance your Root Chakra, exercise, meditate, walk barefoot in nature, have healthy sex. Healthy sex is NOT a one-night-stand or, dare I say it, polyamory. It is between two loving partners who respect each other. You can also practice gratitude, healthy touching and self-reliance.

Just as an extra bonus, I want to share something that blew my mind when I first saw it. Kundalini. Kundalini is Sanskrit for “coiled” or “serpent,” “coiled serpent” or “serpent power,” depending on who you are reading. Kundalini is one of those mysterious things that you may have heard of, but do not know exactly what it is. Kundalini is said to reside as a snake coiled 3 and a half times in the Root Chakra. Various activities such as particular yoga and breathing practices stimulate the Kundalini and cause it to rise. It can be intentionally stimulated to rise or it can rise accidentally. It rises as two snakes representing male and female energy entwining around the spinal column and opening the chakras along the way until they reach the Crown Chakra. This video from YouTube is less than five minutes long and illustrates the rising of the serpents.

https://youtu.be/6dRgolwDHkc

What blew my mind is that this rising snake is where the caduceus comes from in medicine. I work in medicine and never knew that. This is why it blew my mind the first time I saw this several years ago. Modern medicine will tell you that the caduceus comes from the Greek god Hermes. I believe the Greeks stole it (wink wink). Kundalini rising sounds really awesome. I would like to experience it someday. I wonder if I have experienced a controlled, quieter version of it. However, it can be dangerous if one does not have all their proverbial shit together. So, make sure you put the work in and get your energetic self in good working order before attempting to stimulate it. You run the risk of “short circuiting” yourself if you don’t. There are no short cuts to spiritual growth. It requires work and perseverance. Aunt Jeannie cannot be held responsible if you are fucking around with things beyond your scope. Just sayin’.

Root Chakra Affirmations

I have the right to be here.

I have the right to be me, just as I AM.

I AM connected to my body.

I AM safe and protected.

I AM strong.

My foundation is solid.

I AM grounded.

I trust myself.

I trust the goodness of life.

My energy resonates with vitality, security, strength, and prosperity.

Thanks for reading!!