Chakras

CHAKRAS:

There are certain centers where energy is concentrated. Since this energy moves like a wheel in a circular fashion, these vortices are called "chakras".

There are 7 major chakras and several minor chakras. Each of the seven major chakras corresponds to an important gland. 

They located in the center of the body starting at the base of the spine and running to the top of the head. There are seven colors associated with the 
chakras: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. 

Each color is associated with one or more of the chakras. Employing the use of an appropriate color with a specific chakra can enhance the speed of the healing process significantly.

The seven chakras are:

1. Root/base chakra

2. Sex/navel chakra

3. Stomach/solar plexus chakra

4. Heart chakra

5. Throat chakra

6. Brow/third eye chakra

7. Crown chakra

Chakras and their psychological properties

Chakras are centers of energy, located on the midline of the body. There are seven of them, and they govern our psychological properties. The chakras located on the lower part of our body are our instinctual side, the highest ones our mental side.

The chakras can have various levels of activity. When they are "open," they're considered to be normal. Some chakras are not open enough or are depleted or under-active, and in order to compensate, other chakras are excessive or over-active. For Body and Mind to be in harmony, the chakras are to be in balanced operative state. 

1 - Root Chakra

It is a portal through which Earth energy is absorbed into our system.  

Represents that vibration of the pranic force which aligns our consciousness to the physical livingThe Root chakra is:  being physically there and feeling at home in situations.An open root chakra indicates that you feel grounded, stable and secure. You don't unnecessarily distrust people. You feel present in the here and now and connected to your physical body. 
If you tend to be fearful or nervous, your Root chakra is probably under-active. You'd easily feel unwelcome.
An over active root chakra is indicative of being very materialistic and greedy. You're probably obsessed with being secure and resist change.

Key Words: Survival, Stability, Thriving, Grounding  

2 - Sacral Chakra

This chakra is also known as ‘’Sex’’ Chakra. It represents that vibration of the Pranic force which aligns our consciousness to the feeling of pleasure.The Sacral chakra is about feeling and sexuality. When it is open, your feelings flow freely, and are expressed without you being over-emotional. You are open to intimacy and you can be passionate and lively. You have no problems dealing with your sexuality.

If you tend to be stiff and unemotional the Sacral chakra is under-active. You're not very open to people.
Key words: Sensuality, Sexuality, Pain, Pleasure

If this chakra is over-active, you tend to be emotional all the time. You'll feel emotionally attached to people , can be very sexual.

3 - Solar Chakra

A healthy solar chakra indicates that you can easily flow with the flow of life while remaining in charge of your life. Fears, anxiety, worry, anger, frustration and all modern day “stress” related issues arise out of this feeling of lack of control. Through front Solar Chakra, we accept control from others and through back solar chakra we take charge of our life and situations.

Key words: Control, power, position, taking charge 

4 - Heart Chakra

It is concerned with love for life, living, the universe, nature, people…all creation. Though a well functioning solar plexus chakra helps one in becoming a good therapist, a well functioning heart chakra is necessary for becoming a good healer. All animals operate out of lower three chakras.

 Through front Heart Chakra, we receive love and through back Heart Chakra we express love. Front Heart Chakra gets blocked due to unpleasant association with love, e.g. hurt, pain, etc. Back Heart Chakra gets blocked when one is unable to forgive.

Key words:  Love, Acceptance, Forgiveness

5 - Throat Chakra

Throat Chakra is related to communication. Effective communication is largely related to self worth, self esteem and self belief, self-expression and talking. When it is open, you have no problems expressing yourself, and you might be doing so as an artist.

When this chakra is under-active, you tend not to speak much, and you probably are introverted and shy. Not speaking the truth may block this chakra.

If this chakra is over-active, you tend to speak too much, usually to domineer and keep people at a distance. You could be a bad listener

6 - Third Eye Chakra
This chakra is related to higher vision and its implementation. „Clairvoyance‟ is related to a fully functional Third Eye Chakra . Is also known as Agna Chakra. It is about insight and visualization. 

When it is open, you have a good intuition. 

If it is under-active, you're not very good at thinking for yourself, and you may tend to rely on authorities. You may be rigid in your thinking, relying on beliefs too much. You might even get confused easily.

If this chakra is over-active, you may live in a world of fantasy. sometimes even leading to halucinations.

The Third Eye Chakra represents that vibration of resource energy which aligns our consciousness to being visionaries and implementers. People with open third eye chakras are usually creative and are capable of finding alternative answers .

Key words:  Vision and implementation

7 - Crown Chakra
The crown chakra represents that vibration of resource energy which aligns our consciousness to one-ness with the universe. The Crown chakra is about wisdom and being one with the world. If you are unprejudiced and quite aware of the world and yourself, it indicates your chakra is open.
If it is under-active, you're not very aware of spirituality. You're probably quite rigid in your thinking.

If this chakra is over-active, you are probably intellectualizing things too much. You may be addicted to spirituality and are probably ignoring your bodily needs.

Oneness encourages us to understand how we manifest our universe in general with our thought process and the soul's need to go through certain experiences 

Key words:  Oneness

Chakras and Crystal Healing

Understanding chakras is an integral aspect of crystal healing.  As said earlier chakras are swirling energy systems where information is stored and received. All chakras are interconnected  and each one has a particular function for our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well being. Chakras allow the emotional, mental and spiritual force to flow into our physical bodies. If a chakra is unbalanced, it can cause energy blocks that may result in physical disorders that affect the functioning of the other chakras and our overall well-being. Therefore, it is vital that each chakra is cleansed and balanced. Each chakra has a specific bodily function, location, vibration, and color. Using crystals and stones is a simple and an excellent way to cleanse and balance your chakras.

Few details listed will assist you to work with the chakras. Although there are specific crystals listed, generally you may use any crystals or stones that correspond to the color of the chakra you wish to work with. The key is to go with your intuition and response.

The position of the chakra with Colour ,Function , Gland , Corresponding Crystal are given below

Chakra	Colour	Key words	Body	Crystal
Root	Red	Physical Survival, Energy, Groundedness	Gonads, Ovaries	Ruby
Sacral	Orange	Creativity,Emotions, sexual drive	Adrenals, Spleen, Liver	Carnelian
Solar Plexus	Yellow	Identity, self-confidence, personal power	Pancreas	Amber, topaz
Heart	Green	Relationships, Love of all kinds	Thymus	Emerald
Throat	Blue	Self expression; communication	Thyroid	Lapis
Ajna/ Brow/3rd Eye	Indigo	Perception, knowledge, clairvoyance	Pineal, Pituitary	Amethyst
Crown	Violet/ White	Connection to the Divine, Intuition	Pineal, Pituitary	Diamond

How to LAY these Crystals

The rule is you should be grounded and centered before beginning to lay the crystals.  These techniques may work best if you meditate to clear your intentions prior to working with the crystals. Use your intuition to decide which technique would be most beneficial for you or try them to see what feels and suits you the best.

Balancing the Chakras

Technique - 1. You will need seven clear quartz crystal points all about the same and weight, either natural or tumbled. Lie down and place a crystal on each of the 7 major chakra centers. If a cryatal rolls to a different position three times, leave it where it is. It is an indication that the body is moving it where it needs to be. You will find some of the crystals will feel very heavy, like they are still there. Some crystals will feel very cold, others extremely warm or even electric. You may also feel like you are floating or receive inner visions of color or patterns. Each individual is different so trust your information you receive. Leave the stones in place for at least three or four minutes. The body will find its own balance.

Technique 2. You will need 7 clear quartz crystal points and place them on  mat next to you pointing inward, toward your body at each chakra center. Lie still for three to four minutes. This will release stress. Then turn the points outwards to recharge and energize the chakra centers. Lie still for another three or four minutes.

Technique-  3. You will need one  of each red stone, orange, yellow, green, light blue, dark blue, white, golden or violet, dark stone. All stones should be approximately the same size and weight. This method is the same as the first, except that the colored stones are used instead of clear quartz crystals. The dark stones should be placed at the feet for grounding. The remaining stones should be placed at chakra centers according to color as mentioned in the table . For example: red on the root chakra, orange on the sacral chakra, and so on .

Keep visiting this page for more updates on chakras