What Are Chakras?

Chakra is a Sanskrit word meaning wheel or vortex.

Anodea Judith, a leading authority on the chakra system, defines a chakra as a center of organization that receives, assimilates, and expresses life force energy. ¹

The chakra system refers to the spinning spheres of bioenergetic energy emanating from the major nerve ganglia branching forward from the spinal column. ²

This chakra system of bioenergetic energy branching forward from the spinal column is the location of the seven major chakras in the human energy body. There are also minor chakras in the hands, feet, fingertips and shoulders.

These seven major chakras correlate with basic states of consciousness.

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Life Force Energy – Ki and Reiki

Ki is universal life-force energy that surrounds and permeates everything. The amount of Ki, or life-force energy that fills your body varies from day to day – affecting your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.

Reiki is a specific band or frequency of energy for healing and self-healing that works synergistically with Ki, but at a higher vibration.³

Reiki is easily absorbed, transformed and distributed throughout the physical and energetic bodies, via the chakras, and goes where it’s needed. ⁴

Solar Plexus Symbol

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Sacral Chakra Information

Number

Location

Color

Element

Purpose

Issues

Body Parts/System

Emotional Demon

Emotional Connections

Associated Life Aspects

Right

Excessive

Deficient

Physical Manifestations

Healing Practices

Affirmations

Balanced Characteristics

3

Solar Plexus

Yellow

Fire

Transformation

Energy Activity Autonomy Individuation Will Self-esteem Proactivity Power

Pancreas, muscles, digestive system, liver, spleen, small intestine, gall bladder, middle back.

Shame

Self-control, efficiency, purpose, strive for perfection, details, mental and will power, anger.

Personal power, autonomy, will, purpose, control, self-determination, self-empowerment, energy, self-esteem, intellect, destiny, “I can”.

To act and be an individual

Overly aggressive, dominating, controlling. Need to be right, have last word. Manipulative, power hungry, deceitful. Attraction to sedatives. Temper tantrums, violent outbursts. Stubbornness. Driving ambition (type A personality). Competitive. Arrogant. Hyperactive.

Low energy. Weak will, easily manipulated. Poor self-discipline and follow-through. Low self-esteem. Cold emotionally and/or physically. Poor digestion. Collapsed middle. Attraction to stimulants. Victim mentality, blaming of others. Passive. Unreliable.

Eating disorders. Digestive disorders, ulcers. Hypoglycemia, diabetes. Muscle spasms, muscular disorders. Chronic fatigue. Hypertension. Disorders of stomach, pancreas, gall bladder, liver.

Risk taking (deficiency). Grounding and emotional contact. Deep relaxation, stress control (excess). Vigorous exercise (running, aerobics, etc.). Martial arts. Sit-ups. Psychotherapy: build ego strength; release or contain anger; work on shame issues; strengthen the will; encourage autonomy.

I honor the power within me. I accomplish tasks easily and effortlessly. The fire within me burns through all blocks and fears. I can do whatever I will to do.

Responsible, reliable. Balanced, effective will. Good self-esteem, balanced ego-strength. Warmth in personality. Confidence. Spontaneity, playfulness, sense of humor. Appropriate self-discipline. Sense of one’s personal power. Able to meet challenges.

References

1. Judith, Anodea, Eastern Body, Western Mind, Psychology and the Chakra System as a Path to the Self, Celestial Arts, 1996,2004, Page 4
2. Judith, Anodea, Eastern Body, Western Mind, Psychology and the Chakra System as a Path to the Self, Celestial Arts, 1996,2004, Page 4
3. Quest, Penelope, Reiki For Life, The Complete Guide to Reiki Practice for Levels 1,2 & 3, Tarcherperigee, 2016, Page 32
4. Quest, Penelope, Reiki For Life, The Complete Guide to Reiki Practice for Levels 1,2 & 3, Tarcherperigee, 2016, Page 27-28
5. Chakra Chart – Quest, Penelope, Reiki For Life, The Complete Guide to Reiki Practice for Levels 1,2 & 3, Tarcherperigee, 2016, Page 29
6. Chakra Chart – Judith, Anodea, Eastern Body, Western Mind, Psychology and the Chakra System as a Path to the Self, Celestial Arts, 1996,2004, Page 166-167

Seven Major Chakras

• Chakra One – Root Chakra
• Chakra Two – Sacral Chakra
• Chakra Three – Solar Plexus Chakra
• Chakra Four – Heart Chakra
• Chakra Five – Throat Chakra
• Chakra Six – Third Eye Chakra
• Chakra Seven – Crown Chakra