Now that modern science and quantum physics can empirically prove what spiritual and philosophical wisdom have been telling us for thousands of years; many of the ancient gnosis and traditions are being revisited…and the customs and practices of the indigenous people and sages around the globe are being brought into the forefront and taught to others.
One of the basic
tenets of new science, and ancient wisdom, is that everything, all matter, is
energy. Energy that vibrates at varying frequencies combined with attention
from a conscious observer is what creates everything that we experience. What
we used to think of as solid matter, we now understand is constantly vibrating
energy; this includes the physical body. And our bodies, as well as everything
else, emanate electro-magnetic fields, also known as auras.
The human electro-magnetic field, or
aura, surrounds our physical body and is generated by swirling and whirling
energy vortexes or points within and around our physical form known as chakras.
Chakra is Sanskrit for wheel of light or wheel of energy.
These are points within the body where energy flows through and can sometimes
get clogged or stuck. And this always
will result in physical symptoms, such as illness or dis-ease. We actually have
hundreds of chakras all throughout our body, but there are seven of them that
run from the base of our spines to the crown of our heads. This central line
that travels up the spine is known as the Sushumna Nadi, this is an energy
channel which connects the root chakra that lies at the base of the spine to
the crown chakra at the top of the head. Connecting the earth to the sky.
Each chakra has a corresponding color, musical note that it
resonates to, a corresponding organ(s) and/or gland, an esoteric or elemental
correspondence; as well as many other ways in which it corresponds to the
physical and the metaphysical. Even though it is far beyond the scope of this
paper to examine each chakra in depth, still we can get a basic idea of what
they are, where they are, and what they do; and how to keep them spinning in
balance.
The root chakra, known in Sanskrit as Muladhara, is located
at the base of the spine. It is a deep red, spinning (when healthy) in all
directions, and is how we are able to ground ourselves. It is associated with
the element of earth. Centering, grounding, rooting, all of these are elements
of Muladhara. This is our foundation keeping us rooted to the physical plane (Muladhara Chakra, 2010) .
The second is the sacral, in Sanskrit it is known as
Svadhisthana. This is located midway between the naval and the base of the
spine, right above the tip of the coccyx.
It is the color orange and is associated with the element of fire,
creativity and creation, and it rules over our sexual and reproductive organs.
The third chakra is our naval chakra or solar plexus, known
in Sanskrit as the Manipura. It is located slightly above the naval and its
color is bright yellow. Associated with the element of water, this chakra rules
over our kidneys (Kazlev, 2006) ,
and is associated with motivation and purpose.
The fourth chakra is the Anahata, the heart chakra. This is
in the center of our chest and radiates green. Anahata is the seat of our emotion
and is the midway point between the lower three chakras and the upper three.
Vishuddha is our throat chakra. It is located in the middle
of the throat, where an Adam’s apple would be. The color is blue and it is
associated with communication and self expression (Judith, 2002) . If
there is an energy block here it would be felt as an inability to express
oneself clearly.
The sixth chakra is called Ajna in Sanskrit; this is known
as the third eye. The color of indigo, it is located in the center of the
forehead and is related to the pineal gland. This is where melatonin is
secreted, which regulates sleep, as well as the release of HGH (Human Growth
Hormone); this is what controls many of the facets of aging. With intention, it
is possible to activate the pineal gland to release HGH. There is no better
wrinkle cream.
Sahashara is the seventh chakra located at the crown point
of the head, where an infant’s soft-spot would be. This is associated with the
pituitary gland, also known as the master gland because it regulates the
efficiency of the other glands in the endocrine system. It is usually thought
of as being a ultra-violet in color. Like an extremely bright black-light. Is
always connected to the pineal gland and is our connection to the divine, and
is also the knowledge that the divine is what we are, there is no separation.
It is the connection between these two chakras that helps us to see that
clearly.
Our chakras are our organizing centers
for the reception, assimilation, and transmission of life energies. They form
the coordinating network of our entire mind/body system, in our third
dimensional reality along with the higher dimensional realities of our
spiritual selves. The chakras are the master programs that govern our lives,
loves, learning, and illumination. They regulate and control our flow of prana,
also known as chi, which is the vital living force behind all living things.
The most vital thing that we can do for ourselves, each other and for our world
is to keep our chakras in balance and healthy at all times. The best way to
begin this process is by simply being aware.
REFERENCES:
Judith, A. (2002). Wheels of Life: A User's Guide
to the Chakra System. St. Paul,
Minnesota: Llewellyn
Publications.
Kazlev, M. A. (2006, December 5). The Door of Life. Retrieved
November 20, 2010,
from kheper.net:
Transformation-Evolution-Metamorphosis:
http://www.kheper.net/topics/chakras/Door_of_Life.htm
Muladhara Chakra. (2010).
Retrieved November 20, 2010,
from
tantra-kundalini.com: http://www.tantra-kundalini.com/muladhara.htm
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