Chakras are our energy centers. They are the openings for life energy to
flow into and
out of our aura. Their function is to vitalize the
physical body and to bring about the development of our
self-consciousness. They are associated with our physical, mental
and
emotional interactions.
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Chakra One: Root
Earth, Physical identity, oriented to self-preservation
Located at the base of the spine, this
chakra forms our foundation. It represents the element earth, and is
therefore related to our survival instincts, and to our sense of
grounding and connection to our bodies and the physical plane. Ideally
this chakra brings us health, prosperity, security, and dynamic
presence.
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Chakra Two: Sacral
Water, Emotional identity, oriented to self-gratification
The second chakra, located in the
abdomen, lower back, and sexual organs, is related to the element water,
and to emotions and sexuality. It connects us to others through
feeling, desire, sensation, and movement. Ideally this chakra brings us
fluidity and grace, depth of feeling, sexual fulfillment, and the
ability to accept change.
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Chakra Three: Solar Plexus
Fire, Ego identity, oriented to self-definition
This chakra is known as the power chakra,
located in the solar plexus. It rules our personal power, will, and
autonomy, as well as our metabolism. When healthy, this chakra brings us
energy, effectiveness, spontaneity, and non-dominating power.
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Chakra Four: Heart
Air, Social identity, oriented to self-acceptance
This chakra is called the heart chakra
and is the middle chakra in a system of seven. It is related to love and
is the integrator of opposites in the psyche: mind and body, male and
female, persona and shadow, ego and unity. A healthy fourth chakra
allows us to love deeply, feel compassion, have a deep sense of peace
and centeredness.
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Chakra Five: Throat
Sound, Creative identity, oriented to self-expression
This is the chakra located in the throat
and is thus related to communication and creativity. Here we experience
the world symbolically through vibration, such as the vibration of sound
representing language.
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Chakra Six: Brow
Light, Archetypal identity, oriented to self-reflection
This chakra is known as the brow chakra
or third eye center. It is related to the act of seeing, both physically
and intuitively. As such it opens our psychic faculties and our
understanding of archetypal levels. When healthy it allows us to see
clearly, in effect, letting us “see the big picture.”
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Chakra Seven: Crown
Thought, Universal identity, oriented to self-knowledge
This is the crown chakra that relates to
consciousness as pure awareness. It is our connection to the greater
world beyond, to a timeless, spaceless place of all-knowing. When
developed, this chakra brings us knowledge, wisdom, understanding,
spiritual connection, and bliss.
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