Energy the chakras - the meeting of body and mind

In the modern world, where there has been a separation of mind and body, knowing and understanding the system of the 7 main chakras allows you to regain harmony, unity of the mind body and regain fullness. Chakras are related to the practice and teachings of yoga derived from the Hindu tradition and literally mean vortices of energy, and the word chakra itself means a wheel or a disc. The seven main chakras form a column in the human body known as sushumna.

Their location, from the point of view of human physiognomy, is related to the seven main ganglia leaving the spine, where there is a high degree of nervous activity, and the endocrine glands. However, they cannot be said to be part of the body, since they exist only within the subtle body.

It is worth mentioning a few more sentences about the energy of our body, because it is very sensitive to our thoughts and emotions. Our biofields, the so-called aura.

The aura is divided into several parts:

It is closest to our body at a distance of about 1.2 - 2 cm. it is the etheric body which is the most concentrated energetically. The etheric body imitates our physical body.
The next layer approximately 0.5 meters from our body is our emotional body. Our emotions are manifested in this area. This layer does not reflect our physical body, unless we know the influence of particular emotions on our organs and we can say something about it.
The next layer at a distance of about 1.5-2 m from our body is our mental body, here are our thinking patterns, beliefs, similar people sense their similar aura, get along well and feel in their presence.
The aura is weakened by: alcohol, drugs, stress, lack of fresh air, poor diet, negative thoughts and emotions, which have the strongest impact.

The base chakra is located in our body at the base of the spine, in the sacro-cusp plexus. Our legs, bones, large intestine and teeth belong to it. If the chakra is not energetically balanced, problems such as hemorrhoids, constipation, sciatica, degenerative arthritis, and knee problems can arise. The base chakra is the foundation of our entire system, and is also the support for all other chakras, hence it is crucial.

The base chakra is about our internal state, our peace, our sense of security, and our stability. It relates to the earth element, and therefore to all earthly things, such as our body, our health, survival, our material and financial existence, the ability to satisfy our needs. When our survival is at stake, we begin to feel anxious. 

Our grounding is related to the root chakra. Without being grounded, we can become unstable, we burst into anger, and we are easily disturbed. When we are established, we are modest and usually lead a simple, positive life. The more urbanized and mechanized it becomes, the less connected we are to the earth, nature and ourselves, and the more weak our health and self-esteem.

We live in times when grounding in the above sense has lost some importance, today what matters more is what is high - high position, high earnings, at the expense of lower social strata, at the expense of those suffering poverty and hunger. Today, he also feels and observes the cut off of people from the internal potential of, for example, self-healing in our body.

If our base chakra is too open, we may experience egocentrism, tyranny, excessive attachment to material matters, reluctance to change, and the desire to gather material things around us.

On the other hand, if the chakra is too closed, we will be dominated by fear, indecision, the need for emotional support, timidity, low mental and physical resistance, and a constant longing for a different life.

Do you want to establish relationships, maintain and care for the existing ones? How do you feel around other people? Do you get involved and put your heart into relationships, or can you have a good word for friends? Do you only use other people to complain to them, to complain about your fate?

The ideal would be if it was balanced, which for us would mean a sense of stability, grounding, a sense of security, self-confidence, high physical energy, satisfaction with life, strength and inner strength.

Location - perineum, base of the spine, tubercle plexus

• Element - earth
• Action - survival, grounding
• Internal state - peace, security, stabilization
• Red colour
• Gland - adrenal glands
• Food - protein
• Stones: jasper, garnet, ruby, hematite, red coral,
• Planets - Saturn, Earth
• Sense - smell
• Metal - lead

This chakra is located in the lower abdomen and includes the genitals, uterus, kidneys, bladder and circulatory system.

Disability in these areas can cause impotence, sexual frigidity, and uterine, bladder and kidney dysfunction. The element of this chakra is water, which is why it is responsible for body functions related to fluids - blood circulation, urine drainage, sexuality, reproduction. This chakra is the center of sexuality, emotions, sensations, pleasure and care. In the case of an energy imbalance in the sacral chakra, gynecological diseases, bladder and prostate problems, back pain, unbalanced sex drive (excessive or cold) may appear.

We will observe a balanced chakra in a person with great inner peace, a sense of stability, a sense of security, creativity, emotional stabilization, such a person will be fulfilled.

Cutting off from pleasure, body intimacy, resignation from the release of sexual tension is destructive to the health of the whole body, causes blockages in the sacral chakra and may cause internal anxiety manifested especially in the area of ​​the heart and diaphragm.

Location - Lower Abdomen, Genitals, Uterus;
Element - Water ;
Activities: desire, pleasure, sexuality, procreation;
Glands: ovaries, testes (progesterone, estrogen, testosterone);
Other parts of the body: uterus, genitals, kidneys, bladder, circulatory system;
Orange color;
Sense - taste;
Celestial body - the moon;
Tin metal;
Food liquids;
Carnelian minerals, moonstone, coral.

It is our will, power, firmness, joy and anger. It covers our digestive system and muscles. Any energy disturbance of this chakra can manifest itself as stomach ulcers, diabetes, hypoglycemia, digestive problems. The solar plexus chakra speaks of our creativity, satisfaction with life, creativity, sexuality, passion, how we perceive ourselves. It is responsible for our personality, for our ego, diminished or too bloated.

This area is related to our will, willingness to act, to move forward, it is the strength of our life, our vitality. Pinched stomachs, collapsed diaphragms, large bellies, these are just some of the manifestations in our body that indicate an imbalance in the solar plexus chakra. Fear of standing out, fear of activating inner power, withdrawing from life are symptoms of psychological imbalance in this chakra.

When the plexus chakra is too open, our ego may be too bloated, we may be too imperious, be manipulative towards others, we may want to get our own way at all costs.

If the chakra is blocked then we are overly concerned about what others say, we have a lack of self-esteem. In the case of a blocked plexus chakra, we are unable to talk about our own needs, expectations, we are discouraged and insecure. As a consequence, there may be a morbid need for acceptance in us.
When the chakra is balanced, there is an emotional balance in us, respect for both ourselves and others. We give ourselves and others the right to make mistakes. We have a natural ability to accept feelings, wishes, and life experiences.

Location: from the navel to the solar plexus;
Color - yellow;
Element fire ;
Action: will, power, firmness;
Internal state, joy, laughter, anger;
Glands: pancreas, adrenal glands;
Other parts of the body: digestive system, muscles;
Planets: Mars and the Sun;
Metal: iron;
Food: starch, carbohydrates;
Minerals: amber, topaz, yellow lemons;
Sense - sight.

Our interior, spirituality, feelings, and our value system begin in this chakra. It reaches maturity between the age of 21-28 - this is the peak age for the thymus, then we are the most resistant, the most active, we have the strength and willingness to act. Chakra related to our heart. Other parts of the body that belong to it are the lungs, pericardium, arms and hands.

All ailments related to the heart, shortness of breath, asthma, hypertension, breasts, cancer, paresis in the hands are related to this chakra. On an emotional level, an unbalanced chakra will mean fear of loneliness, fear of betrayal, jealousy, melancholy, bitterness, hatred, and the inability to forgive oneself.

If the heart chakra is too open, an inability to accept feelings, anger or self-interested love can occur

Chakra blocked says, I'm not worth this love, such a person may be vulnerable to hurt, self-pity (no one loves me), fear of rejection and hurt.
The balanced chakra shows the ability to accept cordiality, a sense of security, feeling beauty, harmony, such a person is characterized by unconditional love.

Location - heart;
Element - air;
Action - love;
Internal state: compassion, love;
Gland - thymus;
Other parts of the body: lungs, heart, pericardium, arms, hands, breasts;
Color: Green;
Planet: Venus;
Metal: Copper;
Sense: touch.

The throat chakra, as the name suggests, is located in the throat area. It is responsible for our communication, oratory skills, self-expression, decision-making, criticism and judgment. The organs associated with the throat chakra are the trachea, bronchi, and the upper lungs.

This chakra malfunction can be associated with a sore throat, stiff neck, colds, thyroid problems, and hearing problems. Listening, speaking, writing, singing and telepathy are the attributes of this chakra.

If an individual has this chakra blocked, they will be reticent or talk about unimportant matters, they may stutter, may have difficulty expressing themselves, may be irresponsible in expressing their opinion, and they will not trust their intuition.

Too open chakra is overuse of words for manipulation, excessive talkativeness, dogmaticism and arrogance.

If the chakra is balanced, we will have good communication with the environment, we will feel content, we will have an open attitude, artistic inspiration, we will feel independence, assertiveness, and we will be able to meditate easily.

We can balance the throat chakra by making a sound, e.g. singing (calm singing), mantras or religious songs.

Sense - Hearing;
Gland - thyroid gland, parathyroid glands;
Element - ether;
food: fruit;
Crystals: turquoise, sapphire, aquamarine, lapis lazuli, chalcedony;
Organs: trachea, bronchi, upper lung;
Emotions: the ability to express yourself, make decisions, criticize, evaluate.

This chakra is located in the central part of the head, in the area above the eyes. The disability of this chakra is evidenced by ailments such as blindness, headaches, nightmares, eye strain and blurred vision.

This chakra is related to our sixth sense, our intuition and our gut feelings, our mental strength and cognitive abilities. It reaches its full development between the age of 35-42, when life wisdom is expected from a human being. This chakra is closely related to our brain, nervous system, eyes, sinuses, and pituitary gland. Ailments appearing within this chakra in the event of its imbalance are headaches, deafness, blindness, spine ailments along the entire length, emotional disorders, fears, nightmares.

If an individual has this chakra blocked, they will be reticent or talk about unimportant matters, they may stutter, may have difficulty expressing themselves, may be irresponsible in expressing their opinion, and they will not trust their intuition.

If the chakra is too open it can lead to overly rational thinking, rejection of spiritual beliefs, demonstration of one's own power, intellectual arrogance.

If the chakra is blocked it can cause easy head loss, schizophrenia, indiscipline, little or no dreams.

On the other hand, if the chakra is balanced, it will testify to the person's presence of mind, the ability to visualize, not being attached to material things, and inner wisdom.

Color - Indigo;
Sixth Sense: Premonitions, Intuition;
Gland, pituitary gland;
Age - 35-42 years when life wisdom is expected in man;
Food: meditation and prayer;
Organs: brain, nervous system, eyes, sinuses, pituitary gland.

This chakra is located on the top of the head and strongly determines our mental state - bliss. The cerebral cortex and the central nervous system are associated with it.

The inefficiency of this chakra will be evidenced by e.g. depression, alienation, confusion, boredom, apathy, lack of the ability to learn. It reaches maturity between the ages of 42-49, and then there is an interest in spirituality, meditation, artistic creation and prayer. This chakra connects us with divine intelligence through which we gain understanding and find meaning in life. At the level of our consciousness, it is related to our intellect and belief system, and in the realm of the superconscious, it appears as the consciousness of divinity. 

The seventh chakra is the center of enlightenment, and its characteristic state of consciousness goes beyond human comprehension and senses. The crown chakra relates to what we experience as mind. The mind is a kind of stage where the arts of consciousness are exposed. May bring us a comedy, a tragedy excitement or boredom. There is no better way to develop this chakra than meditation. There are many meditation techniques. We can simply control our breathing, recite mantras, visualize colors, shapes, cause energy to flow through the chakras, move with full awareness, or simply gaze aimlessly into space. We can strengthen the crown chakra by fasting.

If the crown chakra is empty, one throws himself into a whirlwind of entertainment and alcohol. If the chakra is unbalanced, diseases such as epilepsy, Alzhaimer, depression, obsessive thoughts may appear. When the chakra is too open, we can feel unfulfilled, frustrated and in spiritual crises. Blocked chakra can cause a sense of fear, exhaustion, problems with decision making.

The balanced chakra is characterized by a mature, magnetic personality that performs miracles, such a person will be radiant with a specific light.

Color - white (sometimes silver, gold);
Gland; pineal gland;
Ages 42-49;
Interest in spirituality, meditation, artistic creativity, meditation, prayer;
Crystals: diamond, rock crystal, amethyst;
Body: brain, skull, muscles and skin.

The seven chakra system is extremely valuable for our development as well as the diagnosis and healing of many diseases. Therefore, it is worth delving into these topics. If the knowledge presented in this article inspires you to search further, I sincerely recommend the book "Wheels of Life" by Anodea Judith

Many therapists using chakro-therapy in their practice use the healing properties of minerals and precious stones. I recommend you the E-book with all my heart, which will reveal to you the amazing, magical and colorful world of stones. Not only their beauty but also energy attract like a magnet. It is worth finding out which and in what ailments, both at the level of the body and mind, to use for yourself or your loved ones