Let’s make it clear what are the chakras? Are you interested? Continue reading the article!
The meaning of the word originated from Sanskrit and is derived from the word ‘wheel’. It is a colorful whirl moving around and around.
Spiritually sensitive individuals can feel a slight suction or outward force when putting their hands close to the chakras, depending on whether they are absorbing or releasing energy. These are the energy centers arranged in coloumn along the spinal cord, and are also referred to as the vortex of power by Eastern esoteric traditions. Buddhist yoga also translates it as a vortex or whirl.
There are 7 main chakras, these are from bottom to top:
- root chakra,
- sex chakra,
- solar plexus chakra,
- heart chakra, throat chakra,
- third eye chakra,
- and last but not least the crown chakra.
In the world around us, everything has a vibration. The objects, creatures, places, even our temporary emotions. These energy vibrations provide information, which impulses are picked up by our chakras, and which later evolve into emotions and thoughts.
When absorving these information, they rotate clockwise. They are not only capable of taking up the energy, but also giving it out, when moving in the opposite direction. The boundaries of the inside and the outside are blurring, there is a psychic exchange of ideas, which information can rise upon from the unconscious, with a little practice, to a conscious level.
Why is it good to have our chakras work healthy?
If our chakras are under- or over-functioning, we may feel emotionally unbalanced, which in worse cases can lead to physical illness. Later I explain what emotional problems or physical symptoms are associated with which chakras.
But how can we keep our energy centers in harmony? At the moment of our birth, four of our seven main chakras function stronger and three weaker. Chakras with inadequate energy flow can be fixed in a variety of ways.
Among other things, color therapy, some minerals, chakra-scented oils, sound baths, energy therapies and, of course, massage can help. During foot massage, for example, we can reach all 7 main chakras. By stimulating the areas that are connected to them, their energy processes activate, thus initiating the self-healing mechanism of our body.
By working on our chakras, we can easily transform our anxiety and everyday stress into a state of relaxation, calm. Our consciousness clears, we can deeply relax, it helps to reach and maintain our awareness and alertness.
The 7 main chakras
- Our first chakra is located at the base of the spine cord and boasts in deep red or fiery red. This is our root chakra, which, like the roots of trees, binds us stably to the soil.It indicates our connection to the physical world. It grounds us, it brings stability. Anyone with a weakly functioning root chakra can notice that they are not standing with two feet on the ground. Our body parts connected to this energy center are the bones, nose, soles, spine, legs, colon and teeth. Regarding perception, smell is attached to it. When it comes to unbalanced energy flow in the root chakra, insomnia, lethargy, depression and excessive or irrational fears emerge. Problems at the physical level can include urination or defecation problems, low or high blood pressure, spinal problems, cold limbs, gingivitis, muscle cramps.
- Our second chakra is the sex chakra, also known as the sacral chakra, which is located 3-4 fingers below the navel, shining in a wonderful orange color.It connects with the male and female genitals, fallopian tubes, testicles, muscles and tongue. Taste is its perception. Sacral chakra is related to our sexuality, relationships, creativity, nutrition, stamina, family and reproduction.If someone’s sex chakra does not work properly, they tend to be jealous, have difficulty managing their passions, or are just commuting between the extremes of the spectrum of restraints and freedom. But it can also cause physical disorders such as uterine or testicular problems, intestinal cramps, bloating, obesity. On an emotional level, it can be linked to loss of creativity, orgasm problems, strained relations with members of the other sex.
- Our sacral chakra is followed by the solar plexus chakra. This vibrant lemon-yellow power center is located at the navel.In terms of body parts, the eyes, liver, gallbladder and stomach can be connected to it. Vision is the sense of this chakra. If our solar plexus is not working properly, physical symptoms such as diabetes, gallstones, stomach ulcer, liver disease, indigestion, liver and eye disease can occur.Proper energy flow contributes to balanced emotional expression in this vortex of energy. If imbalance occurs here, we can experience outbursts of anger, aggression and sometimes helplessness. We cannot consciously recognize and assess our anger, nor do we transform it into a socially acceptable one.
- The heart chakra is the energy center of unlimited selfless love, acceptance of others and ourselves, compassion, warmth, openness and trust.It is located in the middle of our chest, around the heart, shining in a bright green color. Touch is connected to it. When our heart chakras are disrupted, we find it difficult to trust, are unable to open up to others, and unable to forgive. Its under- or over-functioning can lead to physical illnesses such as cardiovascular complaints, cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure and immune-related illnesses. If we experience difficulties in making connections, feel lack of love, have difficulties in attaching to others, it is worth paying special attention to this center.
- Our fifth energy center is the throat chakra, which is located at the throat. Imagine it as a light blue swirl, that manages our communication, honesty and authentic self-expression.Persuasion, singing clear but internal communication also comes with it. At the sensation level, the ability to hear is linked to it. In terms of our body parts, it is related to the thyroid gland, so its imbalance can also cause problems in thyroid functioning. It can also manifest itself in speech problems such as stuttering, chattering and other self-expression disorders. Furthermore coughing, tonsil problems, hearing difficulties, bad breath and lung problems can also be associated with it.
- On our forehead, in the middle, between the two eyebrows, we have the third eye, also known as the forehead chakra. It is indigo or violet in color and, according to some literature, is already beyond the material plane.The sixth sense, the inner intuition and the divination come with it. It helps with concentration, so its disorders can cause learning difficulties. Our brain, face and nose are connected to it, so if the flow of energy is inadequate, diseases such as myopia or farsightedness, migraines, or glaucoma can occur.
- Our crown chakra is located at the top of the head, at the fontanelle. Its color is white or all the colors of the rainbow. The skull, the brain, the pineal gland, the eyes are connected to it. If it works properly, we can take full responsibility for our lives, feel completely free, trust our intuitions and inner sound.If our crown chakra does not function satisfactorily, physical or mental problems such as epilepsy, Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease, schizophrenia, or suicide attempt may occur. If we turn away from the inner voice, if we distance ourselves from wisdom, it manifests itself in severe psychosis. Let us find the inner light in the darkness!
As we can see above, it is important to achieve and maintain the proper functioning of the chakras. Massage fully helps us in it.
The sensual and delicate strokes, massage oils, soft lights, meditative, relaxing music harmonize the wonderfully swirling energy centers of our bodies by affecting all our senses so that we can live our lives to the fullest. If the unbalanced functioning of one of our chakras is already manifested in various physical or mental problems, it is important for us to be patient. After all, we have reached our present state in a long time, nature also needs time to heal the disorders.
If in addition to color therapy, sound baths, energy treatments or yoga, you also want to try massage, we are waiting for you in our salon for a gently relaxing, invigorating experience, that also affects the chakras!
