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LESSON 3

The Major Chakras (Part 1)

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“Chakra‖ is an ancient Sanskrit word whose literal meaning is ‗wheel‘.

These centres were named chakras because of the apparent circular shape of the

spinning energy vortices which exist in our subtle etheric body (see Figure 1–

3). There are seven main chakras and they are located along the spine extending

out through the front and through the back of the body.

As we have already briefly seen, each chakra has a number of specific

qualities that correspond to the refinement of energy from the base-level

material-self identity, located at the first chakra Muladhara, all the way up to

the higher vibration spirit-level awareness of our very being at the crown chakra

Sahasrara. These energy centres represent our highest level of integration

which are split (as if by a prism) into a spectrum of colours. One should

remember at this point that all matter is, in its essence, a form of frozen light.

In the last lesson we introduced the important nadis IDA, PINGALA and

SUSHUMNA. These nadis may be considered as connected energy paths that

ascend the spinal column.


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The chakras are formed at the junction of these three connected energy paths,

one on each side of the central channel known as the Sushumna. The two lesser

paths of energy, namely the Pingala on the right and Ida on the left, are known

to run parallel to the spinal cord.

Chakras both take up and collect the life force energy we call prana, and

transform and pass on this energy. The chakras perform as gateways for the

flow of energy and life into our physical body. The material body is unable to

exist without the chakras.

As has already been indicated in an earlier lesson, each chakra is associated

with a certain part of the body, and a certain organ to which it provides the

energy it needs to perform its physical tasks. In addition to this, just as every

organ in the human body has its equivalent representation and existence on the

mental and spiritual level, every chakra corresponds to a specific aspect of

human behaviour and development.

As no two people are the same, we need to be aware that the circular

spirals of energy we call chakras vary in both physical size and activity from

person to person. Each chakra vibrates at different levels relative to the

awareness of the individual, and also relative to their ability to integrate the

characteristics of each chakra into their daily life.

The openness, and therefore the flow, of prana energy through the

chakras determine our state of health and balance. It is the understanding of the

body‘s subtle energy system that empowers us to maintain balance and harmony

on the physical, mental and spiritual level.

All the various systems of meditation and yoga aim at one thing; the

balancing of the energy of the chakras by purifying the lower frequency

energies and guiding them upwards. With an approach to living consciously,

and an awareness of how we acquire and distribute our energies, we learn to

balance the life force with our mental, physical, and spiritual selves.

In order to create harmony with our physical and spiritual nature, our

denser lower energies need to resonate with the energies of the upper chakras.

Thus the base tendencies have to be raised to incorporate a heart-felt spiritual

focus expressed in all areas of our being.


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Each of the upper-level chakra energies corresponds and refines a lower level

counterpart thus:

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with 1 Sahasrara with Muladhara

6 with 2 Ajna with Svadhisthana

5 with 3 Vishuddha with Manipura

At the very centre of our being therefore, is the full integration of chakra

energies.

Each chakra centre has an integral function in creating our energetic

balance. It is through the study of our energetic and physical being that we can

create health, emotional stability, and spiritual alignment. We will now look at

each major chakra in turn, commencing with the Root chakra, Muladhara.

The Root chakra Muladhara.

Colour

Association

Red

Sanskrit

Name

Muladhara

Location Base of spine, coccyx

Lesson Survival–The right to exist. Deals with tasks related to the

material and physical world. Ability to stand up for oneself

and security issues.

Imbalances Anaemia, fatigue, lower back pain, sciatica, depression.


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Frequent colds or cold hands and cold feet.

Root

Stimulants

Physical exercise and restful sleeps, gardening, pottery and

clay. Red food & drink. Red gemstones, red clothing, bathing

in red, etc. Using red oils such as ylang ylang or sandalwood

essential oils.

This is the seat of physical vitality. Its energy is the energy of the

fundamental urge to survive. It activates and regulates those mechanisms that

keep the physical body alive. It is the chakra whose main aspect is innocence.

For the first chakra, long-term healing comes from very physical

activities. Because the first chakra has the most density, and is the one most

related to the physical body, a typical useful physical activity is hatha yoga.

Treatments that use the sense of smell, such as aromatherapy, work well too

because this chakra is related to the sense of smell. Gemstones as used in crystal

healing are good for first chakra healing. This is because stones are from the

earth, and earth is the element of this chakra. Because of the earth connection

one can see that gardening is also a sensible healing activity for the root chakra.

Diseases associated with the Root chakra (Muladhara):

Addictions, Addictive Behaviour, Ankle problems, Anorexia, Backaches,

Blood diseases, Bones, Cold feet, Constipation, Colitis, Depression, Diarrhoea,

Eczema, Frequent urination, Gambling, Glaucoma, Haemorrhoids, Hips,

Hypertension, Impotence, Itching, Kidney stones, Knee problems, Leg cramps,

Menstrual Problems, Money addiction, Migraines, Obesity, pain at base of

spine, Piles, Prostate cancer, Rectal cancer, Spine problem, Sciatica, Skin

problems, Stomach problems, Swollen Ankle, Weak legs, Weight problems.

The Sacral chakra Svadhisthana.


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Colour

Association

Orange

Sanskrit

Name

Svadhisthana

Location Below navel, lower abdomen

Lesson Feelings—The right to feel. Connected to our sensing abilities

and issues related to feelings. Ability to be social and intimacy

issues.

Imbalances Eating disorders. Alcohol and drug abuse. Depression. Low

back pain. Asthma or allergies. Candida & yeast infections.

Urinary problems. Sensuality issues as well as impotency and

frigidity.

Spleen

Stimulants

Hot aromatic baths, water aerobics, massage. Embracing

sensation (such as different food tastes). Orange food & drink.

Orange gemstones and orange clothing. Using orange oils such

as melissa or orange essential oils.

This chakra together with its associated energy is the centre for creating

relationships of all kinds. It is here that we develop our inward-focused sense

of self and our outward-focused awareness of others and the outer world. The

feelings of other people are directly perceived through mastery of this chakra‘s

energy

The sacral chakra is also very dense and physical; therefore hatha yoga is

useful here as well. Healing with suitable foods such as juicy orange foods like

oranges, mangoes, and pumpkins, works well for this chakra. That is because it

is related to the sense of taste. Swimming exercises are also useful because this

chakra is related to the water element.


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Diseases associated with the Sacral chakra (Svadhisthana):

Addiction to junk food, Alcohol, Backache, Bedwetting, Bladder,

Creative Blocks, Cystitis, Fear, Fertility, Fibroid, Miscarriages, Fibroids,

Frigidity, Hips, Impotency, Irritable Bowel, Kidney problems, Menstrual

Problems, Muscle Spasms, Ovarian Cysts, Over-eating, Pre-menstrual

Syndrome, Prostates Disease, Stomach problems, Testicular Disease, Uterine

Fibroids, Vomiting, Womb problem.

The Solar chakra Manipura.

Colour

Association

Yellow

Sanskrit

Name

Manipura

Location Above the navel, stomach area

Lesson Personal power–the right to think. Balance of intellect, self-

confidence and ego power. Ability to have self-control and

humour.

Imbalances Digestive problems, ulcers, diabetes, hypoglycaemia,

constipation. Nervousness, toxicity, parasites, colitis, poor

memory.

Solar Plexus

Stimulants

Taking classes, reading informative books, doing mind puzzles.

Sunshine. Detoxification programmes. Yellow food & drink.

Yellow gemstones and yellow clothing. Using yellow oils such

as lemon or rosemary essential oils.


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The solar chakra is located at the centre of the physical body. This is the

place where physical energy is distributed throughout the body. It is the centre

for unrefined emotions and is also the centre of one‘s personal power. It is this

chakra that gives us the sense of complete satisfaction and contentment. Our

creativity is fuelled by our power of will.

Visual therapy is very good for this chakra, located in the solar plexus,

because our consciousness, our mental reasoning ability, and our self-image, are

all associated with this third chakra. This third chakra is related to the fire

element so solar activities such as sun bathing are good. Any method that

builds confidence is good for the 3rd chakra. All kinds of core work such as

power yoga or breathing that stokes your core being are very good for the solar

plexus chakra.

Diseases associated with the Solar chakra (Manipura).

Abdominal cramps, Acidity, Anorexia, Bulimia, Chronic tiredness,

Diabetes, Digestive problems, Eating disorder, Fear, Food Allergies, Gastritis,

Gall bladder problems, Gall stones, Heartburn, Hepatitis, Jaundice, Kidney

problems, Less immunity, Liver problem, Pancreatitis, Peptic Ulcer, Smoking,

Stomach problems, Shingles, Ulcers, Vomiting.

The Heart chakra Anahata

Colour

Association

Green

Sanskrit

Name

Anahata

Location Centre of chest

Lesson Relationships –the right to love. Love, forgiveness, compassion.


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Ability to have self-control. Acceptance of oneself.

Imbalances Heart and breathing disorders. Heart and breast cancer. Chest

pain. High blood pressure. Passivity. Immune system problems.

Muscular tension.

Heart

Stimulants

Nature walks, time spent with family or friends. Green food &

drink. Green gemstones and green clothing. Using green oils

such as eucalyptus or pine essential oils.

This chakra is the centre of real and unconditional affection, spiritual

growth, compassion, devotion, and love. It is the bridge that connects the lower

and higher energies, or one might say the lower and higher frequencies of our

being. It is the place where our spirit, our true self resides.

The heart chakra is the bridge between the lower physically-oriented

chakras and the upper spiritually-oriented chakras, so touch may be considered

good. There have been studies to show that babies thrive when nurses and

nannies hold them. This is also true for adults. Humans derive great benefit

from hugging. It is known to be one of the simplest ways to boost and balance

the heart chakra energy. One might also note that Meridian Psychotherapy

incorporating EFT is very good for this chakra. All forms of breathing

exercises are excellent for this chakra because this chakra is involved in our

respiration; the element here is air.

Diseases associated with the Heart chakra (Anahata):

Allergies, Asthma, Blood circulation, Breast Cancer, Bronchitis, Chest

Congestion, Circulation problems, Cough, Fatigue, Heart Diseases, High Blood

pressure, Hyperventilation, Immunity, Influenza, Lungs, Nail biting, Pain in

lower arms/hands, Pneumonia, Respiratory problem, Shortness of breath, Sleep

disorders, Smoking, Tremor.

The Throat chakra (Vishuddha)


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Colour

Association

Blue

Sanskrit

Name

Vishuddha

Location Throat region

Lesson Relationships–The right to speak. Learning to express oneself

and one‘s beliefs (truthful expression). Ability to trust. Loyalty.

Organization and planning.

Imbalances Thyroid imbalances, swollen glands. Fevers and flu. Infections.

Mouth, jaw, tongue, neck and shoulders problems.

Hyperactivity. Hormonal disorders such as PMS, mood swings,

bloating and menopause.

Throat

Stimulants

Singing (in the shower), poetry, stamp or art collecting.

Meaningful conversations. Blue food & drink. Blue gemstones

and blue clothing. Using blue oils such as chamomile or

geranium essential oils.

The throat chakra is the centre for communication, self-expression, and

creativity. It is here that the quiet inner voice of one‘s truth is expressed. It is

the chakra of diplomacy, of our pure relationships with others.

For the throat chakra, sound healing is effective. This technique may be

used in two simple ways; putting sound ‗out‘ in the form of mantras and

chanting, and taking sound ‗in‘ in the form of crystal bowls and/or mantras.

Diseases associated with the Throat chakra (Vishuddha):

Asthma, Bronchitis, Colds, Cough, Ear Infections, Fear, Hearing

Problems, Hay fever, Hoarseness, Laryngitis, Lost Voice, Mental confusion,

Mouth Ulcers, Pain in upper arm, Sore Throat, Stammer, Stiff neck,

Teeth/Gums, Thyroid Problem, Tinnitus, Tonsils, Too much talking, Upper

digestive track, Vomiting, Whooping cough.


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The Brow chakra (Ajna)

Colour

Association

Indigo

Sanskrit

Name

Ajna

Location Forehead, in between the eyes.

Lesson Intuition–the right to ‗see‘. Trusting one‘s intuition and insights.

Developing one‘s psychic abilities. Self-realization. Releasing

hidden and repressed negative thoughts.

Imbalances Learning disabilities, co-ordination problems, sleep disorders.

Depression, thyroid imbalances, swollen glands. Fevers and flu.

Infections. Mouth, jaw, tongue, neck and shoulder problems.

Hyperactivity. Hormonal disorders such as PMS, mood swings,

bloating, and menopause.

Brow

Stimulants

Star gazing. Mediation. Indigo food & drink. Indigo gemstones

and indigo clothing. Using indigo oils such as patchouli or

frankincense essential oils.

Here is the seat of intuition and direct spiritual vision. This is where we

visualize things through our ―third eye‖, that seat of intuitive knowledge. The

opening of the third-eye corresponds with spiritual awakening. It is the chakra

of forgiveness and compassion.


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Visualisation is the best healing tool. This is because the third eye is

pivotal for our dreams and other internal visualisations. Meditations are the best

way to perform inward visualisation. All that is necessary is to close one‘s eyes

and create a positive world within the imagination. When one successfully does

this, a change can occur in one‘s whole physiology. The result of this is to cause

one to interact more positively and confidently with the external world.

Diseases associated with the Brow chakra (Ajna):

Allergies, Amnesia, Anxiety, Blood circulation to head, Blindness, Brain

Tumour, Cataracts, Cancers, Chronic tiredness, Crossed eyes, Deafness,

Asthma, Bronchitis, Colds, Cough, Ear Infections, Fear, Hearing Problems, Hay

fever, Hoarseness, Laryngitis, Lost Voice, Mental confusion, Mouth Ulcers,

Pain in upper arm, Sore Throat, Stammer, Stiff neck, Teeth/Gums, Thyroid

Problem, Tinnitus, Tonsils, Too much talking, Upper digestive track, Vomiting,

Whooping cough, Dizziness, Drugs, Dyslexia, Ear-ache, Fainting spells,

Glaucoma, Growth issues, Headaches, High blood pressure, Hormonal

imbalance, Insomnia, Left eye problem, Long-sight, Migraine, Nervousness,

Nervous Breakdowns, Scalp problems Short-sightedness, Sinus Problems, Sty,

Tension, Tension Headaches, Tiredness, Tremor, Visual effects, Vomiting.

The Crown chakra (Sahasrara)

Colour

Association

Violet

Sanskrit

Name

Sahasrara

Location Top of head


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Lesson Knowingness–the right to aspire. Dedication to the divine

consciousness and trusting the universe. Learning about one‘s

spirituality. Our connection to the concept of ‗God‘ or a higher

intelligence. Integrating one‘s consciousness and

subconsciousness into the super-consciousness.

Imbalances Headaches. Photo-sensitivity. Mental illness. Neuralgia.

Senility. Right/left brain disorders and coordination problems.

Epilepsy. Varicose veins and blood vessel problems. Skin

Rashes.

Crown

Stimulants

Focusing on dreams. Writing down one‘s visions and

inventions. Violet food & drink. Violet gemstones and violet

clothing. Using violet oils such as lavender or jasmine essential

oils.

This chakra represents the highest level of consciousness and

enlightenment. It is the connective centre to spirit. This centre integrates all the

chakras with their respective qualities. Mastering the lower vibrational aspects

of our being we reside in the full awareness that we are spiritual beings living a

human existence

For this, the seventh or crown chakra, meditation is very effective.

Disease associated with the Crown chakra (Sahasrara):

Alzheimer‘s, Amnesia, Bone disorders, Cancers, Depression, Dizziness,

Epilepsy, Fear, Headache, Immune system, Insomnia, Learning difficulties,

Migraine, Multiple Sclerosis, Multiple personality syndrome, Nervous system

disorders, Neurosis, Paralysis, Parkinson‘s Disease, Psychosis, Right-eye

problem, Schizophrenia, Senile Dementia, Tiredness, Tremor, Vomiting.


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The seven chakras and the endocrine system

Chakras and Body Organs

When the body‘s internal organs do not function properly, then

neither does one‘s health. Proper functioning of the organs and endocrine

system is necessary for good health and well-being. The endocrine glands each

secrete hormones, and it is these hormones that regulate various functions

throughout the body. It is necessary that all is in balance in order for us to feel

and actually be the condition we always refer to as ―well‖.

Each endocrine gland corresponds to a major Chakra. When one Chakra

is out of balance it is unable to generate the free flow of subtle energy that is

needed for healthy balance to be created and maintained. When this imbalance

occurs one can become either physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually,

out of balance. The reality of such a situation is usually a combination of all of

these. By being in balance one achieves the optimum condition to create the

best physical, emotional, and mental health, states.

If one of these endocrine glands does not function correctly then this will

affects all of the other glands; in particular the pituitary and hypothalamus.

Figure 2-3


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MAJOR CHAKRA ENDOCRINE GLAND

English Name Sanskrit Name Associated Endocrine Glands

Root Muladhara Adrenal

Sacral Svadhisthana Testes and Ovaries

Solar Plexus Manipura Pancreas

Heart Anahata Thymus

Throat Vishuddha Thyroid/Parathyroid

Brow Ajna Pituitary/Hypothalamus

Crown Sahasrara Pineal

Table 1 - 3

As may be seen in Figure 2-3 and in Table 1- 3 the endocrine glands are

the pineal, pituitary/hypothalamus, thyroid/parathyroid, thymus, pancreas,

gonads (testes or ovaries), and adrenals. These glands govern and regulate the

continuous and prolonged functions of growth and development, cellular

metabolism, energy, our blood balance of nutrients, reproduction, body water,

and electrolytes. They are also the body's defences against stress. Each of these

endocrine glands has a correspondence with one of the 7 main chakras. These

chakras transmit and receive subtle energy to and from each one of the

endocrine glands.

It is important to take note that each one of these chakras and glands are

of equal importance. Even when one chakra is out of balance, it will affect the

energy flow by creating a blockage, and thus prevents energy being in free-flow

throughout the other chakra centres.

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QUESTIONS ON LESSON 3

Please answer the following questions using no more than approximately

100 words for each.

Incorporate the questions within your answers

(eg. the number of days in the year is 365)

Q1 What is the meaning of ‘Chakra’?

Q2 List the chakra Sanskrit name and the primary colour associated

with each major chakra.

Q3 What chakra is EFT good for?

What chakra has an affinity for yellow gemstones?

Pneumonia and respiratory problems are associated with which

chakra?

Q4 What are the upper and lower level chakra correspondences?

Q5 What is the effect of a chakra being out of balance?

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