THE MEANING OF THE CHAKRAS
THE MEANING OF THE CHAKRAS
The Indian tradition, one of the oldest still alive today, speaks of 80,000 energy centers distributed throughout the human body, including 7 centers located along the spine.
These energy centers are called Chakras, which means discs or wheels in Sanskrit. In a nutshell, the Chakras are particular areas of the human body where life is denser there than elsewhere.
This statement, inspired by yoga and the Ayurvedic approach, corresponds anatomically to the nervous networks described by conventional Western medicine and to the acupuncture meridians of ancient Chinese medicine.
WHY HARMONIZE YOUR CHAKRAS
The regular activity of the 7 major chakras circulates the vital energy freely available in our environment inside the body. Passing through tiny channels called nadis, organized into two circuits (one direct and the other corresponding to the left and right sympathetic channels and the central parasympathetic channel), the energy rises and falls between the coccyx and the vertex of the skull.
By flowing from one chakra to another and crossing them, it concentrates there and swirls there. Imagine your chakras as swirling spirals that absorb external energy and redistribute it inside your body, via the endocrine glands to which each of them is connected.
Each of your 7 main chakras governs a group of organs and a specific physiological and hormonal function. Their role is therefore to capture vital energy, to transform it so that it can be absorbed by your biological matter and to redistribute it to all of your organs to keep you alive.
HOW TO HARMONIZE YOUR CHAKRAS
The 7 colors of the rainbow are associated with the chakras and the endocrine system.
Violet, The seventh Chakra is the crown chakra, also called Sahasrara in sanskrit, is related to the crown of the head. The pituitary gland is our link with the universal energies.
Indigo, The sixth Chakra is the 3rd eye chakra, also called Ajna in sanskrit, is related to the mid forehead and to the pineal glands, it represents forgiveness and compassion.
Blue, The fifth Chakra is the throat chakra, also called Vishuddha in sanskrit, is related to the throat and the thyroid gland. It's altered with our physical and spiritual communication.
Green, The fourth Chakra is the heart chakra, also called Anahata in Sanskrit, is related to the heart and the thymus, and represents love and a sense of responsibility.
Yellow, The third Chakra is the solar plexus or Navel chakra, also called Manipurain in sanskrit, is related to the solar plexus and the adrenal gland, it represents power and ego.
Orange, The second Chakra is the sacral chakra, also called Svadhisthana in sanskrit, is related to the lower abdomen, pancreatic gland and is associated with emotion and sexuality.
Red, The first Chakra is the root chakra, also called Muladhara in sanskrit, is related to the base of the spine, the gonadal glands and represent rooting and survival.
To harmonize your chakras, you can use meditation and meditation accessories, such as singing bowl, you can take yoga classes and also use aromatherapy. Aromatherapy offers a wide choice of methods to rebalance your chakras you can take a look in this web site or on aromes evasions on Amazon, we have a lot of choices. You can also use crystals.
REFERENCE BOOKS
Numerous literature are available regarding the chakras as well. Several options have been chosen for you by Aromes Evasions, in french and english;
French
- À la découverte des 7 chakras: Trouvez la clé de votre énergie vitale et d’une vie zen et positive grâce à la libération de vos chakras et au pouvoir d’autoguérison ... & cure de chakras
- Chakra: Retrouver son équilibre en travaillant sur chakra et énergie intérieure
- Comment Guérir Et Équilibrer Vos Chakras: Guide Pour Débutant
English
- Llewellyn's Complete Book of Chakras
- The 7 Chakras: Beginners guide to learning and balancing your chakras
- Chakra Healing: A Beginner's Guide to Self-Healing Techniques that Balance the Chakras
- The Seven Chakra Personality Types: (Chakra Healing)