Chakras

The Sanskrit word for wheel is Chakra. Chakras act like a spinning vortex, carrying energy throughout the body.  The Chakra system is a network of nerves and glands that produce, regulate, and distribute hormones throughout the body.  Each Chakra is connected to specific organs and serve as portals that link our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual bodies. 

Chakras respond to vibrational frequencies emitted by our thoughts, emotions, movements, the food we eat, the air we breathe, and what surrounds us like sounds, scents, light, stones, colors, and so on.  By resonance it is possible to influence their frequency. 

Sanskrit Name: Muladhara

Color: Red

Location: Base of Spine

Ruler of: Awareness of physical body, physical survival

Glands: Adrenal

Body Sense: Smell

Physical Imbalances: Weight issues, gas, diarrhea, problems with legs, knees or feet, varicose veins, impotence, insomnia and addictions.

Overactive Chakra: Intolerance, aggressiveness, rigidity, hyperactivity and greed

Underactive Chakra: Low self-esteem, insecurities, poor focus, low libido, lack of energy, lack of coordination, loneliness, depression

Opened and Aligned Chakra: Going with the flow, feeling secure and grounded

Sanskrit Name: Svadhisthana

Color: Orange

Location: Pelvic Area

Ruler of: Ability to relate to the world and nurture health relationships

Glands: Gonads

Body Sense: Taste

Physical Imbalances: Cramps, kidney or gallbladder problems, urinary tract infections, sexual disorders, allergies and fertility issues

Overactive Chakra: Mood swings, hysteria, sexual addictions, seductive manipulation and guilt

Underactive Chakra: Dependency, frustration, shame, over-indulgence, depression and fear of pleasure

Opened and Aligned Chakra: Enables pleasure and relationships

Sanskrit Name: Manipura

Color: Yellow

Location: Upper part of belly, where diaphragm rests

Ruler of: Sense of personal power, self-esteem and reliability

Glands: Liver, Spleen, Gallbladder

Body Sense: Sight

Physical Imbalances: Food allergies, parasites, diabetes, stomach problems, ulcers, shingles, obesity, stress related skin conditions and lack of memory

Overactive Chakra: Stubbornness, dread, inability to relax, anger, and perfectionism

Underactive Chakra: Apathy, feeling of rejection, mistrust, worries and dependency

Opened and Aligned Chakra: Affirmation of self, ability to shine and take your place and joyfulness

Sanskrit Name: Anahata

Color: Green

Location: Heart

Ruler of: Center of unconditional love, caring, respect, and generosity

Glands: Thymus

Body Sense: Touch

Physical Imbalances: Heart Attacks, shortness of breath, breast cancer, hyperventilation, immunity deficiency and high blood pressure

Overactive Chakra: Feeling attacked, selfishness, excessive secretiveness and jealousy

Underactive Chakra: Afraid of letting go, tendency to withdraw and feeling unworthy of love

Opened and Aligned Charka: Can express kindness and love freely

Sanskrit Name: Vishuddha

Location: Throat

Ruler of: Speaking your truth, communication, self expression

Glands: Thyroid

Body Sense: Hearing

Physical Imbalances: Sore throat, teeth and gums problems, hypo or hyper thyroid, stiff neck, laryngitis, bronchitis, asthma, sinus or ear infections and hay fever

Overactive Chakra: Hyperactivity, criticize others, over-opinionated and disrespectful

Underactive Chakra: Self-criticism, hard time to articulate thoughts, cowardice and bloating

Opened and Aligned Charka: Ability to communicate and be a person of integrity

Sanskrit Name: Ajna

Location: Brow level

Ruler of: Allows clear thought, inner vision, spiritual guidance and wisdom

Glands: Pituitary 

Body Sense: Intuition

Physical Imbalances: Physical- Brain tumor, migraines, headaches, eye related issues like glaucoma, cataracts, deafness, dyslexia, learning disabilities and autism

Overactive Charka: Nervousness, anxiety disorders, denial, nightmares and scattered thoughts

Underactive Chakra: Chronic tiredness, dizziness, lack of common sense and poor memory

Opened and Aligned Chakra: Clear thoughts, consciousness, wisdom and guidance

Sanskrit Name: Sahasrara

Location: Top of Head

Ruler of: Consciousness of Unity and connection to the Higher Self

Glands: Pineal

Body Sense: Union

Physical Imbalances: Physical- Mental illness, neurologist, seizures, senility, epilepsy, varicose veins, blocked vessel problems and skin rashes

Overactive Chakra: Superiority complex, lack of empathy, light sensitivity, distrust and rigidity of beliefs

Underactive Chakra: Lack of purpose, coordination problems, depression, confusion and lack of faith

Opened and Aligned Chakra: Feeling of serenity, awareness, connection to the universe, wholeness, enlightenment