THE CHAKRA SYSTEM

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THE CHAKRA SYSTEM

The chakras are invisible energy centers in and above the body, which act as the
interface between the physical and subtle worlds. The meridians of chakras
channel vital energies. If the flow is in balance, you are in general healthy and
you have a positive outlook towards life. Any blocks in any of the chakras will
show as physical discomfort or illness, or any kind of emotional, mental or
spiritual discomfort. Healthy chakras= healthy human being.

1. The Root Chakra/  Muladhara Chakra (Sanskrit: The

Foundation Wheel), the portal to Earth

1. Location: the base of the spine, between the anus and the genitals.
2. Body aspects: legs, feet, muscles, the lungs, skin, large intestine, rectum.
3. Glands: adrenals.
4. Instinct: survival, procreation.
5. Seeds: kundalini, abundance.
6. Color: red.
7. Expressions: healthy and happy in your physical body, concerns of getting the
basic needs met, physical and emotional balance.
8. Gemstones: jasper, ruby, bloodstone.
9. Element: earth.
10. Oils: patchouli, cypress, vetivert.

Kundalini, the life force energy, is awakened, when the first chakra is cleared. In
many cases kundalini reaches only the second chakra. For full vitality all chakras
need to be in balance. Free flow of kundalini, the life force energy is very
important. When kundalini reaches the Crown Chakra, you will have higher
awareness and you are able to see the big picture, also deeper than the surface.

The Root chakra unbalanced:

- Problems of the lower abdominal area, e.g. constipation, diarrhea, kidney
problems, lower back pain, sciatica, fertility problems, gynecological problems,
muscle cramps/ spasms, knee problems.
- Addictive behavior: alcoholism, drugs, sex, etc.
- Lack of feeling grounded, living in a fantasy world, and feeling off- centre.
- Going out of control easily, hard to contain feelings, difficulties in focusing.
Unable to express feelings, self- centered, mindless violence, stubbornness.
- A need to possess; shopaholic. Excessively materialistic, workaholic lifestyle,
the masculine principle dominates. Unable to let go of things emotionally. Low
self- esteem.

The Root Chakra in balance:

- Good general health for related organs and body parts. The adrenal glands
healthy, not exhausted from over stimulation (stress, etc).
- Ready to meet challenges as opportunities, positive and constructive approach.
An ability to focus.
- The feminine and the masculine side in balance.

2. The Sacral Chakra/  Svadhistana Chakra (Sanskrit: Dwelling

place of the self)

1. Location: the lower abdomen between the navel and the genitals.
2. Body aspects: reproductive systems, urinary systems, kidneys, sexual
potency, adrenaline, loss of appetite, menstrual pain.
3. Glands: testes, ovaries.
4. Instinct: sexuality.
5. Seeds: creativity, compassion, family.
6. Color: orange.
7. Expressions: love and trust in self, responsibility to oneself.
8. Gemstones: carnelian, amber, orange calcite.
9. Element: water.
10. Oils: clary sage, jasmine, rose, ylang ylang, sandalwood.

Nurturing abilities, pleasure, relationships, assimilation and integration of

knowledge.

The Sacral Chakra unbalanced:

- Affects the urinary, reproductive and circulatory systems.
- Impotence/frigidity, sexually transmitted diseases, bladder problems.
- Difficult to give and receive materially or emotionally ® obesity.
- Difficult to separate your own feelings from those of others.
- General lack of creativity, low energy.
- Unable to release negative emotions ® creates toxins in the body. Guilt,
anxiety, unpredictability, clinging on, anger, fear.
- Sexually cold or too much sexual desire. Outrageous flirting is typical in order to
gain sexual attention. Addicted to sensual pleasures.

The Sacral Chakra in balance:

- You go with the flow, and alter your path if necessary. A high level of vitality.
- Body parts and organs connected to this chakra are healthy.
- Outgoing, patient, good sense of humor. Content within yourself. Positive
outlook, enjoying life.
- Comfortable with your sexuality.
- Creative problem solving. You have ability to see other people’s point of view,
different approaches and attitudes as richness. You are willing to develop
yourself
and grow.

3. Solar Plexus/  Manipura Chakra (Sanskrit: The Palace of

Jewels-wheel)

1. Location: between the navel and the breastbone.

2. Body aspects: the digestive system and related organs (liver, stomach, gall
bladder, pancreas, spleen, organs of excretion), storing and releasing energy.
3. Glands: pancreas.
4. Instinct: power.
5. Seeds: autonomy, individuation, selfless service, fulfillment of dreams,
longevity.
6. Color: yellow, turning to gold when a person is clear and self- realized and in
one’s total power.
7. Expressions: full of vitality, energetic.
8. Gemstones: citrine, gold when you are fully cleared and all chakras in balance,
fully in your power.
9. Element: fire.
10. Oils: rosemary, juniper, geranium, ginger, black pepper.

The production and storage of energy that allows us to live our lives effectively. It
helps us recognize that with effort and action we can achieve what we want.

Solar Plexus unbalanced:

- You feel too hot or too cold.
- Ulcers, upset stomach, diabetes, hypoglycemia, alcoholism, anorexia.
- A tight hard belly, large belly or sunken diaphragm.
- Powerless, low self- esteem.
- More easily swayed by the opinions of other people.
- Uncontrolled extreme emotions, e.g. violent passions, jealousy, anger,
frustration, quick tempered.
- Doubts, fear, confusion. One has a tendency to manipulate others.
- Obsessive or addictive; overly critical to yourself.

Solar Plexus in balance:

- Your life purpose becomes clear, and you can align yourself to it.
- Effective communication.
- Family and interpersonal relationships become stable.
- A sense of personal power, ability to bring things together, the power of
unification.
- A healthy will and autonomy.
- A well balanced chakra gives a great deal of energy; might show up as fast
metabolism -> a warm body.
- Enthusiasm for development and transformation in your life.
- Clear thinking, extroverted, feeling bright.
- Constructive use of power; pro- active, assertive, confident, healthy self-
esteem.
- Naturally aware of your responsibilities.
- An inner strength that allows you to perform actions with ease and grace.
- A sense of abundance in your life.

4. The Heart Chakra/  Anahata Chakra (Sanskrit: Unbound Wheel)

1. Location: between the centre of the chest.
2. Body aspects: the heart, the circulatory and respiratory systems, the breasts,
chest and shoulders, immune deficiencies, asthma.
3. Glands: thymus.
4. Instinct: love, unconditional love.
5. Seeds: selfless love, forgiveness.
6. Color: green (unconditional universal love), pink (love between lovers).
7. Expressions: truth, a commitment to.
8. Gemstones; aventurine, rose quartz, rhodocrosite, jade, emerald.
9. Element: air.
10. Oils: jasmine, rose, mimosa, neroli, marigold.

The fourth chakra brings together the forces of the first three chakras. They can
be then transformed into energies to achieve higher goals. The heart chakra= the
transition point between the grounding lower chakras and the spiritual higher
chakras. Knowing who you are and self- acceptance, loving yourself and others
unconditionally.

The Heart Chakra unbalanced:

- Heart conditions, high blood pressure, asthma, arthritis of the arms, immune
problems.
- Feeling conditional type of love.
- Sense of loneliness.

The Heart Chakra in balance:

- The related organs and immune system are healthy.
- Balanced and harmonious relationships.
- Open, willing and able to live without fear, able to love unconditionally.
- Knowing that you have all you need within you.

5. The Throat Chakra/  Visuddha Chakra (Sanskrit: Purity wheel)

1. Location: the base of the throat.
2. Body aspects: the neck, the organs of the neck (e.g. the voice box, airway of
the throat).
3. Glands: thyroid, parathyroid.
4. Instinct: psychic expression
5. Seeds: personal power, faith, will, truth, communication.
6. Color: sky blue
7. Expressions open to the spirit, communication with the spirit.
8. Gemstones: diamond, aquamarine, turquoise, blue lace agate, lapis lazuli,
blue quartz.
9. Element: light.
10. Oils: frankincense, chamomile, sandalwood.

Verbal expression of all the thoughts and feelings are encompassed by the lower
chakras. It affects our speech and how we express ourselves. It is linked to truth
and honesty. It connects our feelings and intuition with our thoughts; helps to
form our future. This is a psychic center, responsible for clairvoyance,
clairaudience, clairsentience, and telepathic communication.

The Throat Chakra unbalanced:

- Sore throats, loss of voice, neck and throat conditions.
- Sleep disorders.
- An under- or over- active thyroid, headaches from neck muscle tension,
insomnia, flu, even cancer.
- Any difficulty in expression or communication. One has a tendency to dominate
conversations or discussions.
- Holding back your opinion or showing your thoughts or feelings.
- Critical, tactless, deceitful, lies, gossiping.
- Anorexia, bulimia, constant dieting -> thyroid gland situated in the throat area,
and it is responsible for metabolism.

The Throat Chakra in balance:

- The throat area is physically healthy.
- You are able to envision possible futures and to act on your vision.
- The freedom of infinite possibilities.
- Effective expression and clear communication, clear and pleasant voice.
- Creative, mature, inspirational.
- Honest, compassionate, tactful, non- judgmental.
- Sense of serenity and devotion.

6. The Third Eye/ The Brow Chakra/  Ajna Chakra( Sanskrit: Unlimited
power)

1. Location: between and just above the eyebrows.

2. Body aspects: brain, eyes, nervous system, mind function, insomnia,
deafness, dyslexia.
3. Glands: pituitary, pineal.
4. Instinct: truth, intuition, wisdom.
5. Seeds: enlightenment, self- realization.
6. Color: indigo.
7. Expression: insight and knowledge.
8. Gemstones: diamond, amethyst, quartz, lapis lazuli, black opal, sodalite,
sapphire.
9. Element: pure light.
10. Oils: frankincense, sandalwood.

This chakra is linked to the brain and nervous system. The hormonal system is
affected by the sixth chakra, through pituitary gland. This chakra is involved in
the capacity for intuition, imagination, visualization, clairvoyance. Intuition is the
link between intellectual and psychic abilities; it is a link to the force greater than
us. It is a powerful psychic center.

The Third Eye Chakra unbalanced:

- Headaches, migraines.
- Eye, ear, nose, sinus conditions.
- Hormonal imbalances, insomnia, nervous disorder -> physical pain.
- Depression.
- Problems focusing and concentrating, confusion, negativity, inadequacy, lack of
direction, intellectual stagnation.

The Third Eye Chakra in balance:

- Organs and glands related are healthy.
- You are able to determine what will enrich you.
- You are able to observe thoughts and feelings without becoming overly
attached to them. Good level of direction, devotion and high ideals.
- You have a feeling of oneness and unity within yourself.
- When the sixth chakra is fully awakened, you experience self- realization.
- Your inner vision enables you to bring spirit down to earth. 

7. The Crown Chakra/  Sahasrara Chakra (Sanskrit: Emptiness

Wheel), the portal to Heaven

1. Location: on top of the head, at the ‘soft spot’ that is the anterior fontanel.
2. Body aspects: the brain, the whole nervous system, the pineal gland,
hormonal balance.
3. Glands: pineal.
4. Instinct: universal ethics.
5. Seeds: transcendence, illumination.
6. Color: violet, gold.
7. Expression: truth, knowledge, bliss.
8. Gemstones: amethyst, diamond, selenite, clear quartz, pearl.
9. Element: pure energy.
10. Oils: lavender, bay laurel, valerian.
While the root chakra acts as an entry point of human life, the crown acts as an
exit point. When kundalini energy is fully awakened, it grounds you and keeps
you connected to the higher realms.
The Crown Chakra unbalanced:
- Paralysis, MS, Alzheimer’s disease, cerebral tumors, increased pressure in the
skull.
- Psychoses, neuroses, depression.
- SADS (Seasonal Affective Disorder Syndrome), feeling low during cold time of
the year of less daylight, sleeping disorders.
- A sense of isolation from the world, emptiness.
- A loss of direction, low energy levels, fatigue, closed mind. One lacks spiritual
direction.

The Crown Chakra balanced:

- You have a sense of unity with other people whilst being aware of your
individuality.
- You have knowledge born of wisdom and enlightenment.
- You are not overly influenced by opinion of other people.
- You will follow your own ethical ideas, you feel peaceful and whole.
Jun 07
The Subtle Bodies
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The Subtle Bodies

The subtle bodies of a human being are the layers of bio-magnetic sheath that
relate to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels of being. The subtle
body consists of three parts that are the auric field, the chakra system, and the
meridians.The auric field: It can be described as an energetic skin that holds all
inner energy bodies and outer body of a human being, and all living things,
together. It is a zone of 18” to 3 feet from the body. Interestingly, the name ‘aura’,
as this luminous egg shaped field is also called, comes from Greek language
(avra) which means “breeze”.Auric fields can be heard, seen and felt. Aura color,
sound and vibration are all interconnected, so they all represent a means of
observing the frequency of energy in the auric field. The different colors of auric
fields are called harmonics. Each color resonates on a different frequency. An
auric field consists of 7 layers.The chakra system: The word chakra comes from
Sanskrit language, meaning ‘the wheel’, as the chakras are vortex- like centers
that ‘suck’ energy into the body from universal energy field (UEF). This system
transforms vital energy to the body via meridians. They are in constant energy
exchange with the UEF.The chakras originate at the level of the etheric body.
There are 7 main chakras and 122 secondary chakras in the body, and several
chakras outside the body, which connect us to the whole universe, and a
grounding chakra between the feet that connect us to earth. The ancient
traditions mention 88000 chakras. Virtually every pore of a human being’s skin
absorbs and secretes life force energy.The Meridian system: This system passes
on vital energy throughout fine channels near the skin surface. The meridians
contain acupressure points. There are 12 main meridians in the body. Meridians
can become blocked e.g. if a person leads sedentary life style, doesn’t eat well,
and in general doesn’t look after himself/herself. Manipulating these points
improves the subtle energy flow in the body which balances and improves a
person’s wellbeing and vitality.
The HEF, the Human Energy Field
HEF or Human Energy Field is made up of universal bioenergy that has existed,
according to ancient scriptures of the Tibetans, the Indians and the Chinese,
since the beginning of time, being one with the light of creation, and this energy
will always exist.HEF is a mirror of the earth’s electromagnetic field; it flows out of
the North Pole, circumnavigating to the South Pole, and there it enters again to
the earth, in a circle. This is a continuous circulation of electromagnetic energy,
and it surrounds the whole earth like a sheath. Being a microcosm, in the human
the flux lines enter through the top of the head (the crown chakra), running down
along the body, penetrating into the earth about 12”, comes back to enter the
body again through the feet.The universal energy or UEF maintains our entire
existence, such as mind, body, emotions, spiritual existence. It forms a luminous,
oval shape about the width of one’s outstretched arms.The HEF is
electromagnetic, weakening in strength rapidly. Still, it travels with the speed of
light joining us to the luminous web of the whole universe. HEF- layers ‘overlap’
each other, occupying the same space in harmony. This is possible because
each layer vibrates at a different innate frequency.The 7 layers of HEF are of
different color, density, sound, density, form and function. A person’s life style
and living area has an influence to his/her HEF. If a person is not healthy, this
indicates a poor flow of HEF in one’s body. There are ways to balance the
electromagnetic flow in the body; exercise (e.g. yoga, Pilates), meditation, proper
breathing, appropriate nutrition including sufficient amount of liquids, various
holistic healing methods, and adequate amount of sleep, to mention a few.Living
beings are networks of compound energy fields that interface with every part of
physical bodies (organs, tissues, all the cells of the body). One could say that we
are an energetic charge. Human beings are connected to every other thing in the
world through this electromagnetic field.
The Seven Subtle Bodies
There are 7 subtle bodies in human energy field. They are:-
Etheric body
which is the lower etheric aspect. It vibrates at 15- 20 cycles per minute,
extending ¼”- 2” beyond the physical body. It is a copy of the physical body
including all its organs and anatomical parts. The color of this layer is seen as
light blue or grey. Etheric body is our perfect double. Being a vital energy field, it
forms the blueprint for the physical matter of the body tissues. It carries data for
growth and repair for the adult organism. The physical body depends on the
etheric body. If etheric body is whole, physical health is good. If etheric body
becomes for some reason distorted, this manifests as physical disease.-
Emotional body
which is the lower emotional aspect. As the name signifies, this body is
associated with feelings. It follows the lines of human body without duplicating it.
It extends 1”- 3” around the physical body, also penetrating it. The colors of this
layer vary between yellow to subdued, dark colors. When emotional body is
healthy, our relationships with other people are on a healthy base and we don’t
have problems in expressing our emotions. We feel emotions around where the
second chakra, the Sacral chakra is. When emotional body is healthy we can
separate our feelings from those of others.-
Mental body
the lower mental aspect. This layer appears as a bright yellow halo/light around
the head and the shoulders. Mental body extends beyond the emotional body, 3”-
8” from the physical body. The color yellow becomes bright when a person is
thinking; studying, finding a solution to a problem, etc. Emotional feelings give a
hint of other colors to basic yellow of the mental body.-
Astral body’s
aspect is astral plane, a bridge between lower and higher aspects. It doesn’t
have a fixed shape and it is composed of clusters of color that are alike the ones
of the emotional body. This layer extends 6” to one foot form the physical body.
Rosy pink color has a tendency to dominate.-
Etheric Template body
contains the etheric template blueprint for the physical body, and all the chakras,
organs and body form in a negative form, like a negative of a photograph. This
body is an aspect of the physical, extending 1 ½ to 2 feet from the physical body.
The shape of the etheric body is oval.-
Celestial body
is said to be the emotional level of the spiritual plane, being a level where the
spiritual ecstasy is experienced. Unconditional love manifests at this level. The
Celestial body has no shape, though light radiates from it like glow around the
candle.-
Ketheric Template (Causal) body
the mental aspect- vibrates at a very high rate, extending 2 ½ to 3 ½ feet from
the body. Its color is gold, a color that indicates an elevated level of awareness.
The word ‘kether’ comes from Hebrew, meaning ‘crown’. Ketheric template body
is the place of mergence with the All, the Oneness.
The functions of the Chakra system
The 7 physical chakras play a vital part in the physical body, transmitting
universal life force energy (ki in China, prana in India, and ka in Egypt) into it. In
addition to 7 main chakras there are 122 secondary chakras that are present
where there is a joint, a bone touching a bone, and where a nerve plexus exist
throughout the body. There are chakras also on the feet, hands, and fingers.
Though these smaller chakras are called secondary, they play vital role; any
imbalance in any of these chakras will manifest as physical discomfort or illness,
and as an imbalance in the whole chakra system.The chakras channel energy
between the different layers of the subtle body: each layer has a chakra in the
certain layer that is joined with the chakra in the higher layer, and one in the
lower layer. The chakras are like small vortices, bringing in universal energy into
the body through nadis that are threadlike subtle energy channels. This universal
energy nourishes and replenishes the physical body all the way to the cellular
level.The locations of the chakras match the major nerve plexuses. The chakras
are paired so that all seven chakras on the front the body have equal chakras on
the back of the body.The five senses of a human being are related with the
chakras; hearing, tasting and smelling with the throat, and seeing and touching
with the brow chakra. The chakras and glands related determine the health and
psychological gear of a human being. The chakras can be divided into:- mental
centers (crown, brow and mental executive which is the counterpart of the brow
centre),- will centers ( base of the neck, between shoulder blades, diaphragmatic
centre, sacral centre, and coccygeal center),and- feeling centers ( throat centre,
heart centre, solar plexus and pubic centre).In order to have good mental health,
all chakras have to be balanced and the energy flow through them free.

04
Jun

The Illuminated Chakras - A Visionary Voyage into

Your Inner World DVD-Rip
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The Illuminated Chakras: A Visionary Voyage into Your Inner World An
Audio-Visual Tour of the Chakras Produced and directed by Anodea Judith
WON BEST ANIMATION AT THE 2004 NEW YORK INDEPENDENT FILM
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THE ILLUMINATED CHAKRAS makes it possible to see and experience the

subtle energy that until now has only been described. This thrilling visionary
voyage takes you on a multi-sensory journey into the transformational beauty of
the inner world. Follow the path of Kundalini-Shakti, the mystical serpent, who
drives the vital force that awakens consciousness within each chakra. Journey
from base to crown in this fantastic sound and light extravaganza, and
experience the elemental reality of each chakra, as earth, water, fire, air, sound,
light, and transcendent consciousness. Anodea Judith has dedicated her life to
teaching about the chakras (the subtle energy centers in the body).

In this video, she takes you on a journey through the chakras, where you spend
time experiencing the function, the feeling, and the essence of each of the 7
primary chakras. However, the manner in which this is all presented is not only
informative, but also outrageously beautiful !!! Anodea's style of narration is just
pefect. The music of Robin Silver nicely supports the narration, and the 3-D
Animation Graphics of Alex Wayne are simply gorgeous ! 699 MB