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The word chakra is Sanskrit for wheel or disk and signifies one of seven basic energy centres in the body. Each of these centres correlates to major nerve ganglia branching forth from the spinal column. In addition the chakras also correlate to levels of consciousness, archetypal elements, developmental stages of life, colours, sounds, body functions, and much, much more.

There are 7 main chakras in the human body start at the top of the head and ending at the base of the Spine. Each chakra also corresponds to the 7 colours of the Rainbow.

The names of the charkas

- THE CROWN CHAKRA - SAHASARA - VIOLET

- THE BROW/3^RD EYE CHAKRA - AJNA - INDIGO

- THE THROAT CHAKRA - VISHNUDHA - BLUE

- THE HEART CHAKRA - ANAHATNA - GREEN

- THE SOLAR PLEXUS - MANIPUR - YELLOW

- THE SACRAL CHAKRA - SVADHISTHANA - ORANGE

- THE ROOT/BASE CHAKRA - MALADHAR - RED

The following is a Brief description of each chakra.

Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)

Thought, Universal identity, oriented to self-knowledge

This is the crown chakra that relates to consciousness as pure awareness. It is our connection to the greater world beyond, to a timeless, space less place of all-knowing.  When developed, this chakra brings us knowledge, wisdom, understanding, spiritual connection, and bliss. 

Brow/3^rd Eye Chakra (Ajna)

Light, Archetypal identity, oriented to self-reflection

This chakra is known as the brow chakra or third eye center. It is related to the act of seeing, both physically and intuitively.  As such it opens our psychic faculties and our understanding of archetypal levels. When healthy it allows us to see clearly, in effect, letting us "see the big picture."

Throat Chakra (Vishudha)

Sound, Creative identity, oriented to self-expression.

This is the chakra located in the throat and is thus related to communication and creativity. Here we experience the world symbolically through vibration, such as the vibration of sound representing language. 

Heart Chakra (Anahatna)

Air, Social identity, oriented to self-acceptance

This chakra is called the heart chakra and is the middle chakra in a system of seven. It creates a bridge between the Lower Chakras and the Higher Chakras. The Colour of this Chakra is Green but it can also be seen as Pink It is related to love and is the integrator of opposites in the psyche: mind and body, male and female, persona and shadow, ego and unity. A healthy heart chakra allows us to love deeply, feel compassion, and have a deep sense of peace and centeredness. 

Solar Plexus (Manipur)

Fire, Ego identity, oriented to self-definition.

This chakra is known as the power chakra, located in the solar plexus middle of the stomach. It rules our personal power, will, and autonomy, as well as our metabolism. When healthy, this chakra brings us energy, effectiveness, spontaneity, and non-dominating power.

Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana)

Water, Emotional identity, oriented to self-gratification.

The second chakra, located in the abdomen, lower back, and sexual organs, This Chakra deals with our emotions and sexuality. It connects us to others through feeling, desire, sensation, and movement. Ideally this chakra brings us fluidity and grace, depth of feeling, sexual fulfilment, and the ability to accept change.

Base Chakra (Muladhar)

Earth, Physical identity, oriented to self-preservation

Located at the base of the spine, this chakra forms our foundation. This Chakra is related to our survival instincts, and to our sense of grounding and connection to our bodies and the physical plane. Ideally this chakra brings us health, prosperity, security, and dynamic presence.