Chakras or the whirling disk or wheel are the psychoactive energy centers in the human body.

These are
directly associated with physical, mental and emotional health of a person. There are many chakras in the
human body but only seven of them constitute the main energy centers. All seven chakras have their own
particular color, light and specific number of petals or segments around the perimeter of the chakra
circle. These are the colors we see in the rainbow violet, indigo, green, yellow, orange and red. ach of
these seven chakras vibrates with a specific fre!uency related to their color. The decisions we make and
how we perceive and respond to conditions in our life is regulated by these vibrations.
"eres a simple e#planation of where the chakras are located and how the vital life force flows.
The life force $prana, chi, or simply energy of the subtle body% flows through the Shushumna
Nadi corresponding to the spinal cord of the physical body.
To the left of &hushumna is the 'da channel which carries the feminine or lunar energy. 'da corresponds
to the left side of the body and the right brain. 't controls the mental processes.
To the right of &hushumna is the (ingala channel which carries the masculine or sun energy. (ingala
corresponds to the right side of the body and left brain. 't controls the vital processes.
'da and (ingala are very much like the negative and positive charges of electricity flowing through
comple# circuits.
'da and (ingala twist around the &hushumna very similar to that of the Caduceus symbol $sometimes
used as symbol for doctors%.
The points on the &hushumna where 'da and (ingala cross each other form the energy centers called
Chakras.
'n a healthy body, the energy flow is harmonious and all the chakras are in e!uilibrium. 'n the blocked
chakras $similar to a blocked artery%, the energy does not flow harmoniously. This results in imbalance of
the chakras.
The physical manifestation of each chakra is through specific glands)nerves in the endocrine system and
the nervous system. An imbalance in the chakras is e#pressed through these systems resulting in physical
and mental illness.
1. Root Chakra or the Muladhara
Location: *elow the sacrum bone $base of the spine%
Endocrine System: Adrenal glands
Organs/System Affected: +arge intestine and rectum, some influence the function of kidneys, muscular
system, and the fat cells.
eficiency/E!cess: -isorders of the bowel and large intestine, eating disorders, depression and immune
related disorders, chronic lower back pain, and lack of energy.
". S#leen Chakra or the S$adishthana
Location: +ower abdomen
Endocrine System/%ormonal &land: (ancreas
Organs/System Affected: +iver, kidneys, and the lower abdomen.
eficiency/E!cess: Chronic back pain, sciatica, loss of appetite, blood cancer, diabetes, dysfunction of
reproductive organs, spleen, and urinary system.
'. Solar (le!us Chakra or the Mani#ura
Location: &olar ple#us $below the diaphragm%
Endocrine System: (ancreas and the adrenal glands
Organ/System Affected: Respiratory system, the digestive system, the lower back, the sympathetic
nervous system, the pancreas, spleen, and the liver.
eficiency/E!cess: Stomach and liver problems leading to digestive disorders, diabetes, pancreatitis,
arthritis, and allergy.
). %eart Chakra or the Anahata
Location: Chest
Endocrine System: The thymus gland
Organ/System Affected: "eart and circulatory system, the pulmonary system, the immune system,
upper back, shoulders and arms.
eficiency/E!cess: -isorders of the heart or lungs, asthma, allergies, immune deficiency problems, and
tension between shoulder blades.
*. (urification Chakra or the +ishuddhi
Location: Throat
Endocrine System: The thyroid and the parathyroid glands
Organ/System Affected: Throat, neck, mouth, teeth and gums, ears, muscles.
eficiency/E!cess: Chronic throat problems, mouth ulcers, laryngitis and thyroid problems, ear
infections, headaches, and pain in the neck and shoulders.
,. -hird Eye Chakra or the A.na
Location: *etween the brows.
Endocrine System: (ituitary and the pineal glands.
Organ/System Affected: *rain, nervous system, eyes, ears, nose and the sinuses.
eficiency/E!cess: "eadaches, ear and eye problems, brain tumor, stroke, neurological disturbances,
learning disabilities, and spinal disorders.
/. Cro0n Chakra or the Sahasrara
Location: The crown of the skull
Endocrine System/1er$ous system: (ineal gland in the brain ) central nervous system
Organ/System affected: Cerebrum, top of the spinal cord, brain stem, pain center and nerves.
eficiency/E!cess: Constant sense of frustration2 no .oy2 destructi$e feelings2 migraine
headaches and de#ression. E!cess of energy in this chakra causes confusion2 s#iritual
addiction2 and dissociation from 3ody.
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