CHAKRAS
The yoga Upanishads uses the chakras as what
they refer to as "psychic centers of consciousness" and so the
charkas became a central part of yoga philosophy in the 7th
century, and continue to today.
The story goes that the God Vishnu descended down to earth, and
those who first saw the god noticed that he had four arms, and
was holding within them a chakra (wheel), a flower (a lotus
flower to be precise), a conch shell, and a club. The word
Chakra means "wheel" and the term refers to the wheels of the
Aryans' chariots - these were the first healers and
writers. The Vedas, which is the oldest written tradition
in India, were written by the people called Aryans, who entered
India on chariots.
The Role of Chakras
The yoga Upanishads uses the chakras as psychic centers of
consciousness and had become a central part of yoga philosophy
by the 7th century.
If you're just interested in the pretty colors and what part of
the body they correlate to, you can increase your energy levels
by basic chakra meditation and crystal placement right on
yourself with out any backfiring effects.
There are seven basic chakras, starting with level seven at the
crown of your head and working down to the groin area with
chakra one. The following is a simple reference to the colors,
placement of crystal, and what healing and increased energy you
can expect from each point:
7) The purple chakra of the crown, this is
located on the top of your head where you'll be familiar with a
"soft spot" in babies (if you have any). When in good energy,
this chakra heals and brings us knowledge and wisdom,
understanding of ourselves and a deeper understanding of others
and our place in the universe. It governs thought, universal
identity, and orientation to self knowledge.
6) Chakra six is the brow
chakra. A lapis stone works best. It is about
archetypal identity (achieving work/life balance), light, and
self reflection; and is related to being able to see
psychically a deeper meaning or bigger picture than a situation
originally meant.
5) Blue chakra five is
located in the throat, and so is easily related to
communication and self expression. It is an important chakra to
keep healthy and is used to experience the world through he use
of vibration. Blue topaz.
4) The heart chakra is green and resides in
the upper chest, near the heart. Emerald or malachite stones
work well here. Mind and body, male and female are represented
here, and a healthy heart chakra opens the doors of kindness
and equality, compassion, peace, and centeredness. It is
the middle of the seven and represents love, self acceptance,
social identity, and air.
3) The solar plexus chakra,
usually yellow but sometimes orange, represents fire, ego
identity, and self definition. It is a powerful chakra and
rules will and metabolism. Use amber stones to lie on this area
for energy and effectiveness in getting your own way. (First
rule being harm no one, or non dominating power.)
2) Emotional identity is governed by orange
chakra two, which is located in the abdomen near the
lower back. It represents water and self gratification, or
sexuality. Feeling, desire, sensation, and movement can be
healed through the second chakra and comes in the form of
greater depth of feelings and the ability to accept change.
Ruby or garnet is the appropriate stone to use.
1) Physical identity, earth, grounding, and self preservation
are governed by first chakra red, located at
the base of the spine. It is our body's foundation and is
related to our sense of survival and grounding into the earth.
Working with this chakra results in health and prosperity and a
sense pf presence and security. Use a hematite or tiger's eye
when working with this chakra.
By Readabout Alternative Medicine Guide Editorial Team
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