CRAKRAS

ENERGY CENTERS IN THE BODY

Chakras have just lately gained prominence, coinciding with the rise in popularity of yoga and New Age ideologies in general. They are an ancient and complicated energy system that originated in India. They were originally referenced in the Vedas, which are ancient holy spiritual literature dating from 1500 to 1000 BC. Throughout your spine, there are seven major chakras.

When aligned, these energy centers allow energy to flow freely, harmonizing your body, mind, and spirit; but, when misaligned, these energy centers can create mental, physical, and spiritual difficulties.

Each of the seven major chakras is associated with a number, name, color, specific location of the spine from the sacrum to the crown of the head, and physical emphasis.

• Location: The base of the spine
  
  Meaning: Stability
  
  Physical Emphasis: Anxiety disorders

1. The Root Chakra

• Location: Below the navel
  
  Meaning: Creativity
  
  Physical Emphasis: Detachment

2. The Sacral Chakra

• Location: Above the navel
  
  Meaning: Self esteem
  
  Physical Emphasis: Low self esteem

3. The Solar Plexus Crakra

• Location: The center of the chest
  
  Meaning: Compassion
  
  Physical Emphasis: Anger

4. The Heart Chakra

• Location: The throat
  
  Meaning: Communication
  
  Physical Emphasis: Inarticulacy

5. The Throat Chakra

• Location: Between the eyebrows
  
  Meaning: Intuition
  
  Physical Emphasis: Inattentiveness

6. The Third Eye Chakra

• Location: The top of the head
  
  Meaning: Enlightenment
  
  Physical Emphasis: Disconnection

7. The Crown Chakra

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