The Chakras - Introduction

According to early traditions of various cultures and faiths there is a universal vital energy that can be found in all beings. The Chinese referred to this energy as ‘chi’ whilst in India it is recognized as ‘Prahna’ and in the Japanese traditions it is called ‘Ki’. At the moment this energy is called by many names from ‘life force energy’ and ‘bio energy’ to ‘primal energy’ and many more names. This energy is very subtle and modern science is only just touching on being able to measure it yet it can definitely be perceived and its manipulation is a principle factor in energy healing to which our bodies react really well.

There are several energy points where this energy appears to be focused and enters and leaves our bodies. The points are in the form of vortexes and are in reality our chakras. There are seven main chakra points and quite a few other minor ones as well. The word chakra originates from the early Sanskrit word which roughly translated means ‘wheel’ or ’something that spins’, this is because the energy seems to stream through the vortexes in a rotating motion.

We need to let this natural universal energy flow in and out of our bodies at these chakra centers in order to keep a healthy balance because when the chakra points are not open and spinning fully, then the body can start to manifest sickness and dis-ease.

The seven main chakra centers are found at set points physically in our bodies or in our subtle energy bodies or aura. In order for us to stay balanced both physically and mentally is is good to maintain your chakras open and rotating.

The chakras all respond to particular vibrations which stimulate them into opening and rotating with ease. The vibrations that the chakras will react to best are sound and color. The vibrational frequency of each chakra is exceptionally high but every color also has its own wavelength and frequency that are sub harmonics of the vibrations of the chakra, each of the seven chakras is associated to each of the seven colors of the rainbow. An additional even lower vibration which excites the chakras is sound, each chakra will react to a certain musical note.

In essence each color and each musical note will stimulate a certain chakra. Also they will react to other subtle vibrations like the natural vibration of quartz crystals or other gemstones. So each of the chakras also posesses its own associated crystal or gemstone.

When we have one or more of our chakras blocked or better said, not rotating at the speed they should be then our bodies and minds will also be blocked and it can be the cause of many other apparently non related physical and mental conditions. It can be quite simple for an energy healer to balance the chakras and for the body to begin to heal itself as a result. It is also possible to balance your own chakras through straightforward meditation exercises.

Here is a very brief overview of each of the chakras with its corresponding color and aspects.

Root Chakra  - Red - Related to survival and primal energy
Sacral Chakra - Orange - Related to joy and life
Solar Plexus Chakra - Yellow - Related to your Personal Power
Forth Chakra (Heart) - Green or Pink - Matters of the heart and Love
Fifth Chakra (Throat) - Blue or Turquoise - Related to self expression and communication
Sixth Chakra (Third Eye) - Indigo - Clairvoyance, foresight, Insight and Self realization
Seventh Chakra (Crown) - Violet, White or Golden - Associated  completely to your spiritual connection

I plan to talk about the corresponding colors, gemstones and musical notes of all of the chakras individually in upcoming articles.

There is a quick 5 minute chakra balancing exercise on video at my website - Chakra Balancing. There is also the Album Healing Chakras which has been designed to open and stimulate your chakras.