An Introduction to the Chakra Energy System...

“Chakras are organising centres for the reception, assimilation and
transmission of life energies.  The Chakras, as core centres, form the
co-ordinating network of our complicated mind/body system” 
~ Anodea Judith (Wheels of Life).

There seem to be a few different models around one of our body’s core energy system - the CHAKRAs.  To keep things simple, the wisdom shared by authors Anodea Judith and Barbara Brennan, who have been exploring these energy centres for many years, is incorporated.  That said, this energy system had already been described in the early traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism and Janism with the actual word Chakra appearing to have first emerged in the Vedas, one of the most authoritative Hindu texts.  Chakras have also been linked with the science and practice of yoga.

Simply put, the human body is surrounded by an energy field and within this field are key focal energy points, which can be referred to as Chakras.  They are energy vortexes and depending on which tradition you follow, there may be 5, 7 or many more Chakras!   

These energy centres are arranged in a vertical column along the front and back of the body.  They have more recently been shown to correspond to specific groups of nerve ganglion in the physical body called nerve plexi.

Chakra 7   -   Sahasrara  (Crown)

Chakra 6   -   Ajna (Brow)       

Chakra 5   -   Vissudha ( Throat) 

Chakra 4   -   Anahata (Heart)

Chakra 3   -   Manipura (Solar Plexus)

Chakra 2   -   Swadhisthana (Sacrum)

Chakra 1   -   Muladhara (Base)

Each of the 7 Chakras brings us a slightly different level of information on the physical, emotional, mental & spiritual planes.  They can physically impact different parts of the body e.g. digestion issues may be linked with imbalances in the Solar Plexus Chraka.  However they may also impact our mental and emotional wellbeing e.g. imbalances in the Solar Plexus chakra may lead to challenges with stepping into our personal power & issues with low self-esteem

So in order for Chakras to work smoothly, they need to be in balance and aligned with each other.  An imbalance in one or several of these could therefore manifest in physical, emotional, mental or spiritual challenges.  

If you found this interesting, you may be ready to book in for a GROW ~ ChaKra Profiling session or an EVOLVE ~ Chakra ReBalance breakthrough Program!