The 7 Chakras - Meaning & Functions

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the seven chakras are the vital centres of spiritual power within the human body in which energy flows freely from one chakra to the next these energetic centers help regulate all the internal functions of our bodies such as boosting the immune system regulating our emotions and even allow us to connect to our elevated consciousness which is our higher self the chakras themselves are positioned in a straight line configuration starting from the base of the spine to the crown of the head each chakra has its own vibrational frequency which in turn is represented by a particular color let's begin at the base of the spine this first chakra is called the root chakra and its main function is to look after the spine legs fee as well as our physical body this chakra provides us with everything we need to survive and prosper such as food water stability security and physical energy when this chakra is open we typically feel safe and fearless and when it's not functioning properly we will normally feel low on energy we might also tend to develop problems in her feet legs hip or spine now let's move on to the second chakra this chakra is called the sacral chakra and it's located just below your navel the purpose of this chakra is to look after your bladder kidneys reproductive system and lower abdomen this chakra deals with the emotional body sensuality and creativity it is the center of our feelings and sensations which in turn are the driving force for the enjoyment of our life through the five senses if this chakra is not functioning properly then you might develop problems in your bladder kidney or pelvic area moving on the following and third chakra is called the solar plexus chakra which is located in your stomach region this chakra makes sure that your stomach liver intestines and digestive system are working properly the purpose of this chakra is to make sure we can doubt their life in accordance with what we believe in it helps us find direction in life and allows us to take the actions needed in order to reach our goals the solar plexus chakra also acts as a line of defense that protects our own moral code and integrity it does this by making sure we don't stray too far from our own path and therefore not allowing other people's opinions and negative beliefs to influence our state of mind or decision-making if your solar plexus chakra is out of balance you might suffer from bad digestion liver and pancreas problems you might also have trouble standing up for what you believe in or saying no out of fear of being judged and might even find yourself expressing your opinions in a defensive and angry manner now let's move our attention to the fourth chakra this chakra is called the heart chakra which is located in the chest region and its function is to look after your heart lungs and circulatory system this chakra also keeps your heart open and loving therefore making it easier for us to express our emotions and allow us to be more compassionate towards others the heart chakra also acts as a purification system for all the other chakras thereby cleansing them of any negative emotions and allowing our entire energy field to remain positive when this chakra is open you will feel a deep sense of connectedness with everything that is around you hence you will come to the realization that there is beauty in all things forgiveness empathy and love for oneself is another benefit of having this chakra activated however when there is a blockage in the heart chakra you may experience difficulties in relating to others you might even feel excessive jealousy codependence lack of sympathy and even bitterness imbalance within this chakra may bring about several health issues such as heart related problems lung infections and even bronchitis next we move on to the fifth chakra which is referred to as the throat chakra and as the name implies it is situated in the throat region it's job is to look after your throat tyroid neck and jaw this chakra will essentially help you find your true authentic and individual voice and assist you in expressing it therefore making it a key component of verbal communication behavioral and psychological characteristics associated with this chakra can include a good sense of timing realizing your vocation purpose propensity to create and project ideas into reality another function of this chakra is its ability to connect you with the etheric realm and the more subtle realms of spirit and intuitive abilities when the throne chakra is blocked it can lead to a lack of control of one speech speaking too much or inappropriately for example not being able to listen to others excessive fear of public speaking inability to keep secrets keep your word or it may even lead you to tell lies now we move on to the sixth chakra most commonly referred to as the third eye chakra which is located in the center of the forehead between and above your eyebrows this chakra looks after your brain neurological system eyes ears and nose this chakra also has the ability to unlock the power of the mind and therefore it can help teach us how to heal ourselves and change our life through our very own willpower the third eye chakra can give us vision intuition perception of Soto dimensions and movements of energy it connects us to wisdom inside and can unlock our psychic abilities related to clairvoyance and clairaudience sustaining awareness of the third eye chakra energy might require some focus on our part and the ability to relax into a new way of seeing things when we learn to truly focus the mind and consciousness itself we can better see past the distractions and illusions of this world therefore we will have a clearer understanding of the truth thus we can have more insight to live and create in a way that is truly aligned with our highest good third eye chakra imbalance can result in lack of clarity reach action of everything that is spiritual feeling stuck and unable to see past their problems in order to solve them it will also create health problems associated with the brain such as blurry vision insomnia sinus issues and nausea lastly we move on to the final chakra within the seventh chakra system which is called the crown chakra this chakra is located at the top of the head and its function is to look after your upper brain and nervous system the crown chakra gives us access to higher states of awareness and allows us to tap into the universal consciousness it will help to awaken you to your highest truth which is that you are an infinite being of that lives in a temporary human body so that you can experience life on earth when you awaken to this truth you will experience true inner peace and a bliss so magnificent that nothing else in the human experience could ever compare for it's at this very stage that one attains full enlightenment at this very moment you will realize that you are connected to everything and everything is connected to you and that you are unconditional love itself imbalance in the crown chakra will result in closed-mindedness being disconnected to spirit living in your head and being detached from your body and earthly matters people who suffer from crown chakra imbalance may also develop neurological disorders nerve pain Alzheimer's insomnia depression and may also experience recurring headaches and migraines as you can see the chakras play a very important role in our well-being and that's why it's very important to make sure that they are working properly otherwise our bodies will be out of balance normally when our emotions become congested when negativity and stress it creates block within these centers which can manifest as illness aches or pain so it's essential that we become familiar with each one so that we can rebalance the whole system and maintain proper equilibrium imagine a creek with several small pools of water each one spiraling down continuously each pool of water represents a chakra and the moving water represents the energy that flows from one pool to the next now what if someone were to throw garbage into those pools eventually the pause would become plugged and the water would not be able to flow freely hence that is why many people never achieved the balance that is required to live a prosperous and meaningful life because their internal chakra system is not working properly and as a result the body begins to malfunction so learn to work with energy and practice meditation techniques that can help you cleanse out any blockages that may be present or you can seek help from a professional spiritual healer in your area that can perhaps assist you in realigning all these centers so that you can be on your way to living the life that you're so intended for you to live which is one of abundance and true happiness