Your Root Chakra: Your Sexual Center
The Root Chakra
The Root Chakra or 1st Chakra is located right at the very base of the spine and is linked with the perineum. The energy of this Chakra opens out and downwards from the top of the legs to earth, spiraling down.
One of the many associations of your Root Chakra, is with your external sexual organs. Of course there are implications not just to the physical functioning of those organs but also to how comfortable you feel about your sexuality, your sexual health as well as your feelings about performance and pleasure.
Impotence is sometimes attributed as a symptom of the Root Chakra being out of balance. It is suggested that impotence not only reflects the obvious symptoms but has deeper roots in your feelings about your own individual sense of security and self worth. Add to this the social pressures of ‘performance’ then you can understand this could easily become a perpetual spiral of pressure, let down and then self recrimination.
This could be said of any problems directly associated to your most intimate organs and functions. It is precisely these that the Root Chakra and its’ energy encompass.
That is not to say that by bringing the Chakra to balance once or twice you will necessarily solve any deeper problems. However a prolonged attitude to improving the balance of the energy there, as well as honest dealing with any associated psychological issues will bring about much improvement.
To me, the Chakras can indicate your deeper inner feelings and insecurities or fears that when you are ready, you can deal with effectively. Incorporating energy work with a holistic and balanced general approach to your life and well being is a great way of doing that. The Chakras can be a very good and reliable way of unlocking some of the stuff your subconscious has been holding on to – they could most definitely hold the Key.
The Root Chakra is the best place to start with any physical body issues and concerns you may have.
Traditional qualities of the Third Eye or Sixth Chakra
The Third Eye
Alternative names: Ajna,(Agnya) Brow chakra, the meaning of this Chakra is ‘command’ this is particularly relevant as it is associated with the master gland of the body – the control center – the pituitary gland.
Color: Indigo
Symbol: Two beautiful pearly blue petals surround a white circle – signifying a beam of light. This represents consciousness unified – the combination of male and female energy.
Mantra: Aum
Location: The central forehead is where we commonly see this Chakra depicted, though it affects the surrounding region too.
Physical associations; The Third Eye is linked with the pituitary gland in the body, which is a very important gland. Among other specific functions it helps to maintain a sense of balance and well being within you. It receives messages not only from the brain but from your senses, emotions and hormones. It takes in information and then relays out messages to the body.
In a way this is symbolic of the ‘bigger picture’ of this Chakra. It is all about your sense of balance and perspective, your wisdom, your sense of responsibility and how attached you may be to things.
Throat Chakra Visualization
Following on from the previous video footage, please enjoy this brief visualization to help cleanse, clear and balance your Throat Chakra.
Your Throat Chakra
Traditional Qualities of the Throat Chakra
Alternative names; The 5th Chakra, Vishuddha, this can be translated as pure.
It is usually expanded upon as is interpreted as signifying truth – especially speaking your truth – I don’t consider that to be just what we verbally communicate – it includes our body language and the subtle subconscious messages we tell ourselves, others and the world around us.
Color; Blue – blue is the chakra color of communication and is often also associated with being loyal – true blue – again signifying an element of truth and dignity.
Symbol: 16 lavender petals enclose a white circle with a silver crescent – it represents ether, or cosmic energy – the mystical quality of energy that encompasses the universe.
Mantra; Ham – it empowers the voice.
Animal an elephant but the color of clouds, he has just one trunk and symbolizes sound and he is said to carry timeless knowledge of the past. This links with your Akashic records.
Physical associations: The Throat Chakra affects not just the throat but the whole neck region too. It also has direct implications for your nose and throat too. This Chakra is very much about change and your ability to adapt to and embrace change. Mouth and throat problems can be indicative of an out of balance Throat Chakra. Asthma can often affect this fragile area too. Emotionally this energy center is very much about being able to speak your own truth and also about being heard effectively by others.
Traditional Qualities of Your Heart Chakra
Alternative names : The Fourth Chakra, Anahata
Color : The Heart Chakra is usually signified by the color green. However when dealing with the aura and chakras on a wider perspective then the color pink can often be attributed to the heart too. Usually I see this as more the color of self love, self nurturing – either required or being given – depending on the shade, tone and vibrancy.
Symbol: Twelve red lotus petals, at the center is a six pointed star – usually greenish grey – this represents the element of air.
Mantra: The mantra is yam. The sound here signifies life force energy and the breath itself.
Animal: A leaping black Antelope, said to signify joy.
Physical associations;
The Heart Chakra not only deals with the vital organ itself but also is very much connected with the lungs and the process of inhaling and exhaling. As well as the exchange of oxygen within the lungs and the transportation of that oxygen around the body via your blood and circulation. The Heart Chakra energy can be associated with many illnesses and conditions. It has links with your immune system, with cancer, auto immune diseases, breast issues and M.E. – to name just a few. It is obviously connected with Love, also with forgiveness and acceptance.
Not just the love for and from others. The relationship you have with yourself is hugely important. You don’t have to be shouting Out “I love myself!” at every opportunity but seriously, how do you talk to yourself – is your own self talk pretty sarcastic or criticizing? Can you comfortably spend time in your own company; do you spend time regularly – doing something – just for you – just because? Do you feel nurtured and valued? All of these sorts of things can reveal themselves in the energy of the Heart Chakra.
