THE SEVEN CHAKRAS What are chakras Energy centers

THE SEVEN CHAKRAS

What are chakras? • Energy centers within the human body that help to regulate all its processes, from organ function to the immune system and emotions • 7 chakras positioned throughout your body, from the base of your spine to the crown of your head • Each chakra has its own vibrational frequency that is depicted through a specific chakra color • Each chakra governs specific functions that help make you human

In Psychology • Abraham Maslow, a psychologist, wrote on the connection between chakras and the human experience in his 1943 paper, “A Theory of Human Motivation” in Psychological Review • According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, one must satisfy the lower level basic needs • The 7 chakras, which we are about to introduce to you, correspond with the needs shown in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

The Root Chakra • Energy based on the earth element • Associated with the feeling of safety and grounding • It is at the base of the chakra system and lays the foundation for expansion in your life • Supports us in growing and feeling safe exploring all the aspects of life • Related to our feeling of survival and safety

• The root chakra is located at the base of the spine. The body locations are the perineum, along the first three vertebrae, at the pelvic plexus

The Sacral Chakra • Associated with the emotional body, sensuality, and creativity • Energy characterized by flow and flexibility • Function is directed by the principle of pleasure • Center of our feelings and sensations, particularly active in our sexuality and expression of desires • Driving force for the enjoyment of life through the senses

• About three inches below the navel, at the center of your lower belly. In the back, it’s located at the level of the lumbar vertebrae.

The Solar Plexus Chakra • The expression of will, personal power, and mental abilities • Our ability to be confident and in control of our lives

• Between the navel and the lower part of the chest • Closely connected to the digestive system • Main function is to help transform matter into energy to fuel your body

The Heart Chakra • Colors our life with compassion, love, and beauty • Driven by the principles of transformation and integration • Bridges earthly and spiritual aspirations • Aids in deep connection with others and the appreciation of beauty

• Located at the center of the chest • Associated with the cardiac system and the lungs • Immune system regulation

The Throat Chakra • The passage of energy between the lower parts of the body and the head • Function is driven by the principle of expression and communication • Our ability to communicate, self-expression of feelings and the truth

• Located at the throat

The Third Eye Chakra • Our ability to focus on and see the big picture • Center of our intuition and foresight • Driven by the principle of openness and imagination • The center where we transcend duality- the duality of a personal “I” separate from the rest of the world

• Between the eyebrows, slightly above the bridge of your nose • Located behind the eyes in the middle of the head

The Crown Chakra • Gives access to higher states of consciousness as we open to what is beyond our personal preoccupations and visions • Function is driven by consciousness and gets us in touch with the universe • Represents our ability to be fully connected spiritually • Associated with the transcendence of our limitations, whether they are personal or bound to space and time • This chakra allows access to the upmost clarity and enlightened wisdom

• Located at the top of the head or slightly above the head • Closely associated with the brain and the whole nervous system

Videos • Chakras explained: https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=TZjt. Uz 3 jo. WY • How to open your 7 chakras: https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Strbppms. ZJw

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