What Are Chakras?


The word Chakra means "Wheel of Light" in the Sanskrit Language. The Ancient Sanskrit language is over 4,000 years old and originated in India. But Chakras, and what they represent, are a Universal concept. They share vital connections to both ancient and modern day sciences (from biology to psychology.)

The Chakras can be thought of as the 'power points' within the human body. These power points circulate energy, or the life force throughout the system; this circulating energy is also referred to as 'Prana', or 'Chi').

The Chakras are vertically aligned in the center of the physical body along the spinal column. The energy points begin near the base of the body (tailbone) to the top of the head (brain).

Metaphysically, each chakra is connected with a particular vibrational sound frequency, psychological quality, color, and many other physical and non-physical associations.

These energy centers of the body are the catalysts of human function and consciousness. They are connected to everything from survival issues, to emotional issues; from our self-esteem to our ability to communicate.


Healing The Chakras With Nature

Nature Scene

Nature is naturally healing and rejuvinating. Fresh air and natural light is essential for health and well-being. The plants and trees are emitting powerful healing energies as well. Simply by spending more time in nature one will immediately feel a shift in mood and energy. Experiencing nature and engaging all of the physical senses is a quick way to balance and energize the chakras. {more}


Heal The Chakras With Meditation and Visualization

Healing Hands of Light

Meditation helps to revitalize the mind, body and spirit. It clears away discordant energy within us while promoting better mood and improved health. When there are energy blocks or imbalances within a chakra it can eventually result in dis-ease on the physical level. Meditation, along with visualization techniques can be used to target a specific issue for greater benefit. Not only does meditation help to relieve the physical symptoms of stress and sickness, but it can also heal the issue at its source within the energy body and associated chakra. The regular practice of meditation and visualization will result in improved physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health and well-being. {more}


Healing The Chakras With Plants & Herbs

chakra healing herbs and spices

Each plant carries a vibrational frequency that corresponds to one of the seven chakras. Most anything found in nature can be used to assist in clearing and energizing the auric body and chakra centers. You can also receive the natural healing and energizing gifts of the plant kingdom in several ways.

Drink herbal teas or elixers, consuming certain edible varieties of plants and flowers, and eating more raw fruits and vegetables will improve your energy and overal well-being. Plants and flowers can also be used for aromatherapy and healing. Simply spending more time in nature or growing a herb or vegetable garden, or even keeping various plants and flowers in your home or work space will have a positive influence on the body, mind and spirit. {more}


Healing the Chakras With The Senses

Rainbow Eye

Senses are the physiological methods of perception. Each of the seven major chakras correspond to one of the Senses or sensory organs within the human body. The 7 chakras also correspond to the seven endocrine glands, major nerve plexuses, specific vital organs and other various parts of the physical body. All of our senses, perceptions, emotions, thoughts and states of awareness can be divided into seven categories that connect to each of the 7 major chakras. {more}


Healing The Chakras With Colors

Circle of Colors

Each one of the 7 chakra energy centers of the body have a direct correspondance to a particular color of the rainbow spectrum. Each color has a distinct frequency or vibration depending on its wavelength. Each chakra has a direct energetic connection to the vibrational frequency of each color.

Working with the colors is an effective way to heal and energize the chakra that the color is associated with. Each color also has unique qualities that can affect your mood and energy, and can be used in meditation and visualization for different healing purposes. {more}