AromatheraphySeven Chakras-(7 Chakras)
The word chakra in Sanskrit means wheel or disk and signifies one of seven basic energy centers in the body. Each of these centers corresponds to an area of the body, certain behavioral characteristics, stage of spiritual growth and correlates to major nerve ganglia branching forth from the spinal column. Chakras are whirling concentrated energy centers that receive, assimilate and express life force energy. Chakras draw in Divine life-force energy from the Universe and distribute this vital energy to the physical glands and organs in the body and through the bloodstream and nervous system for optimum health and well-being. There are 7 chakras or energy points located within our physical bodies.
These 7 Chakras are located deep within the center of the physical body next to a hormonal gland along the spinal column. The chakras are not physical. Their interaction with the physical body is through two major vehicles, the endocrine system and the nervous system. Each of the 7 chakras is associated with one of the seven endocrine glands, and also with a group of nerves called a plexus. Thus, each of the 7 chakras can be associated with particular parts of the body and particular functions within the body controlled by that plexus or that endocrine gland associated with that chakra. Each of the 7 chakras represents a definite set of desires that correspond to a particular element therefore understanding of the 7 chakras offers a way to balance ones desires and lead a more happy and spiritual life along personal destiny. These 7 chakras are interrelated so one affects another. In addition these 7 chakras also correlate to levels of consciousness, developmental stages of life, colors, sounds, body functions, archetypal elements and much more.
1.Root or Base Chakra (Muladhara Chakra)
The Root Chakra is the lowest of the 7 chakras and spins the slowest. It is also known as a Security Center and called Muladhara in Sanskrit. It is located at the base of the spine at the perineum, the point between the anus and the sex organs. It primarily relates to the element of earth and to psychic smell. It governs Physical Needs and Security of a person. The color of this chakra is red. This is the chakra that roots the subtle divine consciousness in the material life. This chakra is the basis for human existence in the physical world. Emotionally, this chakra is where we connect with the values of the family we were born to, and the family in which we were raised. It reflects a person's connection with their mother, and with Mother Earth.
2.Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana Chakra)
It is also known as a Sensation Center, Hara or Spleen Chakra and called Svadhisthana in Sanskrit. It is located above and behind the genitals at the center of the abdomen. Its dominant element is water, and it is related to psychic taste. It governs Sexuality, Emotions, and Desires. The color of this chakra is orange. This chakra is associated with the parts of the consciousness concerned with food and sex. There is an element of giving rather than taking. When this chakra is clean the person only thinks positive thoughts, thus no impure thoughts or feelings can penetrate This chakra is also associated with the emotional body, and the person's willingness to feel their emotions.
3.Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura Chakra)
It is also known as a Power Center and called Manipura in Sanskrit. It is located at the navel, corresponds with the emotions and is associated with the elements of fire and water and psychic sight. It governs Power. The color of this chakra is yellow. This chakra is also associated with the level of being we call the personality, or ego. It is the emotional power center where you take control and authority of one's self, emotions and helps project love and light into the world. It transmutes the energy of the emotions into soulful passion for life.
4.Heart Chakra (Anahata Chakra)
It is also known as Living Love Center and called Anahata in Sanskrit. It is located over the heart and is an anchor for all life force energy. It is associated with the element of air and psychic touch. It governs Love, Forgiveness, and Compassion. The color of this chakra is emerald Green. This Chakra is associated with the heart and the blood circulatory system, and the cardiac plexus, as well as the lungs and the entire chest area. It holds all of our emotions, especially the most powerful ones the things we love and hate. The heart chakra may be open or constricted depending on our approach to life and to the loves and losses that are thrown our way. This chakra contains the seed for the ability to feel divine and pure love for everyone and everything. It opens our hearts to the nonjudgmental, detached vibration of universal love. Love makes this the most important of all the chakras.
5.Throat Chakra (Visuddha Chakra)
It is also known as Cornucopia Center and called Visuddha in Sanskrit. Its name means pure. It is located at the base of the throat and corresponding with psychic hearing. It is associated with the element ether and governs Communication. The color of this chakra is Sky blue. This chakra controls the throat and the neck, and the arms and the hands. It is an important and unpredictable energy center and is associated with the brachial or cervical plexus. This chakra deals with the power of the spoken word. It helps to express our truth fearlessly and hear the sound of the universe.
6.Third Eye or Brow Chakra (Ajana Chakra)
It is also known as Consciousness Awareness Center and called Ajana in Sanskrit. It is located between and slightly above the eyebrows at the center of the forehead. This chakra is the center of psychic powers and can produce many psychic effects. It is associated with the element light and also beyond the elements. It governs Intuition and Reasoning and its color is indigo, midnight blue. It helps to focus the mind, where one-pointed clarity and peace automatically occur. This Chakra is associated with spirituality and the spiritual perspective. Third eye problems are mutually intensified if the chakras are unclean, especially in a marriage or other relationship. The one with the cleanest chakra intuitively feels betrayed and left out. Meditation on this chakra is said to cure nervousness.
7.Crown Chakra (Sahasrara Chakra)
The Crown Chakra is the highest of the 7 chakras and spins the fastest. It is also known as Cosmic Consciousness Center and is called Sahasrara in Sanskrit. It is located at the top of the head and is referred to as the thousand-petaled lotus. It is associated, in the body with the pineal gland & cerebral cortex, with consciousness and the quality of luminosity and corresponds with astral projection and enlightenment. It governs Spirituality and Understanding and its color is violet. This chakra shows our relationship with Our Father in Heaven. It represents that part of our consciousness, which is concerned, with perceptions of unity or separation. The crown chakra accumulates all the energies and emotions from the lower chakra points and transmutes them by fire. It helps to tune into and surrender to divine consciousness.
When all the 7 chakras are open, bright and clean, then our chakra system is balanced. But when a chakra becomes blocked, damaged, or muddied with residual energy, then our physical and emotional health can be affected. This occurs habitually as the result of negative or incomplete belief systems. Therefore it is necessary to keep our 7 chakras balanced and this can be achieved by aromatherapy