Chakras
The 7 Chakras are the main energy centres in the body. . When all are open and balanced energy can freely flow through them and the mind body and spirit will exist in harmony.
Chakra translates to 'wheel' in Sanskrit so a chakra can be pictured as a moving, spinning, wheel of energy.
During the chakra balancing before each Reiki treatment, the crystal pendulum is held above the chakra point on the body. A healthy balanced and strong chakra will cause the pendulum to swing in circles. If the pendulum does not move, or only slightly, this can indicate a blockage in that chakra.
ROOT/BASE CHAKRA (MULADHARA)
Colour: Red
Location: At the base of the spine
This represents our foundation and gives us the feeling of being grounded. When this chakra is in balance we feel safe and confident to face challenges. When it is blocked we may feel unstable and threatened.
Energy - Stability - Comfort - Safety
SACRAL CHAKRA (SVADHISHTHANA)
Colour: Orange
Location: Lower abdomen, two inches below the navel
This manages how we deal with our emotions and the emotions of others. It represEnts creativity and sexual energy. When blocked we may feel a lack of control.
Sensuality - Sexuality - Pleasure - Sociability
SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA (MANIPURA)
Colour: Yellow
Location: Upper abdomen in the stomach area
This manages your ability to be confident and in control. Butterflies in your tummy, excitement and shame are all felt in the Solar Plexus. When balanced you feel free to express your true self. If blocked you may feel shame and self doubt.
Strength - Personality - Power - Determination
HEART CHAKRA (ANAHATA)
Colour: Green
Location: Centre of the chest
This influences our ability to give and receive love, from ourselves and others. An open heart chakra means the ability to experience deep compassion and empathy while someone with a blocked heart chakra will have difficulty opening up to the people in their lives.
Acceptance - Love - Compassion - Sincerity
THROAT CHAKRA (VISHUDDHA)
Colour: Blue
Location: Throat
This manages your ability to communicate effectively. When balanced you can express yourself truly and clearly. If blocked you may struggle to find the right words to say how you really feel.
Communication - Expression- Creativity - Inspiration
THIRD EYE CHAKRA (AJNA)
Colour: Purple
Location: Forehead between the eyes
This chakra is the eye of the soul and allows us to see the big picture and be intuitive. It can register information beyond the surface level. Having a vision or 'getting a feeling' about something, positive or negative, is the Third Eye at work.
Intuition - Lucidity - Meditation - Trust
CROWN CHAKRA (SAHASRARA)
Colour: Clear White
Location: The top of the head
This is the highest chakra and represents our ability to be fully spiritually connected. If you can fully open this chakra, and few people do, you will access a higher consciousness.
Knowledge - Consciousness - Fulfillment - Spirituality