The 7 chakras: what do they mean + how to open them
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Chakras: the energy portals of the soul
What are chakras and what is the meaning of the chakras?
Mooladhara
Meaning chakra: Mooladhara means root in Sanskrit. It is your root chakra, your basis. It represents the physical, the earth, because it is the lowest chakra. This chakra touches the earth. This chakra is developed between the 1st and 6th year of life; the forming years. For a well developed Mooladhara chakra you need to develop a direct connection to the earth. Then it will bring safety and stability, financial securtiy and certainty. Color: Red When developed: Between the 1st and 6th year of life Essential oil mix: A mix of spikenard, frankincense, palo santo, vetive Asana’s: Standing poses Element: Earth Location: Perineum Is connected to: Pelvis, legs, muscles, bones, feet, hips, immunesystem Balanced: Financial security, safety, grounding Out of balance: Pelvis, hemorrhoids, sciatica, problems with the hips, knees, ankles, feet, feelings of insecurity, self-pity and irresponsible behavior.
Swadishthana
Meaning chakra: The sacral chakra. It stands for relations, creativity, sexuality and the discovery of freedom of choice. It’s when a person learns to listen to his survival instincts and to use the 5 senses. It’s also the phase when a person learns what is his and to defend that, his territory. Kleur: Orange Wanneer ontwikkeld: Between the 6th and 12th year of life Essential oil mix: A mix of coriander seed, geranium, orange, jasmin
Click here for more info about essential oilsAsana’s: Forward bends Element: Water Location: Lower belly, two finger-width above Mooladhara Is connected to: Sexual organs, colon, kidney’s, bladder, appendix, lower part of the spine Balanced: Sexuality, creativity, preferences, desires Out of balance: Lower back pain, gynecological problems, PMS, infertility, prostate problems, impotence, kidney stones
Manipura
Meaning chakra: Is also called solar plexus. It is the stage of life where a person learn to stand up for himself, to put yourself first. You learn to take control of your own life and you will discover the ability to transform (from weak to strong, unhappy to happy, etc.) Color: Yellow When developed: Between the 12th and 16th year of life Essential oil: Mix of black pepper, cardamom, davana, grapefruit Asana’s: Twists Element: Fire Location: Bellybutton Connected to: Stomach, liver, spleen, gall bladder, pancreas, small intestine, middle part of the spine Balanced: Self-esteem, willpower, move forward in life Uit balans: Difficulties taking decisions, nervous in groups, diabetes, earting disorders, hepatitis, constipation, diarrhea, selfdestructive behavior, intolereance
Anahatha
Meaning chakra: Heart chakra. It represents stability and harmony in life. Realizing there’s a whole universe out there, seeing the bigger picture en the ability to love unconditionally. Color: Green When developed: Between the 16th and 21nd year of life Essential oil: A mix of grapefruit, rhododendron, bergamot, rose Asana’s: Back bends Element: Air Location: Heart Connected to: Heart, blood circulation, ribs, chest, lungs, shoulders, arms, upper part of the spine Balanced: Compassion, sharing, unconditional love Out of balance: Depression, over-emotional, disappointment, high blood pressure, heart diseases, asthma, breast cancer, shoulder problems
Vishudha
Meaning chakra: Throat chakra. Learn to speak for yourself, but also learn when to be quiet. When Vishudha is opened you know how to express yourself. Color: Blue When developed: Between the 21st and 26th year of life Essential oil: Mix of ho wood, lavender, peppermint, blue tansy Asana’s: Inversions Element: Ether Location: Neck Connected to: Larynx, thyroid, throat, neck, mouth, teeth Balanced: Wisdom Out of balance: Agression, difficulty to speak, sore throat, cold, gum infections, tooth problems, stiff neck, thyroid problems
Ajna
Meaning chakra: Third eye chakra, this is the chakra where wisdom is developed, you know how to deal with different situations with calmness, the senses are strongly developed: hypersensitivity. This chakra brings healing energy and sometimes clairvoyance. Color: Purple When developed: Between the 26th and 33d year of life Essential oil: A mix of grapefruit, clary sage, sandalwood, spruce Asana’s: Balancing Element: Light Location: Between the eyes Connected to: Brains, nervous system, eyes, ears, nose, pineal gland, sight Balanced: Full self-realisation, intuition, wisdom Out of balance: Headache, insomnia
Sahasrara
Meaning chakra: Crown chakra, the opening to the spiritual. When this chakra is opened you’re selfless, you don’t ‘need’ anything anymore and you are able to stay in the Now at all times. Color: Violet-White When developed: After the 33th year of life Essential oil: Mix of frankincense, sweet orange, petitgrain, neroli Asana’s: Meditation Element: Ether Location: Top of the head Connected to: Upper part of the brain, skeleton, muscles, skin Balanced: Open-mindedess, wisdom, knowledge Out of balance: Chronic fatigue, skin problems
