Chakra Work 101

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By Shelly Wilson

What are Chakras? Chakras are spinning wheels of light that act as energy transformers. They take the life force that is all around us and transform it into the various frequencies we need bringing them into our subtle energy system. Chakras are shaped like the circular motion of water flowing down a drain.

In addition to the major chakras, minor chakras are in the hands, feet, knees and other parts of the body. Each chakra extends out from the spine with the front side generally involved with receiving subtle energy and the backside is generally involved with sending energy out, although it is possible for the direction to change back and forth from time to time.

Chakras Explained

1. The Root chakra, also known as the Base chakra, is red and is located at the bottom of the torso near the tip of the tailbone. The energy the root chakra supplies creates the will to live and is involved with our need for food, shelter, clothing and the basic necessities of life.
2. The Sacral chakra is orange and is located just above the pubic bone. The sacral chakra supplies energy for sexuality, reproduction, the enjoyment of life, and the physical attraction in relationships.  It is also one of the areas where guilt is hidden.
3. The Solar Plexus chakra is yellow and is located just below the sternum, near the diaphragm. The solar plexus chakra is involved with self-expression, taking action in the world, confidence and personal power.  It can also be a place where fear and anger is held. This is your “gut instinct.”
4. The heart chakra is green and is located in the center of the chest.  The heart chakra supplies energy for all aspects of love, joy, compassion and surrender.  It supplies all parts of the energy field with nurturing and can be a source of spiritual connection and guidance.
5. The throat chakra is blue and is located in the throat area.  It supplies energy for speaking, thinking, communicating, writing and creative expression. The throat chakra can also be involved with clairaudience, contemplation and inner guidance. It is one pathway through which our feelings are expressed.
6. The Third Eye chakra is indigo or purple and is located between the eyebrows. The third eye chakra supplies energy for self-awareness, higher consciousness, clairvoyance, inner vision, conceptual thinking, planning and insight.  In mediation, the third eye is a pathway to higher dimensions and higher consciousness.
7. The Crown chakra is white and is located at the top of the head and points upward.  The crown chakra’s energy connects with the Spirit realms including higher consciousness and the Higher Power.  It is one of the pathways to enlightenment.

Clearing and Balancing Chakras Clearing and balancing your chakras is an easy task to accomplish. Doing so clears the energetic clutter, so to speak, and revitalizes your energy. As you become more adept at visualizing the chakras and their associated colors, you may choose to do this in the shower just as I do. As the water cleanses my physical body, I am clearing and balancing my energetic body.

Clearing and balancing chakra exercise This is a quick and effective exercise to assist you in clearing and balancing your chakras. Please know that you can do this exercise whenever you feel guided to. You may choose to do it daily as you take time for YOU!

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