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What are Chakras?

 

​​​The word chakra is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning "whee"l.  

It is a wheel-like spinning vortex that whirls in a circular motion forming a vacuum down the centre of our body.

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It is believed that we have seven main chakra centres and that each main centre is connected to our being on several different levels: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.

 

On the physical level each chakra governs a main organ or gland, which is then connected to other body parts.  Energy blocks in our chakra system can usually be felt on a mental, emotional or physical level and can therefore lead to illness unless we keep the energy flowing freely through them.  â€‹

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1. Root Chakra - Represents our foundation and feeling of being grounded.

 

Location: Base of spine in tailbone area.

Emotional issues: Survival issues such as financial independence, money, and food.

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2. Sacral Chakra - Our connection and ability to accept others and new experiences.

 

Location: Lower abdomen, about 2 inches below the navel and 2 inches in.

Emotional issues: Sense of abundance, well-being, pleasure, sexuality.

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3. Solar Plexus Chakra - Our ability to be confident and in-control of our lives.

 

Location: Upper abdomen in the stomach area.

Emotional issues: Self-worth, self-confidence, self-esteem.

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4. Heart Chakra - Our ability to love.

 

Location: Centre of chest just above heart.

Emotional issues: Love, joy, inner peace.

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5. Throat Chakra - Our ability to communicate.

 

Location: The throat.

Emotional issues: Communication, self-expression of feelings, the truth.

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6. Third Eye Chakra - Our ability to focus on and see the big picture.

 

Location: Forehead between the eyes. (Also called the Brow Chakra)

Emotional issues: Intuition, imagination, wisdom, ability to think and make decisions.

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7. Crown Chakra - The highest Chakra represents our ability to be fully connected spiritually.

 

Location: The very top of the head.

Emotional issues: Inner and outer beauty, our connection to spirituality, pure bliss.

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