History of Chakras: The word “chakra” is a Sanskrit word that means “spinning wheel” or “disc”. It is thought that the word originated when the Aryans invaded India on their great chariots. The word “chakra” was coined for the turning wheels of the invaders’ chariots. This was also an analogy for the disc of the sun, a powerful symbol in many ancient cultures. Different cultures also developed chakra-like systems, but used different names and used different ways to explain the chakras. The Jewish Kabbalah referred to the “sepiroth”, which appears as nine different worlds. The classic seven chakras originates historically with a man named Sir John Woodroffe and his interpretation of the Hindu chakra system. Though he only recognizes seven chakras, there are also many minor chakras that other practitioners choose to acknowledge as well. Modern practitioners have the luxury of deciding which chakra system works the best for them. There are many different paths and options to choose from, so it is important to listen to your body and decide which is best for you.
Chakra Healing: Chakras facilitate the flow of energy through the body. Sometimes, one of these channels can be blocked, causing the energy to stop, and cause a state of emotional, psychological, and/or spiritual distress. On the other hand, a chakra can also be overactive, which can also cause a state of imbalance in the body. Chakra healing is the act of opening these pathways to facilitate the flow of energy in the body to create a better sense of well-being. There are a few techniques that can be employed to rebalance the chakras. I will cover a few now.
1. Food: too much processed food can cause our bodies harm and make them imbalanced. Eating healthy foods is vital for the health of the chakras. There are also studies that say the natural pigments in food can create a new vibrational energy within our bodies. So, to use food to balance the chakras, it is traditional to eat foods whose natural pigmentation reflects the imbalanced chakra. For example, red foods are used for the root chakra and yellow foods for the solar plexus chakra. The most important thing to consider when using food for chakra healing is to listen to your body. It knows what you do and don’t need.
2. Reflexology: this technique is an ancient one that suggests the palms of our hands and the soles of our feet reflect the state of our whole body. Using the fingertips to press on pressure points on the body can restore circulation and energy cycles. Reflexology is a technique that can also be used to balance chakras when we consider the correlation between each of the reflex points on the soles of the foot and the palms of the hand.
3. Kinesiology: kinesiology is a widely practiced and accepted science, which explores the function of the muscles in the body. When we think of using kinesiology for chakra healing, most practitioners use a combination of crystals and essential oils. The ancient Chinese practice of acupuncture can also be considered kinesiology.
4. Aromatherapy: this practice uses essential oils and other fragrant plant compounds to uplift the mood and improve health. Smelling essential oils is one technique that can be used to balance the chakras, but they can also be used in conjunction with a massage that will open the chakras. Certain essential oils resonate with certain chakras, and a trained practitioner will know how to use them.
5. Reiki: this is a form of energy healing where the practitioner uses their hands to transfer energy. Reiki is a spiritual healing source, which is said to promote natural processes in the body. This energy is passed through a Reiki student’s chakras, making them a channel for spiritual healing energy.
6. Yoga: a common practice, yoga seeks to align the practitioner with the universal energies. The main chakra healing benefit of yoga is through its ability to move energy throughout the body. Performing different poses with the body can open, stretch, and release the chakras.
7. Crystals: crystals are a natural energy source that comes from the earth. The same life force that exists in us comes from the earth and the universe. Crystals are a very pure form of that energy. The chakras themselves have sympathetic vibrations with certain crystals, and the crystals vibration can realign the chakra’s crystal with the energy within the crystal.
8. Color: this is similar to the way of using food to balance a chakra. Each chakra is assigned its own color, though these colors often mingle together. In color therapy, the predominant color of the chakra can be used to stimulate it. Color therapists also use the color that is the exact opposite of the predominant color to balance chakras, to create a sense of balance between the two.
9. Yantras: these are symbols that represent each chakra, and can be a valuable meditation tool. The yantras vibrate with the same energy as the chakra, and can be used as a tool to become more attuned with the chakras.
10. Sound: the energy field or aura around us responds heavily to sound. Therefore, using different sounds can connect to different chakras. Like yantras, this can be a very valuable tool to connecting and understanding blockages and over activity in the chakras.
The Structure of the Chakra System: traditionally, chakras appear as spinning wheel of light, constantly moving and vibrating with energy. One thing not many people realize however, is that there are both major and minor chakras. Everyone is familiar with the seven major chakras that align vertically with the spine, but there are also twenty-one minor chakras at various points on the body. The chakra system is more complicated than just vertical points along the spine. Their vibrational energy actually extends horizontally as well, filling the body’s energy field. Each chakra has its own sound and color. The chakras job is to evaluate energies it comes into contact with, and to match those energies with its own vibration. When we talk about the specific vibrations of each chakra, the lower chakras generally have a lower vibration that is more on the physical plane, while the higher chakras vibrate at a higher vibration. The chakras also act as an important mediator between the two sides of the body. The structure of the 7 major chakras starting at the bottom are: root chakra (Muladhara), sacral chakra (Svadisthana), solar plexus chakra (Manipura), Heart Chakra (Anahata), throat chakra (Vishuddha), third eye chakra (Anja), and the crown chakra (Sahasrara).
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