The 7 Main Energy Centers
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There are seven main energy centers in the body where series of nerves cross each other along the spinal column. These energy centers are called chakras, meaning "wheel", in Sanskrit. Each main chakra is connected to a gland in the body from the endocrine system. These glands regulate growth and development, metabolism, moods, sexual functions, reproductive organs, tissue function, the immune system, and functions of the brain.
Each main wheel of energy affects a corresponding area of the body. When we have an illness or dis-ease, there may be an imbalance in one or more of our energy centers. By working on issues related to these particular chakras, we can help re-balance our energy centers, thereby relieving any ailments associated with them. Imbalances may show up as physical, mental, emotional and/or spiritual in nature.
Note: Some illnesses may also be caused by dietary, environmental, lifestyle, and /or genetic factors. Any health related information on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as a substitution for an evaluation or treatment by a health care professional, or intended to provide or confirm a diagnosis.
Chakra “Wheel”: Root or Base
Sanskrit Name: मूलाधार, Mūlādhāra “Root Support”
Location: Base of spine (coccyx) between genitals and anus
Color: Red
Shape: Large cube
Element: Earth
Seat: Life-force, Survival, Security, Connectivity to: self, others and nature, Foundations
Orientation: Self-preservation
Identity: Physical
Psychic Level: Grounding and Drawing in energies. Where the serpent Kundalini energy lies coiled
Connection: Inner Adrenals-Adrenal Medulla (controls Adrenaline vs. Noradrenaline, source of “fight or flight” response), Coccyx, Spine, Hips, Legs, Feet, Bones, Blood, Large intestine, Colon, Anus, Genitals
Physically Rules: Vitality
Mentally Rules: Stability
Emotionally Rules: Security
Spiritually Rules: Grounding
Balanced energy center creates: Physical Health, Prosperity, Security, Courage, Power, Strength, Vitality, Free-Flowing Energy
Unbalanced energy center causes: Anger, Violence, Aggression, Victimization, Fear, Anxiety, Depression, Security issues, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Physical Problems resulting from imbalance: Arthritis, Sciatica, Joint problems, Chronic pain, Large intestine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Colitis, Constipation, Hemorrhoids. * Also see ‘Connection’
Physical Activities: Yoga
Metal: Lead
Gemstones /Minerals: Smokey Quartz Crystal, Ruby, Bloodstone, Hematite
Fragrance: Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Wisteria, Garlic
Plant: Sage
Food: Root vegetables, Protein-rich foods, Spices
Vibration: C –bass tones and percussion instruments
Archetype: The Mother vs. The Victim
Chakra “Wheel”: Sacral
Sanskrit Name: स्वाधिष्ठान, Svadhisthana “Her Special Abode”
Location: Groin (sacrum) 2” below navel
Color: Orange
Shape: Pyramid
Element: Water
Seat: Physical health and well-being, Physical movement, Psychic sensitivity
Orientation: Self-gratification
Identity: Emotional
Psychic Level: Clairsentience, Psychometry
Connection: Adrenals, Genitourinary system (Reproductive and Urinary organs -testes, ovaries; bladder), Kidneys
Physically Rules: Reproduction
Mentally Rules: Creativity
Emotionally Rules: Joy
Spiritually Rules: Enthusiasm
Balanced energy center creates: Fluidity, Sexual Fulfillment, Creativity, Passion, Intimacy, Profound Emotions, Adapting to and Acceptance of Change
Unbalanced energy center causes: Criticism, Controlling and/or other Abusive tendencies, Impotency, Frigidity, Intimacy, Guilt and Blame issues, Addictions, Substance abuse, Disdain, Inactivity
Physical Problems resulting from imbalance: Sexual Dysfunction, Reproductive and/or Hormonal problems, Urinary problems, Kidney problems. * Also see ‘Connection’
Physical Activities: Yoga, Dance, Swimming, Walking
Metal: Tin
Gemstones /Minerals: Carnelian Agate, Tiger’s Eye, Onyx
Fragrance: Patchouli. Jasmine, Neroli, Orange Blossoms, Gardenia
Plant: Jasmine
Food: Sweet fruits, Raw Honey, Nuts, Spices
Vibration: D above middle C –bass toned, percussion, brass and woodwind instruments
Archetype: The Emperor /Empress vs. The Martyr
Chakra “Wheel”: Solar Plexus
Sanskrit Name: मणिपूर , Manipura “City of the Shining Jewel”
Location: Stomach, between navel and sternum
Color: Yellow
Shape: Globe
Element: Fire
Seat: Feelings, Will, Autonomy, Metabolism
Orientation: Self-definition
Identity: Ego
Psychic Level: Astral travel
Connection: Outer Adrenals-Adrenal Cortex (Metabolism, Immune system), Pancreas, Spleen, Liver, Stomach, Digestive system, Small intestine, Duodenum
Physically Rules: Digestion
Mentally Rules: Personal Power
Emotionally Rules: Expansiveness
Spiritually Rules: Growth
Balanced energy center creates: Personal Power, Confidence, Optimism, Curiosity, Freedom of Choice, Will, Spontaneity, Quick Wit, Energy
Unbalanced energy center causes: Introversion, Self-Deprecation, Self-Limitation, Shyness, Dependency, Nervousness, Criticism, Discontinuation of Education, Addiction to stimulants
Physical Problems resulting from imbalance: Indigestion, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Small intestine, Acid stomach, Ulcers, Hepatitis, Jaundice, Toxicity, Gallstones, Pancreatitis, Hypoglycemia, Diabetes, Weakness, Fatigue * Also see ‘Connection’
Physical Activities: Competitive and Energetic Activities, Sports, Hiking, Cycling
Metal: Iron and Gold
Gemstones /Minerals: Citrine, Amber, Topaz
Fragrance: Rosemary, Lemon, Grapefruit, Juniper
Plant: Carnation
Food: Grains, Granola, Dairy, Spices
Vibration: E above middle C –flutes, woodwinds, piano and other stringed instruments
Archetype: The Warrior vs. The Servant
Chakra “Wheel”: Heart
Sanskrit Name: अनाहत, Anāhata, a sound “not made by striking”
Location: Center of chest, behind sternum, between shoulder blades
Color: Green
Shape: Crescent Moon
Element: Air
Seat: Unconditional Love
Orientation: Self-acceptance
Identity: Social
Psychic Level: Trance work, Feeling presence of spirits, Empathy
Connection: Thymus, (Immune System), Circulatory System, Heart, Lungs, Stomach, Liver, Pancreas, Diaphragm, Breasts, Gall Bladder, Arms, Hands
Physically Rules: Circulation
Mentally Rules: Compassion
Emotionally Rules: Unconditional Love to self and others
Spiritually Rules: Balance
Balanced energy center creates: Balance, Joining of the physical and the mental bodies, Centeredness, Harmony, Peace, Trust, Compassion, Acceptance, Unconditional Love
Unbalanced energy center causes: Judgment, Confusion, Conditional Love, Smothering, Gullibility, Distrust, Loneliness, Heartache, Alienation
Physical Problems resulting from imbalance: Thymus, Immune System, High Blood Pressure, Heart problems, Angina, Myocardial infarctions, Lung problems, Pneumonia, Chronic Bronchitis, Tuberculosis, Chronic infections and/or diseases.
* Also see ‘Connection’
Physical Activities: Yoga, Massage, Healing Touch, Hugs, Walking, Dancing
Metal: Copper and Gold
Gemstones /Minerals: Rose Quartz, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline
Fragrance: Rose, Carnation, Lily of the Valley
Plant: Foxglove, Rose, Carnation, Lily
Food: Leafy Vegetables, Liquids, Spices
Vibration: F above middle C –harps, organs, flutes, wind chimes, all stringed instruments
Archetype: The Lover vs. The Actor
Chakra “Wheel”: Throat
Sanskrit Name: विशुद्ध, Viśuddha “Purification”
Location: Base of neck (throat)
Color: Blue
Shape: Inverted Pyramid
Element: Sound
Seat: Creative Expression
Orientation: Self-expression
Identity: Creative
Psychic Level: Clairaudience, assists with voice mediumship, channeling and trance
Connection: Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands, Head, Brain, Eyes, Ears, Face, Nose, Sinuses, Throat, Tonsils, Esophagus, Mouth, Tongue, Nervous system, Respiratory system, Functions of Bronchial and Vocal apparatus
Physically Rules: Communication
Mentally Rules: Fluent Thought
Emotionally Rules: Independence
Spiritually Rules: Sense of Self
Balanced energy center creates: Calmness, Creativity, Control, Truth, Personal Integrity, Fluidity of Expression
Unbalanced energy center causes: Suppressed feelings, Unspoken emotions, Unexpressed ideas, Substance abuse, Overeating, Choking, Incessant Talking, Lying, Gossip, Melancholy, Mood swings, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Physical Problems resulting from imbalance: Sore throat, Tonsillitis, Laryngitis, Hearing/Ear problems, Speech problems, Temporomandibular joint disorder. * Also see ‘Connection’
Physical Activities: Yoga, Spinal realignment, Craniosacral therapy, Expressive theater, Tai chi
Metal: Mercury
Gemstones /Minerals: Turquoise, Blue agate, Aquamarine
Fragrance: Bayberry, Blue Chamomile, Gardenia, Ylang Ylang, Wisteria
Plant: Gardenia
Food: Tart or tangy fruits, other tree-grown fruits, Liquids, Spices
Vibration: G above middle C –harps, organs, and high stringed instruments (violins, mandolins, ukuleles)
Archetype: The Communicator vs. The Silent Child
Chakra “Wheel”: Brow or Third Eye
Sanskrit Name: आज्ञा, Ājñā “Command”
Location: Center of forehead between eyebrows and hairline
Color: Indigo
Shape: 5-pointed star
Element: Light, Ether
Seat: Vision
Orientation: Self-reflection
Identity: Archetypal
Psychic Level: Clairvoyance, Dreaming, ESP, Telepathy
Connection: Pineal Gland, Brain, Head, Eyes, Ears, Face, Sinuses, Throat
Physically Rules: The Senses
Mentally Rules: Mental Clarity
Emotionally Rules: Imagination
Spiritually Rules: Intuitive Clarity
Balanced energy center creates: Realization, Understanding, Intuition, Imagination, Good Memory, Enhanced senses
Unbalanced energy center causes: Confusion, Forgetfulness, Lack of imagination, Lack of concentration, Seasonal depression, Manic depression, Anxiety, Fear, Schizophrenia, Paranoia
Physical Problems resulting from imbalance: Hormonal, Sleep-related, Light-sensitivity Headaches, Sinusitis, Vision/Eyes, Hearing/Ears, Brain-related, Equilibrium. * Also see ‘Connection’
Physical Activities: Yoga, Tai chi
Metal: Silver
Gemstones /Minerals: Sapphire, Tanzanite, Lapis Lazuli, Fluorite
Fragrance: Camphor, Sweet Pea, Heliotrope, Eucalyptus
Plant: Almond Blossom
Food: Dark bluish colored fruits, Liquids, Spices
Vibration: A above middle C –harps, organs, pianos, wind chimes, high stringed instruments
Archetype: The Seer vs. The Intellectual
Chakra “Wheel”: Crown
Sanskrit Name: सहस्रार, Sahasrāra “Thousand-Petaled Lotus of Light”
Location: Top of head
Color: Violet
Shape: Round Skullcap
Element: Thought, Cosmos
Seat: Prayer and Protection, Mysticism and Enlightenment
Orientation: Self-knowledge
Identity: Universal
Psychic Level: Used to influence all the other centers and bring the highest of spiritual truths to all sensitive work
Connection: Pituitary Gland (messenger to all other glands), Hypothalamus (controller of pituitary), Cerebral Cortex, Psychological Maturity, Spiritual Development, Physical Growth
Physically Rules: Meditation
Mentally Rules: Universal Consciousness
Emotionally Rules: Being
Spiritually Rules: Release of Karma
Balanced energy center creates: Awareness, Realizing who you are, Grace, Beauty, Oneness
Unbalanced energy center causes: Thinking that one’s own efforts alone carry them through life, Alienation, Depression, Mental Illness, Neuralgia, Confusion, Senility
Physical Problems resulting from imbalance: Hormonal, Growth problems, Tumors, Blood clots, Blood poisoning, Infectious diseases. * Also see ‘Connection’
Physical Activities: None - Stillness
Metal: Platinum
Gemstones /Minerals: Amethyst, Alexandrite
Fragrance: Violet, Lavender, Lilac, Lotus, Elemi, Frankincense
Plant: Lotus Flower
Food: Air, Incense and Smudging Herbs
Vibration: B above middle C –harps, organs, pianos, wind chimes, high stringed instruments
Archetype: The Guru vs. The Egotist
Also see:
Symbolism - Animals and Creatures - Birds and Feathers - Insects and Arachnids - Plants and their Fruits - Elemental Bodies - Symbolism of Man - Colors - The 7 Main Energy Centers - Auras - Feng Shui - Ghosts/Spirits/Entities - Fairies - Aliens & Space - Wheel of the Year - Days of the Week - Elemental Correspondences - The Moon - The Sun
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