Chakras

Chakras

In ancient India, local mystics knew that there was more to us than just flesh and bone.
They could feel an energy inside of themselves and realized that this was something bigger
than mere man. The defined this as our life-force or Prana. This life-force also connected
us to the Earth and everything on/in it. They identified seven major wheels of energy that
continuously moved within us keeping us connected to Prana. In Sanskrit, the word wheel
translates into Chakra.

This article will give you basic information on the seven major Chakras.

Crown Chakra (seventh)
Location: top of head
Colour: violet, white
Gemstones: Diamond, Quartz, Any Clear Gemstone
Scent: Lotus, Lavender, Frankincense
Element: Spirit
Musical Note: B
Sense: ESP, intuitive knowing, connecting to your spirituality
Lesson: spirituality, living in the NOW
Ailments: mystical depression, exhaustion - physically and mentally
Issues: finding your connection to the divine, seeing the whole picture-not just the distractions,
Properties: emotions
Areas: top center of the head

Thirdeye or Brow Chakra (sixth)
Location: center of the forehead
Colour: indigo
Gemstones: Amethyst, Sugalite, Sapphire, Lapis
Scent: Juniper, Rosemary
Element: Electrical
Musical Note: A
Sense: Sight, ideas, mind development
Lesson: understanding, open mind
Ailments: brain, eyes, nose, ears, stroke, seizures
Issues: truth, emotions, confusion
Properties: wisdom, intuition, intelligence, clear sight
Areas: brain, neurological system, eyes, ears, nose

Throat Chakra (fifth)
Location: throat and neck
Colour: blue
Gemstones: Lapis, Ice Opal
Scent: Chamomile, Cosmos, Eucalyptus
Element: Spirit & Air
Musical Note: G sharp
Sense: Sound
Lesson: faith, truth about yourself
Ailments: mouth, throat, teeth, jaw
Issues: creativity, faith
Properties: attitudes, hearing, taste, smell
Areas: throat, neck , mouth, teeth, gums
Heart Chakra (fourth)
Location: center of chest
Colour: green, pink
Gemstones: Turquoise, Emerald, Rose Quartz
Scent: Holly, Poppy, Rose, Ylang-Ylang
Element: Air
Musical Note: F sharp
Sense: Smell
Lesson: forgiveness, love, compassion
Ailments: heart conditions, lung & breast issues, upper back, shoulders
Issues: love, confidence, inspiration, hope, despair, fear, anger
Properties: connections to loved ones
Areas: chest, circulatory system

Solar Plexus or Stomach Chakra (third)
Location: solar plexus
Colour: yellow
Gemstones: Jasper, Golden Topaz, Citrine
Scent: Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Peppermint
Element: Fire
Musical Note: E
Sense: taste
Lesson: acceptance of yourself
Ailments: stomach issues, arthritis, diabetes
Issues: self esteem, over sensitivity
Properties: personality, sense of belonging
Areas: upper abdomen, middle spine, small intestines, stomach

Sacral Chakra (second)
Location: lower abdomen below the navel
Colour: orange
Gemstones: Garnet, Moonstone, Fire Opal
Scent: Jasmine, Sandalwood
Element: Water
Musical Note: D
Sense: Taste
Lesson: creativity, relationships
Ailments: lower back/sciatica, reproductive issues, urinary problems
Issues: guilt, sex, control, creativity
Properties: magnetism, emotional feelings (joy, anger, fear)
Areas: sexual organs, stomach, upper intestines, middle spine

Root or Base Chakra (first)
Location: base of the spine
Colour: red
Gemstones: Garnet, Ruby, Hematite, Onyx
Scent: Geranium, Patchouli, Rosemary
Element: Earth
Musical Note: C
Sense: Touch
Lesson: materialistic issues
Ailments: lower back pain, sciatica, immune related disorders
Issues: self esteem, security, family
Properties: beliefs, superstitions, loyalty, instincts, physical pleasure/pain, touch
Areas: spinal column, kidneys, legs, feet, rectum, immune system