Seven Chakras of Energy
In Sanskrit, chakra means “wheel”. A wheel is a circular object, which spins around on an axis and can either spin quickly or slowly. Your chakras spin in relation to your energy levels. Everyone has chakras. Within our physical body, exists a subtile. Your chakras are part of a large network of subtile energy.
Reiki & Chakras
All living cells within humans, animals and plants have a sort of invisible energy. This energy is visible to some people. Individuals are surrounded by a light or aura. The human body consists of sensory, breathing, circulation, digestion, reproduction and secretion. The body has six corresponding charkas for these bodily functions. Your brain and your whole being also has one chakra. This makes for a total of seven chakras.
Your chakras are situated at the top of your head, your forehead, your throat, your heart, your solar plexus, your naval and the bottom of your pelvis area. Every chakra has a corresponding organ in the physical body system.
The Root Chakra
Belongs with the large intestine and the rectum. It has certain influences on the kidney functions.
The Naval Chakra
This chakra belongs to the reproductive system, the testicles and the ovaries. It also belongs to the urinary bladder and the kidneys.
The Solar Plexus Chakra
This chakra is in relation to the liver, gall bladder, stomach, spleen and the small intestines.
The Heart Chakra
This charka obviously belongs to the heart, and to the arms.
The Throat Chakra
This chakra relates to the lungs and the heart.
The Third Eye or Forehead Chakra
This chakra belongs to the brain, face, nose, eyes, etc.
The Crown Chakra
This chakra does not have a corresponding organ, however, it is related to the whole being.
Chakras can be overactive, underactive or imbalanced. Reiki can be used to balance the chakras for overall health.
The Endocrine System
Root Chakra: in relation to the adrenal gland
Naval Chakra: in relation to the ovaries and testicles
Solar Plexus Chakra: in relation to the pancreas
Heart Chakra: belongs together with the thymus
Throat Chakra: corresponds to the thyroid gland
Third Eye Chakra: in connection with the pituitary gland
Crown Chakra: typically is connected to the pineal gland
The endocrine system plays a major role in the body’s daily and overall health. These glands release hormones directly into the bloodstream, which control all aspects of growth, development, as well as daily activities.
Physical problems are sometimes a result of blockages of the energy flow throughout the system, which is made up of meridians and chakras. When this happens, this causes the organs and glands to function improperly.
Additional Chakra Information
Root Chakra
Symbol: 4 petal lotus
Color: red
Principle: between genitals and anus
Purpose: links the individual with the physical world
Element: earth
Gems: agate, bloodstone, garnet, ruby and smoky quartz
Oils: cedar, clove, cypress, marjoram and myrrh
Sense: smell
Effect: calms, dissolves tension
Aura: etheric body
Body Parts: bones, teeth, nails, legs, arms, intestine, anus, prostate, blood, cell structure and adrenal gland
Massage (direction female): anti-clockwise
Massage (direction male): clockwise
Mantra: Lam
Tone: C
Zodiac and Plants: Aries, Mars, Taurus, Scorpio, Capricorn and Saturn
Naval Chakra
Symbol: 6 petal lotus
Color: orange
Principle: reproduction of being
Purpose: center for sexual energy, creativity and pure emotions
Element: water
Gems: moonstone, carnelian and tourmaline
Oils: sandalwood, petitgrain and Ylang Ylang
Sense: taste
Effect: stimulates desire, rejuvenates
Aura: emotional body
Body Parts: reproductive organs, kidneys, bladder, pelvic area, sperm, all liquids and fluids of the body
Massage (direction female): clockwise
Massage (direction male): anti-clockwise
Mantra: Vam
Tone: D
Zodiac and Plants: Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Moon, Venus, Mars and Mercury
Solar Plexus Chakra
Symbol: 10 petal lotus
Color: yellow
Principle: formation of being
Purpose: this is where the personality is formed, feeling and being are integrated here
Element: fire
Gems: amber, tiger’s eye, citrine, yellow topaz and agate
Oils: chamomile, lemon and thyme
Sense: touch
Effect: eases aggression, pacifies
Aura: mental body
Body Parts: abdomen, lower back, stomach, spleen, liver, digestive system, gall bladder, autonomic nervous system and pancreas
Massage (direction female): anti-clockwise
Massage (direction male): clockwise
Mantra: Ram
Tone: E
Zodiac and Plants: Leo, Sagittarius, Virgo, Sun, Jupiter, Mars and Mercury
Heart Chakra
Symbol: 12 petal lotus
Color: green
Principle: center of chest
Purpose: the ability to love without fear and self consciousness
Element: air
Gems: emerald, green jade and rose quartz
Oils: geranium, bergamot, rose and clary sage
Sense: touch
Effect: brings peace and understanding
Aura: astral body
Body Parts: heart, upper back, rib cage, chest, skin, circulatory system, lower lungs, abdominal cavity, thymus gland
Massage (direction female): clockwise
Massage (direction male): anti-clockwise
Mantra: Yam
Tone: F
Zodiac and Plants: Leo, Libra, Sun, Venus and Saturn
Throat Chakra
Symbol: 16 petal lotus
Color: light blue
Principle: expression of being
Purpose: deals with all related to sound, both physical and metaphysical
Element: ether
Gems: aquamarine, turquoise and calcedon
Oils: lavender, sandalwood, neroli and sage
Sense: sound
Effect: brings harmony to speech and voice
Aura: divine will
Body Parts: lungs, vocal cords, bronchials throat, jaw, neck, thyroid, voice, nape of neck and thyroid gland
Massage (direction female): clockwise
Massage (direction male): anti-clockwise
Mantra: Ham
Tone: G
Zodiac and Plants: Gemini, Taurus, Aquarius, Mars, Venus and Uranus
Third Eye Chakra
Symbol: 96 petal lotus
Color: indigo
Location: between the eyes
Principle: knowing of being
Purpose: this chakra enables the recognition of being
Element: this chakra enables the recognition of being
Gems: lapis, lazuli, sodalite, opal, indigo and sapphire
Oils: basil, jasmine, rosemary and patchouli
Sense: all plus the 6th sense
Effect: under standing harmony
Aura: celestial body
Body Parts: face, nose, eyes, sinus, cerebellum and pituitary gland
Massage (direction female): clockwise
Massage (direction male): anti-clockwise
Mantra: Ksam
Tone: A
Zodiac and Plants: Sagittarius, Aquarius, Pisces, Mercury, Venus and Uranus
Crown Chakra
Symbol: 1000 petal lotus
Color: violet, white
Location: top and center of head
Principle: pure being
Purpose: here the human being connects with the universe
Element: all elements
Gems: amethyst, crystal, topaz, alexandrite and sapphire
Oils: frankincense, olibanum, oakmoss and lotus
Sense: beyond senses
Effect: cosmic aspect with no self limitations
Aura: ketheric template
Body Parts: brain, cerebellum, skull, pineal gland
Massage (direction female): anti-clockwise
Massage (direction male): clockwise
Mantra: Om
Tone: Hum
Zodiac and Plants: Capricorn, Pisces, Saturn and Neptune