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THE ROOT OR BASE CHAKRA
LOCATION- lies in the area of the coccyx in men and between the ovaries in women. This chakra is the seat of physical vitality and the fundamental urge to survive. It regulates those
mechanisms which keep the physical body alive.
Glands: the suprarenal glands
Organs: the kidneys, bladder and spine
EFFECT – calms, dissolves tension
IN HARMONY – Profound connection to Nature. Trust in Nature’s laws, a deep understanding of its even ebb and flow.
OUT OF HARMONY – Inability to trust nature. Focus on material possessions. Need to satisfy own desires & wishes.
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THE SACRAL OR SEXUAL CHAKRA
LOCATION- is positioned slightly below the navel, in front of the sacrum. It is the centre of sexual energy (both as transmitter and receiver) and of the ego. The feelings of other
people are directly perceived with this chakra, making it one of the centers of extrasensory perception.
Glands: the gonads
Organs: the organs of reproduction and the legs
EFFECT- stimulates desire, rejuvenates
IN HARMONY- A considerate, open, friendly, kind person, has no trouble sharing emotions, feelings with others. Happily connected to life.
OUT OF HARMONY- Unsure and unstable in sexual and emotional matters. Cannot express feelings. Suppresses natural needs.
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THE SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA
LOCATION- lies slightly above the navel. It is the actual centre of the body, the place where physical energy is distributed. It is also the centre of unrefined emotions and the
power urge and it is here that we “regard our navels”. When we are scared, we can feel this area tighten up.
Gland: the pancreas
Organs: the stomach
EFFECT- Eases aggression, brings peace
IN HARMONY- Feeling of wholeness, inner calm and peace. Inner tolerance and acceptance to others. A balance of spiritual and material worlds.
OUT OF HARMONY- No trust in natural flow. Need to dominate. Emphasis on the material. Great need for material security.
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THE HEART CHAKRA
LOCATION- is positioned in the middle of the chest at the height of the heart. It is the centre of real, unconditional affection as well as brotherliness, spiritual growth,
compassion, devotion and love.
Gland: the thymus
Organs: the heart, the liver, the lungs and blood circulation
EFFECT- Brings peace, understanding
IN HARMONY- Exudes a feeling of wholeness. Tolerance and acceptance of life and relationships. Balance of the material and spiritual.
OUT OF HARMONY- The love you give is not sincere. You look for rewards. You cannot accept love given by others.
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THE THROAT CHAKRA
LOCATION- is between the inner Collarbone. It is the chakra of communication, self expression and creativity. This is where you hear your inner voice and ones coming from
extra-sensory realms.
Gland: the thyroid
Organs: the throat, upper lungs, arms and digestive tract
EFFECT- Brings harmony to speech & voice
IN HARMONY- Knows balance of expression; silence and speech. Knows how to listen to the ‘inner voice’, trusts intuition
OUT OF HARMONY- despite much talking cannot find expression. Fearful of being judged and rejected. Afraid of silence.
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THE THIRD EYE CHAKRA
LOCATION- lies in the middle of the forehead, a little higher then the eyebrows. It is the centre of such forms of the extra-sensory perception such as clairvoyance and telepathy. It
is the seat of the will, the intellect and the spirit; it is here that we visualize things.
Gland- the pituitary gland (hypohysis)
Organs- the spine, lower brain, left eye, nose and ears
EFFECT- Understanding, harmony
IN HARMONY- Awareness of spiritual side of being invites intuition and inner awareness into everyday life. Connects to the Universe.
OUT OF HARMONY- rejects spiritual aspects. Focus on intellect & science. Only sees obvious, surface meaning. Afraid of intuition.
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THE CROWN OR LOTUS CHAKRA
LOCATION- is positioned at the top of the head, at the fontanel. This chakra represents the highest level of consciousness that mankind can attain, known as enlightenment,
consciousness of unity and the consciousness of “I AM”. This chakra is the seat of intuition and direct spiritual vision which exceeds the ability of clairvoyance by far.
Gland: the pineal gland (the epiphysis)
Organs: the upper brain and the right eye
EFFECT- Cosmic aspects, overcome self limitations
IN HARMONY- Living with the knowledge of Unity. Knowing that the self reflects the Divine. Abandon individual ego for Universal Ego.
OUT OF HARMONY- Unable to let go of anxiety and fear. Unable to imagine Cosmic Unity. Depresses and unsatisfied
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