The energetic centers
1st chakra
It is called muladhara, which means root in Sanskrit.
It is situated at the basis of the coccyx.
It is connected with the element of the earth and its color is red. It
reinforces the consciousness with the physical body and is especially important
since it carries the whole potency of the human organism and influents all the
other chakra. It represents
the man’s desire to remain grounded. It is evolved while we are still in the womb, it
carries unconscious information and it is connected with the relationship with
the mother. It is involved with matters of survival, protection, strength, self-confidence, mobilization and new beginnings. Also, it has to do with
practical skills, the reality of the present and the immediate needs of a
person.
It pertains to the body’s structural
systems and mainly the bones and the large intestine. Also, to the teeth, nails,
legs, sex organs, adrenals, adrenaline, nor-adrenaline, the blood and the
proliferation of the cells.
On disturbed function there can be strains,
fractures, sciatica, diarrhea or constipation, aimoroides, prostate, obesity,
fatigue and exhaustion, weakness, anxiety, sense of instability, lack of
zest for life, melancholy, guilt, worries, stress, fear without reason,
fear of e.g. bankruptcy, phobias, sense of economic instability, stinginess,
materialism, egoism, self-destructive mood, or excess interest for
spirituality to the disadvantage of the person’s prosperity.
2nd chakra
It is situated three fingers underneath the
navel. It is the sacred chakra. It is called svadhisthana, which means
sweetness. Its element is water, its color is orange and it coordinates male
and female energy. It is related to the father, the sexual companions and
the teachers. Half of it contains unconscious information.
From this chakra begins creativity of every
kind. It governs sexuality and procreation as well as family happiness.
Its motivating energy is the exploration of the world and the pleasures and
pains of life. It influences the facility of expressing emotions and it
relates to the enjoyment of life and sensitivity. It supports changes and the
beginning of new routes. It liberates from lewd, greed and anger. Organically
it affects the reproductive system, the pelvic area, the kidneys, the bladder,
all liquids such as blood, lymph, sperm and the gastric juices, the ovaries,
the prostate, the testes, estrogens and testosterone.
Under disordered function it causes infertility
and impotence, coldness in women, stiffness of the articulations, constipation,
liquid retention, problems of menstruation, aversion for sex, marital
infidelity, sexual deviations or perversions, denial of sex, venereal
diseases and substance addictions. Also, it could cause indifference, apathy,
hardness, mistrust, limitation, stiffness of behavior and emotion, ignorance,
emotional instability, constraints of creativity and intense desire of
manipulating others.
3rd chakra
It is located one palm over the navel, at the
height of the stomach. It is called manipura, it is yellow and it
relates to the power of the sun and the fire. It represents the feeling of the
personal power and is important for the present life. Essentially it is the
center of the ego and it represents the need to self-indicate. It has to do
with the man’s capability of recognizing and dealing with all kinds of energy.
It utilizes information and control as sources
of power. It affects mental alertness, memory and man’s capability to
focus clearly and steadily. It relates to mental strength,
determination, confidence, boldness, courage, optimism, capability of correct
decisions on every moment, will, progress, intellect, professional success,
authority, self-esteem, respect for the others, as well as receptiveness or
denial of ideas, people and feelings.
It is associated with the waist, the abdomen,
the liver, the spleen, the stomach, the pancreas, the gallbladder, the immune
system, the autonomous neural system and insulin.
Dysfunction of this center can cause allergies,
digestion problems, incapability to treat infections, diabetes and increased or
reduced hunger. Also, there can be shame, instability, jealousy,
suspiciousness, stupidity, rudeness, workaholic, fear of loneliness,
apathy, loss of enthusiasm and spirit, and finally, difficulty for the man to
“digest” situations.
4th chakra
It is located at the thorax, exactly in the
middle of the chest. The center anajata is related to the element of air
and is a point of balance and harmony. Its color is green. It balances out
our inner reality with the outer world, hence relates to all kinds of
relationships. Moreover, it influences how personal desires and development
find their way through relationships and interaction. It has to do with
selfless love, tolerance, understanding, sympathy and compassion.
Organically relates to the lungs, heart, back,
thorax cavity, thymus gland, hands, skin, blood and the circulatory system.
On improper function there can be asthma, high
or low pressure, dystonia, and heart and lung diseases. It could support
negative attributes such as arrogance, hypocrisy and greed. The person feels
trapped and restrained, and even if this concerns the spiritual level, his immune
system is threatened. He feels inability to escape from life’s circumstances;
it is noted loss of hope, unworthiness, self-pity, fear of rejection,
possessiveness and love under conditions that the man egoistically sets.
5th chakra
It resides in the throat. The energetic center vishuda,
which means purge, is cobalt blue and is related to the element of ether. From
its function depends the smooth flow of communication to all levels and
sociability. It permits self-expression and personal creativity,
enabling capable of listening, learning and teaching. It improves the ability of
telepathy. It is, in general, the center of self-designation and
effectively mirrors the image one has of himself. It is also extraordinary for
being able to affect other charkas through the human voice.
It is related to the upper respiratory system, bronchus,
esophagus, vocal cords, throat, nape, jaw, cheeks, thyroid gland, parathyroid
gland and the hormone thyroxin.
On dysfunction there can occur sore throat,
tonsils, problems of thyroid, tight shoulders, laryngeal cavity diseases,
sniffle, dysarthria, and speech disorders, in general. Also, there can
be arrogance, complexes, dogmatism, whereas feelings can stuck here
while coming up from the forth chakra and cannot be expressed, because of
social values or family expectations.
6th chakra
It is situated at the forehead, between the
eyebrows. Ajna means “sense”, it has dark blue color and is, in fact,
the third eye. It is the inner eye of imagination, creativity, reverie and
visualization. It is directly related to foresight and is the center that
can reveal and conceive hidden images and spiritual forms and ideas. It is the
threshold for the higher worlds and a natural point of knowledge, this is why,
after all, while thinking hard, we place our hand on it in order to focus
deeper.
It includes the eyes, nose, ears, nasal
cavities, cerebellum, pituitary gland and vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone of
epiphysis).
Due to its wrong function there can be poor
concentration, poor memory, headaches, migraines, nightmares, bad
sleep, depression, stress, dogmatism, domination, lack of
discipline, inconsistency, fear of success, low objectives and anger
towards oneself.
7th chakra
It is located where the saints’ halo is
illustrated. It is called sahasrara and is violet in color. It
supervises and balances the chakra system. It constitutes the center of
imagination, of empathy and selfless offer to others. It preserves our
connection with the rest of the creation and fuels man with energy from the
universe.
Organically it is connected with epiphysis and
serotonin.
On disorder there can be noticed problems at
sleep and stress, learning difficulties and headaches. Also, there can
be created confusion, disappointment, lack of faith, apathy, cynicism, narrow
mindedness, isolation, manias e.g. of cleanliness, order and the feeling
that the man is exhausted. The person cannot take decisions regarding his life
and is caught up in conventional situations.
Mardaki Olga
