“Chakra” is a Sanskrit word literally meaning “wheel.” These centres were named as such because of the circular shape to the spinning energy centres which exist in our subtle etheric body, the non-material energetic counterpart to our physical body. There are seven main chakras and they are located along the spine extending out the front and back of the body. Each chakra has a number of specific qualities that correspond to the refinement of energy from the base-level material-self-identity, located at the first chakras, up to the higher vibration spirit-level awareness of being at our crown. These energetic centres represent our highest level of integration split, prism like, into a spectrum of colours. Our opportunity in studying them is to learn how to master each chakra’s essence and unite them all into a unified field of brilliance. As such, we re-unite our disparate parts into a radian light of full self-awareness.
The chakras are formed at the junction of three connected energy shafts that ascend the spine, one on each side of the central channel, the Shushumna. The two lesser channels of energy — the Pingala on the right and Ida on the left — run parallel to the spinal cord. Chakras both take up and collect prana (life force energy) and transform and pass on energy. Our material bodies could not exist without them for they serve as gateways for the flow of energy and life into our physical bodies.
Each chakra is associated with a certain part of the body and a certain organ which it provides with the energy it needs to function. Additionally, just as every organ in the human body has its equivalent on the mental and spiritual level, so too every chakra corresponds to a specific aspect of human behaviour and development. Our circular spirals of energy differ in size and activity from person to person. They vibrate at different levels relative to the awareness of the individual and their ability to integrate the characteristics of each into their life. The lower chakras are associated with fundamental emotions and needs, for the energy here vibrates at a lower frequency and is therefore denser in nature. The finer energies of the upper chakras corresponds to our higher mental and spiritual aspirations and faculties.
THE SEVEN CHAKRA SYSTEM
| Number | Name/Location | Character | True Color |
| 7 | Crown of Head | Totality of Beingness. Spiritual Perfection. | Violet |
| 6 | Forehead (3rd Eye) | Visualization. Psychic Sight. | Indigo |
| 5 | Pit of Throat | Communication. Creative Expression. | Blue |
| 4 | Heart | Universal Love. Compassion. Empathy. | Green |
| 3 | Solar Plexus | Creation of Self. Perception and Projection of Self. | Yellow |
| 2 | Sacral (Pubic) | Desire, Including Sexual Energy. | Orange |
| 1 | Base of Spine | Physical Vitality. Survival. | Red |
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