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What is a "chakra"?!

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When we are talking about energy and your energy ball / body, we need to discuss chakras.


An old Eastern understanding of energy in and around the body, chakras are widely referred to now in modern society.


You will find chakras spoken about in yoga, healing and other connected customs that people are open to working with.


Imagine your body standing in front of you.


Running vertically, down the middle of your body, are your chakras.


Each chakra has a different colour, different focus and relates to different areas mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually.


Chakras are where energy is received and released into your energetic system, and are a vital part of any energy work.


Energy junctions


The simple explanation for a chakra is that it is an energy junction within your body.


Your chakras are collection of energy lines.


There are a huge number of energy lines running throughout your physical body, and the chakras are collections of main points where these multitude of lines meet.


Hence the reference to an energy junction.


By working within these energetic junctions (your chakras) you can release energy and bring in new energy.


As we have discussed previously, energy needs to flow in and out for you to have a healthy energetic system – and consequentially a healthy mind, body and soul.


When there are blockages leading to energy not being able to flow so freely, that is when you may experience manifestations of the blockage (symptoms you may experience whether mentally, physically, emotionally or spiritually).


By working with your chakras, being aware of their abilities and the energy flow that your body needs, you can promote, maintain and enhance health and wellbeing.


7 chakras


There are 7 main chakras we refer to.


1. Base / Root Chakra


Your root chakra is the chakra you will find at your perineum. It is red in colour and represents all things relating to feel safe, secure, trusting in life, the universe and your position in life right now.


2. Sacral Chakra


Your sacral chakra is located in your belly – put your thumb on your belly button and place your hand on your belly, where your palm rests is where your sacral chakra is located. It is orange in colour and relates to all things energy, passion and vitality.


3. Solar Plexus Chakra


Your solar plexus chakra is located under your breastbone and is yellow in colour. It relates to all things confidence, self-belief and courage.


4. Heart Chakra


Your heart chakra is located in your chest and is pink or green in colour. Both colours are referred to with the heart, and have different meanings – which we will explore further in a few weeks time when we talk about the heart chakra in more detail. The heart chakra relates to all things love, compassion and acceptance.


5. Throat Chakra


Your throat chakra is located at the base of your throat and is light blue / turquoise in colour. It relates to communication, expression and living as your authentic self.


6. Third Eye Chakra


Your third eye chakra is located on your forehead and is navy blue / indigo in colour. It relates to clarity of mind, clear thinking and decision making.


7. Crown Chakra


Your crown chakra is located above your head facing upwards and is white / purple in colour. It relates to connection, higher source communication and peace.


Chakras and Crystals


To work with chakras you can place crystals on them to release any blocked energy, and replace any needed energy.


Each chakra has related crystals that work well to replenish the chakra by promoting a flow of energy.


I will be exploring each chakra individually over the next seven weeks in my blogs and videos, and going into more detail about which crystals relate to which chakras. We will also be exploring which mental, physical, emotional and spiritual areas each chakra relates to, and how this information can improve your health and wellness.


I hope you’ve found this basic introduction to chakras helpful, if you have any questions fly them over to me at info@lovehappenstome.com

This week’s freebie is a diagram outlining your energy body and your chakras, which you can grab here https://mailchi.mp/ccafd25ffe13/grabyourfreebies


Next week we’ll be exploring the root chakra in more detail.


With much crystal love


Lanna


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