Chakras -Healing The Body, Mind And Soul

Chakras are human energy centers located in different parts of the body. Wikipedia depicts each one as, "center of activity that receives, assimilates, and expresses life force energy."

Each energy center has a specific location. They begin at the base of the spinal column and move up to the top of the skull. There are a total of seven. Each one has a corresponding color (see chart on the left).

Their main function, "is to spin and draw in this energy," (life energy), "to keep the spiritual, mental, emotional and physical health of the body in balance." When they are blocked, illness will manifest. Therefore, it is important to keep them clear and open. Negative thinking and lifestyle should be avoided.

A woman once told me of an exercise she would do whenever she felt that one of her chakras was blocked. She would find a place in her home where no one would disturb her. She would sit in total silence with her eyes closed. Then, she would focus on the one that she felt was blocked, and imagine the corresponding color penetrating the area. With each deep breath, she would imagine the color filling and opening up the area. By the end of the exercise, she would feel much better.

Another woman would cover her head with a purple colored cloth whenever she felt her head heavy with negative thoughts. After a while, she would feel a sensation of calmness and peace in her head as well as her body. She said," It is my way of clearing my head chakra."

Color Therapy- To Be Continued

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