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Chakras are said to be small, spinning energy centers that distribute life force energy through your body. They are said to be located along the spinal cord. (Because chakras can not be seen by people, chakras are a constant working theory.) They are said to be associated with certain colors, but they don't actually have a color, rather than reflect a color.
Chakras also are associated with the 5 elements of the universe (Earth, fire, air, water, and space), a sound, specific glands.
The 5 elements are associated with the root, sacral, solar plexus, heart, and throat chakra.
Each Chakra produces a sound as it spins. The petals on the Chakras are said to have an individual sound, as they spin together, they create one sound. This is known as Chakras seed mantra.
When a Chakra is blocked or spinning too fast or slow, physical issues can manifest. These are known as imbalances. There are things you can do to balance your Chakras out, such as good nutrition, chanting, meditation, practicing pranayama and yoga.
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Location: Base of the Spine
Element: Earth
Gland: Adrenal Gland
Sound/Seed Mantra: LAM (pronounced LANGM)
Qualities Associated:
Survival
Food
Safety
Shelter
Basic Needs
Feeling Grounded
Digestion
Emotional Imbalances can be seen as:
Feeling of Isolation, Insecurity, Loneliness
Greedy
Afraid to try new things
Physical Ailments:
Bladder issues
Prostate issues
Circulatory issues
Kidney pain/issues
Leg pain/issues
Foot pain/issues
Affirmations:
I am safe.
I am supported.
All my needs are provided for.
I am grounded.
Location: Three Fingers Below Belly Button
Element: Water
Gland: Reproductive Organs
Sound/Seed Mantra: VAM (pronounced as VANGM)
Qualities Associated:
Sexuality
Weight
Creativity
Pleasure
Desire
Emotional Imbalances can be seen as:
Sexual Dysfunction
Low Self-esteem
Unbalanced Emotionally
Fatigued
Lack of Motivation
Physical Ailments:
Reproductive Organ Dysfunction
Painful PMS systems
Constipation
Infertility
Urinary Illness
Lower Back/Hip Pain
Affirmations:
I am free of attachment from my desires.
I am free from addiction.
I am radiant and beautiful.
I accept and love myself as I am.
I love and honor my body.
I am creative and free to express myself.
Location: Three Fingers Above Belly Button
Element: Fire
Gland: Pancreas
Sound/Seed Mantra: RAM (pronounced as RANGM)
Qualities Associated:
Intellect
Courage
Self-Worth
Confidence
Will-Power
Emotional Imbalances can be seen as:
Impatience
Lack of Self-Confidence
Negative Self Image
Overly Competitive
Physical Ailments:
Weak or Poor Digestion
Ulcers
Eating Disorder
Liver Issues
Digestive Dysfunction
Affirmations:
I am will.
I am free from attachment to other peoples opinions of me.
I am focused and productive.
I take positive actions daily towards my goal.
I act positively and with passion.
Location: Center of Chest
Element: Air
Gland: Thymus
Sound/Seed Mantra: YAM (pronounced as YANGM)
Qualities Associated:
Love
Compassion
Gratitude
Joy
Empathy
Emotional Imbalances can be seen as:
Dysfunction in Relationships
Loneliness
Jealousy
Antisocial
Lack of Compassion Towards Others
Holding Grudges
Physical Ailments:
Asthma
Bronchitis
Lung Issues
Heart Issues
Pneumonia
Tightness in Chest
Affirmations:
I value compassion.
My heart is filled with love and joy everyday.
I give and receive love easily.
I forgive others and myself easily.
All of my relationships are thriving and positive.
I feel unconditionally compassionate towards others.
Location: Base of Throat
Element: Space
Gland: Thyroid
Sound/Seed Mantra: HAM (pronounced as HANGM)
Qualities Associated:
Communication
Expression
Self-Expression
Acceptance
Listening
Manifestation
Emotional Imbalances can be seen as:
Inability to Express Oneself
Communication Issues
Gossiping or Speaking Ill of Others
Struggle to Let Go of the Past
Physical Ailments:
Laryngitis
Neck Pain
Thyroid Dysfunctions
Teeth Health
Sore Throat
Asthma
Jaw Pain
Upper Respiratory Infections
Ear Infections
Affirmations:
I speak my truth.
I communicate easily with others.
I listen to others with compassion.
My thoughts and words are always positive.
I express myself courageously.
Location: In Between the Eyebrows
Element: Light
Gland: Pituitary and Pineal
Sound/Seed Mantra: OM (pronounced as ONGM)
Qualities Associated:
Thoughts
Intuition
Self Knowledge
Emotional Imbalances can be seen as:
Inability to See the Big Picture
Lack of Imagination
Lack of Focus
Confusion
Delusion
Physical Ailments:
Headaches
Blurry Vision
Sinusitis
Eye Strain
Anxiety
Mental Fatigue
Affirmations:
I am open to my inner wisdom.
I trust my inner guidance and follow my intuition.
I am open to guidance and inspiration.
I seek to learn and understand all my life experiences.
Location: Above Crown of Head
Element: ---
Gland: Pineal and Hypothalamus
Sound/Seed Mantra: AUM (pronounced as AUMN)
Qualities Associated:
Awareness
Inner Peace
Connection to Life
Laws of Nature
Emotional Imbalances can be seen as:
Depression
Worry
Stress
Lack of Awareness
Feeling Isolated
Feeling Spiritually Disconnected
Physical Ailments:
Headaches
Migraines
Neurological Disorders
Insomnia
Fatigue
Personality Disorders
Thyroid Disorders
Alzheimer's
Brain Tumors
Affirmations:
I respect the laws of nature.
I am pure light and love.
I live in gratitude and love.
I am divinely guided.
I am connected and one with the Universe and life around me.
Root Chakra- Eat vegetables that grow in the ground. Common root vegetables: carrots, squash, turnips, ginger, beets, radishes, onions, yams, sweet potatoes, and fennel.
Sacral Chakra- Eat naturally orange colored fruits and vegetables: oranges, apricots, bell peppers, carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, mangoes, papaya, healthy fish, walnuts, chia seeds, hemp seeds, and flax seeds.
Solar Plexus Chakra- Eat yellow colored foods, probiotics, and spices. Yellow colored foods: grains, yellow legumes, corn, bananas, yellow peppers, lemons, golden apples, yellow pears, squash, rice, oats. Probiotics include yogurt, kimchi, kombucha, and sauerkraut. The four spices to help are turmeric, ginger, cumin, and coriander.
Heart Chakra- Eat green veggies and fruits: kale, spinach, collard greens, green beans, lettuce, broccoli, brussels sprouts, green peas, leeks, green peppers, jalapenos, arugula, cauliflower, cabbage, lime, green apples, avocado, kiwi, honeydew, and melon.
Throat Chakra- A couple foods associated with throat chakra is blueberries, elderberries, licorice, blackberries, grapes, and plums.
Third Eye Chakra- Eat many foods, including food purple in color: prunes, beets, grapes, purple kale, purple cabbage, blackberries, eggplant. Other foods include dark chocolate, green tea, nuts, fish, flax seeds, chia seed, coconut oil, and other healthy fats.
Crown Chakra- Eat light foods with intermittent fasting.