Let’s open the doorway to the healthy life through the knowledge of 7 Chakras of the human body.

When we talk about elements it is always asked “How 5 elements are related to our body energy centers and how energy centers affect us?” Energy centers are called Chakras. As per the Yogic Sciences, these energy centers affect our health in different ways. In this blog, we shall discuss about the seven chakras, i.e. the energy centers of our body, which  govern our life, and how the complete energy flow through all the chakras becomes the ultimate solution to all problems faced by us; be it stress, fatigue, mental illness, or any kinds of physical ailments.

How do we define Chakras?

Chakra, is a Sanskrit word which refers to a disc or a wheel. According to Yogic sciences, chakras in the human body refer to the various energy centers or focal points starting from the base of the body, running through the spine, till the crown, i.e. the head. All in all, there are seven energy centers in our body. For a healthy life, energy needs to flow continuously through all the chakras, and for the same, the chakras need to be open. In the old traditions of Hinduism, meditating every day on each of the seven chakras was considered an essential way of life. Each chakra defines the combination and balance of the elements.

Let us further discuss each of the seven chakras, and their relationship with the five elements in our bodies.

Seven Chakras of Human Body

The Root Chakra (Sanskrit: “Muladhara”)

• The word Muladhara refers to ‘root place’. The Root chakra represents the Earth element, which further represents the foundation of our body and the basic needs of human life i.e. food, clothing, shelter, sleep, and sex. It is storehouse of Kundalini energy, the energy of our life force.
• It is located at the base of the spine and is physically manifested through gonads and Pelvic Plexus.
• It is connected with the sense of Smell.
• The Root Chakra is associated with the colour Red, the colour of blood, a symbol of life and vitality.
• Over-eating, feeling of ‘Tamas’ (darkness), lethargy, sense of darkness, recurring fear, unbalanced sex life, and a shifted focus are all symptoms of blocked Muladhara chakra.

The Sacral Chakra (Sanskrit: “Swadisthana”)

• The word Swadisthana refers to ‘one’s own place’ (‘Swa’+’adhisthan’) in English. The Sacral chakra represents the Water element, which further represents fluidity, creativity, emotions, attitude towards life, intimacy, sense of expression and feelings and passion in relationships.
• It is located in the first few vertebrae of the sacral region and controls all the fluids of the body. It takes care of adrenal glands, kidneys, and hypo-gastric plexus.
• It is connected with the sense of Taste.
• The Sacral Chakra is associated with the colour Orange, the bright colour which brings about a sense of healthy and happy life. The colour also represents stimulation of emotions.
• Emotional excess/ blockage, negative attitude, jealousy, hatred, anger, fear, lack of passion, objective or confidence in life, and creative blockages are the major symptoms of an unbalanced Sacral chakra.

The Solar Plexus Chakra (Sanskrit: “Manipur”)

• The word Manipur refers to Lustrous Gem in Sanskrit. The Solar Plexus chakra represents the Fire element, associated with energy and passion, and refers to the ‘fire’ required for digestion.
• It is located between the naval and the ribcage, and takes care of the pancreas, spleen, and liver, gall bladder, stomach, and eyes.
• The Solar Plexus is associated with the colour Yellow, representing clarity of thought, desire and passion. It contains ‘Gyanagni’, i.e. ‘the fire of thought and knowledge’.
• It is related to the sense of Sight.
• Anger issues, digestive issues, low or extremely high energy state, lack or excess of passion, egotism, stomach cramps, hypertension, gall stones, ulcers, emotional issues, eye disorders, skin eruptions and imbalanced state of mind are the major concerns associated with the Solar Plexus imbalance.

The Heart Chakra (Sanskrit: “Anahata”)

• Relating to ‘sound’, the word ‘Anahata’ refers to ‘the unstruck chord’ in Sanskrit, a music that is ever present. The Anahata chakra represents the Air element, associated with imagination, compassion, breathing rhythm, and nurture.
• The chakra is physically located between upper thoracic vertebrae and manifests through cardiac plexus and thymus gland.  It controls tactile response from the skin.
• The Anahata chakra represents the colour Green, the colour of love, creativity, and nature.
• It is associated with the sense of Touch.
• Lack of empathy, over dependence on others, bronchial issues, uneasiness, over-excitement, uncontrolled love, relationship issues, and fatigue are symptoms of the chakra imbalance or blockage.

The Throat Chakra (Sanskrit: “Vishuddhi”)

• The word ‘Vishuddhi’ refers to purity. The Throat chakra represents the Space element, and is associated with voice, creative expression and speech.
• The Throat Chakra is located at the cervical/neck vertebrae. It governs the thyroid and parathyroid glands, and is associated with communication, voice modulation, and speech quality. The Throat chakra enables the quality of developing compassionate relationships through realizing the importance of enough space in the same
• It is associated with the colour Blue, which represents purity, clarity, calmness and compassion.
• It related to the sense of Hearing.
• Difficulty of expression, societal concerns, relationship issues, poor voice quality, hearing problems, speech problems and lack of confidence are symptoms of the Throat chakra blockage.

Third Eye Chakra (Sanskrit: “Ajna”)

• The word ‘Ajna’ can be translated as ‘the command center’. The Third Eye chakra commands and takes care of the functions of the mind.
• Located right between the two eyebrows, the chakra takes care of the pituitary gland as well as governs the all five chakras below it. It is associated with imagination, power of intuitions, intellect, insight, understanding, and knowledge.
• The colour Indigo connects us with the space and time.
• It is connected with the sense of Vision.
• Issues of comprehension, problems in imagination, sight issues and at times Sleep problems, memory loss, are the major problems related to the Ajna blockage.

The Crown Chakra (Sanskrit: “Sahasrara”)

• The word ‘Sahasrara’ refers to a thousand-petaled lotus, or the ‘seat of the ultimate’.
• The Crown chakra is located at the highest point of our body, the cerebrum, and connects us to our higher selves.
• This chakra represents intellect and higher knowledge, and connects with the feeling of bliss, joy, celebration and liberation.
• It is represented by the colour Violet, the pure and divine light.
• Lack of empathy, brain fog, depression and lack of understanding, are major concerns related to the Crown chakra imbalance. Unblocking the Crown chakra directly refers to the acquisition of the divine knowledge, and recognition of the higher self.

The seven chakras function together to govern our body and mind, and their blockages can be removed naturally.

Learn how to balance the chakras and take care of your physical and mental health, in my next blog.

Till then, Stay Tuned, Stay Healthy and Stress-Free!

“The truth is that the universe has been answering you all of your life, but you cannot receive the answers unless you are awake.”

Rhonda Bryne in her masterpiece ‘The Secret’ articulately gives out the message that the universe answers every time you showcase your deep desire for something worthwhile or of extensive value.

However, what exactly is meant by ‘worthwhile’?   

Does the Law of Attraction work only for a few people?

Let’s try to decode the answers to such questions through a sneak peek into the Dos as well as Don’ts to make the law work for you.  

But before I begin with the specifics of Dos and Don’ts, let’s take a moment to recollect the Harry Potter series (You might wonder why I suddenly took a diversion!). Although the Potter series is widely considered children’s fiction, the characters in J.K. Rowling’s work often end up teaching the audience certain valuable tenets about the universe, in their own sweet magical way!

Albus Dumbledore, in ‘Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets’ tells Harry, “Help will always be given at Hogwarts, Harry, to those who ask for it. I've always prized myself on my ability to turn a phrase. Words are…an inexhaustible source of magic…capable of both inflicting injury and remedying it.”

Replace ‘Hogwarts’ with ‘the Universe’ and it works in tandem with the Law of Attraction!

With this quote in mind, let’s focus upon the Dos or the ‘Must Haves’ for the law to work:

1) Understand the Concept of Alignment!

Tuning is necessary, as much in your life, as in a musical instrument. A musical instrument, if out of tune, produces noise. The law will never work for you if you’re not aligned with the universe. Wishing to reduce 50pounds of weight and sitting idle on the couch for long hours do not go together!

Why does the Law not work for some people? Simply, because they’re not ready for it. Either, various conditions in their lives are not suitable for their wishes to come true, or their actions are not being made in the right direction.

2) Visualize your Desires!

A friend of mine needed certain amount of money. Here’s a snippet from our conversation:

He diligently followed the advice, demonstrating an unshakeable faith that he will be able to go forward with his mother’s treatment. Within a couple of months, he received a cheque worth the amount sufficient for the treatment! These were the dues from his previous job which were now cleared after a year.

Visualization is required in order to realise your desires.

3) Know your Energy Field (‘Vibe’)!

Every human being possesses an aura around itself, and its creation depends on the individual’s thoughts and beliefs to a great extent. The journey towards finding visible proof for energy fields began back in 1970s with the conduction of Kirlian photography experiments. Science, by now, has successfully been able to prove the importance of human mind and its connection with energy fields. These fields are the ‘vibes’ we get when we meet a certain person or enter a certain room.

 Your success entirely depends on the vibe you give out as the universe responds to you accordingly. Psychiatrist and author, Dr Judith Orloff, devised a term ‘energy vampires’, defining those who constantly dwell in negativity and are stuck in the clock and hence carry a heavily negative vibe around them. Their negativity repels the people in their universe and also, all the possibilities of success.

Let us now focus upon the Don’ts:

1) Harbouring Impatience and Doubt in your Mind!

Have you ever thought about considering the Universe as another person altogether?  The minute you show distrust in a person in your vicinity, their trust on you is shaken. The more impatient you are, the more delayed is the awaited task. Do not harbour any doubt, whatsoever! Trust the universe!

2) Self-Centric Desires!

Ask yourself the following question every time you wish for something:

“Why should the Universe give this to me? How will the Universe benefit from my desires?”

Remember, the universe includes people, as well as the nature around you. It demands the answers as to how shall you put to action whatever it provides you with. If you demand money to harm the universe, it shall never fulfil your desires.

3) Extracting Pleasure from Pains of the Past!

I touched upon the concept of the power centre in my previous blog. Choices from the negative power centre, and constant discussions of low moments from your past drag you down in the present.

Put a check as soon as you realise that you’re enjoying the discussions from the past! Ask yourself: “Am I doing it for sympathy or validation?”

Remember, as Dumbledore said to Harry, “Words...are a source of magic”. Words have significant power and frequency. In case the frequency of the negative words matches with the universe, you’ve pulled the reverse gear!

Law of Attraction is somewhere in between the mysteries of magic and those of reality. Its thorough understanding can do wonders for you. Apply it in your life wisely and achieve boundless success with its help!

Stay tuned to my video series for further clarity on the Law of Attraction!

Till then, Stay Positive! Stay Healthy and Stress-free!