According to Tantric tradition, everyone has seven energy centers that serve as junction points between the body and consciousness, or between matter and the mind. These spinning vortices, called chakras in Sanskrit, receive, assimilate and express our vital life energy. When the flow of energy in one or more of the chakras becomes blocked, we may develop physical and mental illnesses.
The ancient seers perceived the chakra system as a column of energy centers that extends form the base of the spine to the top of the head. The location of each chakra loosely corresponds to an area of the body’s anatomy and is associated with a specific color.
First Chakra: Muladhara (red)
Located at the base of the spine, the first energy center, sometimes called "the root chakra," relates to our most basic survival needs and our sense of belonging, whether to our family or a larger group. When this chakra is clear and energy flows through it freely, we feel secure and confident that we can easily fulfill our needs. On the other hand, blockage in this area can cause us to feel anxious and worried.
This chakra, which connects us to the earth, gives us vital information about whether actions we’re considering will nourish us or pose a threat. When we have a decision to make, we can listen to the signals of the root chakra: Uncomfortable sensations are a message to be alert and reconsider, while pleasant feelings indicate that a given course of action is likely to meet our needs for safety and nourishment.
Learn more about the other six chakras and chakra tuning HERE.
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Thanks for posting this, I have been working with color Chakra healing for a couple years now and it has brought a new balance and healthy attitude to my world. I suggest working with your chakras as a great way to do self healing and clearing of negative energy from your body.
Ziggy