If you want to understand the secret of your universe, think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibrations. —Nikola Tesla
American inventor and electrical engineer, Nikola Tesla once observed that our universe’s fundamental block boils down to energy, frequency, and vibrations. In our everyday lives, we’ve felt this energetic field. A powerful life force within us all, known as chakras.
According to the data, we have seven detectable chakras that run along our spines. Though more studies concludes that we may have more than the seven chakras flowing throughout our bodies — 114 different chakras, to be exact.
But on this article, we’ll simply focus on the main seven. We’ll dive in. And get a clear understanding of their impacts on the mind, body, and spirit.
A Beginner’s Guide to The Seven Chakras
According to ancient Vedic wisdom, the seven chakras are derived from the Sanskrit word chakram, meaning “turning” or “wheel.” These wheels or disks of spinning energy, ties in, to specific nerve bundles and organs in the body.
These seven chakras are aligned vertically up the body, approximately seven fingers from each other. Starting at the root or base of your spine, extended to the crown of your head. In other words, they are the “backbone” to your core energy center — transmitting energy from one point to another.
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Each of these common seven chakras is associated with a particular element, color, and vibrational mantra. If these chakras become out of sync or blocked, there’s a highly chance that your psychology, physicality, and overall wellness, will also be impacted. And so, to function at their best, these seven chakras would desire to stay open or balanced.
In his book, The Untethered Soul, Michael Singer talks a great deal about keeping these chakras open. Otherwise, it’ll be a challenge to regulate the bodily system, dealing with emotional turmoil and fighting diseases.
On that account, being proactive: Whether that’s going for a walk, weight training, eating wholefoods, —are for example, activities that allows you to flow your energy freely.
The following is an infographic of the seven chakras System, to help analyze these elements more deeply. Let’s have a look:
The base chakra, or Muladhara (in Sanskrit), is the foundation of your core energy center. It is your essential trust in yourself and others. The root Chakra is liable for your sense of stability and security. Located at the base of your spine, this chakra is the foundation for life. It helps you feel grounded and able to withstand challenges.
The Naval, or the sex chakra, is known In Sanskrit as Svadhisthana, located just below your belly button. This chakra is your energy center for sexuality and creativity. It’s often linked to how you relate to your emotions as well as the emotions of others.
The solar plexus chakra, or Manipura (in Sanskrit), is located in your stomach area. It governs your self-esteem and confidence, as well as helping you feel in control of your life.
Also called Anahata in Sanskrit is located near your heart, in the center of your chest. Its primary purpose is to love and show compassion.
The throat chakra, or Vishuddha (in Sanskrit). is located in your throat area. This chakra is correlated with our capability to communicate verbally.
Known in Sanskrit as the Ajana (pronounced hajj–na) chakra. This is your connection to the source — the point between your soul and the universal spirit. This chakra is located between your eyes and above your eyebrows. This is the chakra to thank whenever you feel a strong gut instinct. It’s responsible for your intuition and a catalyst for your imagination.
It is at the top of your head, known as Sahasrara in Sanskrit, or the thousand-petaled-lotus chakra. This chakra is vital to creating a life you love and attaining inner peace. In addition, it represents your spiritual connection to yourself, others, and the universe.
As you learn to work with your chakras, you’ll be able to unblock or rebalance your chakras. A few approaches could help accelerate the process, such as doing certain yoga poses, breathing techniques, and meditation practices.
Also, consider working with a professional energy healer or a certified yoga instructor, if you’re unsure where to start or want to know more about your chakras.
Thank you for reading!
References:
davidji, (2012–2017). Secrets of meditation. Carlsbad, CA: Hay House, Inc.
Pond, (2016). Chakras Beyond Beginners, Awakening to the Power Within. Woodbury, MN: Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd.
