Chakra

Chakra is a concept originating from Hindu, which refers to spinning like vortices that are believed to exist on the etheric double of a man. The Chakras are said to be force centers of energy permeating the layers of a subtle body. There are seven chakras.

Sahasrar: The Crown Chakra is considered to be the chakra of pure conscience. It can be compared to the pituitary gland which secretes hormones to communicate to the rest of the endocrine system and also connects to the CNS through the hypothalamus.

Ajna: The Brow Chakra is symbolised by a lotus with two petals. Ajna is known as the third eye chakra and is linked to the pineal gland. The pineal gland is the gland that produces melatonin (sleep and awakening regulator). The key issues of Ajna involves balancing the higher and lower selves and trusting inner guidance.

Vishuddha: The Throat Chakra is in relation to communication and growth through expression. This chakra is paralleled to the thyroid hormone, which is also located in the throat, that is responsible for growth and maturation. Vishuddha governs communication physically, it governs independence emotionally, it governs fluent thought mentally, and it governs a sense of security spiritually.

Anahata: The Heart Chakra is related anatomically to the thymus, which is located in the chest. It is an element of the immune system and the endocrine system. It is the site of maturation of the T cells that are responsible for fending off disease. Key issues involving the Anahata chakra involve complex emotions, compassion, tenderness, unconditional love, equilibrium, rejection and well-being.

Manipura: The Solar Plexus Chakra is related to the metabolic and digestive systems. Mentally, Manipura governs personal power, fear, anxiety, opinion-formation, introversion, and transition from simple or base emotion to complex. Physically, Manipura governs digestion.

Swadhisthana: The Sacral Chakra is located in the sacrum and is considered to correspond to the testes or the ovaries that produce the sex hormones involved in the reproductive cycle. It is also considered to be related to the genitourinary system and the adrenals. Key issues are relationships, violence, addictions, basic emotional needs, and pleasure. Physically it governs reproduction; mentally it governs joy; spiritually it governs enthusiasm.

Muladhara: The Base Chakra, also known as the root chakra, is related to instinct, security, survival and also to basic human potentiality. It is related anatomically to the gonads and the adrenal medulla, responsible for the fight-or-flight response when survival is under threat.

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