The
word chakra is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning 'wheel'. If we were
able to 'see' the chakras (as many psychics can do) we would observe a
wheel of energy continuously rotating. Clairvoyants and psychics perceive
chakras as colorful spinning wheels. The chakras begin at the base of the
spine and finish at the top of the head. Though fixed in the central spinal
column they are in pairs, located on both the front and back of the body,
and work through it. The only exception to this is the Root
Chakra (seen as red above), which is a single chakra.
Each
chakra vibrates or rotates at a different speed. The root or first chakra
rotates at the slowest speed, the crown or seventh and highest chakra at
the highest speed. Each chakra can be stimulated by sound. And, each
chakra is stimulated by its own and complimentary color. There are
also special gemstones for that resonate with each chakra, and the gems
can be used to help clear or balance a chakra. The chakra colors are of
the rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. The
size and brightness of the wheels vary with individual development, emotional
state, physical condition, energy levels, disease, or stress levels.
Sound
Is A Healer ...
"Sound stimulates the wheels
of energy called the chakras. Over 7,000 years ago seers in Indian
connected with Spirit and brought down the Bija mantras, one mantra for
each chakra. The chakras affect health and emotions in the region
of the body that they govern. By using the correlating bija mantra,
you can stimulate the chakra to help heal the body, and the emotions to
release. As Above, So Below. What exists etherically will flow
down to the physical body."
In traditional Hatha Yoga
& Ayurveda,
the seven Bija mantras
associated with the chakras are:
LAM (Lum) - for the earth
chakra (1)
VAM (Vum) - for the water
chakra (2)
RAM (Rum) - for the fire
chakra (3)
YAM (Yum) - for the heart
chakra (4)
HAM (Hum) - for the throat
chakra (5)
AUM (Aum) - for the third
eye (6)
AH (Ahh..) - for the
crown chakra (7)
The Colors That
Support The Chakras:
Colors
can have impact on our body's energies. They can help to clear negative
emotions and energy and restore balance. Each color is associated with
a different energy center, or chakra, in the body. Here is some information
about each color and the chakra it can effect.
Red
Red
is a vibrant color that stimulates the body.
Too
much red can overexcite and even cause anger. People with high blood pressure
or anxiety may wish to avoid wearing too much red. This color can be used
therapeutically for energy conditions associated with low blood pressure,
inactivity, and impotence.
Yellow
Yellow
is associated with the solar plexus chakra. An imbalance in the solar plexus
can manifest as fear, apprehension, introversion or power issues, which
this color can help to balance. Yellow is associated with the intellect
and mental processes. It can be used therapeutically for people with rheumatoid
arthritis or osteoarthritis due to its vibrational link to calcium metabolism.
In addition to the metabolic system, the solar plexus affects the digestive
system and is related to the eyes.
Orange
Orange
can stimulate the respiratory and nervous systems and bring joy, making
it useful for depression or melancholy. It is associated with the sacral
chakra, so it can benefit the kidneys and urinary systems. The sacral chakra
is also related to the adrenal glands, so orange can help to balance adrenal
depletion or exhaustion resulting from chronic stress or overwork.
Green
Green
is a color that can help bring balance to the body and help purify and
cleanse. It is related to the heart chakra, so it can help with issues
stemming from too much or too little self love or rejection.
Turquoise
Turquoise
is associated with the throat chakra and is responsible for strengthening
the immune system against disease. It is also involved in improving communication.
Turquoise can have an anti inflammatory effect. It calms and strengthens
the voice, and can help to improve verbal expression.
Blue
Blue
is a very calming and sedating color. Blue is related to the brow chakra.
It can help to balance energy when there is high blood pressure, migraine,
asthma, anxiety and skin irritation. It is a protective color that helps
to protect you during challenging times by strengthening intuition and
insight.
Purple
Purple
is associated with spirituality, being linked to the crown chakra. It can
help when personal transformation is desired, and can also help to bring
self respect and inner wisdom, which is a vital aspect of self healing.
*Disclaimer:
This research information should be used for education only and should
not be used to diagnose or treat disease. If you have any symptoms, please
see your primary care provider.
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