chakra

(Sanskrit) A wheel or vortex of energy that exists in several parts of the physical body. We have seven major Chakras which correspond to Seven major glands. Chakras are used in energy and healing work

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Muladhara chakra:

The root chakra; sacral center; seat of Kundalini.

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Manipura chakra:

The navel chakra,; primary site of urdva-retas.

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ROOT CHAKRA - lowest energy center; sexual center. (NAD)

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Anahata chakra

The forth spinal centre, heart chakra; non-stop breath

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Chakra

(Sanskrit - wheel, circle) One of several major energy centers in the astral body, so called because the shape of the revolving form is like a wheel divided with spokes. Often called "lotuses" - the seventh one with a thousand petals. They conform to the the ductless glands in the physical body. (See Chakras)

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ajna chakra: (Sanskrit) "Command wheel." The third-eye center. See: chakra.

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Anahata Chakra

(Sanskrit) The heart center, . symbolized by a 12-petal lotus

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solar plexus chakra The third chakra, located just above the navel, is the center of intuition, emotion and power. This chakra influences the adrenal glands profoundly affecting the sympathetic nervous system, muscular energy, circulation, heartbeat, digestion, and mood. Excessive use and over-abuse of adrenaline due to constant stress produces various physical and psychological symptoms including ulcers, nervous disorders and chronic fatigue. The symbolic form of this center is a circle and its color is yellow.

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Anahata Chakra anahatacakra (Sanskrit) (from an not + a-ahan to strike, beat + chakra wheel, circle)

Unstruck wheel or circle; fourth of the seven chakras (mystical foci or subtle centers of energy) placed by some commentators in the region of the heart (hridaya); others place it in the root of the nose. Subba Row states that the seat of "the universal life-princple . . . Jiva is the Anahatachakram (heart)" (BCW 3:409).

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MULADHARA CHAKRA: centre of spiritual energy located at the base of the spinal column

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crown chakra: Sahasrara chakra. The thousand-petaled cranial center of divine consciousness.

See: chakra.

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Agni or Agniya Chakra agni cakra (Sanskrit) (from agniya fiery + chakra wheel, plexus)

The fiery plexus; the pituitary body, under the influence of the moon. (FSO 461)

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Muladhara chakra: First chakra

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sahasrara chakra: (Sanskrit) "Thousand-spoked wheel." The cranial psychic force center.

See: chakra.

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Svadhishthana Chakra {FSO 460}

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manipura chakra: (Sanskrit) "Wheeled city of jewels."

Solar-plexus center of willpower.

See: chakra.

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MANIPURA CHAKRA: centre of spiritual energy in the region of the navel

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Kala chakra:

The wheel of time.

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Chakra System

The chakras are the bodies centres of energy and vital to the well being of the whole person. They are the energy centres through which our spiritual and emotional energies flow.

The word ‘Chakra’ is taken from Hindi and means ‘wheel of energy’ There are seven chakras or energy centres within the body. Each Chakra has certain characteristics and influences a different aspect of the personality. The correct flow of energies through the chakras is vital for health. When the flow of Prana, or energy is blocked, disease results.

The Base Chakra, Mooladhara

This chakra controls the basic human survival instincts and provides an essential ‘grounding’. Our most basic human instincts originate from this Chakra.

The Sacral Chakra, Swadisthan Manipura

This is linked to sexuality and reproductive capacity.

The Solar Plexus, Nabhi

This chakra is said to direct our awareness of self within the world. This is the seat of our emotional life and existence.

The Heart Chakra, Anhata

Connected to love and compassion. This chakra is the centre of feelings of love, harmony and peace.

The Throat Chakra, Vishuddhi

Linked to individual creativity and communication.

The Brow Chakra, Ajjna

This chakra forms the seat of both intuition and awareness. It is seen as the seat of perception, often perception beyond our physical senses.

The Crown Chakra, Sahasrara

This chakra links to the persons spiritual connection with the universe around them, the link with the divine. This chakra also balances the interior and exterior energies of a person's existence, linking them to the world around them.

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heart chakra: Anahata chakra. Center of direct cognition.

See: chakra.

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