Root Chakra:
The root is the chakra of stability, Security and our basic needs. It encompasses the first three vertebrae, the bladder and the colon. When this chakra is open, we feel safe and fearless. It is located at the base of pine at the perineum
Color: Red
Quantity/function: Survival, Security, grounding, achieve goals, vitality, stability, stillness, courage
Sense: smell
Organs: energetic fields of the bones, skeletal, coccygeal nerve plexus, adrenal glands
Gland: energetic field of the adrenal gland
Elements: earth
Musical note and frequency: middle c/440 Hz
Gemstones: Agate, bloodstone, Hematite, Red coral, Red garnet, Ruby, black tourmaline obsidian.
Herbs: cedar, clove pepper
Essentials oils : Myrrh, patchouli, Rose wood, Thyme
Causes of shrunken chakra
- Fear or worry about security.
- Obsession with money.
Mantra- Lam
Color – Red
Planet – Saturn
Rashi – Aquarius and Capricorn
Principle – Physical entity
Adrenal gland:
Located at the base of the spine, this chakra forms our foundation. It represents the elements of earth Therefore it related to our survival instincts and tom our bodies and the physical plane.
Ideally this chakra brings us health, security and dynamic presence.
Diagnosis:
The root chakra is about being physically there and feeling at home in situations. If it opens you feel grounded, stable and secure. You don’t unnecessarily distrust people. You feel how to connect to your physical body. If you tend to be fearful or nervous, you root chakras is probably under active.
The Sarcal Chakra:
The sarcal chakra is our creativity and sexual center. It is located above the public bone, below the navel, and is responsible for our creative expression. It is Located at the center of lower abdomen
- Located at the centre of lower abdomen
Color– Red
Quantity/function: physical desires, personal creativity.
Sense- Taste
Organs- Energetic fields of the sexual organs, bladder, prostate, womb
Gland– Energetic field of the gonads
Element- Water
Musical note/frequency- above middle c[440 Hz]
Gemstones– Carnelian, coral, gold, calcite, moonstone
Herbs– Gardenia, sandalwood, Ylang- Ylang
Essentials oils– cardamom, clarysage, fennel
Causes of shrunken chakra
- Worry or stress about issues concerning the body
- Obsession with body, carving, addictions
Test or ovaries
The second chakra located in the abdomen, lower back and sexual organs is related to the element water. It connects us to other through feeling, desire sensation and movement. Ideally this chakra brings us fluidity and grace.
Diagnosis
The sacral chakra is about feelings and sexuality. When it is open, your feelings flow freely and expressed without you over-emotional. You are open to intimacy and passionate. You have no problems dealings with your sexuality.
If you tend to be stiff and unemotional or have a: “poker face” the sacral chakra is under active
The Solar Plexus:
The solar plexus chakra means lustrous gem and it is the area from the navel to the breastbone. The third chakra is our source of personal power. It is located at the above the navel and below the chest
- Located at the above the navel and below the chest
Color– Yellow
Quality function- power and control, self control, energy, peace
Sense – sight
Gland – Energetic field of the pancreas
Element – Fire/ego identity, oriented to self-definition
Music note or frequency – E/440 Hz
Gemstones – Amber, citrine, Tiger’s eye
Herbs – Bergamot, Black, pepper, cardamom
Cause of shrunken chakra
- Fear
- Obsession with gaining power and control
Pancreas gland
This chakra is known as the power chakra located in the solar plexus It rules our personal power will and autonomy, as well as metabolism.
Diagnosis
The solar plexus chakra is about asserting yourself in a group. When it is open, you feel in control and you have sufficient self esteem.
When the solar plexus chakra is under active, you tend to be positive and indecisive
Heart Chakra:
Heart chakra is at the middle of the seven and unites the lower chakras of matter and the upper chakras of spirit. The fourth is also spiritual but serves as a bridge between our body, mind, emotions, and spirit. The heart chakra is our source of love and connection.
- Located at the centre of the chest
Color: Green
Quality of function: Love, harmony, healing, sharing
Sense: Touch
Organs: Energetic field of the cardio plexus, respiratory
Element – socio identity, self –acceptance
Musical note/frequency: F/440 Hz
Gemstones: Emerald, Green jade
Herbs: Marjoram, jasmine
Essential oil: lavender, Melissa, Rose
Causes of shrunken chakra
- Relationship attachments, addictions and obsessions
Thymus gland
This chakra is called the heart chakra. It is in the middle chakra in a system of seven.
It is related to love and integrator of opposites in the pshye.
Diagnosis:
The heart chakra is about love, kindness and affection. When it is open, you are compassionate and friendly. When your heart chakra is under active you are cold and active
The Throat Chakra:
The throat chakra is the fifth chakra, located in the area of the throat. This is our source of verbal expression and the ability to speak our highest truth. The fifth chakra includes the neck, thyroid, and parathyroid glands, jaw, mouth, and tongue.
Quality/Function – communication and self expressions
Sense– Sounds
Organs –Energetic fields of the nerve plexus, vocal chords
Gland – Energetic field of the thyroid gland, ears.
Element- Ether
Musical note / frequency – G/440 Hz
Gemstones – Aquamarine, Blue sapphire
Herbs – Benton Basil
Essential oil – Cypress, Eucalyptus
Causes of shrunken chakra
- Obsessive communication
Diagnosis
The throat chakra is about self-expression and talking. When it is open you have no problems expressing yourself.
Third Eye or Ajna Chakra:
The ajna chakra is located in between the eyebrows. It is also referred to as the “third eye” chakra. Ajna is our center of intuition. We all have a sense of intuition but we may not listen to it or heed its warnings. Focus on opening the sixth chakra will help you hone this ability.
Located: central forehead
Color: Indigo, purple
Quality/function: Inner vision, Intuition
Organs: Energetic field of the medulla plexus
Gland: Energetic field of the pituitary gland
Element: light
Musical note/frequency: A/440 Hz
Gemstones: calcite, Quartz
Herbs: jasmine, mint
Essentials oil: jasmine, pine
Cause of shrunken chakra
- Living in illusion
Diagnosis
The third eye chakra is about insight and visualization. When it is open you have a good intuition. If this chakra is over-active you may live in a world of fantasy too much.
Crown Chakra:
The crown chakra or the “thousand petal lotus” chakra is located at the crown of the head. This is the chakra of enlightenment and spiritual connection to our higher selves, others and ultimately, to the divine.
Located– just above the top of the head
Color– white/violet
Quality/function– Diving guidance, perfection
Organs– Energetic fields of the upper skull, cerebral cortex
Gland- Energetic fields of pineal gland
Element– Pure consciousness
Musical note/frequency– B/440 Hz
Gemstones- clear Quartz, Amethyst
Herbs- Rose, spruce
Essentials oil- rose, pine
Causes of shrunken chakra
- Fear of accepting guidance from positive divine.
Diagnosis
The crown chakra is about wisdom and being one with the world. When this chakra is open you are unprejudiced and quite aware and yourself.