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The word chakra is Sanskrit for wheel or disc and signifies one of seven basic energy centres in the body. Each of these centres correlates to major nerve branching from the spinal column. In addition the chakras also relate to levels of consciousness, archetypal elements, developmental stages of life, colours, sounds, body functions. Below is a brief description of each chakra.  

 

CROWN CHAKRA
This Chakra relates to thought, Universal identity, and  self-knowledge
 This charka located at the top of the head that relates to consciousness as pure awareness. It is our connection to the greater world beyond, to a timeless, spaceless place of all-knowing. When developed, this chakra brings us knowledge, wisdom, understanding, spiritual connection, and bliss.

THIRD EYE
Light, Archetypal identity, oriented to self-reflection
 This chakra is known as the brow chakra or third eye center. It is related to the act of seeing, both physically and intuitively. As such it opens your psychic faculties and our understanding of archetypal levels. When healthy it allows us to see clearly, in effect, letting us "see the big picture."

COMMUNICATION CHAKRA
Sound, Creative identity, oriented to self-expression
 This is the chakra located in the throat and is thus related to communication and creativity. Here we experience the world symbolically through vibration, such as the vibration of sound representing language.

HEART CHAKRA
Air, Social identity, oriented to self-acceptance
This chakra is called the heart chakra and is the middle chakra in a system of seven. It is related to love and is the integrator of opposites in the psyche: mind and body, male and female, persona and shadow, ego and unity. A healthy fourth chakra allows us to love deeply, feel compassion, have a deep sense of peace and centeredness

EMOTIONAL CHAKRA
Fire, Ego identity, oriented to self-definition
 This chakra is known as the power chakra, located in the solar plexus. It rules our personal power, will, and autonomy, as well as our metabolism. When healthy, this chakra brings us energy, effectiveness, spontaneity, and non-dominating power.

 Sacral Chakra
Water, Emotional identity, oriented to self gratification
 The second chakra, located in the abdomen, lower back, and sexual organs, is related to the element water, and to emotions and sexuality. It connects us to others through feeling, desire, sensation, and movement. Ideally this chakra brings us fluidity and grace, depth of feeling, sexual fulfillment, and the ability to accept change

ROOT CHAKRA
Earth, Physical identity, oriented to self preservation
Located at the base of the spine, this chakra forms our foundation. It represents the element earth, and is therefore related to our survival instincts, and to our sense of grounding and connection to our bodies and the physical plane. Ideally this chakra brings us health, prosperity, security, and dynamic presence.

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