chakras

The concept of chakra originates in Hindu texts and features in tantric and yogic traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism. The word ‘chakra’ is derived from a Sanskrit word meaning ‘wheel’. Each chakra in the body is recognized as a focal point for life-force relating to spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental energies. The chakras are the network through which the mind, body, and spirit endocrine glands interact as one system. The seven major chakras, many more minor chakras, correspond to specific aspects of our consciousness and have their own individual characteristics and functions. Each has a corresponding relationship to one of the of the body’s system, the seven colors of the rainbow spectrum, element, body location, sensory function and flower.

1^stChakra~Root Chakra

Color: Red

Element: Earth

Location: Base of Spine

Sensory Function: Smell

Endocrine Gland: Adrenals

Corresponding Flower: Indian Paintbrush

Sanskrit Name: Muladhara-support or foundation

2^ndChakra~Splenic or Sacral Chakra

Color: Orange

Element: Water

Location: Lower abdomen, sacral plexus

Sensory Function: Taste

Endocrine Gland: Gonad

Corresponding Flower: Pomegranite

Sanskrit Name: Svadhisthana-abode of the vital force or dwelling place of the self

3^rdChakra~Solar Plexus Chakra

Color: Yellow

Element: Fire

Location: Solar plexus, stomach

Sensory Function: Sight

Endocrine Gland: Pancreas

Corresponding Flower: Sunflower

Sanskrit Name: Manipura-jewel of the lotus or the city of gems

4^thChakra~Heart Chakra

Color: Green/Pink

Element: Air

Location: Chest, heart, cardiac plexus

Sensory Function: Touch

Endocrine Gland: Thymus

Corresponding Flower: Wild Rose

Sanskrit Name : Anahata-unstricken

5^th Chakra~Throat Chakra

Color: Light blue

Element: Ether

Location: Throat, pharyngeal plexus

Sensory Function: Hearing

Endocrine Gland: Thyroid

Corresponding Flower: Desert Larkspur

Sanskrit Name: Visuddha-pure

6^th Chakra~Third Eye Chakra

Color: Violet/Purple

Element: Radium

Location: Forehead, brow, carotid plexus, third eye

Sensory Function: Sixth sense, transcended awareness

Endocrine Gland: Pituitary

Corresponding Flower: Aster

Sanskrit Name: Ajna-authority, command and unlimited power

7^th Chakra~Crown Chakra

Color: White/Gold

Element: Magentum

Location: Cerebral cortex

Sensory Function: Cosmic awareness

Endocrine Gland: Pineal

Corresponding Flower: Saguaro

Sanskrit Name:Sahasrara-thousand-petaled and dwelling place without support

Sanskrit is an ancient Indo-Aryan language and the classical language of India which is still used today.

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