The Seven Chakras of the Body

The word Chakra means “wheel” in Sanskrit.  A Chakra is a spinning wheel of energy that is found within each one of us.   It is a spinning vortex of energy created within us by the interpenetration of consciousness and the physical body. The Chakra system is a map of consciousness. It is a complete system of seven spinning vortexes of energy.  They enable us to manifest and act in the material world, to bring abstracts into solidity.  It is through the chakras that our expressions are directed.

Our Chakra system is comprised of 3 upper Chakras, which liberate and expand us.  They govern our inner pursuits and our inner worlds.  They are a demonstration of our Spiritual Human.

The 4th Chakra is the connecting bridge between the lower and the upper bodies. It is the place where the animal human and the divine/spiritual human meet.  It is the pivoting point of our physical and spiritual world.

The lower three Chakras represent our interaction with the material world.  They demonstrate our Animal Human.

There are 7 major Chakras and 122 minor Chakras.  Our Chakras are linked to sounds, light, colors, planets, crystals, the elements, and many other key essentials of the universe.

During our lives our Chakras may become blocked or too open or too closed, creating a ‘stuckness’ within that particular area. This results in our presenting behaviors and patterns, as well as our physical ailments.  Our Chakras control the patterns from which we live, how we live, and what we present to the world.  To heal these patterns is to bring our Chakras into total balance and alignment. That is, to connect to our higher selves and to realize the oneness that is.

Our blockages may come from past mental traumas, physical traumas, and they may also have been inherited from our ancestors.  (Miasmatic)

Root Chakra

The first Chakra is the base or Root Chakra. The original Sanskrit name for this Chakra is Muladhara.  It is located at the base of the spine   The Root Chakra contains our attitudes about life that have been handed down from generation to generation.  It is said to contain the primary 8 cells that have all the knowledge of our creation.  It carries our “DNA” of who and what we are.   Here you will find the only cells in your body that do not change within your lifetime. It is the Root Chakra that grounds or Roots us in the physical world.   It encompasses our stability, our foundation, shelter, and our survival.  When we see someone reacting and living from this Chakra, with an excess of energy in this area, we may see someone who is very dictatorial and impatient. Their concerns are very deeply rooted in the material world.  Their worries cover areas such as money, possessions, control, and perfectionism. We may also see the opposite due to an energy block.  We will see the individual exhibit a lack of energy, a lack of drive, lack of support, a general under functioning (Psoric Miasm).

The Root Chakra is associated to the planet Earth (Grounding) and it corresponds to our sense of smell, physical energy and vitality. Here also, say the yogis, sleeps the magic serpent known as the kundalini. It lies coiled at the base of the spine and symbolizes the basic evolutionary life force. Once awakened it will rise through the spine to the crown of the head and may trigger enlightenment in the practitioner of these methods.

The Root Chakra is also connected to our fight or flight response. The basic physical components energetically connected to the base Chakra aside from the Adrenal glands would include the colon, the rectum, our legs, which physically ground us to this earth, the Lymph system, skeletal system (teeth and bones), the bladder and eliminatory system, and our lower back, which gives us support.   For those who are familiar with Louise Hay, you will note that she associates the back with our stability, whether it is financial, or emotional.  It is due to the connection of the skeletal system that this Chakra may also be linked to the Syphilitic miasm.

The Primary color associated with this Chakra is red.  With each primary color we also find a secondary color.  The secondary color for the Root Chakra is green.  When we are treating an illness by using the energy of the colors, any imbalance can be treated, or corrected with its opposite or secondary color.  So if we see that there is an overabundance of red energy coming from the Root Chakra we may use the color green to bring balance to the Chakra, and vice versa.   You may want to incorporate the use of the Color remedies into your practice.  I have seen many great results with these remedies.

ROOT CHAKRA FLOWER AND GEM ESSENCES

Australian Bush Essences

Red Lily-For disconnection, split, lack of focus, day dreamy, grounds, focuses and brings one into the present and connected to their source

Sundew (drosera)-Good for indecisive people, for those who tend to be unfocused especially in work related areas, for being in the present.  Disconnected

Fringe Violet - When damage or trauma has been done to our auric field

Gray Spider - Extreme terror or panic.  Primordial fear, the intense fear found in the spider family

Macrocarpa – (Eucalyptus) – Strong affinity to the Adrenals.  Renews vitality and energy.  Low immunity, burn-out and exhaustion.

Alaskan Gem Remedies

Brazilian Quartz– For all Chakras and a weak connection to the earth, heals, energizes and cleanses. The essence of cleansing white light; synchronizes and harmonizes our auric field, the subtle bodies, and the physical body to the earth’s natural vibration.

Pyrite-Easily influenced by others, not in relationships that are beneficial, solidifies values and standing up for oneself.  Helps one solidify and honor one’s values.

Malachite–For 1-4 Chakras, grounds, aligns-physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.

Ruby–1-2 Chakras, clarifies physical presence in the body, resolves survival issues.

Rhodolite Garnet–For 1-2 Chakras, weakened body connection especially after an accident or surgery, for reconnecting with the body.  Similar to the homeopathic remedy Aconite.

Rhodochrosite-Shut down physically or emotionally, releases pain held in the body, soothes & nourishes the body after a deep healing.

Smoky Quartz–Jet lag, healing crisis, detox of the body of all negative energies consisting of physical, emotional, and spiritual.  It cleanses and stabilizes.

Back Flower Remedies:

Rock Rose – Extreme panic and fears

Clematis: The Daydreamer, spending to much time in the Spirit realm, ungrounded.

Hornbeam – That Monday morning feeling.  Mental Exhaustion.

Aspen – Vague Fears of the unknown

Bailey Essences

Sea Campion – For separation in early childhood and its consequent insecurity and fears. Stimulates loving, protective energies

HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR THE ROOT CHAKRA

You will notice here that the remedies that govern the Root or Base Chakra may be comprised of our Minerals, the Kali’s, and the earth remedies.  We may also look to the use of the glandulars such as Adrenaline, Adrenal cortex, and the Adrenal Whole gland, as it is the exhaustion of the Adrenal gland that is very commonly seen in the individual who is ungrounded.  This is mainly due to the energy that is consumed by their many fears.

Steroids are also known to weaken the Base Chakra.  Therefore our body builders, and many of our athletes in today’s world may show signs of a lack of energy in the Root Chakra. (Perhaps we can add corticosteroid to the list of Root Chakra remedies)

Following are some of the remedies that are commonly found in those who have a lack of energy within the Base.

Arsenicum Alb                                   Argentum Nitricum               Argentum Metallicum

Nux Vomica                                        Silica                                       Calcarea Carbonicum

Hypericum                                          Arnica                                     Aconite

Opium                                                 Stramonium                            Berlin Wall

Proteus                                               Symphytum                            Tarantula

Psorinum                                             Bowel Nosodes                      Lac Caninum

Lac Humanum                                     Hydrogen                               Coffea

Chocolate                                           Granite                                   Red

Take note that remedies such as Stramonium, Aconite, Opium, and Hydrogen, deal with those that have been shaken from their foundation.  They have been up rooted by a trauma or some type of fright.

Remedies such as the Berlin Wall and Proteus cover those that may feel that they have constantly been living in a war zone.  The constant strain on the adrenals may leave one in a constant state of high alert.

Splenic chakra – second chakra

The Second Chakra is known as the Sacral Chakra. (Splenic Chakra)  The Sanskrit name is Svadhisthana.   The 2^nd Chakra is found approximately 1 inch below the navel.  This Chakra controls our motion (movement) and our e-motions (movement of the emotions). It is associated with the ovaries and testes.  The Sacral Chakra represents a duality, a polarity, such as the pain pleasure principle.  (So again we see the strong ties between our emotions and our physical ailments.) It represents magnetism, controlling patterns, and emotional feelings (joy, anger, fear).

The second Chakra is about friendliness, creativity, emotions and intuition on the gut level. It’s influenced by how emotions were expressed or repressed during childhood. It is the sexual center for women.

It motivates all our behavior.  The areas of the body that it relates to are the sexual organs, stomach, upper intestines, liver, gallbladder, kidney, pancreas, spleen, and the middle spine.   It is ruled by the water element.  When we deny our emotions, water is also retained within the physical body, along with other toxins both emotionally and physically.  Finding a healthy balance between control and letting go is essential for the healthy functioning of this Chakra.

We constantly move (movement) our energy towards pleasurable things and away from things that are disturbing to us. I believe we are taught this response at a very young age.  We run from our emotions. We run from unpleasant things. This is a much easier way of survival.  We may see some individuals go into states of complete emotional shut down, void and numb of many emotions.

The Sacral Chakra governs our sexual relationships, our feelings, and how we react to feeling someone else’s feelings and energies (clairsentient).  In practice we may encounter many individuals who present with a low or non-existent sex drive due to being completely closed off emotionally. If you cannot feel emotionally you may not be capable of making the physical connection.

Fear also originates from this Chakra, quite similar to that of the Base/Root Chakra. I believe we see more fear geared toward our emotions within the Sacral Chakra, where the fear is more centered on our survival with the Base/Root Chakra. Determining where our fear comes from helps us to have greater insight as to where the imbalance can be found, but also helps to give us greater insight into choosing the correct homeopathic remedy.

The Water element is associated with our emotions and the Sacral Chakra. Remember the fluidity, the movement, the flow found within this Chakra. The moon and Venus are the planets associated with this energy center.  It not only controls our emotions but also our fertility, our cycles, and the urinary track.  Think of the many cycles that are connected to the moon such as the tides, and the seasons.  In addition the moon is also found to have a connection to the Crown chakra as well.

The Sycotic miasm is emphasized here as we see the correlation with the bodily fluids, our sexual function, and reproduction.

The color of this Chakra is orange, with its complementary color being blue.

FLOWER AND GEM ESSENCES FOR THE SACRAL CHAKRA

Australian Bush Essences

Turkey Bush–Creativity

Billy Goat Plum–Releases shame & humiliation, sexuality

Spinifex–Cleansing and releasing, used for physical problems related to sex & body.  The victim archetype

She Oak – Hormonal imbalance.  Removes those personal blocks that prevent conception.

Flannel Flower — Lack of sensitivity, especially in males.  Averse to being touched.  Sexual abuse

Alaskan Gem Essences

Bloodstone–For emotional negativity, PMS, rebalances energy after trauma or upset.  Strengthens our connection to the earth.

Hematite-For boundary strength while witnessing emotionally charged situations

Malachite-1st to 4th Chakras, aligns physical, emotional, mental and spiritual supports unity of being on all levels.

Orange Calcite-For lack of energy, creativity, unable to see the positive side of life. Dispels, sadness, grief, darkness

Rhodolite Garnet–Healing oneself from trauma or upset. Especially after an accident or a trauma.  Helps up to rebuild our etheric energy.

Tiger’s Eye-For reacting rather than responding, often angry or jealous, strengthens emotions and emotional body

Bailey Flower Essences

Tuftet Vetch – Confusion of sexual image. For sexual difficulties caused by an incorrect sexual self-image – usually due to childhood conditioning

HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR THE SACRAL CHAKRA

Medorrhinum                                     Thuja                                      Natrum Sulph

Pulsatilla                                             Sepia                                       Dulcamara

Causticum                                           Staphysagria                         Natrum Mur

Folliculinum                                        Testosterone                         Berberis

Solidago                                             Agnus Castus                         Conium

Limestone                                           Platina                                    Hyos

Cantharis                                            Scorpion                                 Lachesis

Lyssin                                                  Apis (fluids)                           Other Venoms

Orange

The Sacral Chakra has an affinity with the Sycotic miasm in regards to the bodily fluids, sexuality, and the emotions.  It reigns over the kidneys, Urinary tract and our circulation (fluids); therefore the use of the glandulars that relate to the specific organs may be used.

Solar Plexus

The third Chakra is called the Solar Plexus. It is located below the sternum and just above the stomach. The Sanskrit name for the Solar Plexus is Manipura.  It is also known as the seat of the soul, for it is our power center.  The parts of the body associated with this Chakra include the muscular system, the skin, the Solar Plexus, the large intestine, stomach, liver (color yellow), and other organs and glands in the region of the Solar Plexus. Also the face, representing figuratively the face one shows the world.

Parts of our consciousness associated with this Chakra include our perceptions concerning power, control, freedom, and the ease with which one is able to be themselves. The mental activity and mental body are also associated with this Chakra. The Solar Plexus Chakra corresponds to the level of being that we call the personality, or ego. It is the seat of our self-esteem and our will. It is our action in the world, going out and getting what we want.

When there is an over abundance of energy in this center we will encounter someone who is a workaholic, a perfectionist, domineering, dictatorial and arrogant.

When there is a lack of energy in the Solar Plexus we appear depressed, we lack confidence, and we worry about what others say (fear of who we are).  We may exhibit insecurity, jealousy, distrust, and a constant need for reassurance.

When this Chakra is balanced we show self-respect, respect for others, and a sense of personal power. We are outgoing, cheerful, relaxed, spontaneous and very expressive.

Yellow is the color associated to this Chakra.   It is the Chakra of the element of fire.  Fire walking is excellent for this Chakra; it gives you the feeling that if you can do that then you can do anything.  Sun bathing holds other benefits for this center, but Ian Watson had commented that we do not sunbathe properly. We sit in our offices for most of our life and spend two weeks out of the year in the sun. The best remedy is a regular sunbathing program. Allow the energy of the sun to soak into the Solar Plexus from the front, and a nice warm fire on your back. Think how good it feels to stand in front of a fire with your back to it!

Australian Bush Essences

Dynamis Essence– A combination of essences for energy

Old Man Banksia- Counteracts weariness.  This gives us the strength to handle whatever life may bring.

Macrocarpa- Energy

Crowea- Releases worry

Wild Potato Bush- releases feeling physically encumbered, weighted down

Banksia Robur- For Lethary, apathy, loss of drive

Bottlebrush – Bonding between mother and child, serenity, letting go.  Handling of changes in life

Alaskan Gem Essences

Carnelian– For burn out, low energy, & weak sense of self. Draws energy back into the body and reconnects energy

Gold-Low self esteem, weak identity, brings strength, solidity and balance, taps into inner joy, beauty and harmony

Hematite– Emotionally co-dependent, difficulty maintaining one’s own energy in groups-Helps one maintain one’s energy

Pyrite–1st to 3rd Chakras, Easily influenced by others, tension and instability; Strengthens inner truth, self-esteem and self-trust

Topaz–Addictions, inappropriate ways of relating to others;helps one to act decisively, from clear identity and purpose. Helps to clear blockages within the Solar Plexus

Tiger’s Eye– 2nd and 3rd Chakras, Taking things too personally, anger, jealousy. Clears energy blocks, taps into personal energy from the highest level.

Bach Flower Essences

Cerato – Strength to trust one’s own judgement

Larch – Lack of self-confidence

Schleranthus – Inability to come to a decision, indecisiveness

HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR THE SOLAR PLEXUS

The Solar Plexus is our furnace of fire.  It is our will, our being, and our inner strength.  Remedies found to be appropriate for this Chakra are the fire remedies, including fire itself.  We also see the power of the seasons having an intense effect on this energy center.  Spring is a time of death, birth, and being reborn.  It is a time of the renewal of our Spirit.  Our souls seek new journeys.  Autumn or Fall is a time of the coming months of rest, a time of detoxification.   Summer brings the emotion of joy, and we learn how to balance it. Our feet are most often exposed in the summer. The feet are our connection with the earth and are what essentially roots us on many levels.  Summer is a very important time to come in touch with our Root Chakra.  Winter brings the much needed rest, but some may also encounter sadness due to the lack of sunshine and warmth to feed the furnace of the Solar Plexus.

In regards to the homeopathic remedies that may be used, we may see the remedies that relate to the digestive tract, the liver, and the gall bladder.

Phosphorous                                       Fire                                         Nux Vomica

Lycopodium                                        Chamomilla                             Colocynthis

Staphysagria                                     Carcinosin                              Folliculinum

Pulsatilla                                             Causticum                               Anacardium

Veratrum                                            Silica                                       Lobelia

Hydrastis                                           Iris V                                      Insulin

Chelidonium                                        Carduus                                  China

Yellow

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