ZoëAlexander - Bio-energy Therapy Practitioner

The Chakra System

The word “chakra”, literally meaning “wheel” or “circle”, refers to energy centres that exist both within and out with the physical body. These centres correspond with nerve plexuses in the body. Most texts traditionally discuss the seven major chakras as illustrated in this image. In reality we have thousands of chakras all over our body. The seven centres have governing metaphysical as well as physical functions.

The role of the chakras is to accept, transform and emit energy to different parts of the body. This energy is then circulated around the body effectively animating and nourishing it much as our cardiovascular system nourishes us via our blood. This chakra system makes up part of our wider bio-field commonly referred to as our aura. Homeostasis, the body’s natural ability to self regulate, dictates our physiology and is vital to our overall health. Our bio-field is also geared to self regulate. However when blockages appear in our bio-field that we are unable to remove by ourselves, systems of energy medicine, such as Bio-energy Therapy and Reiki, work with the chakra system to help restore energetic self regulation. A free flowing, self regulating energy field helps the mind, body and spirit to self regulate and heal.

There are many ways to help clear and strengthen your chakra system and there are thousands of books, CDs and practitioners to help you.

Carol Fagan’s work is a great place to start for more information on the chakra system. Click image on right to order book.

Caroline Myss and Anodea Judith have both written about the chakra systems in their respective works, “Why People Don’t Heal and How They Can” and "Wheels of Life". Click image(s) on right to order book(s).

Sound therapist Jonathan Goldman has produced two music CDs designed to help the chakra system called “Chakra Chants” and “Chakra Chants 2”. The chakra system also benefits from yoga. Click image on right to order CD.

The Chakras Themselves

The aim of what appears below is to give you intellectual understanding on the significance of your chakra system to your health and your life. We in the West are only beginning to understand our energy system and what it really means for us. The reality is that our bio-field (including the chakra system) continually oscillates, gathers and sends energetic information throughout our system and the world at large. The chakras, although they appear to pertain to specific aspects of physicality and meta physicality, cannot be isolated from the effect they have on the energetic system as a whole.

Root chakra The first chakra is located at the base of the spine. Physically it is believed to support the energy flow from the hip area down to the feet as well as your overall state of health. Metaphysically it is believed to be the centre that keeps you grounded and feeling safe and secure. It is the chakra that connects you to your physical life, i.e. your home and your work. The health of this centre dictates how well you manage your physical life and reality. This centre is associated with the colour red.

Sacral chakra The second chakra is located one inch below the naval. Physically it is believed to support the energy of the lower abdominal section of your body. Metaphysically it is believed to be the centre of your unconscious emotions. It is associated with finances, sexuality (although this also impacts other centres), personal boundaries with both the material world and one to one relationships. It is also associated with your overall sense of power in the material world. Several centres are associated with creativity; this is the one specifically linked to the birthing of creativity, i.e. bringing creativity out into the material world. This centre is associated with the colour orange.

Solar Plexus chakra The third chakra is located over the stomach, just below the rib cage. Physically it is believed to support the energy surrounding the upper abdominal section of your body. Metaphysically it is believed to be the seat of your personal power. Your self confidence and self esteem are associated with this centre. This centre is associated with the colour yellow.

Heart chakra The fourth chakra is located near the heart. Physically it is believed to support the energy surrounding the chest area of your body. Metaphysically it is believed to be the centre that connects the physical with the spiritual. It is also believed to be the centre of your conscious emotions including your ability to unconditionally love and forgive. The ability to love, accept, let go and flow with life directly effects all other centres. This centre is associated with the colour green and sometimes pink.

Throat chakra The fifth chakra is located in the throat. Physically it is believed to support the energy surrounding the shoulders and neck. Metaphysically it is believed to be the seat of your willpower and the centre associated with the expression of your personal truth in all forms of communication. This centre is associated with the colour blue.

Brow chakra The sixth chakra is located between your two eyes. Physically it is believed to support the energy surrounding your head. Metaphysically it is believed to be the centre of the power of your mind. Your ability to think clearly and gain personal insight, intuition and truth is associated with this centre. Psychic ability is also associated with this centre (i.e. the ability to perceive the non visible). From this the term ‘third eye’ can be applied to this centre. This centre is associated with the colour indigo.

Crown chakra The seventh chakra is located at the top of the head. It is believed to support the energy above the head. Metaphysically it is believed to be the centre of your connection to something bigger than yourself. It is therefore associated with your spirituality and spiritual belief systems that lead you to question concepts such as the meaning of life and what your purpose is. The colour associated with this chakra is purple or white.