Chakras are spiritual energy centres, which control the distribution of energy around the body. A major chakra exists where twenty-one nadis (narrow energy channel) intersect and a minor chakra where fourteen nadis cross. The generally accepted number of major chakras is twelve, whereas the minor chakras are very numerous. Out of the twelve major chakras, the most commonly recognised are:
- Muladhara, The Base Chakra, which is the root or the foundation and it is located at the perineum. It represents the root of the kundalini energy. Its element is earth, and it is represented by the colour red. The Base Chakra is associated with the deities Indra (earth element), Brahma (father of gods and men) and Dakini (female deity carrying the revelation of divine knowledge). The mantra for this chakra is Lam.
- Svadhisthana, The Sacral Chakra, is concerned with the pleasures in life and it is located near the naval. Its element is water, and it is represented by the colour orange. The Sacral Chakra is associated with the deities Varuna (water element), Vishnu (preserver and restorer) and Rakini (symbol of fire). The mantra for this chakra is Vam.
- Manipura, The Solar Plexus Chakra, is concerned with the energy generated during the digestion process and it is situated above the navel. Its element is fire, and it is represented by the colour yellow. The Solar Plexus Chakra is associated with the deities Rudra (god of storms), Lakini (astral planes awareness) and Vahini (nature god). The mantra for this chakra is Ram.
- Anahata, The Heart Chakra, is the centre of balance and equilibrium and it is located near the fifth thoracic vertebra. Its element is air, and it is represented by the colour green. The Heart Chakra is associated with the deities Vayu (god of the wind), Ishu (divine activity as the source of movement in the universe) and Kakini (dispels fear). The mantra for this chakra is Yam.
- Vishuddha, The Throat Chakra, is concerned with hearing and communication and it located at the top of the neck. Its element is ether, and it is represented by the colour blue. The Throat Chakra is associated with the deities Sadasiva (reconciliation of opposites) and Shakini (light). The mantra for this chakra is Ham.
- Ajna, The Brow Chakra, is the go between the brain consciousness and intuition and it is located between the eyebrows. Its element is ether, and it is represented by the colour indigo. The Brow Chakra is associated with the deities Shiva (completeness) and Hakini (pure mind). The mantra for this chakra is Om.
- Sahasrara, The Crown Chakra, is associated with reaching enlightenment and it is located above the crown of the head. It is represented by the colour violet. The Crown Chakra is associated with the deity Paramashiva (union of the Shakti and Shiva).
As chakras represent are linked to particular parts of the body, when energy is blocked or unbalanced, it can affect all areas of life.
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