Chakra Guidelines

The crown Chakra

Sahasrara (Sanskrit: सहस्रार, Sahasrāra) Crown Chakra (Top of the head; 'Soft spot' of a newborn)

element: Intelligence. God consciousness, spiritual intelligence

Imbalances: migraines, headaches, inefficient function of the immune system, minor accidents, lack of meaning in life and forgetfulness.

The 3rd Eye Chakra

Ajna (Sanskrit: आज्ञा, Ājñā) Brow or Third Eye Chakra (pineal gland or third eye)

element: Mind. Seeing, inner vision, intuition, comprehension

Imbalances: Headaches, migraines, blocked sinuses, earache, insomnia, nightmares, unexplained blurred vision.

The Throat Chakra

Vishuddha (Sanskrit: विशुद्ध, Viśuddha) Throat Chakra (throat and neck area)

Element: Ether. Communication, expression, higher will

Imbalances: Sore throats,, mouth ulcers, swollen glands in the neck area, ear problems, inability to express feelings.

The Heart Chakra

Anahata (Sanskrit: अनाहत, Anāhata) Heart Chakra (heart area)

Element: Air. Love, surrender, balance, acceptance, devotion

Imbalances: Colds and coughs, food intolerances, and allergies, breathing difficulties, heart palpitations, psychosatic illnesss, and over sensitivity to other peoples problems.

The Solar Plexus Chakra

Manipura (Sanskrit: मणिपूर, Maṇipūra) Solar Plexus Chakra (navel area)

Element: Fire. Will, personal power, perseverance, emotions

Imbalances: gallstones, digestion problems, sluggish metabolism, inflexible attitudes, food intolerances, hyperactivity and lack of self confidence.

The Sacral Chakra

Swadhisthana (Sanskrit: स्वाधिष्ठान, Svādhiṣṭhāna) Sacral Chakra (ovaries/prostate)

Element: Water. Physical vitality, sex desire, earthly emotions

Imbalances: menstrual or menopausal problems, fluid retention, mood swings, emotional problems with food, cigarettes, alcohol, or compulsive behaviour, impotence in men and frigidity in women.

The Root Chakra

Muladhara (Sanskrit: मूलाधार, Mūlādhāra) Base or Root Chakra (last bone in spinal cord *coccyx*)

Element: Earth. Physical body, survival, past impressions

Imbalances: constipation or irritable bowel, pain and tension in the body, lack of energy, not being able to relax, irritability, anger or paralyzing fear, flight or fight mechanism in over drive.