Chakras ~ seven Hindu energy centers of the body, beginning at the base of the spine to the top of the head, that assist us in our flow thru life. The theory is that “balanced” Chakras lead to a balanced, fully expressed life experience = good health. Expressions such as, “cleansing” or “unblocking” refers to re aligning ourselves with what our bodies are telling us. Interesting.
(There are many online sites that provide the “how to”s.)
Below are the 7 Chakra points with their energy centers, colors and gemstones:
1- Root: Base of the spine (survival issues)/ Red – Garnet
2- Spleen: Below the navel (emotions) /Orange- Carnelian
3- Solar Plexus: Above the navel (our energy center)/Yellow – Citrine
4- Heart: Chest (Love for others)/ Green – Aventurine
5- Throat: Base of the throat (inner voice) / Blue – Turquoise
6- Brow: Third eye (knowing) / Blue Indigo- Lapis
7- Crown: Top of head (healing energy) / Purple – Amethyst
BTW: While traveling in Egypt, our esteemed guide shared that the 7 Chakras correspond to the Sacred Temples along the Nile:
1- Aswan (Root)
2- Kom Ombo/ Edfu (Spleen)
3- Dendera, Luxor (Solar Plexus)
4- Abydos (Heart)
5- Saqqara (Throat)
6- Giza (Brow)
7- Heliopolis (Crown)
