The Chakra system
Chakras are energy vortices which connect our physical and energetic worlds. The word chakra comes from the Sanskrit word for ‘wheel’ which symbolises cyclic life patterns.
There are 7 chakra points, and these are linked to the 7 main endocrine glands/organs. Chakra points can be misaligned, out-of-balance, open or closed. Reiki and crystal healing are 2 ways in which chakras can be rebalanced. Specific poses in yoga can also help to open up certain points, e.g. solar plexus chakra point responds favourably to bow pose, warrior pose and revolved triangle pose.
Here are the 7 points along with some brief information about them:
- Crown chakra (Sahasrara)
Colour: Violet/magenta
Link: Pituitary and hypothalamus glands.
Key energetic message: ‘Connection to the divine’
Possible physical issues caused by out of balance Crown chakra: Exhaustion, epilepsy, muscular system issues, skeletal system issues and skin issues.
Possible emotional issues caused by out of balance Crown chakra: Unaware of spirituality with ‘black and white’ thinking. Inability to see the bigger picture and lack of bliss. You can also have a disconnection from earth and reality with extreme sensitivity to light/sound etc.
2. Brow chakra (Ajna) – also know as the ‘Third eye’
Colour: Indigo
Link: Pineal gland
Key energetic message: ‘Seeing the bigger picture’
Possible physical issues caused by out of balance Brow chakra: Glaucoma, headaches, nerve issues, stroke, haemorrages, learning difficulties, and seizures.
Possible emotional issues caused by out of balance Brow chakra: Inability to think for yourself. Thinking can be ridgid and become confused easily. You can also live in a fantasy world and feel spaced out.
3. Throat chakra (Visuddha)
Colour: Blue
Link: Thyroid and parathyroid glands
Key energetic message: ‘Speak your truth and be heard’
Possible physical issues caused by out of balance Throat chakra: Asthma, neck issues, hypoactive thyroid, throat and mouth issues, TMJ, mouth ulcers and swollen glands.
Possible emotional issues caused by out of balance Throat chakra: Inability to express oneself through speaking OR talking too much.
4. Heart chakra (Anahata)
Colour: Green
Link: Thymus gland
Key energetic message: ‘Love, joy, connection and forgiveness’
Possible physical issues caused by out of balance Heart chakra: Cancer, hypertension, shoulder or upper back pain and circulatory issues.
Possible emotional issues caused by out of balance Heart chakra: Tendancy to be cold and distant OR being too needy. Closed heart can lead to feelings of resentment and anger. Over-active heart energy can generate feelings of service to others at the expense of your needs.
5. Solar plexus chakra (Manipura)
Colour: Yellow
Link: Pancreas and liver
Key energetic message: ‘Self-worth and self-esteem’
Possible physical issues caused by out of balance Solar plexus chakra: Diabetes, digestive illnesses, stomach ulcers, arthritis, anorexia, bulimia and liver issues.
Possible emotional issues caused by out of balance Solar plexus chakra: Passivity and indecision with low self esteem. Over-active energy here can cause domineering behaviour and being overly competitive.
6. Sacral chakra (Svadisthana)
Colour: Orange
Link: Ovaries/ Testes
Key energetic message: ‘Abundance, sexuality and creativity’
Possible physical issues caused by out of balance Sacral chakra: Bladder issues, gallstones and kidney stones, fertility issues, fibroids, chronic hip pain, sciatica and severe menopausal symptoms.
Possible emotional issues caused by out of balance Sacral chakra: Being unemotional, fear of intimacy and feelings of repression. Over-active energy here can lead to being overly attached to people, rocky relationships and drama.
7. Base chakra (Muladhara)
Colour: Red
Link: Adrenal glands
Key energetic message: ‘Feeling safe, supported and trusted’
Possible physical issues caused by out of balance Base chakra: Anorexia, obesity, auto-immune diseases, arthritis, OCD, sciatica and varicose veinss.
Possible emotional issues caused by out of balance Base chakra: Fear of death or change with insecurity. Needing to shop or hoard things to feel safe. Over-active energy here can look like very materialistc and greedy.
I use the chakra system as another tool to analyse cases. It can point me in a certain direction, so I will support the relevant endocrine organ or give a remedy that is linked to that particular chakra.
There is a specific group of remedies called meditative provings which are linked to the chakras. They can be very handy in these types of cases. Homeopathy is an energy medicine and also comes under the complementary umbrella.
All the alternative medicine systems approach a problem from a slightly different angle but they all agree with each other.
