Chakras- The 7 Energetic Centers

Do you know what Chakras are? Chakras are your body's energy vortexes or

power centers; they determine where, how, and for what purpose energy is flowing within your body. Energy flow directs your health, happiness, and whether you are in balance with your environment. The origins of the modern Chakra system can be traced back to the Vedas, the oldest and most sacred texts of ancient Indian culture.

The Chakras are vertically aligned, running from the base of the spine to the crown of the head. Energy flows up as well as down in the Chakra system. According to Anodea Judith, author of "Chakras Made Easy", the Chakra has four jobs.

1. Receive

2. Assimilate

3. Stores

4. Express

Anodea's definition of a chakra is that it is an organizational center for the reception

of life energy for the assimilation, storage and expression. She also says everyone has a unique configuration in the way of handling energy. The Chakras represent a full spectrum of human possibility.

If you want to dive deeper read "The Anatomy of Spirit" by Caroline Myss. Caroline explains that each of the Chakra centers contain a universal spiritual life-lesson that we must all learn as we evolve into higher consciousness.

The following is a brief summary of the 7 Chakras:

1st or Root Chakra- The Urge for Life

2nd or Womb Chakra- Joy, Intuition, and creativity

3rd or Solar Plexus Chakra- Ego, Identity, and Power

4th or Heart Chakra- Love and Connection

5th or Throat Chakra- Integration and Expression

6th or Third Eye Chakra- Intuition, wisdom, and insight

7th or Crown Chakra- Soul and Spirit Connection

There is so much more to the Chakra system. I hope you will start to learn about the Chakras and journey towards a clearer, more balanced and stronger Chakra system.

The books mentioned are a great way to learn. "Anatomy of the Spirit" by Caroline Myss and "Chakras Made Easy" by Anodea Judith. Sun Angel Wellness will have energy exercises for the Chakras and so much more so stay tuned.