The word Chakra describes a ball of energy from within the body. Derived from the Sanskrit word for a wheel, it is visualised as a spinning energy that interacts with other Chakra to give us health, energy and wellbeing. There are many books written about the body’s Chakra system, all of which detail philosophical theories and models of wellbeing which were first described in ancient India.
The physical body and consciousness is said to consist of seven Chakras located at major points in our nervous system, starting at the base of the spinal column and moving upward along the backbone to the skull. When they are working in balance and interacting with each other, they evenly distribute energy throughout the body, thus aiding mental wellbeing, decision making and rejuvenation. They almost act as a door to allow life energy to flow from the body into your aura.
Different Chakra interact with different parts and aspects of our body. All senses, perceptions, experiences and conscience can be divided into seven categories: the Crown, Brow, Throat, Heart, Solar Plexus, Sacral and Root.
It is maintained that stress can manifest itself as illness in the human body and is believed to happen when the body holds onto negative energy (through problems with rotation in certain Chakra). Having a finely tuned Chakra system means that negative energy is not trapped, thus allowing it to escape from the body easily.
Chakra can be healed and cleansed by gemstones, colour and sound. Concentrating on certain colours or sounds is believed to aid the overall balance of the Chakras. For example, the Throat Chakra is cleansed by the colour blue and the noise created from the word “eye”. Try it yourself – imagine your throat, the colour blue and make the sound of the word “eye”. Keep doing this for as long as you can.
Gemstones are believed to be in tune with Chakra by their colour and vibration. It is believed that applying a gemstone, usually directly onto the skin, can have a beneficial effect on the Chakra, Here is a list of the seven Chakra and their related gemstones…
1. Root Chakra
Garnet, Black Tourmaline, Haematite, Smokey Quartz, Bloodstone and Ruby.
The Root Chakra is connected with our sense of earth and grounding. It is also beneficial to instinct and survival.
Location: Base of the spine (coccyx)
Colour: Blood-red (secondary color is black)
2. Sacral Chakra
Amber, Azurite, Malachite, Clear Quartz, Jade, Ruby, Carnelian and Citrine.
Related to water, emotions and sexuality, it connects with our grace, depth of feeling and ability to accept change.
Location: Lower abdomen
Colour: Orange
3. Solar Plexus Chakra
Citrine, Amber, Moonstone, Peridot, Calcite and Topaz.
Related to our willpower, creativity and autonomy, it brings us energy and spontaneity.
Location: Bellow the chest
Colour: Yellow
4. Heart Chakra
Malachite, Emerald, Green Tourmaline, Rose Quartz, Kunzite and Rhodochrosite.
The middle Chakra of the seven is the Heart Chakra, related to love, persona, mind and body; it helps us love, have peace and feel compassion.
Location: Center of the chest
Colour: Green (secondary color is pink)
5. Throat Chakra
Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Aquamarine, Turquoise, Kyanite, Blue Topaz and Azurite.
This is located around the throat and therefore is related to communication and also creativeness.
Location: Throat area
Colour: Blue
6. Brow Chakra
Turquoise, Watermelon Tourmaline, Labradorite, Amethyst and Moonstone.
Also known as the ‘Third Eye’ Chakra, it is believed to relate to the act of seeing - both physically and intuitively. When this Chakra is healthy it gives clarity of thought and vision.
Location: Center of the forehead, between the eyebrows.
Colour: Blue through Indigo
7.Crown Chakra
Amethyst, Opal, Tourmaline, Diamond and Clear Quartz.
The Crown Chakra has a direct association with consciousness, to give knowledge and understanding in spiritual connections and bliss.
Location: Top of the head
Color: Purple
