Chakra balancing is based on the ancient Indian belief of the seven chakras known as our energy centers. Chakra is a Sanskrit word meaning “wheel” or “disk”. Chakra balancing helps to regulate and balance the energy flow through the body. Chakras are energy vortexes, spinning on a horizontal plane, and located at specific points along the spinal column. Associated with a Chakras are points at which the interaction of our mental, energy and physical bodies are strongest.
The Seven Chakras
1st Root
* Base of the spine: Survival, Physical Security, and Grounding.
* Gland – Ovaries and Testes
* Sense – Smell
* Element – Earth
* Color – Red
* Gemstone – Ruby, Garnet
2nd Sacral
* Located below the navel: Sensuality, Sexuality, and Emotion
* Gland – Pancreas
* Sense – Taste
* Element – Water
* Color – Orange
* Gemstone – Amber, Coral
3rd Solar Plexus
* Located just above the navel: Identity, Self-Confidence and Personal Power
* Gland – Adrenal
* Sense – Eyesight
* Element – Fire
* Color – Yellow
* Gemstone – Amber, Gold
4th Heart
* Located at the center of the chest and is associated with the heart: Relationships, Personal Development, Direction and Sharing
* Gland – Thymus
* Sense – Touch
* Element – Air
* Color – Green or Pink
* Gemstone – Emerald
5th Throat
* Located at the throat: Communication, Personal Expression and the Flow of Information.
* Gland – Thyroid
* Sense – Hearing
* Element – Sound
* Color – Sky Blue
* Gemstone – Turquoise, Blue Topaz
6th Brow or Third Eye
* Located at the centre of the brow: Understanding, Perception, Knowledge and Mental Organization.
* Gland – Pituitary
* Sense – Intuitive
* Element – Light
* Color – Indigo Blue
* Gemstone – Sapphire
7th Crown
* Located at the top of the head: Consciousness, Information and Spirituality
* Gland – Pineal
* Sense – Empathy, Unity
* Element – Thought
* Color – Violet/White
* Gemstone – Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz Crystal
