Jennifer Reiter

 The Chakras  

The word 'Chakra' is derived from a Sanskrit word meaning wheel or spinning wheel or flower.

There are seven major Chakras in the human body, they are aligned along the spinal column within our etheric body. Each one is a vortex, etheric in nature, that we can feel more then see.

Chakras draw in and regulate life-force energy from the Universe, which is also called “chi” or “prana”. They then distribute it throughout body through our nerves and organs to sustain our life. Chakras maintain our health on all levels; Physical, Emotional, Mental & Spiritual. They are also centers of psychic awareness.

Chakras store positive and negative feelings, emotions, and stress associated with all unresolved traumas, woundings and conflicts we have experienced over the course of our life. This is where we store the emotions of any experiences that leaves us feeling happy, loving, grateful, sad, hurt, guilty, angry, unworthy, unloved, etc.

Every organ and system in your body is connected to one or more of the seven major Chakras. Illness often first manifests in the Chakras before the physical body. Physical problems may develop in the organs and/or systems of the body that are connected to the chakra that is out of balance. Maintaining a balanced Chakra system is essential to achieving a state of balance within the body resulting in vibrant health, rejuvenation and youthfulness.

Unresolved issues are the cause of sickness and unhappiness, as well as life threatening diseases within our physical, etheric, emotional, mental, and spiritual bodies. These unresolved issues cause blocks in the Chakras. The Chakras make up what is known as your aura, the vibrating body of light, colors, sound, and energy around us. Scientists in the field of energy medicine agree that this vibrating energy field stores coded information about our past, present, and future health.

The Chakras work together as a system. When there is a blockage or imbalance in one part of the Chakra system, it has an impact on all the other Chakras. A block in one Chakra will affect the activity of the others. Imbalances occur when there is too much or too little energy flowing through one or more of the Chakras.  By understanding how each Chakra affects a particular body function and life issue, it is possible to identify where a Chakra is malfunctioning.

Various techniques such as Reiki, Reiki with Crystals , Emotional Freedom Reiki and Chakra Balancing can be used to balance the Chakra system and restore health in the individual physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual bodies.

CROWN CHAKRA

Location: Top of the head

Organs: Upper brain, pineal gland

Imbalanced state: (Excess) Cause frustration - (Deficient) Indecision and lack of physical spark

Physical disorders: brain disease, migraines, endocrine dysfunction and psychological problems.

When balanced: Makes the connection to the higher self and have total access to the unconscious and subconscious mind. Blissful feeling of merging and melting into oneness with everything.

Location: Between the eye brows

Organs: Lower brain, central nervous system, pituitary gland, eyes, ears and nose.

Imbalanced state: (Excess) egotistical, proud, manipulative - (Deficient)Oversensitive, non-assertive and confused

Physical disorders: headaches, eye problem, sinus problem, catarrh, hay fever, insomnia, migraine and hormonal imbalances.

When balanced: state of meditation, peace, and silence are easily accessed. There is a sense of great freedom, moving beyond the boundaries of the body. You can look into your partner's eye, opening the door to true intimacy and mutual understanding. Adopt psychic powers, heightened intuition, promote visions and other senses.

THROAT CHAKRA

Location: Throat

Organs: Throat, Mouth, and thyroid

Imbalanced state: (Excess) Arrogance, Self-righteousness, Excessive Talking - (Deficient) Scared, Timid, shy, Inconsistent, Unreliable, Manipulative, Afraid of sex

Physical disorders: Exhaustion, Digestive & Weight problems, Thyroid Problems, Sore Throats, Throat Infections, Neck Pain.

When balanced: The whole jaw area loosens up & there is a desire to make facial & vocal expressions. You can say what you need, what you like & how you want things to be. Centred, contented & make a good speaker, musically or artistically inspired. Sexual expression & spiritual wisdom is heightened.

HEART CHAKRA

Location: In the centre of the chest.

Organs: Heart, Lungs, Thymus gland, Lymph nodes/glands

Imbalanced state: (Excess)Demanding, over-critical, possessive, moody, depressed, master of conditional love - (Deficient) Paranoia, indecisiveness, a desire to hang onto objects or people a fear of rejection

Physical disorders: High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease, Lung Disease, Asthma.

When Balanced: There is often a release of sadness through tears, together with an accompanying sense of relief followed by expansive feelings of laughter and joy, opening the doors for understanding, compassion, self appreciation, wholeness and gratitude. Compassion, a desire to nurture others, Outgoing, friendly, puts us in touch with our feelings.

SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA

Location: Below center of ribcage.

Organs: Digestive System, Liver, Gall Bladder.

Imbalanced state: (Excess) Judgmental, a workaholic, a perfectionist & resentful of authority - (Deficient)Depressed, insecure & lacking in confidence, poor digestion

Physical disorders: Muscular stiffness, nervous tension, stomach and digestive disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, lower back pain, diabetes liver problems, low vitality, fevers.

When Balanced: There is an immediate sense of self-affirmation as self-confidence. Suddenly, there is no fear of expressing who we are, what we think and feel. There is no need to depend on other people. You accept yourself for who you are by letting go of inhibitions. It gives us permission to show our wild power. Self respect, outgoing, cheerful, relaxed, spontaneous and contented.

Location: Just below the navel.

Organs: Ovaries, kidneys, lower stomach, prostate and spleen.

Imbalanced state: (Excess) Over-emotional, aggressive, over- ambitious, manipulative nature, over-indulgent, obsessed with sex - (Deficient) Over sensitivity, timidity, resentment, distrust, guilt

Physical disorders: Bladder & Kidney disorders, menstrual problems, circulatory problems, intestinal complaints, shallow & irregular breathing, low energy, disturbances of the central nervous system, migraines, dysfunction of the reproductive organs, gynacological problems

When Balanced: Held back emotions are released through screaming, shouting, deep breathing and so on. Energy streaming freely through the body. In touch with your emotions & your feelings, trusting towards others.

ROOT/BASE CHAKRA

Location: Base of the spine.

Organs: Pelvis, testis, genitals, legs.

Imbalanced state: (Excess)Aggression, impatience, domineering, sexually inhibited- (Deficient)Lack of confidence, depression, sexual hang ups, lack of interest in sex, impotence, fear of money

Physical disorders: Spinal & leg problems, testicular disorders, inhibited rejuvenation of blood cells, hemorrhoids.

When balanced: Traumatic sexual memories are healed, we transcend our fears and become wholesome. We receive what we need from life and are fulfilled by it. Vitality, feeling of being grounded, centred, sexually affectionate,  in control of yourself.