Blog: Chakras

The solar plexus chakra is the third energy center of the chakra system. Its physical functions are related to digestion, the immune and nervous systems. Emotionally, the solar plexus chakra centers on a person’s authentic power. It is no wonder that when many people feel anxious or indecisive, they experience a stomachache or other gastrointestinal issues. The strong emotion of fear resides within this chakra, although fear can affect any of the other chakras too. Fear is often based on feelings of doubt, not believing in one’s abilities to face a problem or situation. We may believe we have...

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In the midst of the holiday season, focusing on the heart chakra can be beneficial. The heart chakra is the center of our circulation system. Our physical bodies live as long as the heart pumps life-sustaining blood throughout our entire system. Our hearts move constantly in a rhythmic, steady pattern. Our hearts are at the center of all relationships. Beautiful emotions like love, compassion and empathy reside, and emanate, from this special place. Likewise, feelings of loss and grief, as well as anger, jealousy and hatred, can flow from this part of our beings. Developing positive, and ultimately,...

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You do not have to identify yourself as a psychic, a medium, or an intuitive, to connect with your third eye chakra. While some people are gifted with strong natural intuitive abilities, every person has the capacity to develop this part of their being. The third eye chakra, often called the mind’s eye, is located in the middle of the forehead, slightly above the eyebrows. The purpose of this chakra is to enable us to “see” beyond the physical functionality of our eyes. It is the seat of intuition, psychic abilities, and clairvoyance. When the energy in this chakra is fully developed,...

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Picture these two bodies of water: the first is a freshwater, running brook. The water is cool and clean; delightful, small fish are flowing around the rocks. You can’t wait to dip your toes into it. The second body of water is a dark and murky stagnant pond. The water sits there, with dead leaves and bugs sitting on top. There is an unpleasant smell. These two images illustrate the extreme possibilities of the second chakra, the sacral chakra. In the first image, the life energy is vibrant, flowing and pleasurable. In the second one, the energy is blocked, without any life-giving force. The...

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As this blog will be focusing on Reiki, the chakras, energy healing, and related topics, it seemed I should go back to the basics and write about the Chakra System. The first writings about chakras appear in the Vedas, the primary source of Hindu beliefs, codified around 3000 B.C. Chakras were defined as vortices of energy, where two or more channels of subtle energies meet, and rotate, looking like a wheel. The vortices can be strong and vital, or weak and slow. Chakra literally means “wheel.” Seven main chakras were identified, along the spinal column, mirroring both physical and spiritual...

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