A Deeper Understanding Of The Chakras – Part Two

HOW THE CHAKRAS INFLUENCE OUR PHYSICAL BODY.

In our first article “Introduction To Chakras” we spoke about the basic understanding of this energy system and briefly introduced the seven energetic centres and their characteristics.

In our second article “Understanding Chakra Balancing” we went a little further and explained how these energetic centres interact with one another as part of a whole system.

In our previous post, we covered the topic of how each chakra affects our emotions and our nature.

In this post, we will deeply explore the seven chakras in relation to our physical body.

1) Muladhara Chakra | Root Chakra – Stability. Grounding. Security.

Associated Glands/Organs: Adrenal Glands.

Physical Symptoms of Unbalance: Inability to sit still, unhealthy weight (overweight/underweight), frequent fatigue or sluggishness, problems with the lower body.

2) Svadhishthana Chakra | Sacral Chakra – Creativity. Pleasure. Joy.

Associated Glands/Organs: Kidneys and the Reproductive Organs (Ovaries/Testes/Uterus)

Physical Symptoms of Unbalance: Kidney pain or infections, problems with the lower back, infertility/impotence.

3) Manipura Chakra | Solar Plexus Chakra – Confidence. Willpower. Energy.

Associated Glands/Organs: Liver, Pancreas, Stomach, Intestines.

Physical Symptoms of Unbalance: Problems involving any of the mentioned organs, digestive problems (nausea, etc).

4) Anahata Chakra | Heart Chakra – Love. Compassion. Selflessness.

Associated Glands/Organs: Lungs, Heart, Thymus Gland.

Physical Symptoms of Unbalance: Problems involving any of the mentioned organs, problems in breathing (asthma), breast cancer, problems with the hands/arms.

5) Vishuddha Chakra | Throat Chakra – Communication. Expression. Truth.

Associated Glands/Organs: Thyroid Gland.

Physical Symptoms of Unbalance: Problems involving the neck, throat, ear and mouth, hypothyroid/hyperthyroid, dental problems.

6) Ajna Chakra | Third Eye Chakra – Intuition. Perception. Awareness.

Associated Glands/Organs: Pituitary Gland.

Physical Symptoms of Unbalance: Vision problems, headaches or migraines, insomnia or sleep disorders.

7) Sahasrara Chakra | Crown Chakra – Divinity. Connection. Enlightenment.

Associated Glands/Organs: Pineal Gland, Central Nervous System.

Physical Symptoms of Unbalance: Dizziness, Neurological Disorders.

And so, we can understand from the above information, how each chakra interacts with our physical body and governs the health and well being of that corresponding area.

Energy medicine practitioners believe that these physical symptoms are like a sign for us to be alert that there is a certain energetic centre that we might be neglecting. There are many life experiences and emotions that we keep stored in our bodies. These eventually manifest in the physical body.

One must use this information as a guideline to look deeper into ourselves.