Human chakras and their meaning. Energy centers of the subtle system

We all have repeatedly heard such a word as chakras, but not many people know what it really is and how it relates to our lives. So, the chakras are, in turn, the energy centers of a person, it is through them that he takes part in various energy processes, both private and global. Chakras interact with electromagnetic field earth and contribute to filling us with life force from space, which in turn is called prana. Energy, in turn, through the chakras enters the nerve plexuses, and then into the organs of the body, through special channels called nadis.

The meaning of the chakras

It is worth noting the fact that it is very important that the chakras are always kept in absolute order. The more they are open, the more energy will flow through them into the body, respectively, the person will be much healthier and more fulfilled. It should also be noted that each of the chakras is endowed with a strictly assigned function, and the chakras are a window for us to a certain energy level, which in turn affects us, our life, health, abilities, behavior, relationships with other people, our strength. direct influence.

The chakras are mainly defined in a number of Hindu treatises, many of the researchers believe that the doctrine of the chakras is quite ancient, and refers to the global knowledge of our ancestors associated with the cosmos much more and closer than modern humanity. The names of the chakras are quite common in both mystical and fiction, as well as in books on psychology and medicine. Including quite often, many authors of esoteric works and various theories about the origin of the world and humanity as a whole resort to the concept of chakras.

In general, there are seven centers, seven chakras, they are directly located in the astral body, but they have a connection with channels in ethereal body and exert their influence directly on the mental body. In addition to the main chakras, there are also many smaller ones.

Types of chakras

The first chakra is Muladhara (Kundalini)

Muladhara is located at the base of the spine. This chakra is responsible for basic health, survival, instincts, basic vitality, care for one's physical existence: food, protection, housing, reproduction of offspring. It controls the health and functioning of the legs, genitals, the ability to reproduce.

Signs of a harmonious chakra that is directly good physical health, liveliness, activity, courage and self-confidence. Signs of a blocked chakra are feeling like a victim of circumstances, fears, a sense of danger, avoiding physical reality, nervousness, selfishness, self-doubt, greed, arrogance, excessive tension in the body, lust, bruises, frequent injuries, problems with legs, feet and lower part of the spine.

Chakras are basically closed in all people. The moment it opens, it is directly accompanied by a literal explosion of energy, which in turn enters the body. This happens when there is a signal of mortal danger. In this case, the chakra automatically opens and gives out a fairly large supply of energy to the body. It is in this chakra that an inviolable storehouse of energy is stored, which is directly intended to save our lives.

Kundalini is connected directly to the next chakra and feeds it. The vibrations of this energy are quite low. Therefore, the less developed a person is, the less energy he is able to perceive, and the more the survival instinct finds manifestation in his mind. And the more developed a person is, the less all instincts are manifested in his mind, including this directly concerns the survival instinct.

Second Chakra - Svadhistana or Sacral Chakra

Svadhisthana is located about five centimeters below the navel. This chakra is responsible for emotions, a sense of pleasure, sexuality, self-esteem and relationships with other people, flexibility (physical and physical), attractiveness, physical sensations. It's a chakra interpersonal relationships and pleasures. Manages directly the health and functioning of the lower spine and intestines, ovaries.

Signs of a harmonious chakra are attractiveness, harmonious relationship with people, energy, sexuality, self-respect, good self-esteem, developed taste, love for your body. Signs of a blocked chakra are low self-esteem, sexual problems, family problems in relationships with others, possessiveness, jealousy, frequent guilt, despondency, irritability, resentment, voluptuousness, indulgence in bad habits, diseases of the reproductive organs.

Since this chakra is located near the Kundalini chakra, as a result, the sexual energy here is the most powerful, as it is signed by the Kundalini energy. The sacral chakra, like the rest of the chakras, can only perceive and radiate low vibrations. Consciousness of the energy that this chakra directly perceives and radiates, manifests itself in turn as an instinct for procreation, this is directly love for a child, the desire for sexual satisfaction, sexual attraction to another person of the opposite sex, low negative emotions and feelings that arise in that case. when this instinct is unsatisfied - anger, envy, etc.

With the direct development of a person, the function of this chakra is reduced, since the direct supply of its energy stops, the person no longer perceives low energies, which in turn correspond to the vibrations of this chakra. In this case, the manifestation of envy, jealousy, and sexual intercourse cease.

Third Chakra - Manipura or Vital Chakra

Manipura is located in the solar plexus - under the sternum, where the ribs are located. Manipura is responsible for the individual Self, willpower, influence on the world, power, perseverance and concentration in achieving goals, significance, self-confidence, optimism. In her diocese - success, social status, charisma, career, financial sphere. Manages the health and direct functioning of the liver, gastrointestinal tract, gallbladder, middle spine, adrenal glands.

Signs of a harmonious chakra are self-esteem, optimism, self-confidence, a clear idea of ​​\u200b\u200bits goals, perseverance in their immediate achievement, career success and financial well-being. Signs of a blocked chakra can be considered difficulties with money, conflicts with business partners, anxiety and complete uncertainty in the financial field, increased aggressiveness, abuse of power, workaholism, suppression of others, fastidiousness, criticality, great demands, excessive control, timidity, indecision, nausea, weakness in the body, disruption of the gastrointestinal tract and other organs, dizziness.

Next to Minipura is the spleen, which in turn is the gate of the etheric body, directly through it the energies enter the spleen and saturate the physical body through numerous channels. Consciousness of the energy that is received through this channel and radiates, manifests itself as a herd instinct, that is, the desire to be like everyone else.

As for the active perception of energy by this chakra, it enhances the destructive tendencies of the personality, the desire for violence, the feeling of one's animal strength, this happens if the personality is not yet developed. Having a high level of spiritual development in a person, the consciousness of this chakra, in turn, manifests itself as a desire to manifest itself in this world, a desire for activity, for creativity, for organizing this life.

Fourth Chakra - Anahata or Heart Chakra

Anahata is located in the center of the chest, exactly between the nipples. This chakra is responsible for feelings, love, sympathy, sympathy, compassion, joy, acceptance, a sense of harmony and grace, delight. Governs directly the health and direct work of the heart, chest, upper spine, arms, shoulders, lungs.

The signs of a harmonious chakra are harmony in love, a feeling of kindness, joy, happiness, caring, empathy, benevolence both towards oneself and towards people around. Signs of a blocked chakra: feeling that life is gray and faded, lack of joy, problems in love, callousness, indifference to people, inability to sympathize, or vice versa, too much manifestation of compassion and sacrifice, the desire to please others, dislike for oneself, self-pity, a frequent feeling of antipathy towards others, dependency, capriciousness, diseases of the heart and other organs, for which Anahata is directly responsible.

This chakra is able to both perceive and radiate high vibrational energy. And the direct opening of this chakra is the main task of all spiritual practices. At the moment when this chakra opens and begins to perceive highly vibrating energies, a beautiful astral body begins to "build up". The person, in turn, becomes loving, benevolent, cordial. All these states arise precisely when the high vibrational energy is perceived precisely by the heart chakra.

In this case, the human body itself begins to vibrate similarly and very high. A person transfers this vibration as a corresponding highly emotional state.

Fifth Chakra - Vishuddha or Throat Chakra

Vishuddha is located at the base of the throat. This chakra is responsible for speech, creativity, the ability to form thoughts and feelings into words, the ability to convince and inspire authority (organizational, leadership abilities), learning, self-expression, authority. Governs directly the health and functioning of the throat and neck.

Signs of a harmonious chakra include: successful communication, the ability to harmoniously present oneself to the world, a constructive impact on other people using words, speech, the production of ideas, the successful realization of one's potential. Signs of a blocked chakra: difficulties in communication, problems with self-realization, self-expression, inability to clearly and convincingly express one's thoughts, inability to speak convincingly, uncertainty in one's opinion, arrogance, arrogance, snobbery, stagnation of thinking, dogmatism, unreliability, deceit, increased appetite, frequent sore throats.

This chakra tends to perceive the energy of mental planes. It can also be called the chakra of creativity. The throat chakra perceives the high energies of the mental and spiritual spheres of the Universe. Consciousness of the energy of this chakra allows a person to manifest his abilities for higher creation, as well as for individual manifestation in the fields of art and science. The consciousness of this chakra, in turn, manifests as genius. Very few people have this chakra open, active. To open it means to reach highest point spiritual development.

Sixth chakra - Ajna or third eye chakra

Ajna is located on the forehead at a point between the eyebrows. This chakra is responsible for inner knowledge, intuition, memory, wisdom, understanding of the situation as a whole, operating with images, superconsciousness, global vision, awareness of being, clairvoyance, conscious perception. Ajna governs the health and functioning of the nose, eyes and ears.

Signs of a harmonious chakra are good intuition, wisdom, subtle feeling of other people and their moods, understanding, developed mental abilities. Signs of a blocked chakra: no complete picture life, feeling that your life has no meaning, fears, feeling like a failure, misunderstanding of the goal, anxiety, foggy consciousness, illusions, confusion in the head, authoritarianism, pride, shyness, insomnia, timidity, headaches.

This chakra perceives the energy of the spiritual worlds, this is the energy of the intuition plane. In the case when this chakra is open, it begins to perceive the energies of the higher worlds. It is then that a person gets the opportunity and ability to perceive information that comes from the higher worlds, from the higher sub-planes of the mental world and the plane of intuition. The consciousness of this chakra finds such manifestations in a person as prophecy and clairvoyance. It is revealed directly in a person who has achieved a very high level development, but not at all for everyone who claims to have clairvoyant abilities. Genuine clairvoyance is the result of a fairly high level of human development.

Seventh Chakra - Sahasrara or Brahma Chakra (Lotus)

Sahasrara is located in the region of the crown. This chakra is responsible for the disclosure of spiritual potential, spirituality, discovery and trust in the world as a whole, comprehension of the essence of things, insight, connection with the deity, with the energies of the Cosmos, with fate and life's purpose. Sahasrara controls directly the health and functioning of the pituitary gland, brain and skull.

The signs of a harmonious chakra are the feeling of one's connection with God, unity with the world, with other people, awareness of one's uniqueness and place in this world. Signs of a blocked chakra can be considered: a feeling of loss, depression, abandonment, loneliness in the crowd, isolation, unwillingness to communicate with other people, loss of taste for life, fear of death.

This chakra perceives the energies of the highest cosmic spheres. The consciousness of this chakra makes a person a God-like being.

Features of the chakras

Each chakra is characterized by the perception of a certain frequency of vibrations. In the event that only the vital or predominantly sacral chakra is open, then a person perceives energy only of the corresponding frequency and he manifests himself in accordance with the consciousness inherent in the energies of these chakras.

It is worth noting the fact that we mainly perceive the energies of ten planets, that is, the energies of the small cosmos, which most of all influences earthly life. They are directly perceived by the chakras of a person, affect the vibrations of his astral and mental body, thereby causing certain feelings and thoughts, depending on which chakra is most open. It is very important that chakras are not only centers concentrating energy, but also centers of consciousness. When a chakra begins to perceive energy, a certain energy accumulates in it, and this, in turn, means that consciousness begins to form a subplan corresponding to these vibrations. astral body.

Many of us are used to thinking that consciousness is in the head, but this misconception. The brain is only an instrument of the physical body, which in turn has the ability to automatically regulate the functions of all physical organs. The brain only gives orders. This is to some extent a computer that has a screen, a display that reflects the activity of the mental body, shaping into words and actions. Since our astral body is directly connected with the mental body, we comprehend our feelings, emotions and states, characterize them with words, our thinking is colored by one or another characteristic feeling.

It is worth noting that not everything that we feel in the world around us, we can convict in words, we simply do not realize much. In the case when the vital chakra perceives the energy of Mars, for example, there is a feeling of irritation. We cannot always understand the reason why we suddenly become angry. If the energy of Mars was perceived by the sacral chakra (this energy is lower vibrational), then in this case a strong sexual desire arises. We, in turn, simply respond to external influence.

We feel quite a lot of things, we react to a lot, we perceive a lot, we manifest ourselves in unison with many influences, but we cannot realize and understand. Consequently, we cannot regulate, consciously manage these processes, which means that we are simply blind pawns, devices that have the ability to turn on and off without our knowledge, against our will.

The average person uses two chakras, the vital and the sacral. The Kundalini chakra is closed, the Anahata heart chakra is also not opened. These two chakras, in turn, are directed horizontally and thus capture mainly the vibrations environment. We can feel the mood of the people next to us, to some extent we vaguely feel a sexual appeal or, on the contrary, rejection, we feel anger, envy, but we do not always understand this.

The spiritual development of a person indicates that he begins to perceive a wider range of vibrations, is able to perceive energies according to vibrations related to the higher chakras. As far as a person is developed spiritually, he begins to perceive more and more subtle vibrations. And not just to perceive them, but also to radiate them. At the moment when the heart chakra opens, the astral body begins to be created, which in turn consists of the energy of the higher subplanes of the astral world.

In this case, a person radiates energy that people around perceive with great pleasure. This energy to some extent calms the surrounding people, while making them more peaceful and benevolent. The energies that such a person radiates harmonize the world and also improves people. Those around him say that he is kind, cordial, calm to sympathy, compassionate. They begin to love him. Thus, his higher consciousness appears, the consciousness of the heart chakra, the level human development is to develop from the sacral to the heart chakra. Above this level is only the consciousness of the superman.

Between the main chakras there are seven more subplanes. This is a conditional division. A person gradually learns to understand more subtle vibrations. In some cases, we perceive subtle vibrations. And they find manifestation in us as a feeling of bliss, love, ecstasy and delight. But this happens to us very rarely. At an average level of development, a person cannot always be in a state of love, compassion and tenderness. Meditation helps us learn to perceive more subtle energies, therefore, it helps us build a more perfect astral body and open higher chakras.

What does the state of ecstasy mean? When the etheric body is overflowing with energy, it causes a state of sexual ecstasy. This happens directly during sexual contact, as there is an overflow of sacred and vital energies from partners. In the case when both partners are developed approximately equally, that is, the energies of the sacral and vital chakras of each partner vibrate at the same frequency, then their etheric bodies are saturated to the same extent, and they also experience ecstasy directly to the same extent. If one of the partners is more developed, then he gives more energy and more subtle energy in contact, while the second one cannot transfer energy adequate to him in terms of vibrations, a more developed spiritually sexual partner in a state of ecstasy will never be in such a partnership.

When the sacral chakra is overflowing with energy, there is an ecstasy of the so-called first degree. This is a condition that occurs as a result of sexual intercourse. If higher chakras are overflowing with energy, then the state of bliss intensifies, a feeling of power arises. In the case when the heart chakra is filled with energy, there is a joyful perception of life, love for everything. The state of delight, ecstasy can also cause beauty, art, nature, love for the highest ideal.

What does the state of nirvana mean? It is an unspeakable delight, bliss. A person experiences such a state when the higher chakras, starting from Ajna, are filled with energy. The more the chakra is filled with energy, and the higher the chakra itself, the longer the state of ecstasy will be.

If we look at an example, how our consciousness manifests itself, depending on which body it is concentrated in. For example, in the morning you got out of bed and felt weak: something hurts somewhere, you directly listen to this pain and are not able to think about anything else. your consciousness in this moment located in the physical body at the level of the Kundalini chakra. In this case, the survival instinct begins to manifest itself quite strongly.

There is a feeling of anxiety, you can hardly think about anything other than your physical condition. After the pain subsides, a feeling of hunger appears, a desire to eat, this, in turn, manifests the consciousness of the etheric body, it needs energy replenishment. Eat and relax. Next, we experience a sense of satisfaction. The supply of energy necessary for our life is replenished. The survival instinct is satisfied.

But suddenly a friend came and told you some bad gossip about you. You will already perceive this information negatively. It will affect your astral body. There is a feeling of indignation, anger and irritation. In this state, you radiate energy from the sacral chakra, from the level of the astral body. Then you calm down and start thinking about how to influence your boss so that he would raise your salary - the consciousness is located on the vital chakra.

Then you remember that soon the child should return from school - consciousness in this case concentrated in the heart chakra, on the astral level. In this case, a state of tenderness arises. Thus, our consciousness is concentrated in one or another body, manifesting itself from the level of different chakras. It is quite important to know from which chakra you radiate energy at any given time and the energy of which other people's chakras directly affects you. Knowledge about the chakras, the vibrations that they emit, allows a person to understand much more deeply the principle of interaction and relationships with other people, to live in this world more harmoniously and intelligently.

Helpful Hints

Each of us has heard something about the chakras, since they are talked about quite a lot, including in practices.emotional healing and meditation. However, many of us do not fully understand what it really is and what place it has in our lives.

Let's figure it out. It turns out that anyone can work with their chakras on their own, bypassing the help of specialists, and even a basic understanding of the chakra system will help you improve your life in the most incredible way.

So, no matter what you want to do: improve your well-being or heal some particular wound, knowledge of the chakras will help you with this. Below we will look at each of the 7 existing chakras and tell you how to balance them in the most effective way.

Chakras

What is a chakra?

In translation, the word "chakra" means "wheel", while 7 chakras are different energy centers located along the entire body. They are responsible for the activity of all parts of the body and affect everything from disease resistance to emotional well-being.

There are 7 ways of meditation that are designed to open the chakras and balance them. If the chakras are blocked or work out of sync, this in the vast majority of cases has a negative impact on the psychological and physical health of a person.

To better understand how chakras work, imagine any mechanism. If its connecting tubes are damaged, gears stick or fuel leaks, then the whole system no longer works as it should. Moreover, such malfunctions in the future only worsen the situation. The chakra system generally works similarly.

Once you find your chakras, you can unlock and open them. That is, you will be able to find and solve problems as they arise, and also before they have time to lead to serious consequences.

Moreover, you will be able to heal the old wounds that bother you. In general, with proper knowledge of the chakras, you will be able to heal. Now let's look at what you need to know about them.

7 chakras

How to find each of the 7 chakras?

With very simple exercises, you can find any chakra, unblock or re-tune it.

Interestingly, each chakra has a direct connection with a specific element. The 7 chakra-related elements can help you choose special objects for meditation. Thanks to them, you will get the basics of working with your chakras.

Human Chakras

1. Root chakra (Muladhara)

This chakra is the foundation of everything. If it functions well, then the person feels safe, calm and attached to reality. A person has the courage to set new goals and solve problems, he is confident in himself. When a person tries to do something new or to follow his main life goals, then this chakra, being damaged, is restored.

When a person and the realization of his basic needs are threatened, when he feels fear, then the work of the root chakra is undermined.

Where is it located on the body: in the region of the coccyx, the lower part of the spine.

Her color: red.

Its element is: Earth.

you feel anxiety, fear or panic that easily penetrates almost every thought you have, you feel insecure, you cannot concentrate on work, you constantly worry about your well-being.

Sometimes problems with this chakra manifest as paranoia or hypochondria. As for physical problems, there are frequent pains in the lower back, as well as constantly freezing hands and feet.

Human energy

2. Sacral chakra (svadhisthana)

This chakra is the real source of creative energy. Moreover, creativity means not only imagination and art, but also a person’s sexuality and his ability to change his life.

A person's sacral chakra is blocked when they are ashamed of their sexuality, or if they are unhappy with their relationship. Also, if there are doubts about their creativity, then the chakra is also blocked.

Where is it located on the body: just below the navel, in the middle of the abdomen.

Her color: orange.

Its element is: water.

How does a blocked chakra manifest itself in a person: when there is a problem with this chakra, a person feels lethargy, lack of inspiration and boredom. Such a person, among other things, develops a fear of changing something in his life.

Concerning physical symptoms, then allergies, discomfort in the bladder, bad habits and addictions may appear. And it doesn't have to be alcohol or drugs. Too much strong love to food gambling or to shopping can also negatively affect the work of the chakra.

Human chakras and their meaning

3. Solar plexus chakra (manipura)

This chakra is extremely important for independence, good self-esteem and determination of a person. Often it is called the center of will and personal power of a person.

When the chakra works well, a person is confident in himself, he clearly knows how to achieve success, and what is needed for this. He feels independent and can achieve whatever he wants.

However, the chakra can easily go out of order during the unpleasant experiences of a person, if he has low self-esteem, formed since childhood, if he is haunted by failures.

Where is it located on the body: in the area of ​​the solar plexus.

Her color: yellow.

Its element is: fire.

How does a blocked chakra manifest itself in a person: the person becomes extremely insecure. If the chakra is not strongly blocked, then a person has a feeling of insecurity in relation to some issue, with a complete blockage, a serious problem with general self-esteem appears.

A person begins to be haunted by thoughts that he is not good enough, he becomes unable to understand and accept important lessons from life's troubles. Among the physical difficulties are problems with digestion and memory.

heart chakra

4. Heart chakra (anahata)

This chakra is inextricably linked with a person's ability to love and compassion in any form. This chakra is often referred to as the connecting thread between body, spirit and mind.

When the chakra works well, a person knows how to empathize with others, knows how to enjoy a deep sense of inner peace and knows how to be emotionally open.

A person fully feels his emotions with a well-balanced chakra. If you have negative feelings that are associated with love, then this leads to problems with the chakra: mental trauma, breakup, sadness.

Where is it located on the body: in the region of the heart.

Her color: green.

Its element is: air.

How does a blocked chakra manifest itself in a person: when this chakra is not working, the person becomes impatient, has less compassion for others, distrusts others, and suffers from intense anxiety. A physically blocked chakra manifests itself in an increase in blood pressure and a weakened immune system.

Location of the chakras

5. Throat chakra (vishuddha)

This chakra is responsible for the self-expression of a person in all areas of life. It affects how deeply you open your "I" to the world. This affects your emotional honesty, your directness, and the satisfaction of your needs.

If the chakra works well, then the person knows how to express himself intelligibly, those around him perfectly understand. A person knows how to be open and frank.

What are human chakras and why are they needed? How does the state of the chakras affect well-being, abilities, self-development and life circumstances?

What are human chakras?

Human chakras are called energy centers¹, through which a person communicates with other people and connects with nature.

Through the human chakras there is an energy-information bilateral exchange with the environment.

The very concept of "energy center" is one of the main ones in yoga and parapsychology². This concept is also found in religious texts. The presence of energy organs in humans was not disputed either in systems of psychophysical development or in religious systems.

The energy center in ancient Indian teachings was called a chakra, in Chinese - tantien, in Christian there are different names, for example, among medieval Christian mystics and in early Christian unorthodox teachings - a lamp of the soul.

Chakras are a kind of centers in the energy fields that form common field and perhaps in part, it is produced. That is, the connection with the general field is carried out by energy flows that move in a spiral manner.

Using the curvature of space, no energy is wasted, unlike a straight line.

Energy flows

There are incoming and outgoing streams. Through the incoming spiral flows, a connection is made with the common field. The outflows are the energy of our thoughts, feelings and impulses.

The incoming and outgoing flows intersect and form eddies, swirls. In these places, energy accumulates and vibrates.

There are seven major intersection nodes. These are energy centers (chakras). They are also called energy whirlpools - the freer the flow of energy circulates inside a person, the stronger his health and prosperous life.

What do human chakras look like?

Chakra, translated from Sanskrit, means wheel, but chakra is also called a lotus. From the same definitions, two traditions follow in the image of the chakras - in the form of a wheel or in the form of a lotus.

Indeed, clairvoyants see human chakras as rotating funnels, the tops of which are located on the central axis of the body. On the front projection of the body in its own way appearance they resemble either a spoked wheel or a lotus flower.

Main human chakras

There are seven main chakras. These are energy centers that do not have a physiological connection, perform numerous functions in the body, and also carry out the energy exchange of the body with the environment.

The chakra itself is located on the central axis of the body, connecting the top of the head with the coccyx, called the central energy channel. Each of the chakras, with the exception of the first and seventh, has front and back energy projections, that is, projections to the front and back of the body.

These projections can be represented as two cones, the tops of which are in contact with the chakra. The cones rotate, the front - clockwise, the back - counterclockwise. The first and seventh chakras have only one projection each.

The seventh chakra is directed upwards, and the first is directed downwards. The first and seventh chakras have a vertical axis of rotation, all the rest are horizontal.

The projections of the chakras are a closed wavy line that has the shape of a circle. This wavy line describes the contours of the chakra petals. The petals show the energy connections between the chakras and, in addition, each of the petals has a certain function associated with the main function of the chakra.

Location of the chakras

Each human chakra normally has a strictly fixed location. In pathology, there is a displacement of the chakra associated with the diseased organ, both along the vertical and horizontal axes.

What are the characteristics of human chakras?

Each chakra has its own mantra, mandala, color, energy.

Mantra³ of the chakra - under the mantra, in this case, we mean a syllable pronounced in a certain way, which helps to develop one or another chakra.

Chakra mandala. On the one hand, this is a scheme in which the main functions controlled by this chakra are encrypted, and, on the other hand, it is an object for visual meditation, with which you can open the chakra, that is, develop its energy.

Color. Each chakra is represented as a certain glow, meaning the astral light, and the colors of all chakras are the basis for the color of the human aura. By the degree of purity or cloudiness of a certain color of the aura, one can judge the state of the chakra. A normally working chakra has a clear, unclouded radiation of a certain color.

Energy. Chakras serve as receivers, converters and conductors of energy, a place for collecting and receiving energy contained in the atmosphere. life force(prana). They are the gateway for energy to enter our physical body.

Human chakras: main characteristics

Let's look at each chakra separately:

I. Root Chakra - Muladhara

The chakra is located between the coccyx and the pubic joint along the central axis of the body. The number of petals is four. The normal functioning of the chakra provides a sense of psychological stability and self-confidence.

The pathology of the chakra is characterized by a feeling of depression and animal fear. The chakra controls the sense of smell, the excretory and reproductive systems, the large and small intestines.

In the mental sphere, it is responsible for moral manifestations (both positive and negative). The root chakra is the seat of physical life force.

Chakra: Muladhara. Note: Before. Mantra: LAM. Color: Red. Smell: Rose. Taste: Sweet. Sensation on palms: Hot tingling.

II. Sacral Chakra - Svadhisthana

It is located 3 cm below the navel along the central axis of the body. The number of petals is six. The normal operation of the chakra ensures the reproductive function.

Chakra pathology is characterized by general internal discomfort, both in the mental and somatic spheres, most often manifested by various sexual neuroses. Controls the urinary system.

In the mental sphere, it is responsible for the manifestations of sexuality.

Chakra: Swadhisthana. Note: Re. Mantra: VAM. Orange color. Smell: Chamomile. Taste: Astringent. Sensation on the palms: Hot.

III. Solar plexus chakra - Manipura

It is located 2 cm above the navel along the central axis of the body. The number of petals is ten. The normal operation of the chakra provides control over vegetative manifestations.

The pathology of the chakra is characterized by local discomfort in the area of ​​the solar plexus, accompanied by a feeling of anxiety. Controls internal organs abdominal cavity. In the mental sphere, it is responsible for social manifestations. It is the center of our power instinct.

Chakra: Manipura. Note: Mi. Mantra: RAM. Yellow color. Smell: Mint. Taste: Pepper. Sensation on the palms: Warm.

IV. Heart Chakra - Anahata

It is located one or two centimeters above the xiphoid process along the central axis of the body, at the level of the heart. Normal work of the chakra provides a positive emotional background.

The pathology of the chakra is characterized by depressive reactions, pathology of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Controls the organs of the chest.

In the mental sphere, it is responsible for the highest moral aspects - this is the center of the true, unconditional love, propensity for selflessness, brotherhood, self-development, spiritual growth and sympathy. Many Eastern meditation systems specifically focus on opening this chakra.

Chakra: Anahata. Note: Fa. Mantra: YAM. Green color. Smell: Geranium. Taste: Lemon. Palm Feel: Neutral silk.

V. Throat Chakra - Vishuddha

It is located in the projection of the thyroid gland along the central axis of the body. The number of petals is sixteen. The normal operation of the chakra provides the ability for aesthetic perception and creativity.

Chakra pathology is characterized by local discomfort in the front of the neck and increased emotional instability. This is the center where the inner voice is perceived.

Chakra: Vishuddha. Note: Salt. Mantra: HAM. Blue color. Smell: Wormwood. Taste: Bitter. Sensation on the palms: Cool.

VI. Forehead Chakra - Ajna

It is located in the region of the bridge of the nose along the central axis of the body. The number of petals is two. Normal work provides the function of thinking and volitional manifestations.

Chakra pathology is characterized by functional disorders of the central nervous system and various mental illness. Controls the work of the trunk and hemispheres of the brain. In the mental sphere, it is responsible for the intellect.

It is the center of supersensory perception ( , ), the center of will, spirit and mind, as well as the point through which visualization occurs (mental representation of a visual image of what a person wants to receive in reality).

The opening of the "third eye" in many mystical traditions is associated with spiritual awakening.

Chakra: Ajna. Note: La. Mantra: AUM. Color: Blue. Smell: None. Taste: None. Sensation on the palms: Cold.

VII. Crown Chakra - Sahasrara

It is located in the center of the cranial vault in the projection of the end of the central axis of the body. It is also known as the Thousand Petal Lotus. The normal operation of the chakra provides the highest spiritual and intuitive manifestations in a person.

Chakra pathology is characterized by primitive perception and social manifestations. Controls higher mental functions. The parietal chakra is not only of decisive importance as the coordinator and controller of the entire physiological system, but also allows for a direct connection with the cosmic consciousness.

This chakra is responsible for the highest knowledge that a person can achieve (spiritual awakening is often depicted as a halo above the head). Sahasrara is the seat of direct vision, which far surpasses the powers of clairvoyance.

Chakra: Sahasrara. Note: Si. Mantra: OM. Color: Purple. Smell: None. Taste: None. Sensation on palms: Cold tingling.

Why is the uncontrolled opening of the chakras dangerous?

Proportional perception of sound, skin sensation, color, taste and smell allows you to perceive any one energy in volume. The perception of information is voluminous at once by all sense organs, it contributes to the opening of the chakras.

However, it should be noted that the uncontrolled opening of the chakras carries great danger. This is due to the fact that the atmosphere of modern cities is permeated with low vibrations and negative emotions. If you start to open the chakras, then all the “dirt” that surrounds a modern person will pour into them.

The dense world is surrounded by the Subtle world, where astral entities live⁴ – when the chakras are opened, the perception of finer vibrations increases and unwanted “guests” can begin to be felt, as the veil between the worlds thins.

How to develop chakras?

Those who seek self-development and spiritual awakening should remember that their chakras should be developed gradually. There is a simple meditation that will help harmonize the work of the chakras in a natural way:

Chakra Meditation

1. Sit comfortably cross-legged on the floor. If the state of the joints does not allow you to take this position, then you can sit on a chair with a straight back.

2. Move your attention to the first chakra, Muladhara, located in the perineum, at the very bottom of the spine, between the anus and the genitals.

3. Focus your attention there for about 3 minutes, breathing evenly and measuredly. With each breath, feel as if the breath is passing right through this center of energy.

4. From there, turn your attention to the second chakra, Svadhisthana, located in the lower part of the spine, at the level of the genitals. Again, with each breath, feel as if the breath is going right through this center of energy, the duration is the same - 3 minutes.

5. The next chakra where attention moves is the third chakra, Manipura. Breathe through it for three minutes.

6. Then focus on the fourth chakra Anahata, located on the spine exactly opposite the chest. Breathe through it for three minutes.

7. Now move your attention to the fifth chakra, Vishuddha, located on the spine opposite the center point of the throat. Breathe through it for three minutes.

8. Now shift your attention to the Third Eye, the sixth chakra, Ajna. Breathe through it for three minutes.

9. Attention moves to the crown chakra, Sahasrara, located at the top of the head. With each breath, feel as if the breath is going right through this center of energy, breathe also for 3 minutes.

10. From the parietal chakra, attention moves to the space around the body - the aura. An aura is an energy shell that surrounds the body from all sides.

11. Focus your attention on this shell. With each breathing cycle, you need to feel how the aura is more and more filled with energy.

12. After the attention has been directed to the chakras and aura, you need to sit still, breathe slowly and measuredly, allowing the entire energy system to assimilate the energy flow.

13. After finishing, take two or three deep breaths and exhale and open your eyes.

The practice of yoga calls for a sense of proportion and proportion. Concentrating on the body, our first instrument, we learn to play it, absorbing maximum resonance and harmony from it.

Notes and feature articles for a deeper understanding of the material

¹ Chakra in the spiritual practices of Hinduism is a psycho-energetic center in the subtle human body, which is the intersection of the nadi channels through which prana (life energy) flows, as well as an object for concentration in the practices of tantra and yoga (Wikipedia).

² Parapsychology is a complex of pseudoscientific disciplines aimed at discovering the supernatural mental abilities of people, animals and plants, the phenomena of life after death, and similar phenomena using scientific methodology(Wikipedia).

³ Mantra is a sacred text in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism, usually requiring the exact reproduction of the sounds that make it up (

Human energy centers and their opening are very important for human energy health. Because it directly affects physical health, as well as spiritual development, social life and almost all spheres of human life.

We will briefly talk about each chakra and teach you the basic practices, techniques that allow you to open them.

Human charkras - description and meaning

First Chakra - Muladhara

Learn to survive. She is responsible for all the primal instincts: to continue the race, to defend themselves, to eat, to dress. You need to develop muladhara in order to be able to connect with the earth, to feel which places give you energy and which ones take away. A sign of imbalance in this chakra is a constant sense of danger. Fear of being hungry, homeless, etc.

People with unbalanced muladhara stock up on food for several months in advance, are obsessed with security, buy the most expensive alarms, but at the same time save to the point of absurdity. Careful work with consciousness, prayers and is necessary to calm fear and put the first chakra in order.

Second chakra - Svadhishthana

Teaches pleasure. It is she who is responsible for attractiveness, the desire to like the opposite sex, the need for emotions. And if muladhara teaches to survive, then svadhishthana helps to do it with pleasure.

If there is no balance in the second chakra, a person tends to get more and more thrills that will destroy him. He is insatiable for emotions. This is the case when instead of love - lust, instead of gourmet - gluttony, instead of active rest - constant search acute sensation and adrenaline addiction.

In order to be saved and discover Svadhishthana, it is necessary to learn to control pleasures, immerse yourself in them and fully enjoy in order to get satisfaction. The inability to enjoy and leads to a fatal dependence on new sensations.

To open and balance this energy center, you must first realize the problem, and then proceed to meditation.

Third Chakra - Manipura

Gives strength. Generates conviction and principles. Responsible for the ability to influence others, make decisions, be able to refuse or agree in the right situation. Self-control, discipline, the ability to accept limitations and follow rules. Firmness and achievements - for all this manipura is responsible.

The opening of the chakras in this case is necessary in order to be protected from aggressiveness, to have a developed will and self-control.

If the chakra is out of balance, you use your power too much or, conversely, you are very weak-willed. In the first case, you are dependent on victories, you constantly need to assert yourself using aggressive methods. In the second, you constantly feel guilty, you don’t know how to refuse, you fawn and adapt to those around you.

The disclosure of manipura is necessary in order to come to balance and be realized in life.

Fourth Chakra - Anahata

Asks for love. Responsible for the feeling of unity with the world, the ability to love, while controlling the mind. If the chakra is open and balanced, you will always achieve your goals, gain material and spiritual balance.

The anahata is unbalanced in sentimental people who easily break their hearts. Disorder with anahata is also in the case when a person strives only to give or only to receive in love. Or when anyone is a need for him, when a person is looking for love in others, forgetting that he should be its source.

Remember that even if 100 people tell you that they love you, you will not be satisfied if there is no love inside of you.

Meditations on the chakras are also used to work out the anahata. But this is not the only way. You need to start with the ability to love yourself, equally receive and give love.

Fifth Chakra - Vishuddha

He says create. Teaches creativity, reveals the potential of the individual. Moreover, creativity in this context is not artistic, musical and other abilities. This refers to the love of work, the ability to bring something new into it, to make a discovery. Even if you are a driver.

A well-opened and developed vishuddha allows you to tell the world about your “I”, to express yourself. But this cannot be done if a person does not realize and does not recognize his own uniqueness.

If the fifth chakra is not open enough, there is a stagnation of energy. This is very detrimental to the potential of the individual. A person becomes anxious, nervous, uncontrollable, he wastes energy. This is the case when you agree with your mother who sends you to study engineering when you wanted to become a psychologist. You indulge the desires of others who control you, and not your own (in terms of purpose, profession).

If you open vishuddha, inspiration will appear, you will begin to have a feeling of enlightenment, you will learn to benefit the world around you and you can prove yourself in anything. A lot of thoughts, ideas - it remains only to grab onto one thing.

Sixth chakra - Ajna

Shows that magic exists. Responsible for creative potential, the ability to see God, the presence of spiritual will. A developed ajna in a person helps him never agree with the gray reality.

If the sixth chakra is unbalanced, a person has a desire to dream, to go into the world of dreams, so that in his own virtual reality reach the top. In this case, a person ceases to pay attention to the material world.

The task of opening the sixth chakra is to discipline the spiritual will, to teach how to be realized in material world and not just dream of success in your own mind. With a good disclosure of ajna, a person is able to control reality, desire and achieve what he wants, he knows how to direct creative energy in the right direction.

Seventh Chakra - Sahasrara

This is pure spirituality. Embodiment of cosmic energy. The balance of the seventh chakra and its opening allows you to always hear God within you. Thanks to this, a person always has a clean source of correct answers. He sees his true path.

The imbalance of the seventh chakra is detrimental to the human mind and can even lead to a psychiatric hospital.

Meditation on the opening of the chakras in this case is useless: in order to balance and open the sahasrara completely, you must first achieve a balance of all other human energy centers.

Why open chakras?

In total, a person has 7 main energy centers. Their schematic arrangement is shown in the figure.

To understand what is required for the opening of the chakras, you need to know the purpose of each energy center. Let's briefly talk about the meaning of each of them, and about when disclosure is necessary.

How to open them?

Deep work with energy centers is possible only under the guidance of a competent and experienced esoteric specialist. Because there are practices that, if used incorrectly, can be quite dangerous.

Video about human energy centers and how to open them:

https://youtu.be/ENUF0RXCxTY

But there is also simple techniques, which will help to open the spell a little without harm to the human energy shell. Let's list them:

1. Meditative techniques: for example, meditative music that opens the centers and uplifts the mood, coupled with the reading of mantras, can perfectly open the necessary energy centers
2. Strengthening and realization of aspirations. It is necessary to clearly define the goals: which energy center needs to be opened, why do you need it, and what do you want to get as a result. Set high goals. As soon as you do this, the chakras will automatically "turn on" in the process of opening.
3. Implementation of the principles of a particular chakra. For example, if the principle of anahata is love, cultivate this quality in yourself. Start with self love, learn to receive and give love, fill your life with love
4. Self-hypnosis. A powerful esoteric technique that helps to “ignite” the power of a particular chakra, strengthening it. To do this, you need to mentally "take" the flow of energy, presenting it as a large fireball. Then, also mentally, direct this ball to the desired energy center, as if pumping it up.
5. And the last way is to unblock and cleanse the energy centers. Conducted under the guidance of an experienced mentor or spiritual healer

These are the simplest methods that are available to everyone. You can practice them on your own.

Greetings, dear readers. In this article I will talk about what chakras are and how many there are in total. The chakra system has been known in the East for several thousand years. To us, in European culture this knowledge came very recently. But they have already gained popularity among people who are aware of the lack of scientific knowledge for a full understanding of life and the human body.

Chakra in Sanskrit means "a spinning wheel". There the vital energy or prana is organized and held. Chakras are human energy centers.

If the energy in them is poorly balanced or even blocked, this can lead to problems in the physical body and relationships with people. Chakras connect the spiritual and physical planes with each other, which ensures harmonious development.

Aura and nadis

If we want to go deeper into what chakras are, there are some important concepts to consider.

The aura is a shell that surrounds the physical body of a person, it consists of several layers. Each layer is wider than the previous one by about 5 cm.

Speaking of the chakra system, we will mean its location in the etheric layer of the aura, which is closest to the physical body. The remaining layers overlap the etheric, so the chakras have an impact on all layers of the aura.

Following important concept"nadis" are energy channels through which prana or energy flows, which is needed by all living beings. Prana is received from the Sun, on a sunny day the smallest sparkling white particles soar in the air - this is prana.

Prana is absorbed in the etheric body or layer of the aura. And then it is divided into the colors of the spectrum (they are also called the colors of the rainbow). Each chakra consumes energy of a certain color.

Nadis or energy channels allow the chakras to interact with our body.

If the nadis are blocked due to stagnation of energy, harmful food, bad thoughts, then on the physical plane we will feel a lack of energy. This can lead to diseases.

Basic nadis

There are thousands of nadis channels in the human etheric body. In this case, three main ones can be distinguished:

• Sushumna,
• Pingala.

Sushumna nadi is the most important energy channel. It is located inside the spinal column. It is through this nadi that the kundalini rises (more on this later).

Pingala is on the right side of the body and Ida is on the left. They both originate in the root chakra, on their way intertwining with the Sushumna at the points of location of the other chakras. These two nadis end at the ajna chakra.

Pingala is associated with heat, the Sun, the left hemisphere of the brain. And Ida-nadi is the Moon, coolness, the right hemisphere of the brain.

Prana enters the nadis when breathing, so they are connected with the nostrils of a person.

• The time of activity of the left nostril associated with Ida-nadi is suitable for relaxation or creativity.
• The time of activity of the right nostril associated with Pingala nadi is suitable for work or eating.

How many chakras does a person have and what are they responsible for?

As we have already said, many nadis are located in the etheric body of a person. Where they intersect, chakras form. The main chakras are at the intersection of the 21st nadis, the secondary chakras are at the intersection of the 14th nadis.

As a rule, only the main chakras are considered, since they are the most important for a person.

So how many chakras does a person have? There are 12 main ones in total. Seven of them are known more than others; most of the exercises are designed for them.

See the human chakras in the photo:

Let's start dating. Let's list the names of the chakras in order - from bottom to top:

Below are cards with the names of the chakras and their meanings.

Kundalini energy

Classes and exercises to open the chakras are carried out with a specific purpose. The ultimate goal of all works is the rise of the kundalini.

Kundalini can be thought of as a coiled snake resting at the base of the Sushumna. The awakening of the kundalini occurs when the "serpent" rises up the chakras, which open after it. It reaches the crown chakra and then the person experiences enlightenment.

Kundalini energy is the realization of the potential inherent at birth. This is the embodiment of the great cosmic force involved in the creation of the universe.

When raising the kundalini for the first time, it is only on a short time stays in the crown chakra and then goes down to the root chakra. In the future, the stay of the kundalini will be longer and longer.

The Dangers of Awakening the Kundalini

Let's talk about the dangers of raising the kundalini energy.

It is necessary to work with such powerful energy with extreme caution. An experienced teacher is needed who will control the process and teach the management of hidden power.

If the rise of the kundalini happened prematurely, the person was not ready for it, that is, there is a danger of injury, both physical and mental.

The great master of kundalini yoga named Gopi Krishna suffered from headaches for many years due to careless elevation of the kundalini energy.

Yogananda, a famous yogi, says that he once asked his teacher to teach him how to raise the kundalini. But the teacher refused him. After a few years, his kundalini energy awakened. Yogananda realized then that the teacher was right. If the awakening had happened earlier, he would not have been able to cope with the amazing changes in his life.

Many are of the opinion that if the time has come, then a teacher will certainly appear on your way to help you complete last step on the way to the goal.

What does a person feel after awakening the kundalini energy? In fact, describing this state in ordinary words is quite difficult. For the mind ordinary person understanding of the higher state of consciousness is difficult. You can get close to it by meditating.