What are Chakras?

"Chakra" is a Sanskrit (An ancient language of India) word for wheel and chakras can be thought of as spinning wheels of energy located in the body. There are seven of these energy centres situated along the spine which correspond roughly to the nerve junctions ('little brains') where nerves from every part of the body join the spinal cord.

The chakras are thought to be linked to the divine or energy force and distribute it throughout the body. Each Chakra has certain qualities and associations as seen below and blockages in any of these energy centres can cause spiritual, emotional and physical difficulties.

	Crown Chakra - White/Violet Inner Knowledge, enlightenment, connection with higher planes of consciousness and spiritual truth are seated in the Crown Chakra. White is the perfect merging of all colours.
	Third Eye Chakra - Violet/Indigo This center above the eyebrows is the seat of intuition, spiritual will, connecting ideas and developing a “picture” of the world. It is a idealistic place representing your imagination and desires.
	Throat Chakra - Blue This Chakra governs the ability to express ideas and to speak your truth clearly. The throat is all about clear communication, inspiration and artistic expression.
	Heart Chakra - Green This is the center of teaching and healing, the chakra of self-respect and self love, as well as the meeting place for body, mind and spirit. Balance, connection to nature are found here.
	Solar Plexus Chakra - Yellow This Chakra rules mental activity and is the center of your ego and personal power. It regulates the life force in the body, giving energy to your dreams and goals, allowing you to take action.
	Sacral Chakra - Orange The colour of this Chakra reflects creativity, sociability, emotional life and sexuality. This chakra is the position from which one reaches out, expands and relates to others.
	Root Chakra - Red This Chakra is the energy of the physical plane and material reality. It is the center of manifestation and the place from which passion flows; the source of power and ego development.