Origin and introduction to the chakra system
Your chakra system can serve as a guide for you and your life if you are ready to open yourself to the subtle world of energies.
Chakra means "wheel" or "energy vortex" and comes from Sanskrit, which is one of the most important languages of Hinduism. Chakras are subtle energy centers in our physical body that are responsible for the exchange of energy between us humans and our outside world. They influence our body, mind and soul. Each chakra is individual and represents certain issues on a psychological and physical level and shows us how balanced our lives are.
It is said that physical complaints and imbalances also have their origin in our energy system, as each chakra is closely connected to our organs. Using certain tools and techniques such as breathing exercises, yoga, certain foods such as cacao , meditation, etc., we can rebalance our chakra system.
In total, there are 7 so-called main chakras, which on a physical level run along our spine, starting at our tailbone and going up to the crown of our head.
Root Chakra
The root chakra, also known as the Muladara chakra, represents the basis of your energy system and is associated with the colour red and the element earth.
It is located in the area of the pelvic floor and is responsible on a physical level for the energy supply to your large intestine, legs and feet. On a subtle level, this chakra is concerned with security, basic trust, stability and vitality. An unbalanced root chakra can be characterized in particular by digestive disorders, back pain, weight problems and a disturbed immune system.
Sacral Chakra
The sacral chakra, also called Svadisthana chakra, is located at the level of your abdomen and is characterized by the element water and the color orange.
It is said that this chakra is the home of our emotions as well as our true creative power. Everything is born here - whether it is a physical pregnancy or a creative idea. On a physical level, the sacral chakra is closely connected to our reproductive organs and is therefore associated with the topic of sexuality and sexual energy on a subtle level.
If your sacral chakra is not in balance, this is mainly shown by a lack of libido and creativity, urinary tract problems, hormone problems, etc.
Solar plexus chakra
Our power center, also known as the solar plexus chakra or Manipura chakra, is located in our upper abdomen. It is associated with the element fire and is the color yellow. Our abdominal organs, such as our stomach, liver, etc., are closely connected to this energy center. Life issues such as self-confidence, power, success and other earthly issues are located here.
You will notice an unbalanced solar plexus chakra through physical and mental complaints such as lack of energy, low self-esteem, control addiction and metabolic problems.
Heart Chakra
Our heart chakra is also called the Anahata chakra and is, so to speak, our main life center and the center of our chakra system. This chakra has the color green and the element earth in it. It is located in the middle of your chest at the level of the physical heart. On an emotional level, this energy center is home to issues such as compassion, (self-)love, harmony, forgiveness, gratitude, healing; but so-called "shadow issues" such as envy, dependency, jealousy, etc. also have their origin here when the heart chakra is out of balance. On a physical level, organs such as the heart, lungs and our skin are connected to this chakra. An unbalanced heart chakra is expressed physically in particular through cardiovascular problems and breathing problems.
Some people have closed their hearts due to painful experiences from the past and wish to feel more again. It is important to understand that once we close our hearts, we close them to ALL feelings - both the seemingly positive and the seemingly negative feelings.
We therefore invite you to open your heart bit by bit so that your heart chakra can find its natural balance again and you can enjoy life in all its facets more. Allow yourself to receive and give love unconditionally again.
Throat Chakra
The throat chakra, also called Vishudda chakra, is located in the throat and is characterized by the element ether and the color blue. On a physical level, it controls our thyroid, vocal cords, ears and mouth. Therefore, on a subtle level, this energy center is essential for our expression, communication, creativity, understanding and listening.
Imbalances in the throat chakra manifest themselves through social inhibitions, speech problems, throat problems and lack of creativity.
- eat lots of blue foods
Third Eye chakra
At the point between our eyebrows is our third eye, also known as the third eye chakra or Ajna chakra. It has the color indigo and the element of light within it. Physically, the forehead chakra is connected to the eyes, nose, ears, face and pineal gland. On a subtle level, it deals with the topics of intuition, clairvoyance, decision-making power and wisdom.
If your throat chakra is out of balance, this is mainly manifested by headaches, lack of focus, vision problems, a lack of connection to intuition and a weakened pineal gland. Therefore, it is important to strengthen our brow chakra so that it is easier for us to direct our focus inwards, even in stormy times, in order to get a clearer view of our lives again.
Crown Chakra
Last but not least, the crown chakra or Sahasrara chakra on the crown of our head represents our connection to heaven or the universe. This chakra is associated with the color violet and represents the element of cosmic energy. It is physically closely connected to our brain, nervous system and scalp. The focus is on a subtle level in the areas of spirituality, transcendence, wisdom as well as universal consciousness and truth.
You can recognize an unbalanced crown chakra through neurological problems, a deregulated nervous system, depressive moods and feelings of separation and meaninglessness.
