Chakras Flowers

How do you connect chakras, the energy centres of the body
in Eastern tradition, and flowers, pretty, ephemeral, bright,
cheerful manifestations of nature?
by way of color therapy yoga energy balancing
techniquesmeditation and a simple way of making yourself
feel better and re-energized even if you don’t really believe in
any of the above
There are seven main chakras (as well as several others) in a
line from the base of the spine to the crown of the head and one
more newly recognised chakra just above the head which I believe
is important Each one is associated with various areas of
physical, emotional and spiritual well-being When the energy
flow in one becomes blocked it can result in certain symptoms
and vice versa By keeping the chakras open and the energy
flowing, we can maximise our body’s ability to keep well and
heal itself
One way of stimulating energy flow is by a simple visualisation
Each chakra has a colour of the spectrum linked to it Focus on
that colour and imagine that colour light pouring into the
chakra and saturating it in pure coloured light, then visualise
the chakra as a spinning disc of colour Take 2 or 3 deep
breaths as you do so You can also repeat a mantra or
affirmation to intensify the positive energy you are creating
Work through each chakra(see below for summary) in turn from
Root to Crown to rebalance your whole energy level
So what about the flowers? Whatever you use to visualise the
colour would work, paint swatches, coloured stones or crystals,
an image in your minds eye, but beautiful photographs of flowers
saturated in the pure colour of each chakra can bring some extra
flower energy into your life as well
Flowers raise the vibrational energy around them, which is why
they have long been associated with celebrations, brought as
presents to new mothers, sick people, loved ones Weddings and
funerals are lavish with them We are rarely aware of the
spiritual connection these days, we just know that flowers cheer
people up and make them feel glad So flower photos as
visualisation aids make sense and are beautiful to have around
Please view wwwaflowerg
allerycom, it has a whole section devoted to chakra
flower art
There are books written about the chakras going into far more
detail than there is space for here, as it is a deep and complex
subject, with infinite, individual interpretations, but here is
a basic, brief summary of the chakras and their associated areas
and colours
1 Root – Red
Situated at the base of the spine
Emotional grounding and ones roots The excretory and
reproductive systems and the immune system
Mantra “I am in touch with the earth, my roots”
2 Sacral – Orange
A hands breadth down from the belly button
Sexuality, creativity, financial issues, honour and ethics, one
to one relationships
Genital and urinary systems, bladder and prostate
Mantra “I am a creative, sexual being”
3 Solar Plexus – Yellow
Over the solar plexus at the bottom of the rib cage
Self-esteem, self-confidence and how you see yourself
Digestive system, worries and fears, the stress of
responsibility
Mantra “I believe in myself”
4 Heart – Green
Over the heart
Love, forgiveness, unconditional love Relationships
Circulatory and immune systems Heart and lungs Loneliness
Mantra “I can give and receive love”
5 Throat – Blue
Centre of the throat
Communication, self-expression and will power
Thyroid problems, sore throats, addictions(due to lack of will)
Mantra “I speak my truth”
6 Brow – Indigo
Centre of forehead
Intuition, intellect and mind, inner vision
Brain and nervous system, eye problems
Mantra “I see clearly”
7 Crown – Violet
Top of head
Spiritual awakening, search for meaning Our relationship to our
spirit and God
Central nervous system, overwhelming fatigue
Mantra “I believe”
8 Soul star – White/crystal
Directly above the crown, about two hand’s breadths from the
head
Awareness of ones soul and its connection to the conscious self
Gives perspective on life and ability to see seemingly random
positive or negative events as part of the soul’s journey
Mantra “I transcend”
This is a personal, simplified interpretation of the chakras
Use it as a stepping stone to finding out more for yourself
Copyright 2005 – Kit Heathcock

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