Reiki I Chapter 10: Human Aura and the Chakra System

The word chakra means vortex or spinning wheel in the Sanskrit language. There are seven major chakras in addition to a number of minor ones in the human energy system. These chakras are an integral part of the invisible aura or the energy field that exists in and around all human beings.

The conventional medical literature does not yet acknowledge the existence of the human energy field and the chakras as these are invisible.

In the meantime, a lot of research is going on regarding these aspects with techniques such as Aura Photography and Kirilian Photography. The results of the research once published, will surely help in making an early diagnosis of all major human diseases.

This is because all diseases first make their presence felt in the Energy Fields before becoming visible in the organs and other system. It might become possible one day to heal the diseases before they manifest in the physical body.

There are seven major chakras in the human body and they correspond to the seven main glands of the Endocrine System.

The lower three chakras are associated with the fundamental human emotions and needs that relate to survival and reproduction. The upper four chakras correspond to mental and spiritual states linked to compassion, creativity, God sense etc.

Any blockages in the energy flow of the chakras or an excess of energy can lead to imbalance and disharmony on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. The cleansing and balancing of human chakras helps the energy to flow without disturbance and is important for the complete cure of any disease.

Brief description of the seven chakras, their location, the area each controls, their qualities etc. are given below:

1.    Root (Muladhara) Chakra

• Colour: Red
• Location: Between the genitals and the anal opening.
• Element: Earth
• Organs and systems controlled: Kidney (structure), bladder and spine, bones, nails, teeth
• Quality: Seat of physical vitality, urge to survive, seat of Kundalini, abundance issues.
• Associated Glands: Adrenals

2.    Sacral / Hara / Sex (Svadhisthana) Chakra

• Colour: Orange
• Location: Paired chakra (front and back) above the pubic bone
• Element: Water
• Organs and systems controlled: Reproductive organs, kidneys (functioning), fluids in the body, Hair, Sinus problems, eyes, cough and throat problems, lungs, sexual problems, problems during periods.
• Quality: Centre of sexual energy and ego. Feeling or emotional centre
• Associated Glands: Gonads

3.    Solar plexus (Manipura) Chakra

• Colour: Yellow
• Location: Solar Plexus region. Paired chakra (front and back)
• Element: Fire
• Organs and systems controlled: Stomach, Liver and Gall Bladder, Skin, Problems of acidity and indigestion
• Quality: Power and Wisdom Centre.
• Associated Glands: Pancreas

4.    Heart (Anahata) Chakra

• Colour: Green
• Location: Heart area towards the centre of the body. Paired chakra (Front and Back)
• Element: Air
• Organs and systems controlled: Heart, Liver, Lungs and Blood Circulation
• Quality: Centre of unconditional affection, compassion, devotion and love.
• Associated Glands: Thymus

5.    Throat (Vishudda) Chakra   

• Colour: Blue
• Location: Throat. Paired chakra (front and back)
• Element: Sky
• Organs and systems controlled: Throat, Upper lungs and digestive tract.
• Quality: Centre of creativity, communication and self-expression.
• Associated Glands: Thyroid and parathyroid

6.    Third Eye (Ajna) Chakra

• Colour: Indigo
• Location: Forehead.  Paired chakra (front and back)
• Element:   --
• Organs and systems controlled: Spine, lower, brain, left, nose and ears
• Quality: Intuitive Centre. Autonomous nervous system.
• Associated Glands: Pituitary, Hypothalamus

7.    Crown (Sahasrara) Chakra

• Colour: Violet
• Location: Top of the head
• Element:  --
• Organs and systems controlled: Upper brain and right eye
• Quality: Represents the highest level of consciousness, connects us with our spiritual self.
• Associated Glands: Pineal