In Sanskrit "chakra" means "wheel of
life", there are 7 chakras which are aligned in an ascending column
from the base of the spine to the top of the head, i.e. 7 energy
centers.
Before
applying any alternative medicines, you should be aware that many of
these medicines have not been evaluated in scientific studies. Often,
only limited information is available about their safety and
effectiveness. Chakras and its energy
Chakras are
energy centers that reside in the astral body and transmute energy
between the 3 bodies (physical, astral and mental) that all together is
a human being. Charka transmutes energy between these bodies, by
raising or dropping the frequency of the energy as required.
Seven chakras and health
Seven
chakras reside along the spine from the base to the crown of the head,
and the health of the energy center (Chakra) is reflected in the health
of the organs and systems in that particular region. Additionally
chakras are not only responsible for physical, but also to emotional
and mental wellbeing.
Chakras are a concept common to several disciplines of alternative medicines. There are Seven Chakras, they are:
- First Chakra, also called by Base, Root and Muladhara Chakra
- Second Chakra, also called by Sacral, Sex and Svadisthana Chakra
- Third Chakra also called by Solar Plexus, Novel and Manipura Chakra
- Fourth Chakra also called by Heart and Anahata Chakra
- Fifth Chakra also called by Throat and Vishuddha Chakra
- Sixth Chakra also called by Brow, Ajna and Third eye Chakra
- Seventh Chakra also called by Crown and Sahasrara Chakra
Chakras and alternative medicine
The
Chinese mapped out energy pathways (meridians) throughout the body
around 3,000 years ago. They have been using them as a health reference
ever since. Similarly, the ancient Indians defined the energy centers
(chakras) of the body. Their healthcare approaches worked to harmonize
the energy systems of the body. This was done by stimulating points
located along the meridians or in the chakras. Acupressure uses this
ancient knowledge, combined with contemporary psycho-spiritual
understanding, to promote health and self-responsibility for wellness.
