The Chakras
We obviously have a physical body but we also have an energetic body. This energy body draws in life energy to the body and directs it round the body via the chakras. There are seven main ones and they sit roughly along the spinal column vertically.
The word chakra means wheel. The chakras are vortices of energy which control the circulation of energy permeating the entire human structure.
Base chakra:
The lowest of the chakras is located at the base of the body. This is the root of your being and your deepest connection to your body and earth. The primary drive of this chakra is survival - food, clothing and shelter. If this chakra is unbalanced it can lead to feelings of insecurity and ungroundness.
Second chakra:
The primary drive of the second chakra is pleasure. Sensual indulgence, sexual pleasure, creativity. If unbalanced in this area the search for pleasure is never satisfied, you may overeat, or suffer with addiction. Balance in this area feels like a creative and controlled passion for life.
Third chakra: Solar Plexus
This chakra is driven by self-assertion. You will have a sense of your own power when balanced in this chakra. If unbalanced in this area you may be overly competitive and conflicts and power struggles will rule your life.
Fourth chakra: Heart chakra
Being balanced in this chakra you will experience feelings of peace. You drop your defense's when you meet people and enjoy friendly exchanges with most people. If unbalanced you may experience relationship difficulties and a lack of self-love.
Fifth chakra: The Throat
This chakra is linked to communication and honest expression. If this area is blocked you may suffer with anxiety. You may have trouble speaking the truth and may go along with others even if you disagree. If in balance you will have a strong sense of your individuality and creative expression.
Sixth chakra: Third eye
This chakra is responsible for our intuition and inner knowing. if in balance you will be very intuitive. If out of balance you may suffer from feeling spaced out and be obsessed with escaping y our reality.
Seventh Chakra
This chakra is linked to spirituality and belief in a higher power. When this chakra is out of balance you may be questioning the meaning of life and if you haven't found answers that satisfy you you may suffer from depression.