The Philosophy Behind Chakras

‘Chakra’ is the Sanskrit word for ‘wheel’ or ‘disk’ which is the centre for energy within the body. Every living being has this energy contained within them that works through vibrations and movements.

There are seven chakras in the body, which is the most common set-up according to western philosophy. There are also body systems in various other philosophies where the human body is made of five, six, eight, nine or even ten such chakras.

 

 

The seven chakras in the body are:

1. Root Chakra

At the base of the spine, which deals with issues of financial independence, money and food.

2. Sacral Chakra

In the lower abdomen (about two inches below and in the navel), which associates the sense of abundance, well-being, pleasure and sexuality with it.

3. Solar Plexus Chakra

In the upper abdomen that regulates the control of our lives with confidence.

4. Heart Chakra

Located just above the heart and bringing love, joy and inner peace.

5. Throat Chakra

In the throat that helps in communication, expressing feelings and also with the truth.

6. Third Eye Chakra

On the forehead between the eyes, which helps focus and work better with our intuition, imagination, wisdom and decision making.

7. Crown Chakra

On the top of our head is our connection to spirituality and pure bliss. 

The types of chakras, and harnessing them to do better in our life is not all. Our body is the physical form made of five elements, called mahabhutas, according to the Vedas. These elements are ether, air, water, fire and earth.

Thus, before developing our strengths, we must look after these elements in our body as well. 

 

 

The other non-physical part of our body is the prana or subtle body. It is the vital life force that we have. The prana travels through our body via channels called Nadis.

The Nadis are nothing but the circulation system of our body – veins, arteries, the respiratory system, the reproductive system, the digestive system, the nervous system, and the excretory system. The energy that is spread across the body, soul and spirit has its passage here. 

 

 

It is essential to have our bodily systems functioning properly, without which it would not be possible to awaken our chakras spiritually. The energy would be able to flow easier and receive information better only when none of the channels is blocked.

Each chakra has a unique speciality, while we have these systems focused on, there are actually 88,000 unique chakra points in our body. For the energy to pass through them all you must maintain proper lifestyle choices and keep outside forces from hindering the flow.

It is all about the mind, the body and the soul where none would survive without the healthy existence of the other. There are various practice centres spread across the world as well to help people renovate themselves spiritually.