Monday, May 18, 2009

The Seven Major Chakras


Chakras, as described above, are energy centers along the spine located at major branchings of the human nervous system, beginning at the base of the spinal column and moving upward to the top of the skull. Chakras are considered to be a point or nexus of biophysical energy or prana of the human body.

The following seven primary chakras are commonly described:
1.Muladhara Base or Root Chakra (last bone in spinal cord *coccyx*)
2.Swadhisthana Sacral Chakra (ovaries/prostate)
3.Manipura Solar Plexus Chakra (navel area)
4.Anahata Heart Chakra (heart area)
5.Vishuddha Throat Chakra (throat and neck area)
6.Ajna Brow or Third Eye Chakra (pineal gland or third eye)
7.Sahasrara Crown Chakra (Top of the head; 'Soft spot' of a newborn)

Chakra Video