Chakras: A Beginners Guide

Fri, 02/19/2010

Chakra & Representation Symbolic	Location	Function	Negative Aspects
Root MULADHARA	Base of spine	Survival in the body & security	Insecurity & fear, self-centred, violence, greed, anger, tensions in spine, constipation, loss or failure.
Spleen SVADHISHTHANA	A few finger widths below the navel	Emotionality, sexuality & clairsentience	Self-rejection & low esteem, overindulgence in food, money or sex, confusion, jealously, envy, anger, blame, resentment, materialism.
Solar plexus MANIPURA	Solar plexus	Energy distribution & personal power	Ego, anger, overblown ego, appetite, insecurity, introvert, taking on too much, hate, fear, digestive problems, negative thinking, power and control.
Heart ANAHATA	Center of chest	Love, ability to validate & be at peace	Lack of self-love & acceptance, emotional instability, out of balance, heart problems, circulation problems, forgiveness, guilt, self-pity.
Throat VISHUDDHA	Base of neck & throat	Communication & expression	Sluggish metabolism, weight problems, unable to express oneself, suppression, weak willpower, lack of trust.
Third eye AJNA	Through center of forehead	Intuition & thought	Eye problems, severe headaches, bad dreams, fear, lack of concentration, conflicts, doubts.
Crown SAHASRARA	Crown of the head	Spirituality & inspiration	Loneliness, lack of vision, confusion, depression, alienation.