CHAKRAS:
 Chakras are energy centers located along the centre of the body. Charka is a Sanskrit word for wheel and is seen as puddles of energy pools which are constantly spinning. When the spinning of the chakras are disrupted, it leads to many physical imbalances. So it is important that we are able to identify the problems and take care of it before it affects us in the long run 

ROOT CHAKRA:
Also known as the Earth Chakra or Muladhara Chakra, the Root Chakra is located at the base of the spine. It deals with survival and is blocked by fear. The color for this chakra is Red and the musical note is C. LAM is the mantra and RA is the sound for this Chakra.
The sense of smell is controlled by this chakra and the aromas are Cedar, Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Clove. The best therapy is to get grounded, walk barefoot in nature and dance.
Daily Exercise: Puppet Stance. Stand as though you were hanging from the center of your head, body straight, bottom tucked in, and knees slightly bent. Breath in, arms up, on your toes, and connect with the stars and sky; Breath out, arms down, connecting the sky to the center of the earth.

SACRAL CHAKRA:
The SECOND chakra also known as Water Chakra, Svadhisthana, Spleen or the Sexual chakra is positioned in the area between the navel and the pubic bone. Depending on which sources you read, it can be shown to be centered on the navel itself or to be aligned with the sexual organs - ovaries in women and testes in men.

 It deals with pleasure and is blocked by guilt. It is associated with creativity, sexuality, relationship, and reproduction. The color for this chakra is Orange and the musical note is D. The mantra is VAM and MA is the sound for this Chakra.

The sense of taste is controlled by this chakras and the aromas are Musk, Ylang-ylang oil, Sandalwood, Rose and Gardenia. The best therapies are dancing, yoga and walking.

Daily Exercise: Lie down with your feet on the floor. Roll your spine high up into the air, hold with only your neck and shoulders touching, and roll slowly down. Repeat.

SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA:
Locate in the stomach, the Manipura Chakra/ Fire Chakra or the Solar Plexus Charka deals with will power and is blocked by shame. Yellow is the color for this chakra and the musical note is E. RAM is the mantra and DA is the sound.

The sense of sight is controlled by this chakra and the aromas are Lavender, Rosemary, Bergamot, Cinnamon, Coriander, Ginger, Marigold, Cardamom and Orange. The best therapies for this chakra are Belly Dancing and conscious breathing.

Daily Exercise: Hug yourself as tightly as possible, and then puff your chest out as far as possible. Twist and hold each direction. Repeat.

HEART CHAKRA:
Anahata Chakra or the Heart Chakra is positioned in the centre of the chest. It deals with love and is blocked by grief. The color for this chakra is green and the musical note is F. The mantra is YAM and the sound is SA.

The sense of touch is controlled by this chakra and the aromas are Rose, Amber, Jasmine, Lavender, and Marjoram. The therapies are love, give, donate and share.

Daily Exercise:  Rub your hands vigorously together to open up hand chakra energy which connects to the heart energy. Great exercise for prior to performing bodywork.

THROAT CHAKRA:
The throat or the sound chakra is located at the base of the throat and it deals with truth and is blocked by lies. Blue is the color for this chakra and the musical note is G. HAM is the mantra and SE is the sound.

Hearing is controlled by this chakra and the aromas are Sage, Eucalyptus, Frankincense and Benzoin. The therapies are singing, chanting, humming, toning, overtone chants and sometimes screaming.

Daily Exercise: Singing, Chanting, Humming, Toning, Overtone Chants.

THIRD EYE CHAKRA:
The Light or the Third Eye Chakra is located in the centre of the forehead. It deals with insight and is blocked by illusion. Indigo is the color for this chakra and the musical note is A. The mantra is KSHAM and SO it the sound.

Our Sixth sense is controlled by this chakra and the aromas are Mint, Vanilla, Jasmine, Saffron, Star Anise, and Mugwort. The best therapies are meditation, color therapy and water coloring.

Daily Exercise: Rub hands together vigorously, then place palms over your eyes.

CROWN CHAKRA:
The Thought Chakra or the Crown Chakra is located on the crown. It deals with pure cosmic energy and is blocked by earthly attachments. Violet is the color and the Musical note is B. OM is the mantra and GN is the sound.

The sense of oneness and unity is controlled by this chakra and the aromas are Lotus, Olibanum and Rose. The best therapies include meditation, guided imagery and energy work.

  Daily Exercise:  Head massage.

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