Chakra is sanskrit for wheel or disc, and relates to the 7 basic energy centres that are found in the body.

Chakras correlate to many things including levels of consciousness, elements, stages of life, colours and sounds.

Chakra 1

This is based at the root of the spine, it forms our foundation and its colour is red. It rules the element of Earth, and helps us to ground ourselves and connect to the physical plane. This chakra is used to bring health, prosperity and security.

Chakra 2

This is located in the lower back and sexual organs, its colour is orange. It rules the element of Water, and helps us to relate to emotions and sexuality. This chakra is used to bring grace, deep feeling, change and sexual fulfillment.

Chakra 3

This is located in the solar plexus, its colour is yellow. It rules personal power, will and metabolism. This chakra is used to bring energy and spontaneity.

Chakra 4

This is known as the heart chakra, its colour is green. It rules love, the psyche and balance. This chakra is used to love, feel compassion, to feel centered and peaceful.

Chakra 5

This is located in the throat, its colour is blue. It rules communication and creativity. This chakra is used for communication and symbolism.

Chakra 6

This is known as the third eye centre, its colour is purple. It rules seeing, both physically and spiritually. This chakra is used for psychic work and understanding of the higher planes.

Chakra 7

This is known as the crown chakra, its colour is white. It rules the consciousness. This chakra is our connection to the other worlds, and brings knowledge, wisdom, spiritual connection and bliss.

Stimulating Your Chakras

1 - Stamp your feet or march.
2 - Pelvic thrusts, circular movements e.g. hula-hoop
3 - Dancing, twisting
4 - Press-ups, swimming, hugs
5 - Gargling, swimming
6 - Visualisation
7 - Meditation

Aligning Chakras

Crystals are excellent for aligning your chakras, lie on your back and place one of the following crystals on each chakra point. Make sure that you are warm and comfortable and won't be disturbed, this exercise usually takes about 15 minutes.

1 - Ruby, Red Jasper, Garnet
2 - Amber, Citrine
3 - Tigers Eye, Gold
4 - Emerald, Malachite, Jade
5 - Lapis Lazuli, Sodalite
6 - Amethyst
7 - Diamond, Quartz