Chakra's, Science, and Religion

Growing up, I was taught that a chakra was something mysterious and was probably from the devil. We, humans, are funny like that. If we don't understand something, we will often dismiss it as "bad". Because different often equates to scary. Once I began to travel, and explore other cultures the world of chakras became less scary and more fascinating.

The word CHAKRA is basically a Sanskrit word that translates into "wheel" or "disc". Just imagine the chakras as energy wheels that start at the base of the spine and are positioned at various points as they travel upward. One can consider them force centers within the physical body. Each chakra is connected to the physiological organ systems, such as digestion, respiration, and reproduction, that they control. Each chakra has a unique color, name, stone, crystal association, and energetic domain that it governs.

Just as the physical body has various body systems, yet it is still one body so is the chakra system. Each chakra operates independently but contributes to the whole. If you are one that needs a scientific study to read - showing the evidence of these swirling energy vortex, Click here. The purpose of the chakra is to keep the body in a state of homeostasis. Ideally, we take in positive energy through each vortex and flush negative energy out. Oftentimes, though, our energy becomes blocked for a multitude of reasons. It is then, that the complimentary modalities come into play. Such as reiki, massage, yoga, music, dance, writing, and acupuncture. Keeping the chakras balanced and negative energy out of the body as much as possible has been shown to lead to less "dis-ease." In the end - it's all about balance.

References

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