What Are Chakras?

Chakras are the energy centers of the body, our “Spiritual Batteries”, meaning that they store and provide energy. The chakras are similar to wheels in that they are spinning vortexes of energy and each has their own unique qualities. They act as a bridge on which the physical and spiritual worlds meet. The more open and balanced the chakras are the more energy flows through your system.  This energy is essential for vitality, health and continued growth on all levels.  The effects of our habits, feelings, beliefs, thoughts, fears and desires can all be found in our chakras.

     Understanding what energy is, is imperative to understanding the functions of your energy centers or chakras.  1. Energy is dynamic potential. It must move to exist.  2. Energy is a fundamental source of the universe.  It is not possible to create energy or to destroy it.  It is only possible to convert it from one form to another. 

     Each chakra is associated with a particular part of your body.  When your chakras’ are balanced and energy is flowing freely a sense of well-being is achieved.  If there are blocks or the energy is disrupted you can create physical and mental disorders and eventually disease.

     You have many minor chakras’ however there are seven major ones.  They run upward along your spinal column.  The lower ones deal with the physical body and relate to issues of living in this world, such as survival, health, careers and home: while the upper ones deal with psychic abilities and spiritual gifts.  The higher chakras are not better than the lower chakras.  All seven should be in balance so that the flow of energy can travel through them evenly to the appropriate areas.

     Your actions and thoughts play a big part in controlling how your chakras function.  There is a constant flow of energy through your energy centers however it can be increased or decreased depending on how well you balance your life.  For instance; if you’re worrying about finances your lower chakras are likely to be affected negatively by slowing down.  When this happens the energy is weaker and you may feel sluggish or out of sorts.  However, if you’re feeling compassionate towards someone or meditating your upper chakra energy flow creates a sense of balance and vitality.

     I believe that we’re meant to have unlimited energy, be able to tap into our creative talents easily, and live a life of love, joy and peace.  It is possible to have all of this once we turn inward, allowing the natural balance of energy to flow through our “Spiritual Batteries”.   This is where true spiritual transformation begins.  It allows us to experience more of our true divine nature and connects us with the sea of universal life energy.

     Our bodies truly are our TEMPLES.  Let’s respect and honor them as such.