Chakras

Balancing Your Chakras through massage

Chakra (IAST: C̣akra, meaning "wheel, circle"), sometimes spelled Cakra or Cakka, is any center of subtle body believed to be a psychic-energy center in the esoteric traditions of Indian religions. The concept is found particularly in the tantric traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. They are conceived as an energy focal point, bodily functions or psychic node in the subtle body. The Chakra theories are an elaborate part of the Kundalini system. These theories differ between the Indian religions, with esoteric Buddhist literature mentioning four Chakras, while esoteric Hindu texts stating seven. They are believed to be part of the subtle body, not the physical body, and connected by energy channels called Nadi. In the Kundalini version of yoga, breath exercises focus, in part, on mastering and channeling energy through Chakras

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The seven chakras are the centers in our bodies in which energy flows through. Blocked energy in our seven chakras can often lead to illness, so it's important to understand what each chakra represents and what we can do to keep this energy flowing freely.

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1. Root Chakra  Muladhara (Sanskrit: मूलाधार) — Represents our foundation and feeling of being grounded. 

The root chakra is the first chakra. Its energy is based on the earth element. It’s associated with the feeling of safety and grounding. It’s at the base of the chakra system and lays the foundation for expansion in your life. 

     Location: Base of spine in tailbone area.

blocked:by fear

fix:deal with your fears and let go

       Emotional issues: Survival issues such as financial independence, money and food. 

2. Sacral Chakra Svadhishthana (Sanskrit: स्वाधिष्ठान) — Our connection and ability to accept others and new experiences. 

 The sacral chakra is the second chakra. It is associated with the emotional body, sensuality, and creativity. Its element is water and as such, its energy is characterized by flow and flexibility. The function of the sacral chakra is directed by the principle of pleasure.

Location: Lower abdomen, about two inches below the navel and two inches in. 

blocked: by guilt

fix: fix what you can fix and relax about those you can't fix. Accept the reality that these things happened and don't let them cloud and poison your energy.

Emotional issues: Sense of abundance, well-being, pleasure and sexuality.

3. Solar Plexus Chakra Manipura (Sanskrit: मणिपूर) — Our ability to be confident and in control of our lives. 

The Solar Plexus Chakra is the third chakra.  Its element is fire and is related to passion, hunger and heat. It is characterized by the expression of will, personal power, and mental abilities

 Location: Upper abdomen in the stomach area. 

blocked:by shame

fix:release all your let downs and disappointment,

take care of your self, do some sports and notice the progress.

Emotional issues: Self-worth, self-confidence and self-esteem. 

4. Heart Chakra Anahata (Sanskrit: अनाहत) — Our ability to love.

 The heart chakra, or Anahata in its original Sanskrit name, colors our life with compassion, love, and beauty. Its element is air. Our lungs are the cage of our heart and control our breathing. When we suffer from physical or emotional heart problems, our breathing is deeply affected. Driven by the principles of transformation and integration, the fourth energy center is said to bridge earthly and spiritual aspirations.

 Location: Center of chest just above the heart.

blocked: by grief (complicated relationships tragic losses loneliness)

fix: give love and accept love, focus on the positive things of life,appreciate the love you receive be grateful  and help people and animals.

Emotional issues: Love, joy and inner peace. 

5. Throat Chakra Vishuddha (Sanskrit: विशुद्ध) — Our ability to communicate. 

The Throat chakra is the fifth chakra.  Its element is ether (space)  ether/Spirit/Life (Lightning/Electricity) The throat chakra is the carrier of sound. Located at the center of the neck at the level of the throat, it is the passage of the energy between the lower parts of the body and the head. The function of the Throat chakra is driven by the principle of expression and communication.

 Location: Throat. 

blocked: by lies.

fix: accept who you are and be honest with yourself and with others

Emotional issues: Communication, self-expression of feelings and the truth.

6. Third Eye Chakra Ajna (Sanskrit: आज्ञा) — Our ability to focus on and see the big picture. 

The third eye chakra is the sixth chakra. Its element is ether. Located on the forehead, between the eyebrows, it is the center of intuition and foresight. The function of the third eye chakra is driven by the principle of openness and imagination.

Location: Forehead between the eyes (also called the Brow Chakra). 

blocked: illusion, the greatest illusion of this world is the illusion of separation. Thinks you think they are separate and different are actually the one and the same

fix:meditation - we are all one consciousness everything is connected

Emotional issues: Intuition, imagination, wisdom and the ability to think and make decisions. 

7. Crown Chakra Sahasrara (Sanskrit: सहस्रार) — The highest chakra represents our ability to be fully connected spiritually. 

The crown chakra is the seventh chakra. Its element is ether (Time/Space /Thought) (etheric) All Senses/Pure Consciousness. Located at the top of the head, it gives us access to higher states of consciousness as we open to what is beyond our personal preoccupations and visions. The function of the Crown chakra is driven by consciousness and gets us in touch with the universal.

 Location: The very top of the head. 

blocked: earthly attachment

fix: medidate think of your attachments and let go.

Emotional issues: Inner and outer beauty, our connection to spirituality and pure bliss. 

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Massage is another common technique used for Chakra healing

Root Chakra

Massaging the gluteal muscles, legs and feet encourages energy flow better known as prana in this region.

Sacral Chakra

Myofascial release for the hip flexors along with releasing the iliopsoas muscle helps to release tension in the hips. This helps them to open up for energy flow to the sacral Chakra.

Solar Plexus Chakra

This area is massaged by applying oils to the abdomen area using clockwise directions around the area of the navel. This encourages waste elimination and improves the organ functions by bringing about conscious awareness to this “personal power center”

Heart Chakra

Massaging the area of the upper back and a gentle traction to the shoulder joint and arm along with myofascial releases the pectoral muscles that assist in opening up this particular Chakra region.

Throat Chakra

Gentle neck traction and release of restricted fascia tissues that surrounds the back and front of the neck is then followed by a gentle massage of the neck and the attachments to the base of the head.

Third Eye Chakra

The massage used for the Anja Chakra includes a massage technique known as “brow stripping” that includes the muscles in the jaw area, temples and nasal sinuses.

 Crown Chakra

A scalp massage furthers the connection to the Crown Chakra followed by hair pulls and cervical traction to release cranial-tissue adhesion's.