All life is energy. Our thoughts, feelings and actions are actually forms of energy. The Chakras (pronounced 'Shah-krah-z') govern these energies in our bodies. Learning to tune into these energies can help us to achieve improved spiritual, emotional, mental and physical growth.

Frequently, we hear about 'raising the consciousness' or 'a higher consciousness.' This means we are tuning in to our energy or vibration, which has always been there. Only now, we are becoming more open to paying attention to this source of energy from within.

Raising this energy or vibration involves chakra work. Join me, as we explore the purpose and function of the chakra centers and how you too, can practice chakra work and improve your quality of life.

Chakrahistory

Chakra is a Sanskrit word which is also symbolic of the cyclical laws of nature. It is used as a national symbol for the Indian Republic, so fascinating is its symbolism. This site provides the most authentic explanation of the origination and development of chakras. It is brief, and worth a visit.

Caroline Myss - Chakras - An Introduction

I am sure you've heard of Caroline M. Myss, Ph.D. She is a pioneer in the field of energy medicine. Dr. Myss wrote a wonderful article about the chakras and their relationship to the organs, the mental and emotional issues, as well as the physical dysfunctions which manifest when the chakras are not balanced.

Chakras

After all that reading, you may want to see exactly where the chakras are located in the human body. This site is as simple as it gets, and you'll get to see where the chakras are located and the corresponding areas of the body that are affected.

Chakra Mantras

There is a specific meditative sound for each chakra. Here you can listen to the sound and learn how each sound relates to each chakra. This is a simple 'sound site' as I like to call it, for beginners.

You will also find the simpliest chakra meditation there is. I recorded it on an audio tape, which makes it easy to listen and follow during meditation.

Chakra Therapy

Gemstones are sometimes used to help balance the chakras. Chakra Therapy shows you how to locate the chakras and which gemstones to use for each. Ever notice that people are wearing pieces of quartz as pendants?

Chakra Software

For some interactive fun, you can perform Chakra Analysis at this site. The full software you will have to purchase, but try the free analysis for fun!

Of course, I saved the best for last! To make it this far with me means you are quite serious about balancing your chakras. You have realized the importance of strengthening and maintaining the flow of energy in your chakra centers. Yet, you wish to learn even more about the chakras…

Sivananda Yoga - Interactive Chakra Shockwave Inimation

This site requires patience! The file size is large (831K), and it took me 4 minutes to download, but it may take you up to 20 minutes depending, on your connection speeds. I can assure you, it is really worth the wait.

I felt the the energy of enthusiasm coursing through my veins as I listened to the sounds, practiced the pronunciation, read about the intriguing deities, feasted my eyes on the glorious colors of the lotus and the mandalas. I hope you did too.

It takes a few minutes a day to practice chakra work. Commit to this and you will experience another level of vitality you didn't know you had.