What are Chakras?

The human body contains hundreds of locations where there is focused and concentrated energy. There are, however, seven major energy centres, commonly referred to as "chakras." Chakra is a Sanskrit word which means "wheel." The chakras are similar to wheels in that they are spinning vortexes of energy. They are centres of force located within our etheric body, through which we receive, transmit, and process life energies.

Each chakra in the body is recognized as a focal point for life-force relating to spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental energies. The chakras are the network through which the mind, body, and spirit interact as one holistic system. The seven major chakras correspond to specific aspects of our consciousness and have their own individual characteristics and functions. Each has a corresponding relationship to one of the various glands of the body's endocrine system, as well as to one of the seven colours of the rainbow spectrum. 

The main purpose in working with and understanding the chakras is to create integration and wholeness within ourselves. In this way we bring the various aspects of our consciousness from the physical to the spiritual, into a harmonious relationship. Ultimately, we begin to recognize that the various aspects of ourselves all work together, and that each aspect is as much a part of the whole as the others. We must be able to acknowledge, integrate, and accept all levels of our being. 

To help us in the process of our unfolding it is most important to understand that the chakras are gateways for our consciousness. They are the gateways through which emotional, mental, and spiritual force flow into physical expression. They are openings through which our attitudes and belief systems enter into and create our mind/body structure. The energy created from our emotional and mental attitudes runs though the chakras and is distributed to our cells, tissues and organs. Realizing this brings tremendous insight into how we ourselves affect our bodies, minds, and circumstances for better or for worse. To understand the chakras and their relationship to our consciousness is to better understand ourselves. Understanding ourselves will enable us to make our choices and decisions from a place of balance and awareness, rather than being blindly influenced by forces we do not understand. 

Where are the chakras located? 

The chakra are the energy current that we have in our bodies that bring in the universal energies we need to remain living. Chakra is the Sanskrit word for moving wheel; the chakras are vortexes of energy present in the ethereal body and in related locations of the physical body. There are seven major chakras and they function as pathways for energy to be taken in, metabolized and sent to the major nerve centre nearest each one. Several more chakras seem to be opening up in many people but for now we will begin with the traditional seven.  

The chakras are located along the line of the spinal column and are composed of high frequency energy strands that the spiritual eye perceives as light. The life force is channelled to the physical body and its organs via the Nadis and meridians and enters the body through the chakras. The degree of chakra activity depends on a combination of the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual development of the individual.  

Chakras can be damaged or blocked through an emotional upset such as conflict, loss of someone dear or accident. Fear, anxiety and stress are common causes of chakra malfunction, it is the disruption of the chakra and aura that create disease and disturb the energy balance of the chakras. Psychological problems may cause 'blockages', obstructing the flow of energy into or out of the chakras. 

SHK can it be used to balance the chakras? 

1. This second symbol calls for energy that brings about tranquillity of the mind and balances the electrical system of the body. The chakras are balanced by using the SWEEPING method using SHK and CKR. 

This special 2^nd symbol is referred to as the "Key to the Universe". Sei He Ki increases emotional stability and releases energy blocks in the chakras. It integrates body, mind, heart and spirit. 

2. The CHAKRAS are the most important place that should be balanced  for  healing  
3. • With emotional (separation of some one dear to you  or through death) 
   • and mental healing, It balances the left and right side of the brain  
   • and gives peace and harmony (after childhood sexual abuse).  
   • It is also very effective on relationship problems (problems that arise after marriage or divorce). 

If you are interested in balancing your chakras or setting up a Reiki session or signing up for a class you can call the centre directly at 6701837, 6751738 or you can email us at... aproag@intnet.mu 

Then how the chakras should be described? 

• The word 'chakra' is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning 'wheel'. If we were able to see the chakras (as many psychics, in fact, do) we would observe a wheel of energy continuously revolving or rotating. Clairvoyants perceive chakras as colourful wheels or flowers with a hub in the centre.
  
   
• The chakras begin at the base of the spine and finish over the top of the head. Though fixed in the central spinal column they are located on both the front and back of the body, and work through it. 

• Each chakra vibrates and rotates at different speeds. The root or first chakra rotates at the slowest speed, the crown or seventh chakra at the highest. Each chakra is stimulated by its own and complimentary colour, and a range of gemstones for specific uses.
  
   
• The chakra colours are of the rainbow; red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.
  
   
• The size and brightness of the wheels vary with individual development, physical condition, energy levels, disease, or stress. 
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• If the chakras are not balanced, or if the energies are blocked, the basic life force will be slowed down. The individual may feel listless, tired, out of sorts, or depressed. Not only will physical bodily functions be affected so diseases may manifest, but the thought processes and the mind may also be affected. A negative attitude, fear, doubt, etc. may preoccupy the individual. 
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• A constant balance between the chakras promotes health and a sense of well being. If the chakras are opened to much, a person could literally short circuit themselves with too much universal energy going through the body. If the chakras are closed, this does not allow for the universal energy to flow through them properly which may also lead to dis-ease. 
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• Most of us react to unpleasant experiences by blocking our feeling and stopping a great deal of our natural energy flow. This affects the maturation and development of the chakras. Whenever a person blocks whatever experience he is having, he in turn blocks his chakras, which eventually become disfigured.
  
   
• When the chakras are functioning normally, each will be 'open', spinning clockwise to metabolize the particular energies needed from the universal energy field. 
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• As already mentioned any 'imbalances' that exist within any chakra may have profound effects upon either our physical or emotional bodies. We are able to use our quartz crystals and gemstones to re-balance all our chakras centres and once the chakra has been properly balanced then our body will gradually return to normal. 

The reason why crystals and gemstones are wonderful and powerful healing tools are because of what science calls its piezoelectric effect. (You can see this effect in the modern quartz watches).
Crystals and gemstones respond to the electricity that is coursing through our body, and if the energy is sluggish, the constant electrical vibrations of the stones will help to harmonize, balance, and stimulate these energies. 

Are Chakras part of the Reiki System?  

No. Or at least, not the way that I was taught or teach it! There is no evidence that Usui worked with chakras. A Reiki treatments activates the Life-Force energy in every little bit of us - it doesn't need a chakra, meridian, or any other channel through which to flow! Just try giving a Reiki holding somebody's hand, or moving the 'giving' hand away from your chakra position - the energy still flows, doesn't it? 

What are the Chakras? 

Chakras are energy vortexes and are information that is part of many Indo-Tibetan Systems. Chakras were not taught as part of the Original Reiki System but were added on to the many Ushui/Tibetan and Tibetan Reiki Schools that sprang up in mid 1980's. Some masters teach Chakras as part of the system along with reiki.  

Some schools and/or Independent Non-Traditional Masters teach techniques such as "opening chakras", "closing chakras", that they spin clockwise and what that means, that they spin anti-clockwise and what that is supposed to mean.  

There is not always a general consensus on what colours the various charkas are supposed to be and different schools and people see them differently. Some reiki teachers have taken from their new age practices of using pendulums to determine the "spin" of a chakra, or using it as a yes/no oracle to determine if the chakra is "blocked". In my own experience, I have not found much concurrence of opinion as to whether or not it is open or blocked among those that practice such techniques.  

Chakra work is a complicated skill. It is taught as part of several healing traditions outside of reiki and takes many months, if not years, to master even at a novice level. It is certainly not something that could be taught in a weekend reiki class. If you do not have specific, extensive, instruction in manipulating chakras outside of your reiki class then I would suggest to you that you not engage in techniques such as these. Remember that reiki is simple. Doing reiki is passive, by doing nothing everything is done. Manipulating chakras is an active act and would seem inconsistent with doing reiki in this manner.  WAIT TILL YOU ARE FOR REIKI 3 ATTUNEMENT.