The Chakras
The belief that everything in ones body on a subtle level has a series of energy field or center of consciousness. In traditional Tantric teachings these fields are called Chakras. These chakras are along or just in front of the back bone although they may be expressed at external points in the body. The teachings of Chakras date back to religious, yoga and the occult teachings in India, China, and North America. They have some common points but also vary on several levels. The word Chakra itself means wheel in Sanskrit.
These sacred centers are said to carry ones spirit on their journey toward enlightenment. The chakra is a center of energy from which your life force is both received and expressed. Each Chakra that is in a body is believed to govern bodily functions that are near its region on the spine. The 7 Primary Chakras
1. Muladhara - The base or root Chakra, located at the last bone on the spinal cord of the coccyx. Sex organs are controlled here as well as emotional feelings of lust , sensuality, and security.
2. Swadhisthana - The sacral chakra located near the ovaries or prostate. Sex hormones are governed by this chakra it also relates to the emotions in relationships, violence, addictions, emotional needs, and pleasure. It is represented by the color orange.
3. Manipura - The solar plexus Chakra, near the navel. The manipura governs ones digestive system as well as power, spirituality, and growth. The color yellow represents this chakra.
