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Contained within your aura are your chakras. Chakras are what
connect your aura to your physical body


What on Earth is a Chakra?


Ever heard the term "personal space"? How do you know when someone
is invading your personal space? They feel a little too close,
right? And, it's not that they are actually touching you, but they
are just close enough that it almost feels like they are touching
you.

So, how is that possible? How is it possible for someone to be so
close to you - uncomfortably close to you - without even touching
you? That feeling of uncomfortable closeness comes to you through
something called your aura.

The aura is an energetic field that surrounds your body and extends
about a foot away from you in all directions. This is, in essence,
your personal space.


Contained within your aura are your chakras. Chakras are what
connect your aura to your physical body. And it is through the
chakras that information, energy, and emotions are processed in our
bodies. For example, when you have an argument with someone, the
intense energy that is felt during that argument comes in through
your aura and is processed through your chakras and eventually is
felt by your physical body. Ever get a headache after an intense
conversation? This is just one example of how energy is manifested
into physical form in your body.


The word chakra comes from the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit,
and, when translated means "wheel of light." The reason chakras are
referred to as wheels is because they appear as spinning vortexes of
energy - similar to a wheel. You have many chakras located around
your body, but most healing systems focus on your seven major
chakras. This is because, the seven major chakras are the largest,
and are all connected to vital organs and nerves throughout your
body. Along with being connected to vital organs, the chakras are
also associated with conscious feelings and different colors.


The first chakra, also known as the root chakra, is located at the
base of your spine. This chakra is red, and is connected to the
skeleton, lymph system, elimination system, and the legs and feet.
The issues associated with this chakra are monetary, dealing with
physical reality, being grounded and in the present moment. It also
deals with how you feel with your physical body. So, for example, if
you are unhappy with your physical body, this chakra will appear
blocked, or unbalanced.


The second chakra, the sacral chakra, is associated with the color
orange, and is located between your belly button and your pelvic
bone. It is connected to the reproductive organs in the body. This
chakra handles issues concerning, and food.


The third chakra is the solar plexus. This is located a few inches
above your belly button. Its color is yellow, and it is connected to
your pancreas. The solar plexus chakra deals with the conscious
issues of freedom, self-esteem, power, and control.


The fourth chakra is the heart chakra, located right in the center
of your chest. This chakra is associated with the heart, lungs and
the circulatory system. And, you guessed it, this chakra is what
processes our emotions of the heart - love, and relationships. And
not just partner relationships, but familial relationships as well.


The fifth chakra is the throat chakra. This chakra sits at the base
of your throat. Energy that flows in through this chakra affects the
throat and the neck area. As well as the arms and the hands. The
consciousness issues that this chakra deals with are those of self-
expression. Whether it be speaking, communicating or how we handle
our creative expression. So, if you ever feel like you are just not
getting your point across while you are talking, or you feel that
someone "never listens" to you, you may be experiencing an energetic
block in this chakra.


The sixth chakra is the brow, or third eye. It is located right in
the center of your forehead and its color is indigo. It is
associated with the brow, the temples, and the pituitary gland. This
chakra deals with issues of our soul. That is, how well we feel
connected to our higher self.

The seventh chakra is our crown chakra, located right on the top of
your head. Its color is violet (or sometimes gold). This chakra is
connected to the brain and the nervous system. It deals with issues
concerning how we feel about our connection to Spirit (or God, or
the Universe, or whatever term you like to use). If you're feeling
like "God hath forsaken me," this chakra may have a block that needs
to be healed.


What does it mean when a chakra is blocked? A blockage can occur for
many reasons. For example, if someone has very low self-esteem. This
causes a block in the solar plexus chakra. A sensitive healer can
feel, or see the block and work to release it. Usually, releasing
the block means getting to the heart of the issues that are causing
the person to have low self-esteem. So it's not just a matter of
eliminating the block. The emotions that caused the block must
ultimately be healed. If the emotions are not healed, the block will
simply not go away.

Our chakras and our aura are constantly working. They sense the
world around us, and help us to process emotions and thoughts. With
a little bit of practice, you can learn to sense your chakras, and
sense any blocks that might be inhabiting them.


Exercise to sense your chakras

First, find about a half hour to an hour of time that you do not
have anything to do. This can be tough, but it's important that you
have a good amount of time for yourself with nothing pressing on the
agenda, so that you will not be interrupted by anyone, or any task
that simply must have your attention. Grab a pen and paper, find a
nice quiet spot, play some music if you want. Sit in a comfortable
position, or lie down if you'd like. Close your eyes and take a few
deep breaths to relax. Clear your mind. Give yourself permission to
let go of all thought, and give yourself permission not to think
about what needs to be done.

We'll start with your crown chakra. Think about the top of your
head. your crown chakra sits right at the top-center of your head.
When you focus on that part of your body, what do you feel? Do you
sense anything? Does it feel "open"? Do any images come to mind? If
you see anything, or any impressions come to mind, don't discount
them, no matter how "off" they may seem. Write them down on your
paper, and you can go back and research them after you're finished
this meditation.


When you're ready, place your hand (doesn't matter which one), about
2 or 3 inches above your crown. Do you feel anything? Can you feel
any kind of impression on your hand? What is the temperature like?
Is it particularly cold, or hot? Do you "feel" any blocks? Do you
feel pressure as you move your hand closer or farther away from the
chakra? Again, write down any sensations, or impressions that you
might be getting. And, again, do not discount anything that you feel.

Remember, this chakra deals with how connected we feel to the
Universe. If you are sensing a block here, it may be due to issues
in that realm. So, ask yourself some important questions: Am I
feeling connected to God? Is there something more I could be doing
to build my relationship with my Guides and Angels? Do I feel any
kind of disconnect? Give yourself honest answers to the questions
you ask. This will help begin the process of releasing the block.
And, you're the only one who will know your answers, be sure to be
open and honest with yourself.


Repeat this exercise with the rest of the seven major chakras. Use
this article as a guide for what issues each chakra addresses.

An important part of this exercise is to journal about your
findings. Journaling is a wonderful way to get to know yourself, and
to help you see patterns in your life. Your journal doesn't have to
be formal - it doesn't even have to be written in complete
sentences! All it is, is a place for you to express what you are
feeling. Make it your own, and develop it as you'd like. By
journaling, you are exploring who you are, what you're going
through, and how you are dealing with it. It's a wonderful way to
get thoughts on paper so that you can see them, and give them a
voice.


Journal what you find when you do this exercise. Then, do the
exercise again in a week. Journal again, only this time, go back to
the first journal entry and see if new light has been shed on your
previous findings. Things that didn't make sense to you the first
time you did the exercise, may have new meaning.


If you can't sense your chakras the first time you do this, don't
get discouraged. If you feel yourself becoming frustrated, take some
deep breaths, relax, and have faith in the knowledge that your
chakras are there, and that you will sense them when you're ready.
It takes practice and patience to sense something that you can't
physically see. If nothing else, enjoy the time you've set aside for
yourself and take the opportunity to breath deeply and relax!


Jenn Givler is owner of Willow Fairy Creations - www.willowfairy.com
a wellness company. Our mission is to help you become empowered, put
yourself first and be centered and grounded in who you are and what
you want out of this life.



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