***Before taking this part of the course you agree that you understand that this is for information purposes only, and is not an attempt to diagnose or cure any illness. Conditions requiring medical treatment should be treated by a healthcare practitioner. ***
All matter is comprised of energy. We all have energy that flows through us and around us, in different cultures this energy is called "prana" or "chi". The subtle energy field that surrounds the bodies of all living things is called the Aura. The aura typically has several layers to it, like an onion. Within the Aura of a person lies the Chakra Points, each of which correspond to an area on the physical body, and also tie into various emotional issues, physical ailments, and spiritual blockages.
In this lesson we will learn more about the 7 Major chakra points, where they are located, what they are associated with and various methods for clearing, cleansing, and balancing the chakra system.
The following is a list of the 7 major chakras, their location in relation to the physical body, the color associated with them, and what issues they are typically associated with.
There are also other chakra points located in the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. For those of you being called to be healers you may notice tingly or warm sensations in the palms of your hands. The hand chakras are where the energy flows through to heal others, as well as through the breath. The energy is drawn in through the crown.
The chakras in the feet are used for grounding, and for "draining' negative energy. When we talk about grounding after psychic work, we visualize the light moving through us, cleansing, and pushing any excess and/or negative energy through the chakras at the soles of the feet. This is pushed into the earth to be recycled. This process of cleansing and balancing is necessary to keep us from taking on to much energy, or for carrying around the "stuff" of others.
Knowledge of the chakra points and the areas they correspond to can be very helpful in self-healing as well. If you notice you are very anxious or frightened, focus on cleansing the root chakra, if you find your emotions are out of whack, focus on the heart chakra or solar plexus.
This lesson will have showed you the very basics about the chakras. There is a Lot of information online and many books available on the subject as well. If you decide to study healing arts such as Reiki, these courses delve much deeper in chakras and their functions.
Reiki: Reiki - pronounced "REY KEY" is a type of healing that directs the flow of Chi. the universal life force energy, in a patient. The practitioner is able to detect blockages in the energy field of the patient and can use this direction of energy through the placement of his/her hands in different positions, to help aid in healing physical ailments as well as emotional traumas. Reiki has three levels of training, and can often be found for free. Avoid training anyplace that charges hundreds of dollars, as that is unethical. Anyone can study and learn to practice Reiki. It is not a magical art or only for the gifted etc. We all have this ability.
Most Reiki practitioners who teach do so for a modest fee or under the premise of energy exchange. The practice isn't "supernatural", it requires only dedication and the desire to help others.
If you refer to the Class Netlinks section I have links to several sites on Reiki, Chios(another practice similar to reiki) and other chakra/aura learning sites.
Exercises:
Cleansing the Chakras:
The first cleansing exercise is a very basic exercise for those who are not familiar with or who have not actively worked with the chakra system. If you already have a cleansing ritual that works for you, please continue to use it.
In my first class, Beginning Psychic Development, we learned how to surround ourselves within a protective circle of light. This exercise works much the same way. Sit in your chair and ask that your Spirit guide help you to cleanse and balance your chakras. Starting at the crown envision a Golden White cleansing light that comes down on the crown. Focus the light on this chakra for a few minutes, and envision it cleansing the energy in this area, and then proceeding down to the next chakra repeat the process. As you move down, push any negative energy out thorugh the feet into the ground.
Grounding:
Another important aspect to Spirit work is grounding and closing of the chakras. Many people don't choose to completely close the chakras, this is an individual choice, but it is necessary to be able to ground and find balance. As you go along you will get a feel for what works best for you.
Failure to ground properly may cause you to feel ill, get headaches, or become overemotional. The process of closing down and recentering or grounding ensures that you are able to stay firmly planted here in the physical realm and not take on more than you should.
Just like you learn to find balance when you learn to ride a bike, you learn to find balance between the physical realm and the realms of spirit. Some effective methods for grounding are walking outside, gardening/getting your hands in the soil. Any activity that directly connects you to the Earth can be an effective grounding tool.
I have found that standing with my back against a tree and visualizing cleansing and balancing the chakras is a very effective practice for me. Trees absorb a lot of energy and can help stabilize you if you have taken on too much energy.
If you need assistance or just some time away, you can always request that your spirit guides help you to close down and prevent anything from coming through for a period of time. Sometimes we have to turn the ringer off and they understand that.
Learning to distinguish your energy pattern:
Sit quietly at a time when you are not under a lot of stress and are feeling relaxed, preferably after cleansing the chakras. Another good time is after you first wake up in the morning, when you are still relaxed. As you start to breathe pay attention to the subtle energy that flows around you. With a bit of practice you should be able to perceive this energy flow. To help you get the feel for it, start by placing your hands together palm to palm. Move them apart slowly, and as you do you should feel the energy flowing between them. Once you are comfortable with this put your hands back down to your sides in a relaxed position and feel the energy that flows through you and around you again. Do you notice any places this seems to slow down? Do you feel any blocks? Observe all the feelings and record your observations in your journal. Do this each day for a week and note any differences. If there are differences, make note of any physical changes or emotional upsets etc that could have contributes. Doing this exercise can help start to get you more in tune to your own body and its subtle cues.
Focusing on the individual chakras:
For the next exercise we will be focusing on one chakra per day. You can do this all in one week, or space it out at your leisure. Starting with the crown chakra, review the chart above. Take 10 - 15 minutes or so in meditation to concentrate on deeply cleansing and gently opening this chakra. Don't force the process, just relax and focus energy on this chakra point. You can envision the white light cleansing and balancing as we did in the first class, or you can use the color associated with each chakra. Pay attention to any thoughts that come forward as you do this. What feelings you may have. After the time is up, gently reclose the chakra point. In your journal record the following:
another method is to focus on the chakra and use the mantra "cleanse and balance".
~ What thoughts or feelings stood out during this exercise?
~What issues associated with this chakra do I need to address?
Continue this exercise with each chakra. If you feel stuck on a particular one, or it brings forward a lot of stuff to deal with, you may wish to focus more sessions on that chakra, and to wait awhile before moving forward. Once you reach the lower chakras in particular, you may find that a lot of stuff comes up to be cleared up. It's not uncommon to feel old feelings resurface, fears, anger or sadness. This is progressive and you will find yourself feeling lighter after you have moved through these parts of the exercise.
**If at any time the emotions get too intense stop and back away from the exercise, you don't want to be overwhelmed. Move onto another lesson if need be, and come back in a few weeks.**