Chakras and Flowers
written by Kit Heathcock (7th October 2005) |
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How do you connect chakras, the energy centres of the body in Eastern
tradition, and flowers, pretty, ephemeral, bright, cheerful manifestations
of nature?
…by way of color therapy.. yoga energy balancing techniques…meditation… and a
simple way of making yourself feel better and reenergized even if you don’t really
believe in any of the above.
There are seven main chakras (as well as several others) in a line
from the base of the spine to the crown of the head and one more
newly recognised chakra just above the head which I believe is
important. Each one is associated with various areas of physical,
emotional and spiritual well-being. When the energy flow in one
becomes blocked it can result in certain symptoms and vice versa.
By keeping the chakras open and the energy flowing, we can maximise
our body’s ability to keep well and heal itself.
One way of stimulating energy flow is by a simple visualisation.
Each chakra has a colour of the spectrum linked to it. Focus on
that colour and imagine that colour light pouring into the chakra
and saturating it in pure coloured light, then visualise the chakra
as a spinning disc of colour. Take 2 or 3 deep breaths as you do
so. You can also repeat a mantra or affirmation to intensify the
positive energy you are creating. Work through each chakra (see
below for summary) in turn from Root to Crown to rebalance your
whole energy level.
So what about the flowers? Whatever you use to visualise the colour
would work, paint swatches, coloured stones or crystals, an image
in your minds eye, but beautiful photographs of flowers saturated
in the pure colour of each chakra can bring some extra flower energy
into your life as well.
Flowers raise the vibrational energy around them, which is why
they have long been associated with celebrations, brought as presents
to new mothers, sick people, loved ones. Weddings and funerals
are lavish with them. We are rarely aware of the spiritual connection
these days, we just know that flowers cheer people up and make
them feel glad. So flower photos as visualisation aids make sense
and are beautiful to have around.
www.aflowergallery.com
has a whole section devoted to chakra flower photos.
There are books written about the chakras going into far more detail
than there is space for here, as it is a deep and complex subject,
with infinite, individual interpretations, but here is a basic,
brief summary of the chakras and their associated areas and colours.
1. Root - Red Situated at the base of the spine.
Emotional grounding and ones roots.
The excretory and reproductive systems and the immune system.
Mantra “I am in touch with the earth, my roots”
2. Sacral – Orange A hands breadth down from the belly button.
Sexuality, creativity, financial issues, honour and ethics, one
to one relationships.
Genital and urinary systems, bladder and prostate.
Mantra “I am a creative, sexual being”
3. Solar Plexus – Yellow Over the solar plexus at the bottom of
the rib cage.
Self-esteem, self-confidence and how you see yourself.
Digestive system, worries and fears, the stress of responsibility.
Mantra “I believe in myself”
4. Heart – Green Over the heart. Love, forgiveness, unconditional
love.
Relationships. Circulatory and immune systems. Heart and lungs.
Loneliness.
Mantra “I can give and receive love”
5. Throat – Blue
Centre of the throat Communication, self-expression and will power.
Thyroid problems, sore throats, addictions(due to lack of will)
Mantra “I speak my truth”
6. Brow - Indigo Centre of forehead
Intuition, intellect and mind, inner vision.
Brain and nervous system, eye problems.
Mantra “I see clearly”
7. Crown - Violet Top of head.
Spiritual awakening, search for meaning. Our relationship to our
spirit and God.
Central nervous system, overwhelming fatigue.
Mantra “I believe”
8. Soul star – White/crystal
Directly above the crown, about two hand’s breadths from the head
Awareness of ones soul and its connection to the conscious self.
Gives perspective on life and ability to see seemingly random positive
or negative events as part of the soul’s journey.
Mantra "I transcend"
This is a personal, simplified interpretation of the chakras. Use
it as a stepping stone to finding out more for yourself.
©Copyright - Kit Heathcock 2005
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| About The Author |
Sometime flower photographer, keen observer of the resonances of
life and fulltime mother. Born in the UK but now living on a
farm in the southern hemisphere. Contributor to the creation
and maintenance of www.aflowergallery.com one of the homes of
chakra flower art.
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