2025.01.27

What is a chakra? The deep world of the energy center

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Article Table of Contents

Energy centers and activation within the human body
- Let's take a closer look at each chakra and how to activate them.
  - Chakra meditation: Release of energy and purification of flow
  - What happens when the chakra is opened?

Energy centers and activation within the human body

Chakra means "wheel" or "circle" in Sanskrit, and refers to the energy points that exist within the human body, namely the entrance and exit of energy. The concept is deeply rooted in ancient Indian yoga, Ayurveda and spiritual philosophy and has attracted widespread interest among spiritual practitioners around the world.

Chakras are said to play an important role in the life energy of each of us, connecting the body and mind, and intersecting with the energy of the universe.
It is generally believed that there are seven main chakras in the human body.

These chakras are located along the centerline of the body, each of which is deeply connected to a specific area, color, function, and mental and physical influence.

The balance of these chakras is essential for maintaining a healthy state both physically and mentally, and it is said that when disharmony or energy becomes blocked, various symptoms appear in the body and mind.

Let's take a closer look at each chakra and how to activate them.

First Chakra (Muradhara Chakra) - The root of strength and stability

The first chakra is also known as the "Muradhara chakra" and is the most basic chakra in the human body's energy system.

Position: Perineum, pelvis base

Color: Red

It controls roles and characteristics, physical vitality, grounding (the feeling of putting your feet on the ground), survival instinct, stability, and security. When this chakra works in a healthy way, you can feel the strength to steadily move towards your goals and the sense of stability in your surroundings. It is also believed to lead to the ability to build a foundation for living in the real world and to embrace material wealth. Conversely, it is said that weakening this chakra makes you more likely to experience anxiety, fear, lethargy, and financial difficulties.

Activation Method: To activate the first chakra, interacting with nature is very effective. For example, you can directly feel the energy of the earth by taking a forest bath or walking barefoot on the soil. Wearing red clothes and accessories can also stimulate this chakra visually. Furthermore, it is effective to concentrate your awareness on this chakra through yoga asanas and meditation.

Second Chakra (Swadhistanna Chakra) - The Source of Creation and Emotion

The second chakra is called the "Swadhistanana chakra" and controls the fundamental human energies, such as emotions, creativity and sexuality.

Position: Lower abdomen (tanden, a few centimeters below the navel)

Color: Orange

Manage roles and traits and emotions, joy, creativity, sexuality, pleasure, self-expression, and relationships. When this chakra functions in a balanced way, it allows for rich emotional expression, enjoying creative activities, and allowing for open and harmonious dialogue in human relationships. It also increases the ability to maintain satisfaction with yourself and maintain independence. Conversely, if this chakra is weak, problems such as emotional ups and downs, creativity is hampered, and relationships can occur.

Activation Method: To activate the second chakra, it is effective to actively engage in creative activities such as music, dance, painting, and making things. It is also important to write about your feelings in a diary, crying and laughing to your heart's content, to release your emotions. Additionally, activities that satisfy the five senses, such as enjoying delicious food and incorporating aromatherapy, can also help stimulate this chakra.

Third Chakra (Manipura Chakra) - The center of confidence and willpower

The third chakra is called the "Manipura Chakra" and is a chakra that governs individuals' willpower, confidence and self-esteem.

Position: Sleeve

Color: Yellow

It controls roles and characteristics: individual willpower, confidence, self-esteem, action ability, self-esteem, and self-control. When this chakra is opened, self-expression is smoother and you have the inner strength to confront difficulties. It also helps you maintain your ability to take action to achieve your goals and self-esteem that is not influenced by the evaluations of others. Conversely, when this chakra is weakened, you may experience a loss of self-confidence, self-loathing, lethargy, and a tendency to depend on others.

How to Activate: To activate your third chakra, it is effective to spend time in the sun. The energy of the sun directly stimulates this chakra and awakens the inner power. Also, doing energetic exercises such as running and dancing can help stimulate this chakra. Furthermore, setting goals and achieving them will help you increase your confidence and self-esteem.

Fourth Chakra (Anahata Chakra) - The heart of love and harmony

The fourth chakra is called the "Anahata Chakra" and is a chakra that governs emotional connections such as love, compassion, and relationships.

Position: Chest (heart position)

Color: Green

Roles and Characteristics: Controls love, mercy, empathy, harmony, relationships, and peace of mind. When this chakra is opened, you can express your love not only to yourself but also to others, and a heart of compassion and compassion naturally rises. It also allows you to value harmony with others and build peaceful relationships. Conversely, if this chakra is weak, you may be more likely to be trapped in feelings of loneliness, alienation, jealousy, and hatred.

How to Activate: In order to activate your fourth chakra, it is important to remember to be grateful every day and to consciously convey the word "thank you" to your family, friends, and yourself. Also, behaviours that bring love to others, such as increasing time to interact with loved ones and participating in volunteer activities, can help to activate this chakra. It is also effective to listen to heart-healing music and relax in nature.

5th Chakra (Vishuddha Chakra) - Self-expression and the voice of truth

The fifth chakra is called the "Vishudda chakra" and is a chakra that controls communication skills and self-expression.

Position and throat

Color: Blue (light blue)

It controls roles, characteristics and communication skills, self-expression, truth-telling ability, creative expression, and communication. When this chakra is open, you can clearly express your own opinions and feelings, and communicate with others smoothly. It also improves creative expression, allowing you to freely express your inner self through music, painting, writing, etc. Conversely, if this chakra is weak, it can lead to people not being able to express their opinions, become less likely to communicate, or be more likely to lie.

How to Activate: To activate your 5th Chakra, it is important to express your feelings honestly. It is effective to practice freely expressing your own voice by recording your feelings in a diary, singing, and speaking. Reading poems and reading aloud also helps inspire this chakra. It is also important to meditate in a quiet place and listen to your inner voice.

6th Chakra (Ajna Chakra) - Eyes of insight and intuition

The sixth chakra is known as the "Ajna Chakra" and also known as the "Third Eye," and is a chakra that governs intuition, insight, and understanding of the higher dimensions.

Position/brows

Color: Indigo

It controls roles, characteristics, intuition, insight, predictive ability, wisdom, connections with higher dimensions, and inner vision. When this chakra works in a balanced way, your intuition will become sharper, more sensitive to the information you need, and you will be able to see through the essence of things. It also helps you understand the purpose and mission of life and be able to grasp things from a clearer perspective. Conversely, when this chakra is weak, it is said that intuition becomes dull, more confused, and more likely to escape from reality.

How to Activate: To activate your 6th chakra, it is effective to carry out a digital detox and spend more time in nature. You can sharpen your intuition by meditating in a quiet place, or resetting your consciousness in nature. It is also important to listen to your inner voice through journaling, yoga, and meditation.

7th Chakra (Sahasrara Chakra) - Connection with the Universe

The seventh chakra is known as the "Sahasrara chakra" and is the highest chakra that governs spiritual growth, enlightenment and connection with the universe.

Position/Ponpost head (also known as being outside the body)

Color: Purple or White

Roles and traits: It governs spiritual growth, enlightenment, connection with the cosmic consciousness, wholeness, transcendence, and unconditional love. This state of fully open chakras is said to bring about an experience that is close to enlightenment beyond the self, and it is said that you can feel a sense of unity with the universe. You will also be able to know your true self, understand unconditional love, and find deep meaning and purpose in your life. Conversely, when this chakra is closed, it is said that it is more likely to fall into loneliness, anxiety and self-centered thoughts.

How to Activate: To activate your 7th Chakra, it is effective to have time to look up at the starry sky and deepen your meditation. Reading spiritual books and visiting spiritual places can also help stimulate this chakra. Furthermore, it is important to deepen your trust in beings that go beyond yourself and to be grateful.

Chakra meditation: Release of energy and purification of flow

Chakra meditation is an important practice method for directing your awareness to each chakra and regulating the flow of that energy. By regularly doing simple meditations that relax in a comfortable room and focus on the body's energy points in turn, the energy within the body can be smoothly circulated, reducing stress and restoring the balance of the whole body and mind.
Imagine the color of each chakra and reciting mantras related to that chakra during meditation can also help to improve the effectiveness.

What happens when the chakra is opened?

When chakras are activated, we become more balanced and we are able to capture the world from a new perspective.

Positive changes, both physically and mentally, free your emotional blockages, and promote self-growth and inner peace.

It will not only be just physical health, but it will be a rich journey that will lead to mental liberation, soul awakening, and connection with the universe. Balancing the chakra and smoothing the flow of energy is key to living a fulfilling life.

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