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Root or "Muldhara" Chakra (The First Chakra)
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The root chakra is located at the base of the spine where the snake, the kundalini, is coiled three and one half times when at rest. This is the chakra of manifestation and is associated with grounding, survival and beginnings. Following is a table listing the symbols and sounds associated with the first or root chakra:
Sanskrit Name and Meaning: Muldhara - root support
Location: base of spine, pelvic plexus-region between anus and genitals
Element: Earth
Parts of the Body: adrenal glands, legs, feet, bones, large intestine, teeth
Malfunction: weight problems, hemorrhoids, degenerative arthritis, knee troubles, sciatica
Bija Sound: Lang
Petal Sounds: Vang, Shang, Kshang, Sang
Animals: Elephant, ox, bull
Yoga Path: Hatha yoga
Incense: cedar
Minerals: ruby, bloodstone, garnet
Deities: Brahma, Dakini, Ganesha, Kubera, Uma, Lakshmi, Prisni, Gaia, Persephone, Erda, Ereshkigal, Anat, Ceridwen, Geb, Hades, Pwyll, Dumuzi, Tammuz, Atlas.
Sacral or Svadhisthana Chakra (The Second Chakra)
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The sacral chakra is located in the lower abdomen, centered between the navel and the genitals and is the vortex of change, emotion, pleasure and movement. It deals with opposites, polarities and empathy. This chakra corresponds to the nerve ganglion, is connected to the sciatic nerve, and is frequently referred to as the "seat of life". The Chinese I Ching system is based in an understanding of this chakra as is Tai Chi (yin/yang). Following is a table listing the symbols and sounds associated with the sacral chakra:
Sanskrit Name and Meaning: Svadhisthana - sweetness
Location: Hypogastric plexus; genitals, womb
Element: Water
Parts of the Body: ovaries, testicles, womb, genitals, kidney, bladder, circulatory system
Malfunction: impotence, frigidity, uterine, bladder, or kidney trouble, stiff lower back
Bija Sound: Vang
Petal Sounds: Bang, Bhang, Mang, Vang, Rang, Lang
Animals: Makara, fish, sea creatures
Yoga Path: Tantra yoga
Incense: orris root, gardenia, damiana
Minerals: carnelian, moonstone, coral
Deities: Indra, Varuna, Vishnu, Rakini, Diana, Jemaya, Tiamat, Mari, Conventina, Poseidon, Lir, Ganymede, Dionysius, Pan.
Solar Plexus or Manipura Chakra (The Third Chakra)
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The solar chakra is located at the navel and is the vortex of transformation. This chakra deals with self-esteem, energy, will, power and autonomy. It is the place of information or temporal knowledge. Following is a table listing the symbols and sounds associated with the solar chakra:
Sanskrit Name and Meaning: Manipura - lustrous gem
Location: navel, solar plexus
Element: Fire
Parts of the Body: pancreas, adrenals, digestive system, muscles
Malfunction: ulcers, diabetes, hypoglycemia, digestive disorders
Bija Sound: Rang
Petal Sounds: Dang, Dhang, Rlang, Tang, Thang, Dang, Dhang, Nang, Pang, Phang
Animal: Ram
Yoga Path: none associated
Incense: dragon's blood, sandalwood, saffron, musk, cinnamon, ginger
Minerals: yellow citrine, topaz, amber, rutilated quartz
Deities: Agni, Surya, Rundra, Likini, Ra, Apollo, Helios, Athene, Brigit, Amaterasu, Belenos, Apis.
Heart or Anahata Chakra (The Fourth Chakra)
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The heart chakra is located in the heart area and is the vortex of balance, love, compassion, healing, and unity. The heart is the termination point of the sacred spiral, the intersection point of the body, the center point, the balance point.Following is a table listing the symbols and sounds associated with the heart chakra:
Sanskrit Name and Meaning: Anahata - unstruck, unhurt, fresh, clean
Location: heart
Element: Air
Parts of the Body: thymus, lungs, heart, pericardium, arms, hands
Malfunction: asthma, high blood pressure, heart disease, lung disease
Bija Sound: Yang
Petal Sounds: Kang, Khang, Gang, Ghang, Yong, Cang, Chang, Jang, Jhang, Uang, Tang, Thang
Animals: antelope, birds, dove
Yoga Path: Bhakti yoga
Incense: yarrow, jasmine, lavendar, orris root, meadowsweet, marjoram
Minerals: emerald, jade, rose quartz
Deities: Vishnu, Krishna, Lakshmi, Kama, Isvara, Vayu, Aditi, Urvasi, Eros, Freyja, Maat, Aphrodite, Isis, Aeolus, Shu, Asclepius, Pan, Dian Cecht.
Throat or Vishuddha Chakra (The Fifth Chakra)
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The throat chakra is located in throat area and is the vortex of sound, vibration and communication. Mantras, telepathy, and creativity are associated with this communications center. Following is a table listing the symbols and sounds associated with the throat chakra:
Sanskrit Name and Meaning: Vishuddha - purification
Location: throat
Element: Akasha (sound)
Parts of the Body: thyroid, parathyroid, shoulders, neck, arms, hands
Malfunction: sore throat, stiff neck, hearing problems, thyroid problems, colds
Bija sound: Hang
Petal Sounds: Ang, Äng, Ing, Ïng, Ung, Üng, Ring, RÏng, Lring, LrÏng, Eng, Aing, Ong, Aung, Ang, Ahang
Animals: elephant, bull, lion
Yoga Path: Mantra yoga
Incense: frankincense, mace, benzion
Minerals: aquamarine, celestite, turquoise
Deities: Saravati, Ganga, the Muses, Nabu, Brigit, Apollo, Hermes, Seshat
Third Eye or Ajna Chakra (The Sixth Chakra)
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The third eye is located between the eyebrows and is the vortex of intuition, imagination, visualization, clairvoyance and vision. Many believe that this chakra is connected with the pineal gland and is the "seat of the soul". It vibrates at a higher frequency than sound. The third eye's vibration is that of light. Following is a table listing the symbols and sounds associated with the sixth chakra:
Sanskrit Name and Meaning: Ajna - perception
Location: Medula plexus, the point between the eyebrows
Element: Light
Parts of the Body: pineal, eyes
Malfunction: blindness, eyestrain, blurred vision, headaches, nightmares
Bija Sound: Aum
Petal Sounds: Hang, Kshang
Animal: Owl
Yoga Path: Yantra yoga
Incense: mugwort, saffron, star anise, acacia
Minerals: star sapphire, lapis lazuli, quartz
Deities: Shakti Hakini, Krishna, Paramasiva, Isis, Themis, Apollo, Iris, Morpheus, Tara, Hecate, Belenos.
Crown or Sahasrara Chakra (The Seventh Chakra)
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Lotus Symbols: There are 1,000 lotus petals representing the infinite. In the center of this lotus symbol is the fullmoon.
Sanskrit Name and Meaning: Sahasrara - thousandfold
Location: top of the head
Element: Thought
Parts of the Body: pituitary gland, central nervous system, cerebral cortex
Malfunction: inability to learn, confusion, apathy, alienation, depression, boredom
Bija Sound: none
Petal Sounds: none
Animals: none associated
Yoga Path: Jnana yoga, meditation
Incense: lotus, gotu kola
Minerals: diamond, amethyst
Deities: Shiva, Varuna, Ama-kala, Zeus, Odin, Nut, Enki, Inanna, Mimir, Ennoia.
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