Chakras

Chakras are energy centers found in specific places through our bodies. If you look at a chart of chakras and one of the endocrine system, it seems  there may be a correlation.

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The seven main chakras are described as being aligned in an ascending  column from the base of the spine to the top of the head.

The chakras are thought to vitalize the physical body and to be associated  with interactions of both a physical and mental nature.

Chakra Seven:

Thought, Universal identity, oriented to self-knowledge This is the crown chakra that relates to consciousness as pure awareness.  It is our connection to the greater world beyond, to a timeless, spaceless  place of all-knowing. When developed, this chakra brings us knowledge,  wisdom, understanding, spiritual connection, and bliss.

Chakra Six:

Light, Archetypal identity, oriented to self-reflection This chakra is known as the brow chakra or third eye center. It is related to  the act of seeing, both physically and intuitively. As such it opens our  psychic faculties and our understanding of archetypal levels. When  healthy it allows us to see clearly, in effect, letting us "see the big picture."

Chakra Five:

Sound, Creative identity, oriented to self-expression This is the chakra located in the throat and is thus related to  communication and creativity. Here we experience the world symbolically  through vibration, such as the vibration of sound representing language.

Chakra Four:

Air, Social identity, oriented to self-acceptance This chakra is called the heart chakra and is the middle chakra in a system  of seven. It is related to love and is the integrator of opposites in the  psyche: mind and body, male and female, persona and shadow, ego and  unity. A healthy fourth chakra allows us to love deeply, feel compassion,  have a deep sense of peace and centeredness

Chakra Three:

Fire, Ego identity, oriented to self-definition This chakra is known as the power chakra, located in the solar plexus. It  rules our personal power, will, and autonomy, as well as our metabolism.  When healthy, this chakra brings us energy, effectiveness, spontaneity,  and non-dominating power.

Chakra Two:

Water, Emotional identity, oriented to self-gratification The second chakra, located in the abdomen, lower back, and sexual  organs, is related to the element water, and to emotions and sexuality. It  connects us to others through feeling, desire, sensation, and movement.  Ideally this chakra brings us fluidity and grace, depth of feeling, sexual  fulfillment, and the ability to accept change.

Chakra One:

Earth, Physical identity, oriented to self-preservation Located at the base of the spine, this chakra forms our foundation. It  represents the element earth, and is therefore related to our survival  instincts, and to our sense of grounding and connection to our bodies and  the physical plane. Ideally this chakra brings us health, prosperity, security, and dynamic presence.