Chakras And Flowers
How do you link chakras, the energy centres of the body in Eastern tradition, and flowers, pretty, ephemeral, intense, cheerful manifestations of nature?
… by way of colour treatment. yoga energy balancing strategies … meditation … and an easy way of making yourself feel better and reenergized even if you don’t truly think in any of the above.
There are seven primary chakras (as well as a number of others) in a line from the base of the spinal column to the crown of the head and another recently acknowledged chakra just above the head which I think is essential. Each one is related to numerous areas of physical, spiritual and psychological well-being. When the energy flow in one ends up being blocked it can lead to particular signs and vice versa. By keeping the chakras open and the energy flowing, we can increase our body’s capability to keep well and recover itself.
One way of stimulating energy flow is by a basic visualisation. Each chakra has a colour of the spectrum connected to it. Focus on that colour and picture 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 duplicate a mantra or affirmation to heighten the positive energy you are developing. Resolve each chakra (see listed below for a summary) in turn from Root to Crown to rebalance your entire energy level.
So what about the flowers? Whatever you use to imagine the colour would work, paint swatches, coloured stones or crystals, an image in your minds eye, but stunning photographs of flowers saturated in the pure colour of each chakra can bring some additional flower energy into your life.
Flowers raise the vibrational energy around them, which is why they have actually long been connected with events, brought as presents to new mothers, ill people, loved ones. Weddings and funerals are lavish with them. We hardly ever know about the spiritual connection these days, we just know that flowers cheer individuals up and make them feel thankful. Flower photos as visualisation aids make sense and are lovely to have around.
There are books written about the chakras entering into far more information than there is an area for here, as it is an intricate and deep subject, with infinite, specific analyses, but here is a standard, short summary of the chakras and their associated locations and colours.
- Root – Red
Situated at the base of the spinal column.
Psychological grounding and one’s roots. The reproductive and excretory systems and the body immune system.
Mantra “I am in touch with the earth, my roots” - Sacral– Orange
A handsbreadth below the stubborn belly button.
Sexuality, imagination, financial problems, honour and principles, one to one relationships.
Genital and urinary systems, bladder and prostate.
Mantra “I am a creative, sexual being” - Solar Plexus– Yellow
Over the solar plexus at the bottom of the rib cage.
Self-confidence, self-esteem and how you see yourself.
Digestive system, worries and worries, the stress of responsibility.
Mantra “I think in myself” - Heart– Green
Over the heart.
Love, forgiveness, genuine love. Relationships.
Immune and circulatory systems. Heart and lungs. Loneliness.
Mantra “I can get and offer love” - Throat– Blue
Centre of the throat
Communication, self-expression and will power.
Thyroid issues, sore throats, addictions( due to the absence of a will).
Mantra “I speak my fact”. - Eyebrow – Indigo.
Centre of the forehead.
Intuition, mind and intelligence, inner vision.
Brain and nervous system, eye problems.
Mantra “I see plainly”. - Crown – Violet.
Top of the head.
Spiritual awakening, look for significance. Our relationship with our spirit and God.
The central nerve system, overwhelming fatigue.
Mantra “I think”. - Soul star– White/crystal.
Straight above the crown, about 2 hand’s breadths from the head.
Awareness of one’s soul and its connection to the conscious self.
Gives point of view on life and ability to see apparently random positive or negative events as part of the soul’s journey.
Mantra “I go beyond”.
This is a personal, simplified analysis of the chakras. Use it as a stepping stone to finding out more on your own.
There are 7 main chakras (as well as numerous others) in a line from the base of the spinal column to the crown of the head and one more newly recognised chakra simply above the head which I think is crucial. By keeping the chakras open and the energy streaming, we can maximise our body’s capability to keep well and recover itself.
Each chakra has a colour of the spectrum connected to it. Focus on that colour and picture that colour light putting into the chakra and saturating it in pure coloured light, then visualise the chakra as a spinning disc of colour. Work through each chakra (see listed below for a summary) in turn from Root to Crown to rebalance your whole energy level.