Psychology of Chakras - the Wheels of Life

Psychology of Chakras:

The Wheels of Life

Introduction

I The Chakras as Energy System

This paper will focus on the physiologic, neurological, and energetic nature of the transformative energy centers of the body known as chakras, and will explore the methods of balancing and healing the body and mind through the chakras.

i. What are the chakras?

Chakra is a Sanskrit word that literally means wheel or disk.

ii. What is the history of the chakras?

iii. How does the chakra system affect the health of the physical body?

II The Seven Chakras and their Qualities

i. Chakra One: Muladhara Chakra -Earth

ii. Chakra Two: Svadhisthana Chakra -Water

iii. Chakra Three: Manipura Chakra -Fire

iv. Chakra Four: Anahata Chakra - Love

v. Chakra Five: Vishuddha Chakra -Sound

vi. Chakra Six: Ajna Chakra -Light

vii. Chakra Seven: Soma Chakra - (above the third eye) Thought

III Healing using the Chakra System

i. Symbology

ii. Toning

iii. Color

iv. Meditation & Breathing

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