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VII. Chakra Balancing
The sanskrit word “chakra” means “wheel,” and dates back to ancient India and the Hindu Yogis between 1500 and 500 B.C. According to Hindu tradition, the chakras are wheels of light or energy centers running along the spine up to the top of the head where each chakra corresponds to a certain part of the body.
It is our chakras that sense energy, and serve to tell us about the world around us. When all seven chakras are balanced and spinning in harmony, at the same speed, the system runs smoothly as a single mechanism. Where there is dysfunction or blockage in one part of the system, it has an impact on all other parts. This malfunctioning can occur when we have negative thoughts and feelings on our mind. In addition, if we close any chakras, we do not let that information or people in. When we make our chakras flow the opposite direction, we send our energy out into the world.
It is important to balance your chakras otherwise you may become polarized, or stuck in areas of your life resulting in an imbalance. This is why we tend to repeat the same negative situations, scenarios and issues in our lives. Not until we learn how to unblock, balance and expand our chakras will we be out of the cycle of repeating the same challenging situations in our life. To balance the chakras, Sherry utilizes many energy healing techniques, crystals, color, sound & aromatherapy.
Chakra Functions
Below is an outline to help you recognize how distortions and blockages in each chakra relate to any problems you may be experiencing. (Please note that a person may experience one or more challenges listed for each category.)
TOO OPEN (chakra spins too fast and large)
BLOCKED (chakra spins sluggishly and small)
BALANCED (chakra maintains equilibrium and spins at correct vibrational speed)
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| Location: |
Base of spine
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Frequency Color:
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| Musical Note: |
C
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| Associated Gland: |
Adrenals
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Associated
Body Parts:
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Bones, skeletal structure
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| TOO OPEN: |
Bullying, overly materialistic, self-centered, engages in physical foolhardiness
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| BLOCKED: |
Emotionally needy, low self-esteem, self-destructive behavior, fearful
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| BALANCED: |
Demonstrates self-mastery, high physical energy, grounded, healthy
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Emotional
Dysfunctions:
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Mental lethargy, “spaciness,” unfocused mind, incapable of stillness, difficulty achieving goals
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Physical
Dysfunctions:
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Osteoarthritis
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| Life Lesson: |
Standing up for oneself
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| Main Issue: |
Survival, physical needs
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| Goals: |
Physical health & fitness, grounding, stability, security
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| Location: |
Lower abdomen
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Frequency Color:
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| Musical Note: |
D
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| Associated Gland: |
Ovaries/Testes
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Associated
Body Parts:
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Sex organs, bladder, circulatory system, prostate, womb
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| TOO OPEN: |
Emotionally unbalanced, a fantasist, manipulative, sexually addictive
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| BLOCKED: |
Oversensitive, hard on him/herself, feels guilty for no reason, frigid or impotent
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| BALANCED: |
Trusting, expressive, attuned to his/her own feelings, creative
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Emotional
Dysfunctions:
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Unbalanced sex drive, instability, feelings of isolation
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Physical
Dysfunctions:
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Impotence, frigidity, bladder & prostate problems, lower back pain
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| Life Lesson: |
Uncovering motivations influencing choices – based on conditioning
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| Main Issue: |
Emotional balance/sexuality
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| Goals: |
Allowing pleasure, creative expression
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3rd. Chakra: Solar Plexus |
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| Location: |
Stomach
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Frequency Color:
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| Musical Note: |
E
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| Associated Gland: |
Pancreas
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Associated
Body Parts:
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Digestive system, muscles
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| TOO OPEN: |
Angry, controlling, workaholic, judgmental and superior
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| BLOCKED: |
Overly concerned with what others think, fearful of being alone, insecure, needs constant reassurance
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| BALANCED: |
Respects self and others, has personal power, spontaneous, uninhibited
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Emotional
Dysfunctions:
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Need to be in control, oversensitive to criticism, addictive personality, aggressiveness, low self-esteem
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Physical
Dysfunctions:
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Stomach ulcers, fatigue, weight around stomach, allergies, diabetes
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| Life Lesson: |
Self-esteem/self-confidence, the courage to take risks
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| Main Issue: |
Personal power, self will
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| Goals: |
Purpose, effectiveness, endurance, self-respect
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| Location: |
Center of Chest
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Frequency Color:
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| Musical Note: |
F
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| Associated Gland: |
Thymus
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Associated
Body Parts:
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Heart, chest, lungs, circulation
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| TOO OPEN: |
Possessive, loves conditionally, withholds emotionally “to punish,” overly dramatic
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| BLOCKED: |
Fears rejection, loves too much, feels unworthy to receive love, self-pitying
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| BALANCED: |
Compassionate, loves unconditionally, nurturing, desires spiritual experience in lovemaking
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Emotional
Dysfunctions:
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Codependency, melancholy; fears concerning loneliness, commitment and/or betrayal
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Physical
Dysfunctions:
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Shallow breathing, high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer
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| Life Lesson: |
Forgiveness and compassion for oneself and others
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| Main Issue: |
Beliefs about love and relationships
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| Goals: |
Balance, compassion & self-acceptance
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| Location: |
Neck
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Frequency Color:
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| Musical Note: |
G
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| Associated Gland: |
Thyroid & Parathyroids
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Associated
Body Parts:
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Throat, ears, nose, teeth, mouth, neck
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| TOO OPEN: |
Over-talkative, dogmatic, self-righteous, arrogant
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| BLOCKED: |
Holds back from self-expression, unreliable, holds inconsistent views
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| BALANCED: |
Good communicator, contented, finds it easy to meditate, artistically inspired
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Emotional
Dysfunctions:
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Perfectionism, inability to express emotions, blocked creativity
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Physical
Dysfunctions:
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Sore throats, neck ache, thyroid problems, hearing problems, tinnitus, asthma
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| Life Lesson: |
The power of choice, personal expression
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| Main Issue: |
Communication, self-expression
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| Goals: |
Harmony with others, self-knowledge, creativity
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6th. Chakra: Brow and Third Eye |
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| Location: |
Forehead
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Frequency Color:
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| Musical Note: |
A
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| Associated Gland: |
Pituitary
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Associated
Body Parts:
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Eyes, base of skull
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| TOO OPEN: |
Highly logical, dogmatic, authoritarian, arrogant
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| BLOCKED: |
Undisciplined, fears success, tendency toward schizophrenia, sets sights too low
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| BALANCED: |
Charismatic, highly intuitive, not attached to material things, may experience unusual phenomena
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Emotional
Dysfunctions:
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Nightmares, learning difficulties, hallucinations
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Physical
Dysfunctions:
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Headaches, poor vision, neurological disturbances, glaucoma
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| Life Lesson: |
Emotional intelligence
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| Main Issue: |
Intuition, wisdom
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| Goals: |
Ability to “see” other than with the eyes
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| Location: |
Top of head
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Frequency Color:
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| Musical Note: |
B
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| Associated Gland: |
Pineal
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Associated
Body Parts:
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Upper skull, cerebral cortex, skin
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| TOO OPEN: |
Psychotic or manic depressive, confused sexual expression, frustrated, sense of unrealized power
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| BLOCKED: |
Constantly exhausted, can’t make decisions, no sense of “belonging”
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| BALANCED: |
Magnetic personality, achieves “miracles” in life, transcendent, at peace with self
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Emotional
Dysfunctions:
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Depression, obsessional thinking, confusion
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Physical
Dysfunctions:
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Sensitivity to pollution, chronic exhaustion, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s
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| Life Lesson: |
Selflessness
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| Main Issue: |
Spirituality, selflessness
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| Goals: |
Expanded consciousness
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Our bodies communicate
to us clearly & specifically,
if we are willing to listen. ~Shaki Gawain |
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