Alex Ram

Chakras are the foci within our bodies where the energy which makes up our life force is generated. Chakra is a Sanskrit word meaning wheel; a good representation of the spherical energy field the word refers to.There are six Chakras which are located along the spine and a seventh one above these, removed from the physical element of your body.The Chakra is commonly described as being energy, but it is important to understand the seven chakras and how they related to your body.Having your Chakras in the proper alignment will also keep your physical, mental and spiritual health in good condition.MuladharaThe Muladhara is the Chakra of your lower body. This Chakra is responsible for your survival instinct and other related primal behaviors. Located in the perineum, the Muladhara relates to the potentiality of human life.This is the Chakra believed to be influential on the adrenal glands, producing the fight or flight response and other primal behaviors.SwadhisthanaThe Swadhisthana is the reproductive Chakra, also known as the sacral Chakra. This Chakra corresponds to the genitalia and controls sexuality and the creative urge.This is the Chakra which controls the sex hormones as well. This Chakra also is responsible for mood swings, It's symbol is a six-petal lotus.ManipuraThe Manipura is the navel. It is considered to be the solar plexus chakra. This chakra deals with the transitions that are found between base emotions and complex emotions. The chakra itself is in charge of base emotions and complex emotions, and dictates the way that they flow into each other. It deals with the flow of energy, the flow of digestion, and can be compared to the way that the pancreas functions in the body.This Chakra is responsible for energy flow and digestion - it governs the conversion of food into energy.This Chakra is symbolized by a ten petal lotus.AnahataThe Anahata is the heart. It is related to the complex emotions, such as love and compassion, as well as overall well being and equilibrium. The chakra is related to the thymus, which is located in the chest. It is the equivalent to the immune system in a person's body.This chakra is symbolized by a twelve petal lotus. The love and the compassion are dictated by this chakra.VishuddhaThe Vishudda is the throat. Symbolized by a sixteen petal lotus, it is in charge of both communication and growth. It is paralleled to the thyroid, and does the same thing.The Vishudda also governs the process of growth.AjnaThe Anja is your eyebrow or forehead. This Chakra is the third eye. Ajna is responsible for your ability to visaualize and is the Chakra related to light, time and awareness.This Chakra is also in charge of the sleep cycle. The symbol of this Chakra is a two petal lotus.SahasraraThe Sahasrara is the final Chakra. This is the Chakra which is responsible for consciousness; it is connected to every other system in your body and is the most important element in consciousness. This Chakra corresponds to the pituitary gland in the physical body. The symbol of this Chakra is a thousand petal lotus.The author Jonathan Benjem is one of the team of experts who writes for the popular chakra-balance.com site. To learn how knowledge of the seven chakra can enhance your whole life and how you can get free chakra balancing meditation and healing Audios visit here.