Absolute Beginner's Guide to Alternative Medicine

■ Chakras regulate the human energy system, as well as maintain the equilib-

rium of health (purpose).

■ Linking body, mind, and spirit and the exchange of energy (function).

■ The operation of each chakra at its own optimum frequency; generally the

lower the chakra on the body, the lower its frequency; if one is out of sync, all

others will be too (frequency).

Table 2.1 The Seven Major Chakras

1. Root Chakra
   Location Base of the spine
   Center of Physical vitality, urge to survive
   Gland Adrenal glands
   Organs/structures Kidneys, bladder, spine
   Color Red


2. Sexual or Navel Chakra
   Location Slightly below the navel, in front of the sacrum
   Center of Sexual energy, ego, extrasensory perception
   Gland Gonads
   Organs/structures Reproductive organs, legs
   Color Orange


3. Solar Plexus Chakra
   Location Slightly above the navel
   Center of Unrefined emotions, urge for power
   Gland Pancreas
   Organs/structures Stomach, liver, gall-bladder
   Color Yellow


4. Heart Chakra
   Location Middle of the chest, at the height of the heart
   Center of Unconditional affection, compassion, devotion, love, spiritual
   growth
   Gland Thymus
   Organs/structures Heart, liver, lungs, circulatory system
   Color Emerald

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