1. Chakras

2. What is a Chakra Exactly? Chakras are our energy centers. They are the openings for life energy to flow into and out of our aura. Their function is to vitalize the physical body and to bring about the development of our self- consciousness. They are associated with our physical, mental and emotional interactions.

3. They are called: Root Chakra - Muladhara Sacral Chakra - Swadhisthana Solar Plexus Chakra - Manipura Heart Chakra - Anahata Throat Chakra - Vishuddha Brow (Third-Eye) Chakra - Ajna Crown Chakra - Sahasrara

4. Chakra Personality Test Do not copy this slide! To learn which chakras are especially well developed, which chakra is dominant, and which chakras may have blockages, you can take the following kinesiological and chakra personality test.

5. Kinesiological Chakra Test Find a partner and extend your left arm so that the palm faces downward and think of a very pleasant, enjoyable experience. Your partner will lightly press down on your arm and registers the muscular resistance. Recalling a pleasant experience will strengthen your muscles. Next, think of an unpleasant experience and repeat the muscle test. The muscular resistance should be much weaker, since negative thoughts weaken the musculature.

6. Once again, stretch out your left arm and place your right hand on one of your chakras. Your partner then follows the procedure described on the previous slide. The stronger the muscular resistance, the stronger the chakra. Weakened resistance indicates weakness in the chakra. If your partner can push down your outstretched arm with little or no resistance, then you likely have a blockage in that chakra.

7. Chakra Personality Test Respond to the statements on the following slides with YES or NO. Don’t think about them too much – your answers should be intuitive and spontaneous. If you’re unsure, chose the answer that first came to mind.

8. 1.I generally feel in harmony with the universe. 2.My intuition is quite well-developed. 3.I express myself well in words. 4.I feel emotionally connected with other people. 5.I follow my gut instincts. 6.I am full of vitality and joie de vivre. 7.I love to be in movement and feel my own body. 8.It is easy for me to meditate and find inner peace. 9.I have good concentration.

9. 10.I feel socially confident. 11.I am deeply afraid of loneliness. 12.Eating is one of the great pleasures of life. 13.I know how to enjoy life. 14.I almost never worry. 15.I find it difficult to take the world seriously. 16.I often think about the world and life. 17.I can easily put my thoughts into words. 18.Love is the most important thing in the world. 19.I am at peace within myself and not easily thrown off center.

10. 20.I am a very passionate person. 21.I feel a deep connection with nature. 22.My soul’s home does not lie in this world. 23.I have intense, colour-filled dreams. 24.I have many different interests. 25.I have the desire to express myself artistically. 26.I experience feelings mostly in my body. 27.I am comfortable with intimacy and lust. 28.I have a lot of confidence in life and the future.

11. Which one do you identify with? Root ChakraRoot Chakra – the grounding force Sacral ChakraSacral Chakra – finding balance Solar Plexus ChakraSolar Plexus Chakra – Self esteem Heart ChakraHeart Chakra - love Throat ChakraThroat Chakra – voicing truths Brow (Third-Eye) ChakraBrow (Third-Eye) Chakra – intellect and wisdom Crown ChakraCrown Chakra – spiritual connection

12. Muladhara (Root) Acceptance The Base or Root Chakra is associated with the colour red. This chakra is the grounding force that allows us to connect to the earth energies and empower our beings. Focusing one's attention on the colour of a cherry popsicle or a juicy red apple can help bring our energetic body "down to earth" and in alignment with our physical body when we find ourselves energetically fleeting or in other words....."spacing out."

13. Muladarah (Root) cont. WE connect to the planet through our first chakra. If we are balanced in this part of our body, we feel at home in our own skin. Unbalanced can manifest in lower back pain!

14. Swadhisthana (Sacral) The Sacral Chakra is associated with the colour orange or red-orange. Try to visualize the Sunkist orange that has been dyed to attract the produce buyer, or the orange red of an evening sunset when focusing on the second chakra.The Sacral Chakra is associated with the colour orange or red-orange. Try to visualize the Sunkist orange that has been dyed to attract the produce buyer, or the orange red of an evening sunset when focusing on the second chakra. This chakra often offers us the opportunity to lessen our "control issues" and find a balance in our lives.This chakra often offers us the opportunity to lessen our "control issues" and find a balance in our lives.

15. Swadhisthana (Sacral) cont. This chakra is about desire, passion, duality polarities, movement, change, and creativity.This chakra is about desire, passion, duality polarities, movement, change, and creativity. The energy of this chakra involves others. When it is well balanced and open, life is colourful, vibrant and meaningful.The energy of this chakra involves others. When it is well balanced and open, life is colourful, vibrant and meaningful. Associated with the reproductive organs.Associated with the reproductive organs.

16. Manipura (navel) The Solar Plexus Chakra is associated with the colour yellow. This is the area which defines our "self-esteem". The personality that develops during puberty is housed in this chakra....otherwise known as the "EGO".The Solar Plexus Chakra is associated with the colour yellow. This is the area which defines our "self-esteem". The personality that develops during puberty is housed in this chakra....otherwise known as the "EGO". This intuitive chakra is where we get our "gut instincts" that signal us to do or not to do somethingThis intuitive chakra is where we get our "gut instincts" that signal us to do or not to do something

17. Manipura cont. It encompasses the entire digestive systemIt encompasses the entire digestive system It is our source of energy – it is the element of life.It is our source of energy – it is the element of life. A person with a strong navel center has control over their actions.A person with a strong navel center has control over their actions. Energize using full yogic breath.Energize using full yogic breath.

18. Anahata (heart) The Heart Chakra is associated with the colour green or pink. This love center of our human energy system is often the focus in bringing about a healing. Thus, the words "Love Heals All" have great truth.The Heart Chakra is associated with the colour green or pink. This love center of our human energy system is often the focus in bringing about a healing. Thus, the words "Love Heals All" have great truth. Learning to love yourself is a powerful first step in securing a healthy fourth chakra. The "wounded child" resides in the heart chakra.Learning to love yourself is a powerful first step in securing a healthy fourth chakra. The "wounded child" resides in the heart chakra.

19. Anahata cont. The heart chakra is the home of compassion, which breeds kindness.The heart chakra is the home of compassion, which breeds kindness. Imbalance can lead to becoming overly attached to some object of affection.Imbalance can lead to becoming overly attached to some object of affection. Can be related to negativity, fatigue, tension, anger, insomnia and heart disorders.Can be related to negativity, fatigue, tension, anger, insomnia and heart disorders. “If you’re not loving yourself, you won’t be able to love others.”“If you’re not loving yourself, you won’t be able to love others.”

20. Vishuddha (throat) The Throat Chakra is associated with the colour sky blue. This chakra is our will center. We speak our choices with our voices (throats). We have all experienced that "lump in our throats" when we are at a crossroad of not knowing how to speak the right words in any given situation, perhaps even stuffing our own emotions. A challenge of the throat chakra is to express ourselves in the most truthful manner. Seek only the truth.

21. Vishuddha cont. The gateway between the head & heart – learn our authentic voice & what we are meant to “say to the world”. Imbalance can lead to arrogance, self- righteous, talk too much or not enough and addiction as well as throat inflammation, ear infections, etc. Speak the truth with compassion.

22. Ajna (Third-eye) The Brow Chakra is associated with the colour indigo. It is also often referred to as the "third eye" or the "mind center." It is our avenue to wisdom.The Brow Chakra is associated with the colour indigo. It is also often referred to as the "third eye" or the "mind center." It is our avenue to wisdom. Our ability to separate reality from fantasy or delusions is in connection with the healthfulness of this chakra. Our ability to separate reality from fantasy or delusions is in connection with the healthfulness of this chakra. This is where your intellect overrides the heart.This is where your intellect overrides the heart. Intuition is related to the third-eyeIntuition is related to the third-eye

23. Ajna cont. The pituitary gland is located here. It is responsible for the secretion of serotonin which is a major factor in the health of our emotional lives.The pituitary gland is located here. It is responsible for the secretion of serotonin which is a major factor in the health of our emotional lives. It is here that we start to move into thought and spirit.It is here that we start to move into thought and spirit. Imbalance can lead to difficulties with the brain and ears, pain, agitation and psychic exhaustion.Imbalance can lead to difficulties with the brain and ears, pain, agitation and psychic exhaustion.

24. Sahasrara (Crown) The Crown Chakra is associated with the colour violet or white. We use the seventh chakra as a tool to communicate with our spiritual nature. It is through this that the life force is dispersed from the universe into the lower 6 chakras. Call it a spiritual connection or communicator. This chakra is often pictured as a lotus flower opening to allow spiritual awakening in an individual.

25. Sahasrara cont. This chakra rules not only the brain itself, but all the major systems of the body (nervous, skeletal, circulatory, etc) Gateway to enlightenment. Imbalances in this chakra have been associated with migraines, depression, baldness, dandruff, parasites.