Sunday, September 26, 2010

#4 Anahata – Heart Chakra


Color: Green
Element: Air
Location: Center of chest
Associations/characteristics: Love, compassion, kindness, self-acceptance, forgiveness, relationships, hope, healing
Unbalanced Chakra: Feelings of Grief, despair, jealousy, resentment, sadness, loneliness and depression, no compassion/empathy for self or others, High Blood Pressure, Asthma
Balanced Chakra: Feeling compassionate and whole, willing to give & open yourself, Able to give and receive love

Essential Oils: ose, geranium, palmarosa, neroli, elemi, melissa, hyssop, rosewood, chamomile, ylang ylang, galbanum, angelica and jasmine

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#3 Manipura – Solar Plexus Chakra


Color: Yellow
Element: Fire
Location: Solar plexus, stomach, navel
Associations/characteristics: Sense of purpose and identity, will power, self-will, mental acuity
Unbalanced Chakra: Fear, lack confidence, perfectionist, Ulcers, Diabetes, Constipation
Balanced Chakra: Good natured, content, happy with choices, able to make choices

Essential Oils: frankincense, sandalwood, elemi, vetiver, angelica, cedarwood, jasmine, lavender, rose, neroli, rosewood, helichrysum, and myrrh

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#2 Svadhisthana – Sacral Chakra


Color: Orange
Element: Water
Location: Lower abdomen, genitals
Associations/characteristics: Emotions & desires, governs sense of self-worth, confidence, emotional flow, how we relate to others, sexual desires, intimacy, emotional expression
Unbalanced Chakra: Fear of intimacy, no time for pleasure, Sexual problems, uterine problems
Balanced Chakra: Confident, enjoying pleasurable activities w/o guilt, Express & exhibit healthy emotional behavior, being friendly and open

Essential Oils: Basil, Calendula, Camphor, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Hyssop, Juniper, Lavender, Peppermint, Rosemary and Valerian.

Sound:

#1 Muladhara – Root Chakra


Color: Red
Element: Earth
Location: Base of Spine
Associations/characteristics: Passion, health, security, primal instincts, survival, sense of grounding
Unbalanced Chakra:
Feelings of abandonment, loneliness and uncomfortable, low self-esteem, Anemia, fatigue
Balanced Chakra: Feeling safe and peaceful, a feeling of belonging, trust and acceptance, having a connection w/ others

Essential Oils: sandalwood, cypress, elemi, cedarwood, and rosewood.

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References



Essential Oils..... Chakras: Suzanne Bovenizer." Suzanne Bovenizer - Certified Massage Therapist, CranioSacral Therapist, Aromatherapist in Charlottesville Virginia. Web. 15 Oct. 2010.