The Chakras Many areas of study in the new age or metaphysical sciences are really nothing more than theory. This isn't to imply that the theories are without validity, but not everyone is so receptive to embracing ideologies that cannot be seen and felt. Most everyone would agree that dreams are real because we've all had them during our sleeping state. But how would you explain the dynamics of a dream to a person who had never experienced one? It's like trying to explain how chocolate cake tastes to someone who has never taken a bite of chocolate cake. Fortunately, chakras do not fall into this category of "theory only". Some people can actually see them (most can with proper training!). Most everyone can feel them in terms of physical sensation...texture, temperature, consistency. All these are ways by which we can demonstrate that chakras are, indeed, real. "The Purpose of the Chakras" Chakras resemble small vortices that resemble tiny funnel clouds (think "tornado"...swirling vortex). When functioning properly, the vortices that align with the 7 major chakras extend about 9 - 12 inches from the body. The chakras on the front* of the body spin clockwise when functioning properly, counterclockwise when there is a blockage in the flow of energy. (*For our purposes, we will only deal with the front of the body, for now. There are chakras on the back, as well, but that's for intermediate studies.) If a blockage has been in place for a while, the chakra may become disfigured. A blockage can occur through emotional distress, self hatred, unresolved anger or guilt or even past life trauma. The body remembers. The cells that make up your body can recall events, even if your mind cannot. More about this is available within this website. So, the vortices that extend from the chakras pull in energy. Life force energy. This is their purpose. When functioning improperly they do not pull in enough energy to maintain the specific quality of life governed by the affected chakra. A chakra may be so disfigured that it cannot pull in any energy at all! In a nutshell, if the chakras are not working well, neither are we. See next, "The Location, Color and Meaning of the Seven Major Chakras" chakras, what do chakras do, purpose of chakras |
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