A Handbook of CHAKRA HEALING, Spiritual Practice for Health, Harmony and Inner Peace
By Kalashatra Govinda
The Chakra Personality Test
The statements listed below should help you find out which Chakras are currently dominant and which are blocked. Respond to these statements with YES or NO. Don’t think too much. Your answers should be intuitive and spontaneous. Each Chakra has four fields, and each field contains a number that corresponds to one of the statements below. To each statement to which you answer YES, circle the corresponding field on the list below.
NO YES
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 an joie de vivre.
7. I love to be in movement and feel my body.
8. It is easy for me to meditate and find inner peace.
9. I have good concentration.
10. I feel socially connected.
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 withing myself and not easily thrown off center.
20. I am a very passionate person.
21. I feel a deep connection with nature.
22. My soul’s home is not in this world.
23. I have intense, color 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. Sex is very important to me.
28. I have a lot of confidence in life and the future .
ANSWER KEY
CROWN CHAKRA 1, 8, 15, 22
FOREHEAD CHAKRA 2, 9, 16, 23
THROAT CHAKRA 3, 10, 17, 24
HEART CHAKRA 4, 11, 18, 25
NAVEL CHAKRA 5, 12, 19, 26
SACRAL CHAKRA 6, 13, 20, 27
ROOT CHAKRA 7, 14, 21, 28
Once you have indicated the various fields that correspond to the statements that apply to you, you have a good picture of the condition of your seven chakras.
Based on the number and the distribution of the fields you have marked, you can clearly recognize which chakras currently have the greatest influence in your life and which are underdeveloped ( the blank fields) and hinder the unfolding of your full potential.
To obtain an even better picture go back over these statements once again. For those you answered NO, mark the field in the chakra with a black circle.
You will find just because you did not say yes to some statements does not mean that you have to say no to them.
Repeat this Chakra test in a few weeks. This will let you establish which Chakras have changed over time, which are stable, and where possible blockages have been dissolved.
The CROWN Chakra
Location:
Element:
Planet: Neptune
Key Phrase: Self-Knowledge
Color: Viloet, white or gold
Gland: pineal
Sensory Function: Cosmic awareness
Body Parts: cerebrum, head, neck and entire organism
When out of Balance: Lack of faith, headaches, migranes, brain disorders, brain tumours, eye problems, entire energetic body out of balance
The area of the Crown chakra is also know as the home of the thousand petaled lotus-Consciousness. The petals open as we evolve. A fully open lotus siginifies highest spiritual fulfillment and perfection. The sushuma energy path that is located in the spine, leads up to the crown energy. It is here that the divine Shakti power resides. When Shakti energy is flowing, it rises up to the crown, the "home of Shiva". Spirituality and spiritual quest are energized by this energy center. OM the universal sound enlivens this chakra. The highest function of the mind, the highest state of enlightenment and the possibility of dreams coming true are further energies of this chakra.
WAYS TO HEAL
Pray
Meditate
Have Faith
Live in the present moment
Attend a religious or devotional practice
Use your imagination and creative expression
Practice Yoga
Wear gemstones: Diamonds, rock crystal, amethyst
Use essential oil of Rosewood
The THIRD-EYE Chakra
Location: Middle of the forehead, between the eybrows
Element: None
Planet: Uranus
Key Phrase: Self-Reflection
Color: Purple, Turquoise or Violet Blue
Gland: Pituitary
Sensory Function: sight, hearing and smell
Body Parts: face, sinuses, eyes,
When out of Balance: Weakened concentration, forgetfulness, spiritual confusion, greed, lust for power.
The Third Eye Chakra is also known and the window to the soul. This is the area to "know" and to "perceive". The two poles of energy that run through the spine, ida and pingala end in this area. The command center, the perception center, seeks beyond the physical, empowers attitudes, beliefs, memories. Psychic abilities, intuition and wisdom stem from this energy source. The portal in which one gains access to the spiritual world. ESP, clairvoyance and mental telepathy are possible when this energy center is awakened and balancec.
WAYS TO BALANCE
Meditate
Breathe Work (ujjii breathing)
Visualizations
Wear the colors purple or turquoise
Wear Turquois jewelry
Use bay leaf spice
Use essential oils: lemongrass and violet
Wear deep violet blue gemstones: blue sapphire, opal, blue tourmaline
The THROAT Chakra
Location: cervical vetebrae near the larynx.
Element: Ether
Planet: Saturn
Key Phrase: Self-Expression
Color: Sky Blue
Gland: Thyroid
Sensory Function: Hearing
Body Parts: Neck, jaw, larynx, esophagus and windpipe, neck, shoulders
When out of Balance: Inability to speak the truth, cancer of the throat and mouth areas. Unable or awkward in expressing one's desires, negative speech, cursing, stuttering, distorted thirst for fame, tendency to gossip.
The Throat chakra is about surrendering our personal will to divine will. Offers us the key to the world of sound. Musical talent and gifted verbal abilities are signs of a strong throat chakra. This is the center of honor, will-power and creativity. Inner truth develops here and we speak the truth honestly and compassionately. This inner truth helps us find the way to convey our voice, ideas and personality to the outside world.
WAYS TO BALANCE
Speak the TRUTH
Pray and have faith
Have integrity with your word! Do what you say you will do for others and self
Sing
Read
Listen well to others
Wear the color blue
Communicate flawlessly
Use essential oils: eucalyptus, peppermint and camphor
Use spices:star anise and cloves
Wear blue gemstones: lapis lazuli, aquamarine and topaz
The HEART Chakra
Location: Level of the heart in the center of the chest; bewteen the shoulder blades
Element: Air
Planet: Jupiter
Key Phrase: Self-Acceptance
Color: Green or Pink
Gland: Thymus
Sensory Function: Touch
Body Parts: ribs, lungs, heart, circulation,hands, arms, upper back, skin
When out of balance: Immune system weakened, feeling bitter, lacking compassion, difficulty connecting, lack of self love and appreciation
The heart Chakra is where love and divine power reside. Love, compassion, forgiveness, hope, trust and the ability to heal are energies of this chakra. An open heart Chakra allows one ot flourish and animates life. Regulates emotions such as love, compassion, generosity, empathy, hatred, jealousy and malice. The heart Chakra is linked to your power of love. The love of the heart chakra is a kind of awareness. It is does not promote itself through one's own interest, rather is concerned with others as well. Most active during the phases of the new and full moon.
WAYS TO BALANCE
Give love freely
Love yourself and others without judgements
Forgive- yourself and others
Walk in the grasss
Wear the colors green and pink
Eat green foods
Go green and support Mother Earth
Use the spice: Saffron
Use essential oils: clove, rose, jasmine and tarragon
Wear green colored gemstones: emerald, chrysoprase, jade and rose quartz
The SOLAR PLEXIS/NAVEL Chakra
Location: a bit above the stomach between the loins and the breastbone
Element: Fire
Planet: Mars
Key Phrase: Self- Identification
Color: Yellow
Gland:
Sensory function: Sight
Body Parts: Liver, Sleen,intestines,gallbladder
When Out of balance: Lack of dicipline,ambition. Feeling powerless, lacking courage, listens to others instead of self, fearful, anxious, stomach issues, digestion trouble. Feeling insecure and unable to move forward in life. Feeling of a diminished self, can lead to arrogance, a need to control, fits of rage and thoughtlessness.
The Solar Plexus Chakra is the Center of your energetic body. This is what yogi's call, one's own abode. Your EGO lives here and this is the power center for your body. Your deepest emotions reside here and this is where we get our gut level intuition from, as this works as your radar center. This Chakra provides the energy for the formation of a healthy personality. Infactuation, self-respect and responsibilty are other energies of this chakra. Fire is the main element of the navel chakra. "Universal Life Energy"
WAYS TO BALANCE
Eat yellow foods
Wear the color yellow
Listen to your self more and less to others.
Honor yourself, respect yourself.
Decorate your home with yellow flowers
Wear yellow colored gemstones: citrine, chrysoberyl, amber, tigereye, yellow jasper
Use essential oils: lavender, chamomile, lemon and anise
Use spices: cardamom and anise
The SACRAL Chakra
Location: Four inches below the belly button, on the front fo the body; pelvic area
Element: Water
Planet: Venus
Key phrase: Self-gratification
Key Word: Manipulation
Color: Orange
Gland: Gonads
Sensory function: Taste
Body Parts: Pelvis, genitals, reproductive system, lower abdomen, hips, sacral vertebrae, bladder and kidneys.
When out of balance: Mentrual problems, infertility, vaginal infections, cysts, tumours and cancer in reproductive system. Impotency, prostate problems, lower back pain, sexual diseases, bladder/kidney, PID, urinary problems, herpes, slipped discs, hip pain and sciatica.
The sacral chakra is concerned with balancing the two fundamental energies yin and yang (masculine/feminine). This polarity allows us to move, hence the hips are associated with movement. Has to do with how "satified" we are with our lives and how we go about to get what we want. Are we manipulating with money, sex or association?
WAYS TO BALANCE
Yoga
Tai Chi
Dancing
Roller skating
Kundalini Yoga
Walking/ Running
Movement/ activity that engages legs and hips
Healthy sexual relationship
Exploration of one's sexuality (truth)
Wear Orange
Eat Orange colored foods
Wear orange colored gems: topaz, aventurine, coral and fire opal
Use vanilla and Pepper spices
Use essential oils: sandalwood, myrrh, bitter orange
The ROOT Chakra
Location: Base of the Spine
Element: Earth
Planet: Mercury
Key phrase: Self- preservation
Key word: Grounded "All is One"
Color: Red
Gland: The Adrenals
Sense Organ: Smell
Body Parts: feet, legs, knees, lower back, anus, hamstrings
When out of balance: Sciatica, colitis, constipation, varicose veins, hemorrhoids.
Blockages in this area account for lack of harmony with Mother nature. You will feel a lack of trust in life, apathy,
Primal instincts for survival and self-preservation are felt. Energy will gather here when you feel threatened or have fear that is real or imagined. Fear of security, annihilation and groundedness. It is important to have this energy center open and balanced because the other six Chakras ride on top of this one. This chakra is also known as the base Chakra for this reason.
WAYS TO BALANCE
Spend time in nature
Walk barefoot in the dirt, sand, grass and earth
Sit on the ground out of chairs as much as possible
Wear the color red
Wear red color gemstones: ruby, hematite,garnet
Eat red infused foods
Work in a garden
Drumming
Use giner and sweet flag herbs
Use essential oils of cloves, cypress, rosemary and cedar
