Chakra is the name given to energy centres found in and around our physical body. These are areas where energy is concentrated. 

When we have a “gut feeling,” we're experiencing the energy of one of the main centres—the Solar Plexus—located three inches above our navel relaying information to us in the form of feelings. The Heart Chakra is the centre involved when we give and receive love. 

There are too many Chakras to know and list here. However, there are seven major areas we need to keep balanced and clear to keep us operating at optimum capacity. The seven main Chakras run along our spinal column starting at the base of our spine, and make their way to the top of our head to the Crown Chakra. 

They've each been associated with a specific colour (resonance) that is distributed in our energy body and make up the colourful layers of our aura. 

These seven energy centres relate to the hormone producing glands of our body's endocrine system. This collection of glands regulates many bodily functions including metabolism, reproduction, and sleep as well as our moods. 

Keeping our Chakras vibrant is key to our physical and mental well-being. Imbalances in any of these seven centres show up in our everyday life as common discomforts such as headaches. Emotional wellness is also reflected, and instability in any area of our overall quality of life will show in the state of these centres. 

Energy workers trained in Reiki and in Chakra healing can help people maintain vitality by attending to the Chakras. 

When chronic ailments or dis-eases are present, it's beneficial to clear and balance the Chakra(s) related to the illness before attempting any balancing work. Failing to recognize, clear and restore any dull and clogged up energy centre renders Chakra balancing work incomplete. 

Physical manifestations will show up in the energy field first. Treating illness without clearing and strengthening the affected Chakra(s) can cause eventual recurrences and a diminished energy level.   Clearing and balancing the Chakras is an effective way of maintaining health of the body, mind, and spirit. 

Energy in Colour

The Living Colours of the 7 Major Chakras

Clours are described as aspects of things upon which light (electromagnetic waves) is reflected or absorbed and emitted. The longest wavelength people can see is the colour red, and the shortest is violet. 

The lower Chakras—one through three—are nearest to the Earth we live on and are associated with much of our physical form. These Chakras are seen as what we consider warmer colours.  

The colours of the  lower Chakras are red, orange, and yellow respectively starting at the base of the spine. 

As we move upwards towards the top of our head, the colours are seen in what we call cooler shades. They range from sky blue to violet, and mainly influence the formless aspects of life (the mind and most of our senses). 

The Root Chakra located at the base of the spine is interpreted as the colour Red. A hot colour, Red energizes and invokes feelings of warmth and deep-seated passion. 

The colour Orange is associated with the Sacral Chakra located 3” below the navel. This vibrant colour representing feelings of joy that make us feel creative and happy. 

The Solar Plexus located 3” above the navel is seen as the colour Yellow. Interpreted as stimulating, it also signifies radiance and power.

The Heart Chakra is represented by the colour Green. The most prominent environmental colour, it brings calmness and healing.

The Throat Chakra is observed as the colour of a clear Light Blue sky. A cooling and calming colour of expansion.

Indigo (Blue) is the colour of the Third-Eye Chakra. Indigo is considered a dynamic colour of depth. 

The Crown Chakra colour is Violet. The colour Violet is an inspirational colour associated with spirit and pure consciousness.

Getting to know your energetic body