Chakra's are believed to sustain the light force of our being. There are seven different chakra's which effect different areas of our physical and mental being. The study of Chakra's have been practiced for thousands of years. There are several different cultures that follow the teachings of Chakra's.
The First Chakra or “the Root chakra”: is known as the Foundation chakra. This chakra effects our health and security and keeps us grounded. It is associated with the element of Earth. The Crown chakra is located at the base of the spine and is highly regarded for the overall well being of a person.
The Second Chakra or “the Sacral Chakra”: is related to the element of water. It is associated with the sexual reproductive organs and gives sexual fulfillment. It is all the Chakra that helps us control whether we can accept change. This Chakra brings grace to us.
The Third Chakra or “the Power Chakra”: is related to personal strength. It gives us energy and will. This Chakra is important to us because it keeps us going.
The Fourth Chakra or “the Heart Chakra”: Is associated with love this Chakra gives us compassion and emotion. It symbolizes the Male/female and Ego/unity of humanity. It also gives us peace in our mind and body.
The Fifth Chakra or “the Throat Chakra”: symbolizes language and how well we communicate. It also represents our creative identity and who we are as well as how we express ourselves.
The Sixth Chakra or “The Third Eye Chakra”: Represents us physically and intuitively. It symbolizes our inner sense or awareness and helps us with seeing the “Big Picture”.
The Seventh Chakra or “The Crown Chakra”: represents our understanding and awareness. It provides spiritual awareness in our minds. The Crown Chakra color is purple or violet and it is located at the top of the head.
There are many foods that can help you associate yourself with your Chakra's and help enhance them as well. Listed below are a few to help you get started:
1st Chakra- Root Chakra
Protein Rich- Eggs and Peanut Butter
Veggies- Carrots, onions and Beets
2nd Chakra-Sacral Chakra
Fruit- Melons, Strawberries, and Passion Fruit
Nuts- Walnuts
3rd Chakra- “Solar Plexus Chakra”
Grains-Cereal and Rices
Dairy- Milk and Cheese
4th Chakra- Heart Chakra
Veggies- Spinach, Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage and celery
5th Chakra- Throat Chakra
Water and Herbal Teas
Veggies- Limes and Kiwi
Fruit- Pears and Apricots
6th Chakra-Third Eye Chakra
Fruit- Blueberries and Raspberries
Liquid- Red Wine
7th Chakra- “Crown Chakra”
The Seventh Chakra is best when fasting or detoxifying it helps this Chakra to clean out your body when healing.
When you are working on all Chakra's use of spices help as well as food below are a few spice to place in your body as well as around it:
1st Chakra- Chives, and Cayenne Pepper
2nd Chakra- Cinnamon, Sesame Seeds and Vanilla
3rd Chakra-Ginger and mints
4th Chakra- Basil, Sage, and Parsley
5th Chakra- Salt
6th Chakra-Lavender and Mugwart
7th Chakra-Use of herbs for smudging( Sage, Myrrh, and Juniper)
Providing your body with the proper balance of foods and energy will help you live a longer and healthier life. Learning to treat your Chakra's with the care they need and deserve are important. Chakra's can help your body both mentally and physically but you don't have to take my word for it try it out and see for yourself!
Audra Hamilton is a Reiki Master who provides Reiki healing classes in Houston Texas and provides distance healing to all parts of the world. She offers coaching in increasing intuition as well as other various areas. Allow Audra to help you awaken your mind, body, and spirit visit: www.audrasawakening.com for more information.
