Chakras

What are Chakras?
Chakras, in some Hinduist traditions and other belief  systems, are centers of Prāṇa, life force, or vital energy.   Chakras correspond to vital points in the physical body i.e. major plexuses of arteries, veins and nerves. Texts and teachings present different numbers of chakras.  Their name derives from the Sanskrit word for "wheel" or "turning".  The concept of chakra features in tantric and yoga traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism...

Is Reiki, Yoga, Meditation and Chakra work non-Christian?

How you go about using this knowledge - who and what you are meditating on, what your beliefs are - what values and traditions your practice is based on...determines whether it is Christian or not.  I am a Christian, so I can speak from my experience.  I believe that God gave man many things...many ways of helping us live our lives here on earth.  And these teachings, as well as Reiki, Yoga, Meditation have been things that have indeed helped me through the past 8 months with Bell's Palsy.  While I pursued these modalities of healing, I believe God's hand was in each one.

So many things in life can be used for good...and likewise, so many things in life can be used for evil.  What determines the direction they take is our inner belief systems, including our values and traditions.

We all use money, in currency or plastic.  It's our only means of buying things.  Now...some of us use money to feed our bodies, help others, give to church, support the poor......AND.......others use it to buy drugs, to do harm to others.  

In other words, some of us...based on how we were raised, our knowledge of right from wrong, our belief system, values and what our hearts say is right... we use money for good.

And some of us...alas, choose evil, follow evil and do evil.

 It all depends on us - whether something we use is Christian or not.  It's our choice.

I enjoyed the following article for its simplicity.  Not too much information, just enough and since I am a Reiki Practitioner, I find it valuable information.  I hope you enjoy it.   

Jan ♥

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Written by Kate Smith, CMG, CfYH

The chakras are related to the seven basic energy centers in the body. Each of the chakras correlate to a major nerve ganglia branching out from the spinal column.  In addition the chakras are correlated to colors, sounds, body functions, and much more.

	Violet (purple) is the color of the Crown chakra, also known as Sahasrara. This chakra is located at the top of the head. The Crown chakra is linked to the crown of the head, the nervous system, and the brain, and is representative of pure thought. This chakra connects one with the infinite consciousness. Opening this chakra will help tap into a deep spiritual understanding. Gemstones that will aid the Crown chakra include diamond and clear quartz.
	Indigo: The color of the Brow or Third-Eye chakra, also known as Ajna.  This chakra is located at the top of the head. This chakra is our link to the universal unconsciousness, Opening this chakra can aid in clear sight, intuition, integrity, and lessens feelings of despair. Gemstones amethyst, moonstone and augilite
	Blue: The color of the Throat chakra, also known as Visuddha. This chakra is located in the throat. It is linked to the throat, neck, hands, and arms. The Throat Chakra is connected with speech and hearing, and encourages spiritual communication. Opening the Throat chakra improves clairaudience. Gemstones that will aid the Throat chakra include turquoise, aquamarine, lapis, sodalite, quartz, angelite, aqua aura.
	Green: The color of the Heart chakra, also known as Anahata. This chakra is located at the center of the chest area and is linked to this entire area, the heart, lungs, circulatory system, and cardiac plexus. The Heart Chakra bridges the gap between the physical and spiritual worlds. Opening the Heart chakra allows a person to love more, empathize, and feel compassion. Gemstones that will aid the Heart chakra include emerald, tourmaline, aventurine, malachite, rose quartz, rhodonite, rhodochrosite.
	Yellow: The color of the Solar Plexus chakra, also known as Manipura. This chakra is located in the stomach area and is linked to organs &muscular system in that area. The Solar Plexus chakra is representative of vitality and will. When this chakra is open, it acts to empower a person and help them find their personal strength. It will help turn dreams and goals into reality. Gemstones that will aid the Solar Plexus chakra include amber, topaz, citrine, yellow calcite, yellow jasper.
	Orange: The color of the Sacral chakra, also known as Svadhisthana. This chakra is located beneath the naval, close to the genitals. The Sacral Chakra is linked to the sexual organs and reproductive system. Opening this chakra will free fertility and inherent creativity. The Sacral chakra stimulates sexuality and emotions. Gemstones that will aid the Sacral chakra include carnelian, coral, orange jasper, orange jade.
	Red: The color of the Base or Root chakra, also known as Muladhara.  This chakra is located at the base of the spine and allows us to be grounded and connect to the universal energies. First chakra, base of the spine. Groundedness, trust, belonging, lessens feelings of mistrust. Gemstones that will aid the Root chakra include lodestone, ruby, garnet, smokey quartz, obsidian, hematite and onyx.