Healing With the Chakras
Using stones is a very good way to heal a particular area of your body or a way to open up a blockage of the chakras. The stones will work in harmony with the flow of energy that travels through the chakras and will heal that particular organ, region, or break up blockages of that chakra. In order to use the stones, find ones that are flat so they won't roll off. Then, place the stone on the chakra for about an hour each day, making sure that you are lying down and relaxing. If you would like to do this overnight, you could tape the stone to the particular chakra you are trying to work on. Here are some correspondences for each chakra that you can use for healing.
First Chakra: Root Chakra
The root chakra lies between the rectum and the genital area. It absorbs energy from the Earth. It is the energy center for all of the body's hard tissue: bone, spinal column, teeth, and nails. It influences the intestines and prostate, as well as blood and cell formation.
Energy of the First Chakra
A disturbance in the root chakra leads to addiction, uncontrolled or diminished sexuality, digestive disorders and obesity. If energy flows smoothly through this chakra, one will feel a deep connection to nature.
Stones for the chakra
Stones recommended for treating the root chakra are garnet, hematite, red jasper, coral, onyx, rhodonite, ruby, and black tourmaline.
Color for the chakra
Red. In all cultures red is the color of life, warmth, and vitality. Red stimulates the life force.
Second Chakra: Sacral Chakra
The sacral chakra lies above the pubic bone and opens frontward. This center governs the flow of all of the body's liquid elements: blood, lymph, sweat, digestive juices, sperm and urine, as well as tears.
Energy of the Second Chakra
A disturbance in the second chakra causes sexual problems. Life may seem to lose its meaning. When the balance of energy is restored, one becomes more open and is able to enjoy life.
Stones for the Chakra
Stones recommended for treating the sacral chakra are orange beryl, orange jasper, carnelian, and citrine.
Color for the Chakra
Orange. Orange is the symbolic color of the sacral chakra. It is warm and positive. It is the color of nourishment and circulation.
Third Chakra: Navel or Solar Plexus Chakra
The third chakra, the solar plexus , lies above the navel. This chakra governs the stomach, liver, spleen and gall bladder, the digestive system and the autonomic nervous system.
Energy of the Navel Chakra
When energy flows uninterruptedly through the third chakra, one feels a deep sense of inner peace. Blockages will create discontent, restlessness and discouragement.
Stones for the Chakra
Stones recommended for treating the navel chakra are tiger's eye, topaz, yellow tourmaline and citrine.
Color for the Chakra
Yellow. Yellow corresponds to the third chakra. It stands for intelligence.
Fourth Chakra: Heart Chakra
The heart chakra lies in the middle of the chest and opens frontward. It governs the heart and circulatory system. It also influences the functioning of the thymus gland and the immune system.
Energy of the Heart Chakra
The one whose heart chakra has been opened radiates joy and friendliness. He will be considerate of others and have a highly developed sense of empathy.
Stones for the Chakra
Stones recommended for treating the heart chakra are green and pink. Green: aventurine, chrysocolla, chrysoprase, jade, moss agate, olivine, emerald, and tourmaline. Pink: coral, rhodonite, rhodochrosite, and rose quartz.
Color for the Chakra
Green. The calming vibrations of the green spectrum are the best healing agents for the nervous system.
Fifth Chakra: Throat Chakra
This chakra lies at the base of the throat. It opens down and to the front. It provides energy to the thyroid gland. It also governs hunger and thirst, ear, eyes, nose and throat, the bronchial passages and the lungs, esophagus, vocal cords and speech.
Stones for the Chakra
Stones recommended for treating the throat chakra are aquamarine, chalcedony, celestine, chrysocolla, moonstone, opal, pearl, turquoise, and blue topaz.
Color for the Chakra
Blue. The vibratory effect of the color blue is cooling, calming and healing. Blue is the color of innocence.
Sixth Chakra: Forehead Chakra, the Third Eye
The forehead chakra, or the third eye, lies above the top of the nose. It is linked to the eyes, nose, face, and senses, as well as those more intangible avenues of perception, including insight and intuition.
Energy of the Forehead Chakra
When energy flows through the forehead chakra one’s understanding becomes broad and deep. Such an individual sees the world and himself clearly. He can rely upon his own intuitive sense.
Stones for the Chakra
Stones recommended for treating the third eye are sodalite, amethyst, sapphire, rock rystal and fluorite.
Color of the Chakra
Indigo. Indigo, the color of mysteries and mysticism, banishes sickness and evil from one's awareness and allows space for mental freedom.
Seventh Chakra: Crown Chakra
Celestial energy enters the body through the crown chakra. It is the stepping off point for the infinite. It governs one's size and inner development.
Energy of the Seventh Chakra
The opening of this chakra leads to enlightenment.
Stones for this Chakra
Stones recommended for treating the seventh chakra are amethyst, rock crystal, diamonds, and violet fluorite.
Colors for the Chakra
Three colors are associated with the crown chakra. Violet, the color with the highest vibratory frequency; white, the color of pure intelligence; and gold, the light of the life force.
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