What are chakras, exactly?
The word chakra comes from Sanskrit and means “wheel” or “vortex”.
In many ancient traditions, chakras are described as energy centers through which life energy is received, distributed and regulated.
In Pranic Healing, a person is viewed as a whole that includes:
- the physical body
- energy body
- emotions
- thoughts
- consciousness.
The energy body has its own structure, and chakras are important centers through which energy enters and leaves.
Why are chakras important?
We can compare them to energy transformers.
Just as an electrical system distributes energy throughout a house, according to the energy approach chakras are associated with the distribution of life energy throughout the body.
When the energy system is balanced, a person often describes a feeling of:
- vitality
- emotional stability
- inner peace
- a better connection with yourself.
Eleven major chakras in Pranic Healing
Master Choa Kok Sui describes the system in detail 11 main chakras which have different functions in the energy body.
The best known are:
Basic chakra
It is associated with:
- vitality
- physical strength
- a sense of stability.
Sacral chakra
It is associated with:
- creativity
- relationships
- joy in life.
Solar plexus
It is associated with:
- emotions
- personal strength
- the ability to cope with stress.
Heart chakra
It is associated with:
- love
- compassion
- emotional balance.
Throat chakra
It is associated with:
- communication
- expression
- creative expression.
Ajna chakra
It is located between the eyebrows.
In Pranic Healing, it is described as an important center associated with mental functions and the management of other energy centers.
Crown chakra
It is located at the top of the head.
It is associated with:
- higher consciousness
- inner development
- connection with life.
What does balancing the chakras mean?
Balancing chakras means working to harmonize the energy system.
In Pranic Healing, the basic principles include:
- energy cleansing
- removing blockages
- energizing with fresh prana.
Like the physical body, which needs cleanliness and nutrients, the energy body requires proper care according to this approach.
Can we work with chakras ourselves?
Yes.
One of the distinctive features of Pranic Healing is that the basic techniques can be learned.
On the Basic Pranic Healing course, participants learn:
- how to sense energy
- how to understand chakras
- how to cleanse the energy field
- how to energize correctly.
Conclusion
Chakras are one of the foundations of understanding the energy body.
When we understand our energy better, we can develop greater awareness of ourselves and our needs.
