Chakra
Glossary

The bioenergetic field surrounding the physical body. Its colors and intensity change according to the person's emotional, physical, and spiritual state. Externally reflects chakra energies.

A condition where energy flow in one or more chakras is blocked. Believed to be the root of physical, emotional, or spiritual issues. Can be caused by trauma, stress, and negative thought patterns.

Meditation practice focusing on each chakra using color, sound, and breath. Applied to balance chakras, clear blockages, and optimize energy flow.

Life energy in Chinese philosophy. The fundamental force flowing in all living beings and the universe. Balanced through acupuncture, tai chi, and qigong practices.

The method of balancing chakras with energy from colors. Using the relevant chakra's color through clothing, food, visualization, and light.

The seventh chakra located at the top of the head. Represented by violet or white color. Associated with universal consciousness, spiritual connection, and enlightenment.

The practice of balancing energy by placing appropriate crystals on chakra points. Stones matching each chakra's color and energy are selected.

The fourth chakra located at the center of the chest. Represented by green and pink colors. Associated with unconditional love, compassion, forgiveness, and relationships. Bridges lower and upper chakras.

Dormant spiritual energy depicted as a coiled serpent at the base of the spine. When awakened, it rises through all chakras, leading to consciousness expansion.

Sacred sound syllables associated with each chakra. LAM (root), VAM (sacral), RAM (solar plexus), YAM (heart), HAM (throat), OM (third eye and crown). Energy flow is stimulated through repetition.

Body channels through which Qi energy flows in Chinese medicine. 12 main meridians correspond to organs. Acupuncture points are on these lines.

Energy channels. It's believed there are 72,000 nadis. The most important: Ida (left/Moon/feminine), Pingala (right/Sun/masculine), and Sushumna (center/chakra line).

A condition where a chakra radiates excessive energy. Disrupts balanced functioning and leads to excesses in the related life area.

Life energy in Indian philosophy. The life force taken through breath and distributed throughout the body. Corresponds to the concept of 'Chi/Qi' in Chinese philosophy.

Breath control techniques in yoga tradition. Directs prana energy, cleanses nadis, and supports chakra balance. Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) is the most well-known.

A Japanese energy-work tradition based on the belief that universal life energy can be passed through the hands. People turn to it for chakra balancing, relaxation and a sense of well-being; it is not a substitute for medical care.

The first chakra located at the base of the spine. Represented by red color. Associated with security, survival, material foundation, and grounding. When balanced, confidence and stability are felt.

The second chakra located below the navel. Represented by orange color. Associated with creativity, sexuality, emotional flow, and pleasure.

The third chakra located in the stomach area. Represented by yellow color. Associated with willpower, self-confidence, personal power, and decision-making.

The practice of balancing chakras with Tibetan bowls, crystal bowls, tuning forks, or gong sounds. Each chakra has a specific note frequency.

The sixth chakra located between the eyebrows. Represented by indigo color. Associated with intuition, insight, imagination, and spiritual awareness.

The fifth chakra located at the throat area. Represented by blue color. Associated with communication, self-expression, truth, and creative expression.

Physical yoga positions that activate specific chakras. Practiced with examples like mountain pose (root), butterfly (sacral), warrior (solar plexus), camel (heart), shoulder stand (throat).