Chakra Identities
Throughout history, people have been aware of the chakras. Ancient Egyptians, the Chinese, Hindus, Sufis, Greeks, Native Americans, Maya and Incas knew them as a reflection of the natural laws of the cosmos. A chakra is a centre of organisation that receives, assimilates and expresses life. The word chakra means 'wheel' or 'disc'. There are seven major chakras stacked in a column of energy that spans from the base of the spine to the top of the head. This energy passes through the chakras like colours of the light spectrum and creates a rainbow effect. Physically, each chakra governs the seven main endocrine glands and influences the entire harmony of the body. As energy flows through each chakra the quality related to the specific chakra is stimulated. Although each chakra has its own dominant characteristics it also has within it, the infinite possibilities of the other six chakras. By using a range of techniques such as yoga, breathing, physical exercise, meditation and visualisation we can influence our health and well-being and, ultimately, our lives.
Chakras
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The root chakra (Muladhara meaning root or support) is located in the lower part of the body at the base of the spine, the perineum in men and the cervix in women. It is related to the colour red, the element earth and has the quality of grounding. The sense of smell and the adrenal glands are linked to this chakra. It is associated with survival and establishing a purpose on earth.
The sacral chakra (Swadisthana meaning ‘home of the self’) is located in the sacrum or lower abdomen. It is related to the colour orange, the element water, the sense of taste and has the quality of centring. The ovaries or testes are the glands linked to this chakra. It is associated with joy, enthusiasm, having a sense of humour and knowing oneself in relation to others.
The Solar Plexus chakra (Manipura meaning ‘city of gems’) is located between the naval and the base of the sternum. It is related to the colour yellow, the element fire and has the quality of empowerment. The sense of sight and the pancreas are linked to this chakra. It is associated with personal power and self-worth. It offers us liberation and freedom.
The Heart chakra (Anahata meaning unstuck) is located at the centre of the thoracic cavity, behind the heart. It is related to the colour green, the element air and has the quality of compassion. The sense of touch and the thymus gland are linked to this chakra. It is associated with unconditional love, forgiveness and self-acceptance for oneself and others.
The Throat chakra (Vishuddha meaning purification) is located between the collar bone and the larynx. It is related to the colour blue, the ether and has the quality of vibration and sound. The sense of hearing and thethy roid/parathyroid glands are related to this chakra. It is associated with speaking and living your truth, communication and creativity. 
The Brow chakra (Ajna meaning to perceive, to know) is located just above and between the eyebrows. It is related to the colours indigo and violet and has the quality of vision, light and telepathic energy. The sense of clarity and the pineal/pituitary glands are linked to this chakra. It is associated with inspiration, profound insight, innate wisdom and healing abilities of self and others.
The Crown chakra (Sahasrara meaning one thousand, infinity) is located at the top of the head. It is related to the colours gold and white, and has the quality of fulfilment and pure spirit. Extra sensory perception and the pituitary/ pineal glands are linked to this chakra. It is associated with universal truth.