Chakra information

We have seven major chakras/energy centres; they are located centrally running from the base of our spine to the crown of the head. Each is associated with a colour, a specific area of the body and specific energies.
Chakra is a sanskrit word meaning wheel, the term seems appropriate as the chakras have been described as spiralling disks of light. Chakras are energy centres in the etheric body; the seven main chakras are connected to a fine channel of energy which runs parallel to the spinal cord.The location of the chakras in the etheric or energy body corresponds directly to the endocrine glands in the physical body.
The etheric body is an energy body of very fine vibration which totally envelops the physical body, with both being interconnected by currents of energy. The etheric body absorbs finer levels of energy from the environment, and transduces this energy through the chakras into the physical body via the endocrine glands.
The chakras serve as gateways for the flow of energy in our physical body. The endocrine system control the hormone levels of the body, which has a powerful effect on a persons emotions and moods. If the chakra system is out of balance, the endocrine system will be out of balance (and vice versa) because the energy moves back and forth between the two. A blockage in the flow of energies in the chakras can lead to imbalance and disharmony on the physical, mental and spiritual level.
All of the chakras have equal importance. The lower chakras tend to be concerned with earthly energies, with fundamental emotions and needs. The upper chakras deal with more etheric forms of energy, relating to a persons higher mental and spiritual aspirations. The heart chakra, being in the centre, is the meeting place of the two energies.
The Seven Major Chakras
1st Root Chakra (coccyx area)
Endocrine system-Suprarenal
Physical organs-kidneys, bladder, spine
Function-survival issues, physical vitality, creative expression, abundance
2nd Sacral Chakra(slightly below the navel)
Endocrine system-Gonads
Physical organs- reproductive organs, legs
Function-centre of sexual energy, feeling/emotional centre
3rd Solar Plexus Chakra (slightly above the navel)
Endocrine system-adrenals
Physical organs-stomach, liver, gall bladder (digestive system)
Function- power and wisdom centre
4th Heart Chakra (middle of chest)
Endocrine system-thymus
Physical organs-heart, lungs, liver (circulatory system)
Function-love, compassion, spiritual growth
5th Throat Chakra (throat area)
Endocrine system-thyroid
Physical organs-throat, lungs, arms, digestive tract
Function-communication, self expression, creativity
6th Third eye Chakra (middle of forehead)
Endocrine system-pituitary glands
Physical organs-automatic nervous system/hypothalamus, spine, left eye, nose, ears
Function-intuitive centre
7th Crown Chakra (top of head)
Endocrine system-pineal gland
Physical organs-upper brain, right eye
Function-connects us with our spiritual self