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Part 7: The Crown Chakra

March 14, 2011 in Articles by Kat | No comments

Now that we’ve covered the 6 major chakras

  1. The Root Chakra
  2. The Sacral Chakra
  3. The Solar Plexus Chakra
  4. The Heart Chakra
  5. The Throat Chakra
  6. The Third Eye Chakra

We can explore the final chakra in our series. The point where all chakras come together in a unified way…
Crown Chakra

The Crown Chakra

Located at the top of the head, the Crown Chakra ties into the proper functioning of our brain and the entire nervous system. It vibrates to the musical note “B” and the primordial sound of “Om”, that is often chanted by Buddhist and Hindus to awaken this energy center.

The Crown Chakra is represented by the color violet, as well as pure white light, representing the God-force. It is through the Crown Chakra that divine energy can enter into us, trans-mutating energy from our lower chakras into higher spiritual consciousness.

There isn’t a lot to be said about the Crown Chakra other than the fact that its function is solely dependent on the balance of the lower 6 chakras. Attempting to open the Crown Chakra before you’ve successfully integrated and harmonized the energy from the Root Chakra up to the Third Eye, is futile.

Why? Because, the Crown Chakra has a mind of its own so to speak. It doesn’t really open at your will or when you try to consciously direct energy toward it. It’s kind of like you cannot reach enlightenment through force. It happens naturally when its recipient is ready to be joined with a higher power and wisdom, coming from a divine source. This generally takes many years  of disciplined meditation and chakra work.

Now, there is such a thing as an underactive and overactive Crown Charka. Just remember that it is typically caused by blocked or stagnant energy in the lower chakras, nothing that cannot be resolved through chakra cleansing.

An Underactive Crown Chakra often results in a feeling of isolation caused by disconnectedness from God and our higher consciousness. This may lead to feelings of depression and loneliness.

An Overactive Crown Chakra means that we channel an overabundance of energy from the source, which can lead to colorful visions, dreaminess and a temporary disconnect from reality.  In fact, we may be channeling too much energy, which can be easily be resolved by grounding at the root chakra.

A Balanced Crown Chakra is the ultimate goal of all meditators, which is the integration of what the Hindus refer to as Shiva and Shakti or the male and female aspects of our personality (yin and yang).

An opening Crown Chakra can cause a tingling sensation at the top of the head. It raises energy in the body giving you a sense of supreme power and vitality. The effects tend to dissipate eventually, as your other chakras might periodically need some work.  And there’s no better way to open up the Crown Chakra than to cleanse ALL of your chakras on a daily basis.

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Thank you for reading.

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Part 6: The Third Eye Chakra

February 25, 2011 in Articles by Kat | No comments

We’re almost done with the chakra series. This is the before last one on the the Third Eye Chakra, so lets make it a good one.

If you haven’t already read…

I highly recommend that you do. Why? So that you better understand how you function as a whole.

Reading these posts, some of you are going to discover, that one or more of your chakras are out of balance and it may be affecting your emotional, physical and mental health. And if you’re walking around blind to the forces and energies that surround you, thinking you are immune to them, you are sadly mistaken. We are all affected by these forces and unfortunately in our culture, we are not educated about them, let alone taught how to shield ourselves. So, we are inevitably lead down the path of mental and physical degeneration, often before our time.

That being said, lets move onto…

The Third Eye Chakra


Also known as the “brow chakra”, because of it’s location between the two, this chakra is considered to be our psychic center. Opening up the third eye, can give a person the power to project themselves astrally, see into the future or communicate telepathically. This chakra is typically represented by the color indigo and resonates with the musical note A. Besides endowing a person with clairvoyance and “second sight”, the Third Eye Chakra is also the seat of our intellect, rational mind and wisdom. Physically, the Third Eye, affects the functioning of the pituitary gland, the brain, ears, eyes, sinuses etc. Imbalances in this area can cause a variety of health issues such as, brain tumors, stroke, blindness, learning disabilities, deafness etc. Another reason why keeping your chakras balanced and working harmoniously as a whole, can be beneficial…

So, now lets examine what are some of the characteristics of a Third Eye Chakra that is overactive, underactive and balanced.

An Underactive Third Eye Chakra

Do you often enter into a room and forget why you came there? Do you fixate unnecessarily on petty and mundane things? Do you worry too much? Do you occasionally suffer from “brain fog”? If you answered yes to any of these, you may have an underactive Third Eye Chakra. Because this chakra also affects our intellect, when it’s underactive, it can lead to learning disabilities, difficulty concentrating and remembering information.

An Overactive Third Eye Chakra

Do you often feel spaced out or lost in your own imaginary world? Do you find yourself overly sensitive to people or your surroundings? Do you dream in technicolor almost every night? If so, you could have an overactive Third Eye Chakra. Let me address something important about people with too much activity going on in their Third Eye. They can sometimes come across as uncaring and inattentive, simply because they are too busy processing all the stimuli that comes to them from all 5 or 6 senses. And these tend to be overly developed.

A Balanced Third Eye Chakra

Do you find you have an active creative imagination and great visualization skills? Do you sometimes have visions or prophetic dreams? Do you often know what others are thinking without them telling you?  If so, you are blessed. For one thing, having a balanced Third Eye Chakra, gives you kind of an aura of protection, in the sense that you are probably really really good at reading people. I mean so good, that you are almost immediately aware of people’s intentions, even before they say hello. Now, this can be advantageous if you’re in the healing profession. Having a balanced Third Eye Chakra gives us much clearer insights and sharpens our perceptions when dealing with others.

To learn about Chakra Cleansing with Steve P, visit Chakra Cleansing Exercise.

That’s all for now. Stay tuned for part 7 on the Crown Chakra, our final post in the chakra series.

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Part 5: The Throat Chakra

January 27, 2011 in Articles by Kat | 1 comment

This is part 5 to a 7 part series on the chakras. For more info on the chakras, please refer to

The Throat Chakra

The Throat Chakra is commonly associated with the color blue and it vibrates to the musical note G. Our communication skills and speech are primarily influenced by this chakra. It is also associated with clairaudience, music and intellect.

Your ability to express yourself in an honest and sincere manner is a function of the Throat Chakra. Located in the center of the neck and throat region, this chakra governs our thyroid, esophagus and mouth. Sore throats, TMJ, and gum or tooth problems are some of the common physical issues we encounter when the Throat Chakra is out of balance. Many of those imbalances stem from our thoughts and emotions, as well as early parental influence.

Have you ever heard the expression, “children should be seen, not heard”? Well, depending on whether or not self-expression was denied or encouraged in your early years can make the difference between a balanced, underactive or overactive Throat Chakra.

An Underactive Throat Chakra:

Blocked or stagnant energy in the Throat Chakra is often the result of being denied self-expression in childhood. The effect of this may continue into adulthood causing an individual to struggle with honestly express their needs and wants. They may appear introverted and shy, preferring to listen to others, than to add their own input. Knowing what’s on their tight-lipped minds may require a certain degree of empathy and patience. They open up at their own pace. Pressuring them to tell you what they are thinking, will often urge them to clam up. Instead, they need to feel that you are truly receptive and that they won’t be judged for what they say or how they say it.

An Overactive Throat Chakra

At first, they may appear to be the life of the party, full of colorful stories to recount. As your attention starts to dwindle, you begin pondering, what is it about this person’s need to fill you in on every minute fleeting thought that enters their mind? The truth is, when a person’s Throat Chakra is overactive, they may tend to dominate conversations and sometimes have a hard time pausing to consider what other’s have to say. They tend to criticize and judge others unabashedly. They can be controlling and manipulative with their words, using them recklessly to impose their stubborn beliefs on others.

A Balanced Throat Chakra

With a balanced Throat Chakra a person will express themselves clearly and fluidly through speech, writing &/or music. Easily transitioning between talking and listening, gives them an advantage in building rapport with others. On a deeper level, the throat opens up telepathic communication that allow us to send and receive thoughts to and from people who vibrate at the same frequency, as we do. But even more importantly, a balanced Throat Chakra opens up lines of communication with our higher consciousness, giving us insight into the intentions of others, while helping us fulfill our true life purpose.

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Part 4: The Heart Chakra

December 17, 2010 in Articles by Kat | No comments

Introducing part 4 of a 7 series on the chakras. For your reference, check out:

And now, moving on to…

The Heart Chakra


Located at the center of our chest, the Heart Chakra governs our ability to give and receive love. It is from where we radiate our feelings of compassion, selflessness and empathy. Sometimes we feel we lack “self-love”, which is generally caused by an imbalance in the heart center. There are a number of reasons for this.  For example, children raised in emotionally distant and unloving homes, sometimes develop into cold and unaffectionate adults. Having been denied the essential love and compassion from their caregivers, they may perpetuate the cycle with their own children. On the other hand, you may have been blessed with a loving family, but that hardly shielded you from heartbreak or heartache. Unfortunately, this happens so frequently in our culture, because we haven’t been taught to heal and retrieve our heart cords, after a break up. And that means, we often remain chained to toxic relationships, long after they have ended.

Since the Heart Chakra rules the heart, lungs and circulatory system, many health issues can arise in these areas. According to Dr. Mimi Guarneri, Cardiologist and author of “The Heart Speaks”, people who walk around with unresolved heartbreak are at greater risk for heart disease, heart attacks and stroke. While it is still popular belief that heart disease is caused primarily by an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise, Dr. Guarneri’s studies demonstrate that there’s more than meets the eye. When taking a closer look at the personal lives of her patients, particularly those who appeared physically “fit”, she discovered that the majority had suffered from a severe emotional trauma and loss, such as the death of a child or lover, the end of a relationship, abuse etc.

What you need to keep in mind is that “issues get trapped in the tissues”, so to maintain a healthy heart, it’s important to let go of the negative thoughts, emotions and relationships that no longer serve your greater good.  There are many healing systems that can help you achieve this, such as hypnotherapy, chakra cleansing, Hawaiian Huna, Qigong, Reiki etc.

In the meantime, lets look at some of the differences between an underactive, overactive and balanced Heart Chakra…

An Underactive Heart Chakra

With an under active Heart Chakra, a person may feel unworthy of love and fear rejection from others. This may cause them to be overly needy and clingy to others in an attempt to fill their inner emptiness. When they are alone, they are lonely. And their loneliness and desperation, hardly finds relief in a crowd of people. In fact, being surrounded by others may deepen their sense of isolation. Relationships are compromised, as the void in their heart grows. They may waver between building walls around their heart and keeping others at arm’s distance, or seeking approval and depending too much on other people.

An Overactive Heart Chakra

An excess of energy in the heart region can cause a person to be excessively emotional and melodramatic. With an over active Heart Chakra, love is sometimes misused as a weapon. You might hear someone say “You don’t love me” or “If you loved me, you wouldn’t do that” as a way to manipulate people’s hearts. Generally, manipulation is a “control issue” and has less connection with the heart, as it does with the Solar Plexus Chakra. Then there are the “bleeding heart” types, who connect so strongly to the suffering of others that they end up drained over time.

A Balanced Heart Chakra

Compassion, empathy and openness to love are an expression of a balanced Heart Chakra.  Here you have people who enjoy the company of others and feel a deep sense of connection to all things around them, including plants and animals. They do not depend on others for their happiness, because they understand their inner joy, comes from being in harmony within themselves. Heart energy is a very powerful and healing source that can radiate to others. It is also a protective force that can be stimulated and used as a powerful auric shielding tool.

In tantric practices, heart energy is regularly cultivated through techniques, such as the White Tiger Tantra Heart Meditation. When sexual energy is drawn up to the heart, it can increase our feelings of self-love and deepen our connection with those around us.

To learn about Chakra Cleansing with Steve P, visit Chakra Cleansing Exercise.

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Part 3: The Solar Plexus Chakra

December 7, 2010 in Articles by Kat | 3 comments

Introducing part 3 in our 7 series on the chakras. As we move onto the Solar Plexus Chakra, be sure to first read about the Root Chakra, followed by the Sacral Chakra to better understand how our energy systems function as a whole.

The Solar Plexus Chakra

Solar Plexus Chakra
If one word could describe the Solar Plexus Chakra, it would be:

Control.

Ultimately, that is what this chakra is about. In fact, it is the seat of all self-control, ego and personal power. Associated with the color yellow and the musical note “E”, the Solar Plexus Chakra governs our digestive system, the pancreas and the liver. It is also the largest of the chakras, spreading 6 inches in diameter over the entire abdomen and one that people are most physically aware of. Many will often complain of an unexplainable tenseness or tugging between their sternum and navel, tightening and loosening, as though by a will of its own. In reality, energetic imbalances and blockages in the Solar Plexus are generally caused by the need to “control” and “resist” certain emotions, such as anger and frustration. And because we aren’t taught the tools on how to release trapped emotions, without causing harm unto ourselves or others, we begin bottling them up, until they can no longer be contained. So with nowhere to go, this blocked energy begins to transmutate into dis-eases and disorders of the body and mind.

An Overactive Solar Plexus Chakra

With an overabundance of Solar Plexus energy, a person may appear very demanding, judgmental and critical. By “appear”, I mean this isn’t necessarily their intrinsic makeup, but rather their behaviors are a manifestation of an imbalance in their energy centers. Sometimes, a simple chakra cleansing can resolve some of the controlling behaviors that people with an overactive Solar Plexus exhibit. Most of the time, it takes challenging limiting beliefs and behaviors, to break down the unhealthy ego. Then, there is  also the issue of interpersonal relationships. You may have a demanding and stubborn boss who won’t take “no” for an answer or a hostile and controlling partner whose perfectionist ways drive you up the wall.  All-in-all, these are just some of the symptoms of an overactive Solar Plexus Chakra.

An Underactive Solar Plexus Chakra

When underactive, the Solar Plexus Chakra expresses itself very differently. A person may experience unexplainable bouts of depression, lack confidence, energy, vitality and feel overly concerned about what other people think. Often, they are very sensitive individuals who will often pick up on other people’s emotional baggage, which is sometimes confused as their own. They carry the burden of others almost willingly, reinforcing their inner “victim” and “martyr”.  They have a hard time establishing clear boundaries in their relationships and oftentimes will allow others to trample over them. They may easily feel drained after social encounters, which may incite feelings of isolation, aloofness &/or apathy.

A Balanced Solar Plexus Chakra

A balanced Solar Plexus Chakra creates a person who has got a cheerful, confident, energetic and outgoing personality. They are emotionally expressive and assertive when need be. They set clear boundaries in their relationships and are mindful not to overstep those of other people. The Solar Plexus Chakra is actually the center of our personal power, so when it is in balance we’re able to withstand high stress situations with a sort of involved detachment. In other words, we are emotionally and mentally present, but not attached or trying to control the outcome of events. We allow them to unfold naturally, trusting ourselves in the decisions that we make.

When energy or chi doesn’t pass easily through the Solar Plexus, it can affect the energetic system as a whole, leading to an accumulation in the lower or higher energy centers.  For some people, when there is an excess of energy in the lower chakras, such as the Root and Sacral Chakra, they may become overly involved in mundane activities and selfish pursuits for power and pleasure. A highly cerebral or flighty personality can be caused by an overabundance of energy in the higher chakras such as the throat, third eye and crown chakra.

Sometimes a person will inadvertently try to prevent energy from descending into the lower chakras, denying themselves “worldly” pursuits, in search for the divine. Religious sects often preach the denial of the pleasures of the flesh, claiming they are unholy and impure. Tantra on the other hand, does not discriminate between the earthly and divine energies. On the contrary, it teaches us that enlightenment comes with the harmonious union between the two. And since the Solar Plexus is the gateway between earth and spirit, it is by clearing this chakra that this union can be achieved.

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Part 2: The Sacral Chakra

November 25, 2010 in Articles by Kat | 4 comments

Introducing part 2 of a 7 part series on the chakras. Now that you’ve got a better understanding of the function and effects of the Root Chakra when underactive, overactive or balanced, lets move onto the Sacral Chakra…

The Sacral Chakra

Sacral ChakraThe Sacral Chakra contains the energy of attraction, creativity and it is the reservoir of our sexual energy. Our wealth, the harmony of our relationships, creative expression, emotional and sexual health depend on the proper functioning of this chakra. Laying just below and slightly to the left of the navel, the Sacral Chakra is bright orange in color and vibrates to the musical note “D”.

Also known as the Sex, Spleen and Navel chakra, this energy center governs our reproductive, urinary and lower digestive system. You might have heard of the mind-body connection, but lets not forget that our thoughts and emotions also affect our chakras, by inhibiting or stimulating the energy that flows through them.  So it’s no surprise that long-term imbalances in the Sacral Chakra can lead to dis-ease in the mind and body (e.g  ovarian and prostate cancers; bladder and kidney infections; sexual dysfunctions etc.) How an illness expresses itself will often depend on whether the chakra is overactive or underactive.

An Overactive Sacral Chakra

If you have an overactive Sacral Chakra, you might notice a very distinct heat in your lower abdomen, even though this chakra is associated with the water element. You might also suffer from unexplainable mood swings and have a highly sexual personality. Anxiety, promiscuity and manic behaviors are also common. Some people become overwhelmed with sexual tension and desire, which propels them to selfishly satisfy and indulge their senses, through excessive sex or masturbation, overeating, drugs and alcohol.  If the excess sacral energy isn’t provided with a creative outlet or channeled up into the higher chakras such as the heart, it can leave its victim insatiable and in a wanton state of longing.

An Underactive Sacral Chakra

Typically, if you have an underactive Sacral Chakra, you frequently complain of fatigue, lack of inspiration and a weakened or absent libido. You feel sluggish at times and show a disinterest in sex and creative pursuits such as art, music, writing etc. Some people experience an emotional coldness or rigidity. Women will often complain of sexual frigidity and inability to have orgasms. In fact, studies have shown that you can infer a woman’s ability to have orgasms by simply observing the pelvic fluidity in her walk. At the root of these sexual inhibitions and dysfunctions, affecting both men and women, you will often find that many people carry with them the burden of sexual guilt and shame. Much of that comes from living in a society which publicizes sex and simultaneously demonizes it.

A Balanced Sacral Chakra

When your Sacral Chakra is in balance, you allow your feelings to flow freely through you without the need for dramatic displays of emotions. In whatever situation you find yourself, you express a high emotional intelligence, trusting yourself in the decisions that you make. Creative inspiration is found in abundance and you are open to exploring new thoughts and ideas. With a clean and open Sacral Chakra you might develop a deeper sense of awareness of your own subtle energies and those of other people. And with this subtle awareness, new levels of intimacy, passion and pleasure open up, that only come in surrendering to the moment, with total sensual abandon.

Sex and the Sacral Chakra

For the majority of people, sex is centered in their Sacral Chakra. In other words, they experience what are known as “genital orgasms”, which are similar to letting out a good sneeze. They only last a couple of seconds and are used strictly to relieve sexual tension. Unfortunately sexual energy is lost with these types of orgasms and are common among people who masturbate excessively. As the energy dissipates through the Sacral Chakra, the need for sex becomes greater, so energy is drawn down more and more from the higher chakras. It’s part of why a lot of people feel very tired and lethargic after sex.

In tantric practices one sexual experience and a person will feel energized and ecstatic for days. Practicing a simple exercise such as the White Tiger Tantra Heart Meditation, can quickly teach you how to cultivate  sexual energy and cycle it through your body, leading to full body orgasms. That way, sex, rather than being a means to indulge oneself, becomes a source of healing and nourishment for the mind, body and spirit.

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