What Are Chakras?

The word chakra means “wheel” or “spinning disc” in Sanskrit. These are subtle energy centers located along the spine that regulate the flow of prana—the vital life-force that sustains the body, mind, and spirit.
Chakras act as bridges between the physical body and the subtle (pranic, emotional, mental, and spiritual) bodies.

They influence:
•    Organs
•    Glands
•    Emotions
•    Thought patterns
•    Behaviour
•    Spiritual awareness

When chakras are balanced, energy flows freely. When blocked, emotional and physical disturbances begin to appear.

Chakra Anatomy & Location

Chakras lie along the Sushumna Nadi, the central energy channel. Two other channels—Ida (left, lunar) and Pingala (right, solar)—intersect at each chakra, forming the subtle energetic network known as the Nadi System.

Each chakra corresponds to:
•    A nerve plexus
•    An endocrine gland
•    Specific organs
•    Unique emotional themes
•    A state of consciousness

This explains why emotional patterns and physical symptoms often overlap.

The Seven Chakras: Detailed Chart (Organs, Glands, and Functions)

Below is a visual chart followed by descriptions.

1. Root Chakra (Muladhara)

Location: Base of spine
Gland: Adrenals
Organs: Spine, legs, bones, colon
Themes: Survival, grounding, security

2. Sacral Chakra (Svadhishthana)

Location: Lower abdomen
Glands: Reproductive glands
Organs: Kidneys, bladder, reproductive system
Themes: Emotions, intimacy, creativity

3. Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)

Location: Upper abdomen
Gland: Pancreas
Organs: Digestive system, liver, gallbladder
Themes: Willpower, confidence, self-esteem

4. Heart Chakra (Anahata)

Location: Center of chest
Gland: Thymus
Organs: Heart, lungs, circulation
Themes: Love, healing, compassion

5. Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)

Location: Throat
Glands: Thyroid, parathyroid
Organs: Throat, vocal cords, jaw
Themes: Expression, truth, clarity

6. Third Eye Chakra (Ajna)

Location: Between eyebrows
Gland: Pituitary
Organs: Brain, eyes, forehead
Themes: Intuition, insight, wisdom

7. Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)

Location: Top of head
Gland: Pineal
Organs: Brain, upper skull
Themes: Consciousness, oneness, spiritual connection

Chakra History & Origins

The chakra system dates back over 5,000 years , originating from:
•    The Vedas
• Upanishads
• Yoga Upanishads
• Shat-Chakra-Nirupana
•    Tantra Shastras
•    Hatha Yoga Pradipika
Later adapted in Tibetan Buddhism and other spiritual systems, the seven-chakra model became the global standard due to its clarity and symbolic richness

How Chakras Influence Health (Mind–Body–Spirit)

Chakras shape our human experience in three dimensions:

1. Physical Influence

Each chakra governs specific organs and endocrine glands.
Imbalances cause:
•    Pain
•    Fatigue
•    Digestive issues
•    Hormonal imbalance
•    Low immunity
•    Circulatory or respiratory issues

2. Emotional Influence

Every chakra holds emotional patterns:
•    Root: fear, insecurity
•    Sacral: guilt, emotional instability
•    Solar Plexus: low self-esteem
•    Heart: grief or emotional pain
•    Throat: suppression
•    Third Eye: confusion
•    Crown: disconnection

3. Mental & Spiritual Influence

Chakras also regulate:
•    Perception
•    Intuition
•    Clarity
•    Creativity
•    Purpose
•    Higher consciousness

Balanced chakras promote harmony, resilience, and deeper awareness.

Chakras & Endocrine System Link

This is the most important scientific correlation:
• Glands secrete hormones that regulate mood, growth, metabolism, immunity, sleep, stress response, and reproduction.
• Chakras influence glandular activity through pranic flow.

This bridge between yogic science and physiology explains why emotional blockages often coincide with physical symptoms.

Signs of Balanced & Imbalanced Chakras

Balanced Chakras

•    Calm mind
•    Emotional clarity
•    Physical vitality
•    Healthy relationships
•    Intuition and purpose
•    Spiritual connection

Blocked Chakras

•    Anxiety, fear, guilt
•    Repetitive life patterns
•    Fatigue, pain, stress
•    Creative block
•    Lack of clarity or direction
•    Feeling stuck or disconnected

How to Balance Chakras

Chakra balancing can be done through:
•    Meditation & breathwork
•    Yoga asanas
•    Mantras (Beej sounds)
•    Visualization
•    Mudras
•    Sound healing
•    Lifestyle changes
•    Rudraksha & Gemstone therapy (RRCT)
•    Chakra therapy/mindset correction

Each practice supports cleansing, alignment, and healthy pranic flow.

Chakras: A Roadmap for Human Evolution

Chakras guide our evolution through seven key stages:

1. Survival (Root)
2. Pleasure & Emotion (Sacral)
3. Personal Power (Solar Plexus)
4. Love & Compassion (Heart)
5. Expression & Truth (Throat)
6. Insight & Intuition (Third Eye)
7. Enlightenment & Oneness (Crown)

Balancing them creates alignment with your highest potential.