Chakras

The word chakra comes from Sanskrit meaning wheel or circle. Chakras are essentially seen as spinning spheres which receive, assimilate and express life force. There are seven chakras in all, six of which are located in a column from the base of the spine to the middle of the forehead, and are positioned at major points of the nervous system. The seventh chakra is believed to be either at the crown of the head or just above the head.

Each chakra is believed to be related to specific functions which are essential to health and well-being, whether physical , mental or spiritual. Chakras which are spinning well indicate a healthy, strong and well-balanced body and those that are sluggish indicate malaise which will affect the life force and therefore the well-being of the body. Each chakra is associated with various semi-precious stones; this can be because of their colour and/or because of the properties the stones are believed to have.

The names, properties and associated semi-precious stones of the chakras are as follows:

Sahasrara: This chakra is located in the crown or top of the head and is related to consciousness and spirituality.

Associated with: Quartz or Rock Crystal, which is colourless and transparent. It is believed to transmit and amplify healing and universal energy and is also associated with clarity. Since the middle ages quartz has been used to make crystal balls for the purpose of prediction.

Ajna: This chakra is located in the centre of the forehead and is referred to as the third eye and is related to time, memory, awareness and light.

Associated with: Amethyst which is a variety of quartz and is usually purple, lilac or mauve in colour. It is believed to stimulate the third eye and is associated with psychic insight and inner peace.

Vishuddha: This is the throat chakra and is related to communication, growth and creativity.

Associated with: Sodalite, a mineral of a rich blue colour, which together with other minerals is a constituent of lapis lazuli. Sodalite is reputed to bridge the gap between thoughts and feelings and helps to eliminate fear and guilt.

Anahata: This is the heart chakra and is related to complex emotion, compassion, love and well being.

Associated with: Aventurine which is a form of crypto crystalline quartz which is light reflective and is often green, greenish brown or bluish green. Aventurine is reputed to release fear and anxiety and contribute to emotional tranquility.

Manipura: This chakra is located in the solar plexus and is related to energy, assimilation and digestion.

Associated with: Yellow Jade which is believed to be related to strengthening .

Svadhistana: This chakra is located in the sacrum and is related to emotion, sexuality, pleasure and creativity.

Associated with: Carnelian which ranges in colour from orange to reddish brown. Carnelian is reputed to be related to motivation and self-esteem and also to spontaneity and energy.

Muladhara: This is known as the base or root chakra and is related to instinct, security and survival.

Associated with: Hematite which is mineral form of iron oxide and is usually black or silver grey in colour. Hematite is related to balancing the mental state and calmness.

We offer earrings and a necklace representing the chakras.