Eating for your emotional health - chakras?
theflyingartist
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So, I'm taking a Nutrition class this Summer quarter in college, and found that the correlation between chakras and our bodies is pretty similar.
basically, for those who are not familiar, chakras are energy centers in the body that govern certain emotional states of health and well-being. There are many theories surrounding them, so I will give you the cut and dry information for the sake of this messageboard:
7 chakras are in the body starting at the base of the spine moving upwards to the crown of the head.
1st chakra, root chakra, at the base of the spine. It's color is red. It has to do with feeling centered, grounded, and a part of your body. Connected to yourself and the ground. Also has to do with upbringing, family.
2nd chakra, sacral chakra, at the pelvis. It's color is orange, it has to do with sexuality and creativity.
3rd chakra, solar plexus chakra, at the navel. It's color is yellow, it has to do with self-confidence, drive, and ambition. Feeling connected to your personal fire that drives you.
4th chakra, heart chakra, at the center of the chest. It's color is green, it has to do with self-love and universal love, feeling peace and welcoming/tolerance for all others including yourself.
5th chakra, throat chakra, at the center of the throat. It's color is light blue, it has to do with self-expression and speaking your personal truth. Communication in general.
6th chakra, brow chakra/third eye chakra, inbetween the brows. it's color is cobalt blue, or a royal blue almost purplish. it has to do with intuition and insight, observation and listening.
7th chakra, crown chakra, located above the head. it's color is light purple or crystal. It has to do with your connection to the creator/God/the fact that we are all here alive and existing. Your spiritual connection to the world.
There is an article that explains foods that nourish these 7 chakras, and I find that many of them naturally will alleviate any pain or emotional pain related to certain centers. For example,
Root chakra foods are really (hot) spices and rich sources of protein like eggs, tofu, and meats. If you think about it, protein builds your musculature and weighs you down. It makes sense that you would feel more grounded and in your own body. Protein builds the DNA in your body so, in an abstract way, you ARE connected to yourself by providing the body with more building blocks.
For more info:
On Chakras in general: http://healing.about.com/cs/chakras/a/learnchakras.htm
On food for Chakras: http://healing.about.com/od/spiritualdiets/a/chakrafoods.htm
basically, for those who are not familiar, chakras are energy centers in the body that govern certain emotional states of health and well-being. There are many theories surrounding them, so I will give you the cut and dry information for the sake of this messageboard:
7 chakras are in the body starting at the base of the spine moving upwards to the crown of the head.
1st chakra, root chakra, at the base of the spine. It's color is red. It has to do with feeling centered, grounded, and a part of your body. Connected to yourself and the ground. Also has to do with upbringing, family.
2nd chakra, sacral chakra, at the pelvis. It's color is orange, it has to do with sexuality and creativity.
3rd chakra, solar plexus chakra, at the navel. It's color is yellow, it has to do with self-confidence, drive, and ambition. Feeling connected to your personal fire that drives you.
4th chakra, heart chakra, at the center of the chest. It's color is green, it has to do with self-love and universal love, feeling peace and welcoming/tolerance for all others including yourself.
5th chakra, throat chakra, at the center of the throat. It's color is light blue, it has to do with self-expression and speaking your personal truth. Communication in general.
6th chakra, brow chakra/third eye chakra, inbetween the brows. it's color is cobalt blue, or a royal blue almost purplish. it has to do with intuition and insight, observation and listening.
7th chakra, crown chakra, located above the head. it's color is light purple or crystal. It has to do with your connection to the creator/God/the fact that we are all here alive and existing. Your spiritual connection to the world.
There is an article that explains foods that nourish these 7 chakras, and I find that many of them naturally will alleviate any pain or emotional pain related to certain centers. For example,
Root chakra foods are really (hot) spices and rich sources of protein like eggs, tofu, and meats. If you think about it, protein builds your musculature and weighs you down. It makes sense that you would feel more grounded and in your own body. Protein builds the DNA in your body so, in an abstract way, you ARE connected to yourself by providing the body with more building blocks.
For more info:
On Chakras in general: http://healing.about.com/cs/chakras/a/learnchakras.htm
On food for Chakras: http://healing.about.com/od/spiritualdiets/a/chakrafoods.htm
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Namaste! I am taking a class in two weeks about the 8th chakra. Meditation and clearing also help with the "emotional" eating. I've been studying for almost two years, it has changed my life. I assume you're into Reiki (healing energy)? I just got my Violet Flame attunement in July (I became a master a year ago in Matsui style).0
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The 8th chakra.. how wonderful!Namaste! I am taking a class in two weeks about the 8th chakra. Meditation and clearing also help with the "emotional" eating. I've been studying for almost two years, it has changed my life. I assume you're into Reiki (healing energy)? I just got my Violet Flame attunement in July (I became a master a year ago in Matsui style).
Namaste.
My mother is a Reiki master, level III. Violet Flame attunement, what is that?0 -
Thank you for sharing... I am studying chakras for my own well being any additional info is great!!0
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The 8th chakra.. how wonderful!Namaste! I am taking a class in two weeks about the 8th chakra. Meditation and clearing also help with the "emotional" eating. I've been studying for almost two years, it has changed my life. I assume you're into Reiki (healing energy)? I just got my Violet Flame attunement in July (I became a master a year ago in Matsui style). Namaste.
My mother is a Reiki master, level III. Violet Flame attunement, what is that?
Well, it feels gentler that Matsui, but just as powerful. Instead of memorizing 5 symbols, you get a book of 40! I don't know anything about the history, but the protectors of the violet flame are two of the 12 Ascended Masters - St. Germaine and Kuan Yin (pronounced Qwan Yin). I was introduce to the Violet Flame about 25+ years ago and since then, I see purple whenever I close my eyes. So when I heard there was a Reiki using the Violet Flame, I had to do it. A dear friend did my attunements. Here is a site that explains it a little more: http://www.powerattunements.com/violet.html0
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