The Mahdi Times The Mahdi Times, Issue #32, July 2015 | Page 12

Beginners Guide To The Seven Basic Energy Centres On The Human Body There are seven energy centers in our bodies through which energy flows. When energy is blocked in any of these seven areas, it can lead to emotional or physical illness. They whirl out energy and flow it through the body and around the aura. It’s important to know where your energy centers are located, what they represent and how you can keep the energy flowing through them. So here is a simple beginner’s guide to the seven energy centers. Guide To The Seven Energy Centers 1. Root Energy Centre (also known as Base Energy Centre) Color Association: Red Location: Base of the spine Associations: Survival, standing up for yourself, financial independence, security Imbalances: Fatigue, low back pain, depression, cold hands and feet Healing: Exercise and restful sleep, red food and drink, red gemstones and clothing, red essential oils (ylang ylang or sandalwood). The root energy centre is powerfully related to our contact with the Earth Mother, providing us with the ability to be grounded into the earth plane. This is also the centre of manifestation. When you are trying to make things happen in the material world, business or material possessions, the energy to succeed will come from the this root energy centre. If it is blocked, an individual may feel fearful, anxious, insecure and frustrated. Problems like obesity, anorexia nervosa and knee troubles can occur. Root body parts include the hips, legs, lower back and sexual organs. The colours used for this energy centre are red, brown and black. The gemstones are Garnet, Smoky Quartz, Obsidian, and Black Tourmaline. 2. Sacral Energy Centre (also known as Spleen Energy Centre) Color Association: Orange Location: Lower abdomen below navel Associations: Feelings, ability to be social, pleasure,