Chakras …Vortices of consciousness

Chakra: Mooladhara, also called root chakra or security centre
Location: The perineum, or the parts between the anus and sex organs
Consciousness (what it stands for): This chakra stands for those parts of the consciousness associated with security, survival and trust. This is to do with money, home and one's job
Systems controlled: Lymphatic system and the skeletal, sacral plexus controlling the bladder and elimination system and the legs
Symptoms of imbalance: Thyroid, issues in the throat region.
Related senses: The sense of hearing
Colour: Blue
Element: Ether
Musical note: 'Pa' in the Indian system, 'So' in the western Techniques to restore balance: Perceive a sense of abundance with the confidence that your goals will be met. Visualise the colour blue in the region of the chakra. Play the note 'Pa'
Techniques to restore balance: Meditate, telling yourself your needs will be looked after and that all is well and safe.
Work on your issue of fear and insecurity. Visualise the colour red in the region of the chakra and play the note 'sa', if possible.

Chakra: Swadishtana also called the sensation chakra
Location: The centre of the abdomen
Systems controlled: Reproductive system
Lunar plexus and the gland gonad – associated with ovaries and testes
Consciousness (what it stands for) : This chakra stands for the pleasure principle. Applies to our appetite for food and sex.
Symptoms of imbalance: Frigidity, gluttony (trying to substitute food in the place of sex for the physical sensation of pleasure. Problems in the ovaries or testes
Related senses: The sense of taste
Colour: Orange
Element: Water
Musical note: 'Re' in the Indian system, 'Re' in the western system
Techniques to restore balance: Meditate telling yourself your needs will be looked after and that all is well and safe. Satisfy your need and not your greed, but do not deny yourself either. Visualise the colour orange in the region of the chakra and play the note 're'.

Chakra: Manipura also called solar plexus or power centre
Location: Solar plexus
Systems controlled: Muscular system, skin, the solar plexus, the large intestine, stomach, liver, and other glands in the region. In the endocrine system, the pancreas is associated with this chakra
Consciousness (what it stands for): Parts of the consciousness associated with this chakra is the sense of sight. Therefore, the organs of sight are associated with this chakra as well as the systems already mentioned
Symptoms of imbalance: Diabetes, impaired vision. Excessive mental activity and inability to rest
Related senses: The sense of sight
Colour: Yellow
Element: Fire
Musical note: 'Ga' in the Indian system, 'Me' in the western
Techniques to restore balance: Meditate on being your true self without the need to control or exercise power. Visualise the colour yellow in the region of the chakra and play the note 'Ga'

Chakra: Anahata or Living Love Centre
Location: Centre of the chest
Systems controlled: Heart and circulatory system, lungs and the entire chest area. The gland associated with this system is the thymus, which controls the immune system
Consciousness (what it stands for): Upto this chakra, it was all about oneself. This is the first chakra that stands for relating, receiving and giving love
Symptoms of imbalance: AIDS, breast cancer, heart ailments
Related senses: The sense of touch
Colour: Green
Element: Air
Musical note: 'Ma' in the Indian system, 'Fa' in the western Techniques to restore balance: Perceive the love around you and release all feelings of feeling unloved. Visualise the colour green in the region of the chakra and play the note 'Ma', if possible

Chakra: Vissuddha or cornucopia centre
Location: Base of the throat
Systems controlled: Throat, neck, the arms, hands, and the bronchial or cervical plexus
Consciousness (what it stands for): Communication.
Symptoms of imbalance: Thyroid, throat infections
Related senses: The sense of hearing
Colour: Blue
Element: Ether
Musical note: 'Pa' in the Indian system, 'So' in the western Techniques to restore balance: Perceive a sense of abundance with the confidence that your goals will be met. Visualise the colour blue in the region of the chakra. Play the note 'Pa'

Chakra: Ajna or consciousness awareness
Location: Centre of the forehead
Systems controlled: Pituitary gland or the master gland of the entire endocrine system
Consciousness (what it stands for): The deep sense of being called spirit
Symptoms of imbalance: Gigantism or dwarfism
Related senses: ESP or intuition.
Colour: Indigo
Element: An inner sound – which is related to spiritual experience.
Musical note: 'Dha' in the Indian system, 'La' in the western Techniques to restore balance: Perceive the creator in you to reach a higher level of understanding. Visualise the colour indigo in the region of the chakra and play the note 'Dha'

CHAKRA: Sahashara or cosmic consciousness
Location: Top of the head
Systems controlled: The entire nervous system
Consciousness (what it stands for): Perceptions of unity or separation. Relationship with the father or father figure. In general, attitude to authority
Symptoms on imbalance: Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis
Related senses: Empathy
Colour: Violet
Element: Inner light
Musical note: 'Ni' in the Indian system, 'Ti' in the western Techniques to restore balance: Think of God as your father in Heaven and surrender to the divine will, while asking for direction. Work on a balanced attitude to authority, making your feelings heard and own your power. Visualise the colour violet in the region of the chakra and play the note 'Ni', if possible