- Our essence is pure energy...

WHITE LIGHT ENERGY
Our essence is energy—pure white light is energy with all the colors combined—we have all the colors of the rainbow in our bodies. The colors all resonate as energy waves with different levels of vibration. Look at the Chakra illustration below—energy moves up our body, vibrating from the slower red colored energy waves all the way to violet at the top. Violet vibrates fastest in the visible light spectrum. Energy flows through us much like undulating ocean waves. We can affect this energy flow—we can develop blockages at any point in our personal spectrum. When our energy is blocked we become vulnerable to illness. To live holistically we need to take care of the mind, the body and the spirit. To understand our bodies and maintain a healthy energy flow we can study the Chakras, and work toward keeping our energy balanced.
ENERGY BLOCKAGES
Chakra clearing/balancing is largely a self-help practice. Which technique or combination of techniques you use will depend on what you like. Meditation, color visualization, crystal healing, hands-on healing such as Reiki, and aromatherapy are just a few things to try.
If you have a chronic illness you can focus on the corresponding Chakra point during your meditation or other holistic healing method. Be sure you are not substituting alternative therapy for Western medicine. See your doctor first, get the proper diagnosis and treatment, then use any holistic treatment you feel comfortable with as a supplement--so your body will heal faster!
PAST LIFE CONNECTION?
Some theorize that energy blockages and chronic illnesses in our bodies are caused by something that happened in one of our past lives. It is not necessary to have regression therapy to find out the "truth" in order to treat our bodies and heal. Simply select a holistic treatment that you feel comfortable with, such as Reiki or another energy technique, or use meditation or aromatherapy.
CHAKRA BLOCKAGES...
What blocks the wave-like flow of energy through your Chakras? Life and its dilemmas. From the time we are born we are shaped by everything that comes into our bodies through our five senses—smell, sight, touch, taste, and hearing. The physical senses take in so much information every day of our lives, stimulating and imprinting thoughts and emotions within us. A song brings back a memory...or a certain fragrance will make us think of an event in our life. If these thoughts we hold deep inside are negative we can develop blockages in our Chakra spectrum corresponding to the "type" of emotion (such as low self-esteem settling in the Orange, Sacral Chakra.) You may be completely unaware of these inner emotions and the damage they are doing—until you develop a chronic illness... Day to day life can also cause blockages—stress on the job or in family life. Also poor nutrition, lack of sleep, not enough exercise—all contribute to energy blockages.
CHAKRA COLOR CORRESPONDENCES...
In Eastern tradition there are seven major Chakra points located along a column going up through the spine. New ideas emerging in some Western traditions name additional Chakra energy points along this column, perhaps as many as twelve total (some link them to the twelve astrological signs/twelve calendar months in the solar year.) The focus here will be on the seven known points, their colors and various body processes they represent.
7—VIOLET—CROWN CHAKRA—Corresponding with the upper brain, right eye, and pineal gland. Applies to consciousness of oneness, spiritual awareness, wisdom, intuition, inner guidance, connection to the Higher Self, and all encompassing love.
6—INDIGO—THIRD EYE CHAKRA—Corresponding with the lower brain, left eye, nose, spine, ears, pituitary gland. Applies to clairvoyance, telepathy, will, thought control, inner vision and understanding, inspiration and spiritual awakening.
5—BLUE—THROAT CHAKRA—Corresponding with the throat, thyroid, upper lungs, arms, and digestive track. Applies to self-expression, communication, creativity, and a sense of responsibility.
4—GREEN—HEART CHAKRA—Corresponding with the heart, lungs, circulation, and thymus gland. Applies to love for yourself and others (the center of emotions,) peace, sympathy, trust, forgiveness, compassion, and spiritual development.
3—YELLOW—SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA—Corresponding with the stomach, liver, gall-bladder, pancreas, and solar plexus. Applies to power, dominance, strength and fear.
2—ORANGE—SACRAL CHAKRA—Corresponding with reproductive organs, urogenital system, kidneys, and the legs. Applies to vitality, self-esteem, relationships, desire, the refinements of feelings and enjoyment of life.