Chakra 7 - Crown Chakra

Enlightenment

Chakra: Sahasrara, the Crown Chakra
Color: Violet. White, gold or yellow.
Stones: Amethyst. Diamond, quartz crystal.
Planets: Uranus.
Relates to: Understanding, spiritual connection and integration of the whole, oneness. Formless supreme light.
Element: Cosmic Energy
Mantra: Ng
Meditation: I understand.
Inner State: Bliss.
Sense: Thought.


The Crown chakra is located just above your head. It is a a vivid violet sphere pulsating faster than the speed of light. This is the place where the higher self resides and is also a tool for spiritual growth. It is the gateway to your higher consciousness. It stands for freedom, wisdom and enlightenment, and can bring you a sense of understanding. It can be used for study, astral projection, meditation, and creative dreaming. It is a symbol of purity and spirituality. It is a very important chakra as it helps balance the other chakras. It is also connected with joy, faith, peace and beauty, as well as a person's morals, values and ethics. Its lesson is spirituality, and living in the Now.

Balanced Chakra
You will understand things better, and have a connection to your own divine being. You will be joyful and attracted to spiritual things. You will have a high sense of creativity.  You may even be a miracle worker, transcending the laws of nature. You will have total access to your conscious self as well as your subconscious.

Blocked Chakra
Signs your crown chakra is not functioning properly are dogmatism, smugness, depression, forgetfulness, loneliness, chemical imbalances, Parkinson's Disease, dementia, learning disorders, severe neurological disorders, memory loss, and most cancers.You will be unhappy and have no concern for other people's feelings. You might be psychotic, distant, and destructive. You may feel misunderstood or that you have no purpose in life.

Related Organs
The crown chakra is related to the skull, cerebral cortex, skin, right brain and right eye, and your nervous, muscular and skeletal systems.

Activation
The best way to stimulate the crown chakra is through prayer and meditation. When meditating in the Lotus position, place your hands in front of you stomach. Let your ring fingers point up, and the other fingers crossing each other with the left thumb underneath the right. Concentrate on the crown chakra at the top of your head while chanting the mantra Ng.  Make sure you have a strong root chakra before attempting to activate the crown chakra as you need a strong foundation first!

Sources:
How To Open Chakras - http://howtoopenchakras.com/
Learning About Chakras - http://healing.about.com/cs/chakras/a/learnchakras.htm
Eclectic Energies | Opening the Chakras - http://www.eclecticenergies.com/chakras/open.php
Major Chakras - http://www.wingmakers.co.nz/Chakras.html
The Book of Yoga, by Christina Brown (2002)

Chakra 6 - Third Eye

Intuition

Chakra: Ajna, the Brow Chakra, or Third Eye
Color: Indigo.
Stones: Lapis lazuli, Iolite, Azurite, Sodalite, Sapphire.
Planets: Jupiter.
Relates to: Psychic abilities. Action of ideas, insight, mind development, intellect.
Element: Electrical or telepathic
Mantra: Om or Aum
Meditation: I see.
Inner State: I know.
Sense: Thought

Sometimes called the brow chakra, the third eye is located between and above the eyes. It is a a sphere of rich deep indigo. The third eye helps with many psychic endeavors since it governs the ability to see both the inner and outer planes of being. Its connected to your sense of thinking clearly, as well as your imagination, intuition, insight, wisdom and awareness. Not only does it help you make decisions, but helps differentiate reality from fantasy. If your third eye is exceptionally strong, you may have psychic abilities. Its lesson is understanding, reality check points, detachment and open mind.

Balanced Chakra
If your third eye is balanced, you will see yourself and your path in the universe clearly. You will have psychic abilities such as clairvoyance, telepathy, or perhaps even able to see ghosts and inter-dimensional beings.You will be very creative with a very healthy imagination. You may be open minded, and see your past, present and future very clearly. You will not fear death, and will not need another person to complete yourself.

Blocked Chakra
Signs the third eye is not functioning properly are persistent vision problems, deafness, sleep disorders, snoring, nightmares, migraines, dental problems, and possibly even poltergeist activities.You may be unable to concentrate, suffer for brain problems such as tumors or strokes. You may have nightmares, panic attacks or just a general sense of confusion. Some people will be proud, cynical and egotistical, and will manipulate others without any care. You may fear the truth.

Related Organs
The brow chakra controls the carotid artery, forehead, brain, neurological system, eyes, pineal gland, ears, nose, pituitary gland and temples.

Activation
You may try activating your brow chakra through visualization, attempting remote viewing and lucid dreaming. While meditating in the Lotus position, place your hands in front of the lower part of you chest and have your middle fingers point straight up, tips touching and point forward. The other fingers are bent forward and touching from the second knuckle to the tip of the finger. Have your thumbs touching at the tops and pointing towards you. Concentrate on the third eye while chanting the Aum mantra.

Sources:
How To Open Chakras - http://howtoopenchakras.com/
Learning About Chakras - http://healing.about.com/cs/chakras/a/learnchakras.htm
Eclectic Energies | Opening the Chakras - http://www.eclecticenergies.com/chakras/open.php
Major Chakras - http://www.wingmakers.co.nz/Chakras.html
The Book of Yoga, by Christina Brown (2002)

Chakra 5 - Throat Chakra

Honesty 


Chakra: Vishuddha, the Throat Chakra
Color: Bright, Sky Blue
Stones: Sodalite, Blue Lace, Agate, Lapis Luzuli. 
Planets: Mercury and Neptune. 
Relates to: Speech, self expression, spiritual drive. Communication, truth and creativity.
Element: Air / Ether
Mantra: Ham. 
Meditation: I speak. 
Inner State: Synthesis of ideas into symbols. 
Sense: Hearing


The Heart Chakra is located at the center of the hollow of the throat and the neck region. It is a bright true blue sphere that throbs at the speed of light. The heart chakra governs our speech and communication and can be energized to help us in our creative projects and undertakings. It rules our abilities for communication, creativity and personal intentions, as this is where we speak our truths.  It relates to our abilities of hearing, speaking and seeing. It refers to our oral communication as well as body language. It helps us speak our inner truth, and helps us make good decisions and coming up with good ideas. Its lessons are confession, surrendering your own personal drive to divine will,  faith that all that is meant to be will be, and truthfulness. 


Balanced Chakra
If you  heart chakra is balanced, you will be able to think clearly, listen carefully, as well as being empathetic. You will be able to express yourself clearly and have a good self-esteem of yourself, perhaps be artistic and just generally a good speaker.  Not only will you be able to direct others, but you will have a fairly good control in your every day life. You will be more charismatic, and you will be able to communicate easily and honestly with tact. 


Blocked Chakra
Signs its not functioning properly are that you won't be able to communicate well. You will  cases, you will have chronic sore throats or hoarseness, mouth ulcers, ringing in the ears, tonsillitis, psychosis, verbal abusiveness, Tourettes Syndrome, criticism, or even writer's block. You could have scoliosis of the spine, thyroid problems, and problems with your gum or teeth, or unable to use knowledge wisely.  You won't be able to speak up for yourself, and stand up for yourself, or may not even know how to react well in normal situations. Not speaking your truth may result as laryngitis, for example. You might suffer from insomnia, anger or cancer. You might be arrogant, self-righteous, or talk to much. You may also use money or sex to control people. 


Related Organs
The throat chakra governs the throat, mouth, ears, thyroid gland, arms and hands. 


Activation
When mediating in the Lotus position, place your hands in front your stomach, slightly below your solar plexus. Let your thumbs join at the top, and cross your fingers on the inside below them. The thumbs should point towards you. Concentrate on your throat chakra at the base of the throat.

Sources:
How To Open Chakras - http://howtoopenchakras.com/
Learning About Chakras - http://healing.about.com/cs/chakras/a/learnchakras.htm
Eclectic Energies | Opening the Chakras - http://www.eclecticenergies.com/chakras/open.php
Major Chakras - http://www.wingmakers.co.nz/Chakras.html
The Book of Yoga, by Christina Brown (2002)

Chakra 4 - Heart Chakra

Love

Chakra: Anahata, the Heart Center
Color: Green.
Stones: Emerald. Pink and Green stones. Jade, Moss Agate, Malachite. Tourmaline.
Planets: Venus
Relates to: Emotional empowerment. Love, balance and compassion. Respiration.
Element: Air
Mantra: Yam
Meditation: I love.
Inner State: Compassion.
Sense: Touch

The fourth chakra is the Heart chakra and it is located near the middle of the breast bone, just right of your physical heart. It is a rich green sphere, and it enables you to give and accept love and easily express your feminine side. It is where the emotion of love comes from as well as other positive energies such as joy, happiness, integrity, respect, understanding and generosity.  It is the symbol of spiritual security and healing. Its lesson is forgiveness, unconditional love, letting go, trust, and compassion. It also affects universal oneness.

Balanced Chakra
A balanced Heart chakra makes you compassionate and generous, an empathetic humanitarian. You will be considerate towards others, and honor respect, happiness and joy for yourself as well as others. You will love people around you more easily and have good relationships. You will have the ability to wait for the right partner. 

Blocked Chakra
Signs its not functioning properly are repeating dysfunctional relationships, jealousy, frequent emotional outbursts, high or low blood pressure, allergies, and heart problems. You might find it difficult to love yourself, let alone others. You may be cold and unfeeling, perhaps with feelings of guilt and hatred. You might be paranoid and let your emotions rule you, or feel like you are unworthy of love. You might also withhold love to get a desired behavior from people.

Related Organs
The heart chakra rules the heart, circulatory and respiratory systems, diaphragm, ribs, chest, as well as arms, shoulders, hands and thymus gland. It is related to AIDs as well as different types of cancers, particularly breast cancer.

 Activation
When meditating, sit cross legged and let the tips of your index finger touch the thumb. Place your left hand on your left knee, and your right hand over your heart. Focus on your heart.

Sources:
How To Open Chakras - http://howtoopenchakras.com/
Learning About Chakras - http://healing.about.com/cs/chakras/a/learnchakras.htm
Eclectic Energies | Opening the Chakras - http://www.eclecticenergies.com/chakras/open.php
Major Chakras - http://www.wingmakers.co.nz/Chakras.html
The Book of Yoga, by Christina Brown (2002)

Hollow Earth Theory

The Hollow Earth is probably one of our world's best kept secrets. It's impossible, you say? Saying the Earth is hollow is like being in the 1600s saying that the world is not flat, and the sun revolves around us! Also, let's consider past "myths" and how people were worried that if they sailed too far they would go right over the edge of the Earth.

If the Hollow Earth is a viable theory, wouldn't our scientists say so? Most of what we are taught in science programs is what our government wants us to know. The Hollow Earth is in fact a military secret, one that is on a  need to know basis. The Hollow Earth is a place of untapped natural beauty and unlimited richness, and our corrupt government is hell-bent on conquest and world domination. Have you ever read the log of Christopher Columbus when he discovered America? It is quite eye opening; he was merely following the scent of gold. If given the chance, our governments would exploit the Hollow Earth and only throw us the scraps once they were done with it. Do you really think they changed that much in 500 years?

The peoples of the Hollow Earth are far more advanced than us, both technologically and spiritually, for lack of a better word. To enter their world, you must be enlightened enough and be filled with love, peace and harmony. If you are not peaceful and wishing harmony, you will not be allowed to enter, and that is why our government has failed. People who wish to exploit are forbidden. Now, if you knew that there was such a paradise here on Earth, why would you stick around to be governed by them? We wouldn't! Our governments would not be able to control and fiscally enslave us if we were gone!

The crust of Mother Earth is in fact 800 miles thick, with the center of gravity 400 miles down.  The closer you get to the center of gravity, the less gravity will affect you. 400 miles into the crust is where you'll find pockets of magma, which is not spread out globally as our science has led us to believe. Inside our Earth you will find the central sun, a glowing ball of pure consciousness that is 600 miles in diameter. There is no molten core. It glows blue, and we would understand it as cold fusion in scientific terms. It heats the Hollow Earth and keeps the temperature at a constant 73-76oF. The weather is always nice because it is in total harmony. There is sunlight, photosynthesis, and forests. Gravity in the Hollow Earth is a 1/3 of what it is here. You would not only weigh a third of what you weigh here, but you would also be much taller. Strawberries grow to the size of cantaloupes and trees 2900 feet high!

When the Earth was created, there was just the central sun, this sphere of pure consciousness. As the solar system formed, matter collected around it forming it's shell, or crust. All planets in our solar system are also hollow with peoples living inside. In time, our souls have left the one greater one to descend in vibration in order to experience the dualities that a physical life offers. There is a North Polar opening as well as a South Polar opening. The magnetic energy of our planet flows into the North and comes out of the South. You will find the entrance to the North Polar opening at 87.7N latitude, 142.2E longitude, well above Point Barrow, Alaska.

There are many civilizations that live within the crust of our planet, not only inside the hollow portion. Many caves and tunnels lead to some of their cities. Inside the Hollow Earth, you will find the great cities of Agartha and Shamballa, and even the city of Eden, which we knew as the Garden of Eden. The peoples who live in the Hollow Earth are 5th dimensional beings. The 12 Lost Tribes of Israel have settled here. Many other people have found their way their through the caves and have simply decided not to return. It is said that Admiral Byrd is there, as well as Amelia Earhart and the crew of the Challenger space craft. To know whether a cave opening leads to the Hollow Earth, the needle on a compass will spin as though you were at the North Pole.

Beneath our feet there lives at least 7 different types of races. There are gnomes, elves, leprechauns, and blue skinned people. Then there are the Agarthians, the Hollow Earth people. There are reptilians, not the bad race but the good ones. Races from all over the universe live here, just not the malevolent ones. Everything is built in and around nature, and there is no need to wear shoes.

No one dies in the Hollow Earth, and everyone is in perfect health. Inside, you will also find animals that are now extinct on the surface.There are all sorts of dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures, as well as mythical creatures. You will find tyranasaurus rex as well as unicorns. They all live in total peace and harmony, none of them eating meat. There are no predators. Creatures and plants alike all communicate at will through telepathy. You are not required to eat as the atmosphere gives you all the nourishment you need.

Chakra 3 - Solar Plexus

Will Power

Chakra: Manipura, the Solar Plexus
Color: Yellow
Stones: Gold. Amber, Topaz, Citrine.
Planets: Mars, Helios (sun)
Relates To: Power, Will, Action, Digestion. Mental Functioning, Control, and Freedom of Oneself. Survival Issues.
Element: Fire
Mantra: Ram
Meditation: I do.
Inner State: Laughter, Joy, Anger
Sense: Sight


The third chakra is located at center of the Solar Plexus, or the pit of the stomach. It is a vibrant yellow sphere. Balancing this chakra is important for calming emotions and frustrations, easing tension, and better utilizing intuition. It is in charge of your sense of self, where your self-esteem and will power come from, and is the center of personal power. It can help you meditate and clean out negative thoughts. It is related to feelings of being thirsty or hungry. It's lesson is your acceptance of your place in the life stream.

Balanced Chakra
When operating at peak efficiency, the solar plexus chakra helps translate will into action and helps you to express your masculine side. You will have a personal sense of value, and will have confidence in yourself. People will know you as honorable and trust worthy. When the solar plexus is open, you have found your unique gift, the work that gives you pleasure and makes you feel fulfilled. One way to find your gift is to consider what you most enjoyed doing when you were a child; this will give you clues about your natural inclinations.

Blocked Chakra
Signs its not functioning properly are chronic indigestion, gastritis, ulcers, hot flashes, blood disorders, diabetes, arthritis, stress-related problems and excessive greed.  You might fear others and be paranoid, with violent outbursts or tantrums. You could have low self esteem and fear of rejection. You could have no energy, and not care about anything.

Related Organs
The parts of the body affected are the navel, small intestine, pancreas, gall bladder, digestive system, kidney and the liver.

Activation
Dancing is a great way to activate the solar plexus. You could also try jogging and power walking. Laughing and exercise will help you release suppressed emotions. Ask yourself how you can use your will and less and less effort to achieve your goals. When mediating in the Lotus position, place your hands in front your stomach, slightly below your solar plexus. Let your fingers join at the tops, all pointing away from you, and cross your thumbs. It is important that your fingers are straight.

Sources:
How To Open Chakras - http://howtoopenchakras.com/
Learning About Chakras - http://healing.about.com/cs/chakras/a/learnchakras.htm
Eclectic Energies | Opening the Chakras - http://www.eclecticenergies.com/chakras/open.php
Major Chakras - http://www.wingmakers.co.nz/Chakras.html
The Book of Yoga, by Christina Brown (2002)

Chakra 2 - Navel/Sacral Chakra

Emotions

Chakra: Svadhisthana, the Navel/Sacral chakra
Color: Orange
Stones: Amber. Coral, Carnelian.
Planets: Moon.
Relates to: Creativity, Sexuality, Sensual Drive, Reproduction, Relationships, Emotion, Learning to "Let Go." Inner Child Issues.
Element: Water
Mantra: Vam
Meditation: I feel. 
Inner State: Stillness and Stability 
Sense: Taste


The second chakra is the navel chakra or sacral chakra, and it's located in the navel area right below your belly button in the lower abdomen, genitals and womb. It is considered the sexual chakra. It can be visualized as a sphere of orange energetic light.  It is connected to change and how you deal with it, and helps balance giving and receiving. A main force of this chakra is that it governs the attraction of opposites. It also affects how your emotions work, how well you control yourself, addictions, how well you can use your brain for things like making decisions, your skills, as well as your ability to handle sexual relationships and how creative you may be. All these things control your perceptions of reality. It teaches us that there is more to life’s relationships than just accepting or rejecting something or someone.


Balanced Chakra
A balanced navel chakra is associated with sexual vitality, pleasure, and procreation. You will be outgoing, patient, and have a good sense of humor.  You will be comfortable with your sexuality and content with yourself. You will find it easier to be positive and enjoy life.  It allows you to go with the flow and alter your path as necessary. When this Chakra's energy is balanced you will be in touch with your own emotions and be trusting towards others. It also helps with the assimilation of knowledge since your brain receives information and stores it.  You will not feel like a victim because you will be in charge of your own emotions. You may also enjoy a more fulfilling sex life.


Blocked Chakra
It your navel chakra is imbalanced, it could affect the urinary, reproductive and circulatory systems. Impotence, sexually transmitted diseases, lower back pain, constipation and bladder problems could be a sign that this chakra needs some attention.  You may have have difficult with giving or receiving materially or emotionally .It can also cause emotional distress, cloudy mental thinking, and apathy. Obesity could be a lack of balance between giving and receiving. You may feel guilt, anxiety, unpredictable, and clingy. General low energy or lack of creativity can also be connected to this chakra. Flirting outrageously or using sex to gain attention is another sign this chakra is off balance. A person may become trapped in a pattern of seeking excessive sensual pleasure.


Related Organs
The naval chakra concerns the abdominal, reproductive and urinary systems. It is in charge of your sexual organs, lower portion of the spine, large intestines and the bladder. Liver, gallbladder, kidney, pancreas, and adrenal glands are also related to the navel chakra.


Activation
Massage can help you let go of old emotions. Rolfing is a form of massage that can release memories from body tissue. It is deep and can be cathartic. But there are also gentler forms of massage that can release emotions for those who prefer a softer approach. Pranayama can help in letting go of emotions, especially with long exhalations.  You may also want to try pelvic thrusts, or circular pelvic movements. When mediating in the Lotus position, place your hands in your lap, palms up, on top of each other with your left hand underneath, its palm touching the back of the fingers of the right hand with the tips of the thumbs touch gently.


Sources:
How To Open Chakras - http://howtoopenchakras.com/
Learning About Chakras - http://healing.about.com/cs/chakras/a/learnchakras.htm
Eclectic Energies | Opening the Chakras - http://www.eclecticenergies.com/chakras/open.php
Major Chakras - http://www.wingmakers.co.nz/Chakras.html
The Book of Yoga, by Christina Brown (2002)

Chakra 1 - Root Chakra

Materialism

Chakra: Muladhara, the Root chakra
Color: Red
Stones: Ruby. Garnet, Onyx, Obscidian.
Planets: Earth, Saturn
Relates to: Stability, Survival, Basic Needs, Material Drive, Elimination, Kundalini Energy, Instinct. Sex, Money, Power.
Element: Earth
Mantra: Lam
Meditation: I am. 
Inner State: Stillness and Stability 
Sense: Smell


The first chakra is the root chakra, and it's located at the base of the tail bone. It can be visualized as a bright red sphere slowly pulsating with energy. This is the chakra that links you to the physical world; it is the most physical of all the chakras. It's spiritual lesson is of the material world. It is concerned with getting your basic needs met of food, shelter, and even love. It must be the first chakra balanced in order to provide a solid foundation for the others. 


Balanced Chakra
Activating this chakra will help ground you when you feel flighty or unable to concentrate. Balancing it will give energy to the physical body and control fears.  It will give you more self-confidence, enthusiasm, a strong will to live and a clear sense of identity.  You will be more cheerful with a more fearless and courageous attitude. Trust comes more easily.  It will give you better health in related organs and make you feel more secure in everything you do. It grounds you to the earth, and allows you to operate better in our every day world. It is the driving force behind the energy to work.  You will also be able to detach yourself from the over-emphasis on physical things. You will be focused on work, but not to the point of ignoring other parts of your life. Material success can come to you more easily.


Blocked Chakra
If your root chakra is blocked, you will go from being grounded to not grounded at all. You will feel like you have less energy, and you may also feel restless.  You may have an inability to concentrate, or difficulty waking up. Your emotions may be all over the place, and you may be overly selfish, controlling, stubborn and aggressive. You could also be an workaholic; a balanced chakra is neither at one end of the spectrum nor the other. 


Related Organs
The organs related to the root chakra are those of elimination and excretion such as the lungs, kidneys, large intestine and rectum.  If its out of balance you may experience problems with the lower abdominal area such as diarrhea, constipation, hemorrhoids, kidney problems, sciatica, and back pain. You might have irritable bowels, a spastic colon, chronic stomach upsets, eating disorders, joint pain or stiffness, 


Activation
To activate your root chakra, you could try doing some physical exercises that will make you use your body and be aware of it. It can be as simple as stomping your feet, marching, or doing squats. The root chakra is also awakened when you confront your fears related to survival and stability. Get enough sleep every day, and take the time to rest if you are tired. Massages will help you ground, particularly a nice foot massage. Make sure you eat regularly, and don't skip meals.  When meditation in the Lotus position, let the tips of your thumb and index finger touch.


Sources:
How To Open Chakras - http://howtoopenchakras.com/
Learning About Chakras - http://healing.about.com/cs/chakras/a/learnchakras.htm
Eclectic Energies | Opening the Chakras - http://www.eclecticenergies.com/chakras/open.php
Major Chakras - http://www.wingmakers.co.nz/Chakras.html
The Book of Yoga, by Christina Brown (2002)

The 7 Chakras

The 7 chakras are the basically the components of our spiritual selves. There is a coil that rises like a serpent from the base, or root chakra, which allows our energy to flow from bottom to top. When it rises to the 6th chakra, your third eye opens, and at the 7th chakra you have opened up the link to your higher self, or the real you. In these material bodies we have now, we are only a fraction of who we really are.

To allow the energy to flow through the chakras, they need to be in a straight line which is why the Lotus position is recommended, but you could also sit in a chair kitchen type chair with your back straight. It is like a garden hose: if its all bent out of shape, the water won't run through smoothly. Once you're chakras are in good shape, you will be able to tap into the cosmic energy that flows in through the top, crown chakra. Your subconscious will have merged with your consciousness, and you will receive messages freely from your own guides and higher self without the help of a psychic. You also need to have this energy flowing freely in order for the Merkabah, or light ship, to function. Reading about it an Automatic Writing book inspired me to put this post together.

The 7 chakras are:

1. Root - At the base of the tail bone. Bright red sphere slowly pulsating with energy. This chakra helps ground you when you feel flighty or unable to concentrate. Signs its not functioning properly: irritable bowels, spastic colon, chronic stomach upsets, yo-yo weight, joint pain or stiffness, inability to concentrate, difficulty waking up. 
2. Navel - Just below the navel. Sphere of orange energetic light. Can be activated when you feel overly emotional or need to summon extra will power. Signs its not functioning properly: hormone imbalances, mood swings, eating disorders, sexual dysfunction, lower body infections, infertility, fungal infections, prostate troubles. 
3. Solar Plexus - At center of the Solar Plexus, pit of the stomach. Vibrant yellow sphere. When operating at peak efficiency, helps translate will into action and helps you to express your masculine side. Signs its not functioning properly: chronic indigestion, gastritis, ulcers, hot flashes, violent outbursts or tantrums, paranoia, blood disorders, diabetes, stress-related problems and excessive greed. 
4. Heart Center - Middle of the breast bone. Rich green sphere that enables you to give and accept love and easily express your feminine side. Signs its not functioning properly: repeating dysfunctional relationships, allergies, heart problems, jealousy, frequent emotional outbursts, high or low blood pressure. 
5. Throat - Center of the hollow of the throat. Bright true blue sphere that throbs at the speed of light. Governs our speech and communication and can be energized to help us in creative endeavors. Signs its not functioning properly: chronic sore throats or hoarseness, ringing in the ears, tonsillitis, psychosis, verbal abusiveness, Tourettes Syndrome, writer's block. 
6. Third Eye - Between and above the eyes. A sphere of rich deep indigo. Helps with many psychic endeavors since it governs the ability to see both the inner and outer planes of being. Signs its not functioning properly: persistent vision problems, sleep disorders, snoring, nightmares, migraines, dental problems, poltergeist activities. 
7. Crown - Just above the head. A vivid violet sphere pulsating faster than the speed of light. The place where the higher self resides and a tool for spiritual growth, and used for study, astral projection, meditation, and creative dreaming. Signs its not functioning properly: dogmatism, smugness, depression, forgetfulness, loneliness, chemical imbalances, Parkinson's Disease, learning disorders, severe neurological disorders, memory loss, and most cancers. 

Steps in the Chakra Cleansing/Balancing Exercise

My source for this exercise says that cleansing should require about 45 mins, but I can't do that due to a busy family life.  You can do it lying down in your bed at night if you want, or take a few minutes here and there to practice it.  The important part, to me at least, is that you are attempting to better yourself, and not giving up to inaction.

1. Sit with your spine as straight as possible. 
2. Allow your eyes to close.
3. Breathe deeply and relax.  Best way to breathe is in through the nose, and out the mouth. Breathe with your diaphrahm, not your chest. 
4. Achieve a light meditative state. 
5. Bring down the creative energy from the universe high above you. Visualize a white light. 
6. Energize the Chakras one by one, starting with the crown chakra.
7. Feel each one open.
8. Sense or "see" any dark spots.
9. Cleanse each chakra. 
10. Focus most strongly on those relating to any illnesses.
11. Flood each chakra with fresh energy and color.
12. Visualize them all working at peak efficiency.
13. Close or partially close any chakras you need to close. 
14. Ground or return unused energy as desired.
15. Spend a moment re-orienting your consciousness.
16. Open your eyes. 

Source: How To Do Automatic Writing by Edain McCoy (1957)