What are Chakras? THE SEVEN CHAKRAS: Patchouli (Pogostemon Patchouli): Champa Flower (Michelia Champaca): Chakra is a Sanskrit word meaning wheel or vortex and is used Its deep, earthy fragrance is both grounding and sensual. Sup- With its exotic, deep fl oral scent the Champa fl ower guides us to to describe the energy centers of the body. In the yogic tradi- Root (Muladhara) Chakra ports creativity, relieves nervous exhaustion, uplifting to the develop our intuition and helps us to stay grounded. It assists us tion Chakras are depicted as Lotus fl owers, each with a different Location: base of spine spirit. on the spiritual path by balancing the need for power and control number of petals, similar to the lotus symbols found on our label Symbol: four-petal Lotus fl ower in favor of serving a higher good. and in this brochure. Color: red Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens): Element: earth Relaxing and calming, it nourishes creativity and joyfulness. Jasmine (Jasmimum Grandifl orum): There are seven main Chakras and many more secondary Chakras Sense: smell Promotes harmony and happiness. Brings balance, hope and confi dence. throughout our body. The Chakras are located in the etheric, Body parts: lymph system, skeleton, elimination, central ner- or subtle life-force, body. The chakras affect the fl ow of energy vous system, nose, lower extremities Palmarosa (Cymbopogon Martinii): Lavender (Lavandula Offi cinalis): throughout our energy system. Prana, the life-force (also known Mind and Spirit: The Root, or First, Chakra is the seat of the Its cooling energy is soothing, calming, removes tension and Clears and balances, calms and strengthens. Soothes the over- as Chi) is all pervading. Our energy centers are nourished by the “Kundalini” or life force. Our feelings of security, trust, and sur- restlessness. It opens the mind to change. heated, fi ery ego. fl ow of Pranic energy. vival are rooted here, as well as our connection with the physical body and its nourishment. When our root chakra is balanced, Lemon (Citrus Limon): Heart (Anahata) Chakra Each Chakra is associated with certain parts of the physical body we feel grounded, strong and secure and trust the universe to Uplifting, fresh, inspiring, clears emotional confusion. Location: center of chest, heart as well as with our mind and spiritual development. Chakras are provide. Symbol: twelve-petal Lotus fl ower infl uenced, awakened and balanced through our thoughts and Neroli (Citrus Aurantium) Color: green actions. They are aspects of our consciousness. If our Chakras Ingredients: Instills confi dence and strengthens the mind, removes blockages Element: air are balanced and energy fl ows freely, we create a life of harmony, (): and allows us to be present in the moment. Sense: touch health and spiritual awakening. Precious Mysore Sandalwood oil is grounding and removes ten- Body parts: circulatory system, lungs, chest area sion and depression; it helps through periods of fear. Its energy is Solar Plexus (Manipura) Chakra Mind and Spirit: the Heart, or Fourth, Chakra is the joining said to be protective and dispels negativity. Location: solar plexus point between the higher and lower chakras. Here we experience Symbol: ten-petal Lotus fl ower perceptions of love, emotions, compassion and balance. An open What is ? Vetiver roots and essential oil (Vetiveria Zizanoides): Color: yellow and balanced Heart Chakra will allow us to feel connected to Ayurveda is the ancient “science of life”, originating in the Hima- Deeply grounding, earthy fragrance that nurtures our spirit. Element: fi re (or Sun) other beings, to understand unconditional love, to accept others layas thousands of years ago. It teaches that harmony of body, Sense: sight and not judge them or condemn them. We also experience a light- mind, and spirit - and our environment - b