ZACHARY ART
What is a chakra?
What is a chakra?
"I like to think of the chakras as the anatomy
of the energy body, that highly influential
life force that we cannot necessarily see but can always feel."
~ Bonnie Herman Zachary, Artist
Chakra Dancer Series
Chakra Dancer Series
Originating from within the ancient yoga systems of India, chakras refer to the spinning vortices of energy created within us by the blending of consciousness and the physical body. Through this combination, chakras become centers of activity for the reception, assimilation, and transmission of life energies. Technically, the word is from the Sanskrit language and translates as wheel or disk. We can think of them as spheres of energy radiating from the central nerve of the spinal column.
There are seven major chakras within each of us, arranged vertically, from the base of the spine to the top of the head, centered through the middle of the body. They also correspond to glands in the endocrine system. Archetypally they represent the elemental forces of earth, water, fire, air, sound, thought and light. Numerous other correspondences have been attributed to the chakras, such as colors, sounds, deities, gemstones, herbs or planetary influences.
Chakras resemble a whirling vortex of light to the sensitive eye. With color and motion, Bonnie has attempted to portray that energy in the Seven Chakra Dancer series. Each design embodies the energy of all seven chakras, though each suggests an emphasis on one. Each print is hand embellished with metallic inks.
Buy them as a series, individually, or in pairs.
Note: Watermark will not appear on a purchased product.
Available in 5x7 cards and 8x10 prints.
Buy them as a series, individually, or in pairs.
Note: Watermark will not appear on a purchased product.
Available in 5x7 cards and 8x10 prints.
SOLD OUT 1st Chakra 5x7 Card
$3.00
2nd Chakra 5x7 Card
$6.50
3rd Chakra 5x7 Card
$6.50
4th Chakra 5x7 Card
$6.50
5th Chakra 5x7 Card
$6.50
6th Chakra 5x7 Card
$6.50
7th Chakra 5x7 Card
$6.50
Understanding Chakras
MULADHARA CHAKRA: I EXIST, I AM HERE, I NEED
The 1st Chakra, also called the root Chakra, is located at the base of the spine. It is associated with the color red, and the central issues surrounding this Chakra are survival, grounding, and self-preservation. It is the physical Chakra connected to earth energy.
SWADHISHTANA CHAKRA: I FEEL, I SENSE, I DISCOVER
The 2nd Chakra, also called the sacral Chakra, is located in the area of the abdomen, genitals, lower back, and hips. It is associated with the color orange, and the issues surrounding this Chakra are sexuality, emotions, desires, money, power, and self-gratification. It is the emotional Chakra connected to the element of water.
MANIPURA CHAKRA: I CHOOSE, I INTEND, I WILL
The 3rd Chakra is located in the solar plexus. It is associated with the color yellow, and the major issues surrounding this Chakra are self-esteem, purpose, vitality, and self-definition. It is affected by the ego and related to the element of fire.
ANAHATA CHAKRA: I GIVE, I CARE, I LOVE
The 4th Chakra is also known as the heart chakra. It is associated with the color green, and the issues surrounding this Chakra are love, relationships, self-acceptance, balance, and compassion. It is the social Chakra and is related to the element of air.
VISHUDDHA CHAKRA: I EXPRESS, I LISTEN, I COMMUNICATE
The 5th Chakra is located in the area of the throat. It is associated with the color blue and surrounded by issues of communication, self-expression, creativity, resonance, speaking and being heard. It is the creative Chakra and is connected to the energy of sound.
AJNA CHAKRA: I SEE, I UNDERSTAND, I IMAGINE
The 6th Chakra is located in the third eye or brow region. It is associated with the color indigo and surrounded by issues of intuition, imagination, psychic perception, accurate interpretation and clear seeing. It is known as the archetypal Chakra and is connected to the energy of light.
SAHASRARA CHAKRA: I KNOW
The 7th Chakra is located at the top of the head, the cerebral cortex. It is associated with the color violet and associated with issues of awareness, self-knowledge, wisdom, and consciousness. It is the universal Chakra connected to the energy of spirituality.