Reflexology massage can be defined
as energy healing.
A reflexologist
delivers energy to different parts of the feet to bring back
harmony to all the systems
of the body: endocrine, cardiovascular, digestive,
urinary, immune, integumentary, muscular, nervous, reproductive, respiratory
and skeletal. As a holistic therapy, reflexology affects the psychological
state of a person as well.
Chakras are the energy centres in the body associated
with endocrine glands, other organs and systems and promote specific psychological
dispositions. Therefore balancing the chakras is extremely important. A proper
way of stimulating their reflexes on feet gives an extra level of harmony and
healing to the patient.
During the treatment I follow my individual sequence
of massaging the chakra points and zones
starting from
the Crown Chakra and finishing on the Base Chakra.
The order of treatment
is adjusted individually in case of specific needs of the client.
Below I characterize each of the seven main chakras and their harmony and dysharmony symptoms.
Crown chakra – at the top of the head
|
Associated colour |
Violet, white |
|
Endocrine gland |
Pineal gland |
|
Associated organs |
Brain, muscles, bones |
|
Sense |
self knowledge/spiritual
awareness
|
|
Harmony |
A reverence for all life. Self sacrificing in the service of others. Idealism. |
|
Disharmony |
No concern for others. Feelings of superiority. Lack of contact with reality. |
|
Medical symptoms |
Many mental disorders. Depression.
Parkinson's disease. Schizophrenia. Epilepsy. Senile
dementia. Alzheimer's. Confusion. Eyestrain. Tinnitus. Nasal
symptoms. Vertigo. Phobic tendencies. Dizziness, and even just feeling
as if one has a muzzy head. |
Brow chakra - in the centre of the forehead
|
Associated colour |
Indygo |
|
Endocrine gland |
Pituitary gland |
|
Associated organs |
Eyes, ears, face, nose, lower head and
sinuses; Central nervous system. |
|
Sense |
Self responsibility - being responsible for one's
own life; Responsibility to oneself to
follow the soul's path and trusting one's own intuition. The ability to see things from a
'higher' viewpoint rather than purely for satisfaction of the
ego or one's material comfort. Being open to intuitive messages that are
unique to you and are for your own personal growth and differ from the gut
feelings. |
|
Harmony |
Highly intuitive. Faithful. Clear sighted. Integrity. Orderly mind. |
|
Disharmony |
Inability to trust intuition. Scattered mind. Inconsiderate. Blinkered vision. |
|
Medical symptoms |
Tension headache. Migraine. Visual defects,
Short-sightedness, Long-sightedness. Glaucoma. Cataracts. Catarrh. Sinus problems. Some ear problems. |
|
Associated colour |
Blue |
|
Endocrine gland |
Thyroid gland |
|
Associated organs |
Throat and lungs. Upper lymphatics, large intestine. |
|
Sense |
Hearing Blue relates to self
expression. Speech, communication, the ability to communicate ones needs
and requirements. Spirit of truth and purpose. |
|
Harmony |
Loyal. Trustworthy. Tactful. Calm.
Assertiveness. |
|
Disharmony |
Unfaithful. Untrustworthy. Self-righteous.
Cold. Problems with self-expression. Shyness. Introversion. |
|
Medical symptoms |
Thyroid problems - over active/under-active. Anorexia nervosa - this is a
multi-chakra problem, but has a strong connection to the throat chakra. Asthma. Bronchitis. Hearing problems. Tinnitus (tinnitus may also be
connected to problems with the crown chakra or the brow chakra). Problems of the upper digestive
tract. Mouth ulcers. Sore throat. Tonsillitis. Colitis. Irritable bowel
syndrome (IBS). Chronic skin lesions such as
eczema and alopecia. |
Heart Chakra - in the centre of the chest
|
Associated colour |
Green, Pink, Turqouise |
|
Endocrine gland |
Thymus gland |
|
Associated organs |
Heart and breasts. Blood circulation, middle lymphatics, the vagus nerve. |
|
Sense |
Touch This chakra relates to love/self love. The ability to give and take unconditionally. |
|
Harmony |
Compassion. Generosity.
Harmony/Balance. Loving. |
|
Disharmony |
Indifference. Jealousy. Miserly.
Bitterness. Tearfullness. Anxiety. Introversion. |
|
Medical symptoms |
Heart diseases. Diseases of the Immune System for example, AIDS and ME (myalgia encephalomyelitis) sometimes referred to as
chronic fatigue syndrome. Other problems related to the
immune system, allergies and cancer of the breast. Benign tumours and growths.
Cysts. Nausea. Vertigo. Shingles. |
Solar Plexus Chakra - below the ribs
|
Associated colour |
Yellow |
|
Endocrine gland |
Pancreas |
|
Associated organs |
Stomach, liver, pancreas,
gall-bladder, spleen. Duodenal/jejunum parts of the small
intestine. Peripheral nervous system. |
|
Sense |
Sight Self worth. How we feel about ourselves
and how we feel others perceive us. Personality, the ego and the intellect. |
|
Harmony |
Confident. Alert. Optimistic.
Good humoured. |
|
Disharmony |
Feelings of inferiority. Over
analytical. Sarcastic. Pessimistic. Worry and depression. Anxiety. |
|
Medical symptoms |
Diabetes. Pancreatitis. Liver disease. Stomach ulcers. Cancerous growths. Coeliac's disease. Gall stones. Skin conditions such as acne and
eczema. Autoimmune system infection. Allergies of any kind. Hay
fever. Chronic fatigue syndrome. |
Sacral Chakra - in the lower abdomen
|
Associated colour |
Orange |
|
Endocrine gland |
Ovaries and testes |
|
Associated organs |
Reproductive system, lower lymphatics,
fluid balance, ileum part of the small intestine.
|
|
Sense |
Taste Orange relates to self
respect. Having the ability to give ourselves, the freedom to be
ourselves, to have and respect our own boundaries and therefore, be able to
respect those of others. Orange relates to our ability to
have healthy relationships with other people. |
|
Harmony |
Sociable. Healthy relationships.
Creative. Joyous. Independent. Prosperous. |
|
Disharmony |
Aggressive. Jealous. Destructive.
Despondent. Over-dependent. Manipulative. Sex-addicted or sexually withdrawn.
Egoism. Critisism. |
|
Medical symptoms |
Low vitality. Chronic tiredness and fatigue. Pre-menstrual syndrome. Problems
with menstrual flow. Uterine fibroids. Ovarian cysts.
Endometriosis. Impotence. Irritable bowel syndrome. Testicular disease. Prostatic disease. Low back pain. Lymphatic system problems. Edema. Sore throats. Some rheumatoid conditions. |
Base Chakra - at the base of the spine
|
Associated colour |
Red |
|
Endocrine gland |
Adrenals |
|
Associated organs |
Spinal column, kidneys and
bladder, ureter, hips and legs. Skeletal system, nails. Prostate gland, colon, rectum. Blood, cell formation. |
|
Sense |
Smell This chakra relates to self
awareness. It is the area of survival and stability, your place on
the earth and security issues. |
|
Harmony |
Vitality, Assertiveness, Courage,
Strength of will, Self-acceptance, Stability, Feeling of Abundance, Pragmatism. |
|
Disharmony |
Insecurity, Self pitying, Materialism,
Aggression, Hedonism. Depression. Low spirits. |
|
Medical symptoms |
Arthritis. Stiff joints. Thoracic scoliosis. Overweight. Anorexia nervosa. Constipation. Diarrhoea. Hemorrhoids.
Colitis. Crohn's disease. Cold fingers and toes. Frequency of urination. Kidney stones. Chronic cystitis and nephritis. Prostatitis. Hypertension (high blood
pressure). Problems with hips, legs and
feet. Bone-related conditions. Lethargy and chronic fatigue. Gravitational ulcers. |