Chakras. Do they exist?

Chakra Identification and Analysis

Have you ever felt that life has lost its balance? As if your energy has drained, emotions are fluctuating, and inner peace keeps slipping away? Perhaps you sense that something is “off,” but you can’t pinpoint exactly what? Ancient wisdom suggests that these feelings are often not tied to external circumstances but to our internal energy—particularly our chakras.

Chakras are subtle energy centers through which life force (prana) flows, connecting our body, mind, and spirit into a harmonious whole. When they function in harmony, we feel alive, calm, creative, and connected to the world. However, if one or more chakras become imbalanced, physical symptoms, emotional instability, or spiritual fatigue may manifest in our lives. Comprehensive information about the chakra system can be found in the Seminar: "Persecuted. Rejected. Forbidden. But It Works. Radionics", which is free for Bronze members of the "Mind University".

In this article, I invite you to embark on a deeper exploration of the nine-chakra system, which expands the traditional seven-chakra model by including the Alta Major and Prana energy centers. This expanded system is based on the insights of Yvon Combe, offering a holistic approach to the human condition—not only through the flow of energy but also through its connection to our mental health, emotional state, and spiritual maturity.

You will learn about the function of each chakra, how they influence our daily lives, relationships, and health. We will explore various practices—from color and sound therapy to meditation and breathing techniques—that help restore and harmonize the chakras. Additionally, we will examine the modern scientific perspective on energy, the body-mind connection, and insights from psychosomatics and bioenergetics research.

If you currently feel a lack of harmony in your life, this article could be your first step toward a profound inner return—to yourself, to the source, to harmony.

What Are Chakras? The Nine-Chakra System According to Yvon Combe

Chakras are energy centers through which, according to ancient Indian traditions, life force energy, known as Prana, flows. The word “chakra” in Sanskrit means “wheel” or “disk,” symbolizing an energy vortex that connects the physical body with subtle energy fields. Traditionally, a seven-chakra system is known, but Yvon Combe, based on his research described in the books At the Heart of Thought – Towards a Unity of Matter and Spirit (Volume 1) and At the Heart of Thought: The Network of Subtle Correspondences (Volume 2), expanded this system to nine chakras, incorporating the Prana chakra (in the spleen area) and the Alta Major chakra (at the base of the skull). Combe emphasizes that these additional chakras reflect the needs of modern human spiritual evolution, strengthening the connection between the physical body and higher states of consciousness.

Chakras serve three main functions:

• Provide energy and vitality to the physical body,
• Help develop consciousness and deeper self-awareness,
• Promote the soul’s spiritual growth and elevation.

Each chakra is associated with a specific area of the body, color, emotional state, spiritual function, and endocrine gland, through which energetic balance affects the physical body. Combe asserts that chakras act as energy “transformers,” regulating the flow of life force and ensuring harmony between body, mind, and soul.

The entire subtle anatomy, according to Yvon Combe’s model, is based on a simple idea:

• A system of polarized force lines, such as extraordinary vessels, meridians, and nadis, forming an organized framework that shows connections between energetic structures,
• Points where these lines intersect—chakras and acupuncture points.

Below is a detailed description of the nine chakras, including their location, energetic influence, emotional and spiritual impact, and connection to the endocrine system.

Root Chakra (Muladhara)

• Location: At the base of the spine, near the coccyx.
• Color: Red.
• Connections in the energetic structure: Yin Tsiao Mo channel, Kidney meridian, periodic elements of groups II A and II B, magnetic orientation—west.
• Energetic influence: The Root chakra is the foundation of our energetic system, responsible for physical stability, survival, and connection to the earth. It regulates basic needs such as food, shelter, and safety, as well as physical energy.
• Emotional and spiritual impact: A balanced Root chakra provides a sense of security, confidence, and “grounding.” If blocked, it may lead to fear, anxiety, or financial insecurity. Spiritually, it fosters a connection with nature and the physical world.
• Endocrine gland: Adrenal glands, which produce stress hormones like cortisol and regulate the “fight or flight” response.
• More about the Muladhara chakra in Yvon Combe’s system - Muladhara Chakra: Base Energy and Its Power

Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana)

• Location: Lower abdomen, below the navel.
• Color: Orange.
• Energetic influence: This chakra is responsible for the flow of life force related to creativity, sexuality, and emotional expression. It regulates our ability to feel pleasure and adapt to change.
• Emotional and spiritual impact: A balanced Sacral chakra fosters creativity, passion, and healthy relationships. Imbalance may lead to emotional instability, guilt, or sexual difficulties. Spiritually, it helps us find joy in life.
• Endocrine gland: Ovaries (in women) or testes (in men), regulating sex hormones such as estrogen and testosterone.
• More about the Svadhisthana chakra in Yvon Combe’s system - Svadhisthana Chakra: Base Energy and Its Power

Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)

• Location: Above the navel, near the diaphragm.
• Color: Yellow.
• Energetic influence: This chakra governs personal power, will, and self-esteem. It regulates energy related to independence, decision-making, and action.
• Emotional and spiritual impact: A balanced Solar Plexus chakra provides self-confidence, motivation, and the ability to achieve goals. If blocked, it may lead to insecurity, anger, or lack of control. Spiritually, it strengthens inner strength and a sense of responsibility.
• Endocrine gland: Pancreas, responsible for glucose metabolism and insulin production, which affects energy levels.
• More about the Manipura chakra in Yvon Combe’s system - Manipura Chakra: Base Energy and Its Power

Heart Chakra (Anahata)

• Location: Center of the chest, near the heart.
• Color: Green.
• Energetic influence: The Heart chakra connects the lower (physical) and higher (spiritual) chakras, regulating the energy of love, compassion, and emotional balance.
• Emotional and spiritual impact: A balanced Heart chakra fosters love for oneself and others, compassion, and the ability to form deep relationships. Imbalance may lead to loneliness, jealousy, or an inability to open up. Spiritually, it strengthens a sense of unity.
• Endocrine gland: Thymus gland, responsible for immune system development and T-cell production.

Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)

• Location: Throat area.
• Color: Blue.
• Energetic influence: This chakra regulates the energy of self-expression, communication, and truth. It is responsible for our ability to clearly express thoughts and feelings.
• Emotional and spiritual impact: A balanced Throat chakra enables speaking the truth, self-expression, and listening to others. Imbalance may lead to communication difficulties, dishonesty, or fear of speaking. Spiritually, it fosters authenticity.
• Endocrine gland: Thyroid, regulating metabolism and energy balance through hormones like thyroxine.

Third Eye Chakra (Ajna)

• Location: Between the eyebrows, in the center of the forehead.
• Color: Indigo.
• Energetic influence: The Third Eye chakra governs intuition, clear thinking, and spiritual perception. It is responsible for our ability to “see” the bigger picture and perceive subtle truths.
• Emotional and spiritual impact: A balanced Ajna chakra promotes intuition, imagination, and clear decision-making. Imbalance may lead to confusion, illusions, or headaches. Spiritually, it opens the path to higher consciousness.
• Endocrine gland: Pituitary gland, regulating hormonal balance and controlling other endocrine glands.

Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)

• Location: Top of the head.
• Color: Violet or white.
• Energetic influence: The Crown chakra connects us to higher consciousness, universal energy, and spiritual knowledge. It is responsible for transcendental perception and a sense of unity.
• Emotional and spiritual impact: A balanced Crown chakra provides peace, spiritual clarity, and a connection to the universe. Imbalance may lead to spiritual disconnection, depression, or feelings of isolation. Spiritually, it opens the path to enlightenment.
• Endocrine gland: Pineal gland, regulating the sleep cycle through melatonin and associated with spiritual experiences.

Prana Chakra (Spleen Chakra)

• Location: Spleen area, on the left side of the abdomen.
• Color: Light green.
• Energetic influence: According to Yvon Combe, the Prana chakra is responsible for absorbing life force (Prana) from the environment—air, food, sunlight. It regulates energy distribution in the body and strengthens the immune system.
• Emotional and spiritual impact: A balanced Prana chakra ensures energy abundance, vitality, and resilience to illness. Imbalance may lead to fatigue, weak immunity, or energy depletion. Spiritually, it fosters a connection to nature’s life force.
• Endocrine gland: Indirectly associated with the pancreas and spleen, which regulate immune functions and blood circulation.

Alta Major Chakra

• Location: At the base of the skull, in the occipital area.
• Color: Turquoise or silver.
• Energetic influence: The Alta Major chakra is a primary energy center that nourishes the Sahasrara (Crown) and Muladhara (Root) chakras, which distribute energy to the other six chakras. It consists of the subtle Bindu chakra center and operates through four meridians—Heart, Liver, Large Intestine, and Stomach—and their elements.
• Emotional and spiritual impact: A balanced Alta Major chakra promotes spiritual knowledge, past-life recall, and deeper intuitive perception, allowing individuals to feel connected to their higher self. Imbalance may lead to spiritual “disconnection,” dizziness, or difficulty integrating spiritual insights. Spiritually, it helps bridge higher insights with everyday life, strengthening the balance of the entire chakra system.
• Endocrine gland: Associated with the parathyroid glands, which regulate calcium metabolism and bone health, and indirectly affects the brainstem, responsible for basic vital functions and states of consciousness.

How Do Chakras Affect Us? Their Connection to Emotions, Health, and Quality of Life

Chakras are energy centers through which life force flows, affecting our emotions, health, and spirit. Take the Heart chakra (Anahata), located in the center of the chest, as an example. When balanced, it fosters love for oneself and others, compassion, and the ability to form deep relationships, enhancing emotional balance and joy in life. Physically, it affects the thymus gland, which regulates the immune system, so a balanced chakra may help reduce illness. However, a blocked Heart chakra may cause loneliness, jealousy, or an inability to open up, and physically manifest as chest tension or weakened immunity. An overactive Heart chakra can make you overly emotionally dependent, leading to self-sacrifice and exhaustion. An underactive Heart chakra may make you closed off, cold, or lacking warmth in relationships, affecting both emotional and physical health. Balancing the Heart chakra allows energy to flow freely, bringing love, health, and harmony, fostering emotional stability and spiritual connection with the environment.

Thus, when chakras are balanced, we feel energized, calm, and harmonious, but imbalance causes issues. A blocked Root chakra brings fear or financial insecurity. Sacral chakra imbalance leads to emotional instability or lack of creativity. Solar Plexus chakra disruption manifests as insecurity or lack of control. Prana chakra imbalance causes energy depletion and weak immunity. Throat chakra disruption hinders self-expression and clear communication. Third Eye chakra imbalance brings confusion or lack of intuition. Crown chakra imbalance leads to spiritual disconnection and isolation. Alta Major chakra imbalance hinders spiritual clarity and connection to intuition.