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.

Chakras also affect physical health through endocrine glands. For example, an imbalanced Third Eye chakra, linked to the pituitary gland, may cause hormonal imbalances, while a disrupted Crown chakra, associated with the pineal gland, may affect sleep cycles. Balancing chakras can improve not only emotional well-being but also overall quality of life—from better health to clearer goals.

Practical Methods: How to Balance Chakras Through Colors, Crystals, Breathing, or Meditation

Balancing chakras can be achieved through various methods that restore energy flow and bring harmony to daily life. Color therapy works through vibrations—surround yourself with colors that match your needs, such as red for stability or blue for calm. Crystals are also powerful—wear stones like amethyst or rose quartz, or hold them to enhance energy. Conscious breathing opens energy channels—breathe deeply, focusing on the body’s center, and release tension with each exhale. Meditation calms the mind—visualize light flowing through the body or repeat mantras to harmonize energy.

Radionics offers a modern approach—using devices and biopatterns, energetic codes can “rewrite” chakra vibrations even remotely, restoring balance. Bioresonance is also effective—this method uses subtle frequency waves to align energy flow and remove blocks. Yoga poses, such as Tree Pose, strengthen the connection to the earth, while gentle stretching relaxes the body. Aromatherapy complements the process—essential oils like lavender or sandalwood calm energy and promote balance. Nutrition is also key—eat a variety of colorful foods, such as green vegetables or red berries, to nourish your energy centers. These methods, combined, gently balance chakras, bringing inner peace, energy, and harmony.

Scientific Context: Psychosomatics and Bioenergetics Research

While the chakra system originates from spiritual traditions, modern science is increasingly interested in the impact of energy on human health, particularly through psychosomatics and bioenergetics research. Alexander Lowen, a pioneer of bioenergetics, in his 1975 book Bioenergetics, argued that emotions directly affect the body through energetic blocks. For example, suppressed Heart chakra energy may manifest as chest tension or breathing difficulties, aligning with Lowen’s observations that unexpressed emotions “get stuck” in the body, causing physical symptoms. His work emphasizes the inseparable connection between body and mind, suggesting that releasing energy flow through movement or breathing can improve both emotional and physical health.

Candace Pert, a molecular biology expert, in her 1997 book Molecules of Emotion, showed that emotions affect the endocrine system through neuropeptides—molecules that transmit emotional signals throughout the body. Pert’s research revealed that endocrine glands, such as the thyroid or pituitary, respond directly to emotions, aligning with the chakra-endocrine connection. For example, stress linked to Root chakra imbalance prompts the adrenal glands to produce more cortisol, which may lead to chronic fatigue or anxiety.

Bioelectromagnetic field research also supports the chakra concept. Harold Saxton Burr, a 20th-century Yale University scientist, in his 1972 book Blueprint for Immortality: The Electric Patterns of Life, demonstrated that the human body has an electromagnetic field reflecting health status. Burr’s experiments with plants and humans showed that these fields change based on emotional states or illnesses, indirectly supporting the existence and influence of energy centers like chakras. For example, a Heart chakra imbalance may manifest as a weaker chest field, correlating with emotional closure.

More recent studies, such as Rollin McCraty’s work at the HeartMath Institute, published in 2003 in the article “The Energetic Heart: Bioelectromagnetic Communication Within and Between People,” show that the heart generates the body’s strongest electromagnetic field, linked to the Heart chakra’s energy. McCraty’s research revealed that positive emotions, such as love or gratitude, strengthen this field, improving heart rhythm and overall well-being, aligning with the effects of a balanced Heart chakra.

Bruce Lipton, an epigenetics specialist, in his 2005 book The Biology of Belief, argues that thoughts and emotions alter cellular function through epigenetic processes. For example, positive emotions linked to a balanced Heart or Crown chakra may enhance gene activity related to the immune system, aligning with the Prana chakra’s influence on immunity. These studies suggest that energy, emotions, and physical health are closely interconnected, even if science has not yet directly confirmed the existence of chakras.

Conclusions: Chakra Balance – A Path to Harmony and Deeper Self-Awareness

Balancing chakras opens the door to harmony and deeper self-awareness, allowing you to feel energized and connected to yourself and the world. While science studying energetic phenomena lags behind—it lacks tools to measure subtle vibrations—this does not mean they are ineffective. Intuition, spiritual practices, and self-observation become reliable guides on this journey. Trust your inner voice: through meditation, breathing, or working with crystals, you can feel energy flowing more freely, bringing peace and clarity. Yvon Combe’s nine-chakra system reminds us that we are more than a physical body—we are an energy flow connecting body, mind, and soul. These practices are not only a way to balance chakras but also an invitation to discover your inner strength, love, and spiritual path. Science may one day catch up with this wisdom, but for now, listen to your heart, try these methods, and observe how your life transforms. Are you ready to take this step and discover harmony through chakra balance?

Sources and Recommended Reading

Combe, Y. (2005). At the Heart of Thought – Towards a Unity of Matter and Spirit (Volume 1). – Foundation of the nine-chakra system.
Combe, Y. (2007). At the Heart of Thought: The Network of Subtle Correspondences (Volume 2). – Energetic connections of chakras.
Lowen, A. (1975). Bioenergetics. Penguin Books. – Bioenergetics and the impact of emotions on the body.
Pert, C. (1997). Molecules of Emotion. Scribner. – Psychosomatic research on emotions and the endocrine system.
Burr, H. S. (1972). Blueprint for Immortality: The Electric Patterns of Life. Neville Spearman. – Bioelectromagnetic fields.
McCraty, R. (2003). “The Energetic Heart: Bioelectromagnetic Communication Within and Between People”. HeartMath Institute. – The heart’s electromagnetic field.
Lipton, B. (2005). The Biology of Belief. Hay House. – Epigenetics and the impact of emotions on health.
Judith, A. (1996). Wheels of Life: A User’s Guide to the Chakra System – Comprehensive guide to the chakra system.
Davies, B. (2000). The Chakra Bible: The Definitive Guide to Working with Chakras – Practical methods for chakra balancing.
Oschman, J. L. (2000). Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis – Scientific basis for energy’s impact on the body.
Leadbeater, C. W. (1927). The Chakras – Classic work on the chakra system.
Lowen, A. (1980). The Language of the Body – The body-emotion connection in bioenergetics.