Each and every chakra is responsible for different feelings and is affected by different external and internal factors. Balance of all the chakras is important for the human wellbeing. For the spiritual health architecture needs to understand the function of different chakras so that informed interventions are made to the environment.
Fig 2.9: location of chakras in the human body Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/throat-chakrahealing#how-to-heal
CROWN CHAKRA
THIRD EYE CHAKRA
THROAT CHAKRA
HEART CHAKRA
SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA
SACRAL CAKRA
ROOT CHAKRA
Spiritual unity, meditation, transcendence
Balance, inner guidance, institution, consciousness
Seat of wisdom, independence , communicatio n
Seat of love for oneself and others, center of awareness
Place of vitality, will, mental abilities, optimism
Place of scared creation, feeling the outer and inner world
(Seat of grounding , survival, safety)
Trees that form a symbolic gate represent the last chakra. Guests returning home after the mediation will go through the gate full of blissful union with all that is, of spiritual ecstasy.
It is the center of intuition and balance. Can be represent by sculpture made of stones placed on each other in ideal balance.
The Throat chakra is about the expression of yourself. There should be a private space for everyone and a common for communication arid recreation.
Anahata is associated with the breath and its movement. Wide, double height, airy space is perfect for the yoga practice and breathing exercises.
Manipura chakra is traditionally related to the element of fire. It has a connection with the sun, heat, the energy of light, all forms of power.
Representing the sacral chakra is the owner’s house. It symbolizes the hospitality and good relationship with guest and with each other.
Symbolizing the first chakra is the farm. Animals and plants take energy of the earth and transmit it through to the people- this is the basic of life.
Color: red
Color: orange
Color: yellow
Colour: green &pink
Color: blue
Color: violet
Color: white
Element: earth
Element: water
Element: fire
Element: love
Element : air
Element: earth
Element: Light
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