Chakra Glands and Organs
Root chakra
Sacral chakra
Solar plexus chakra
Heart chakra
Throat Chakra
Third eye chakra
Crown Chakra
Although our seven chakras all exist in the subtle and energetic body, their effect on the physical body is considerable.
The traditional chakra system is at least 1000 years old, and it originated in India.
In ancient times, people did not have the extensive anatomical knowledge that we have today. Many ancient civilizations sought to justify what they did not understand best and intuitively formed their theories about things they could neither see nor understand.
It is fascinating to see how the energy of the chakras correlates with the endocrine glands we know today in the physical body.
In this article we will look at the location of the chakras in our physical body and attempt to match each of the chakras to the corresponding organs in the body.
Let's start by looking at the chart of the seven chakras and their equivalent glands in the body.
Chakra Organ Chart
Our endocrine system seems to bear the best resemblance to the subtle energy system. In fact, if you overlay the map of our endocrine system with that of the chakra system, you get an almost exact match!
Interestingly, when you look at the principles and philosophy of the chakras, they also correspond to the functions of the glands they correlate with.
Let's look at each of the chakras, one by one, and examine their most important functions in relation to these endocrine glands.
Root chakra
Sacral chakra
Solar plexus chakra
Heart chakra
Throat Chakra
Third eye chakra
Crown Chakra
1. Root Chakra – Reproductive glands (testicles and ovaries)
The root chakra is the first chakra in your subtle body, and it is primarily responsible for your sense of survival in the physical realm. The red chakra is the base of our chakra system and the place where the Kundalini (life force) energy rests and waits to be released.
Reproductive organs play a vital role in our survival, and we could not exist as a species without them. The desire to procreate and reproduce resembles our deeply ingrained survival instinct.
2. Sacral Chakra – Adrenal Glands
The sacral chakra is your largest emotional center, and it governs your ability to express your feelings and relate to other people.
The adrenal glands produce many important hormones, which help regulate your metabolism, immune system and blood pressure. As a result, you may feel emotionally balanced.
Many of these hormones are directly linked to how the body responds to stress (e.g., cortisol), and they help your body feel energetic throughout the day. Strong adrenals will keep you feeling creative, playful and passionate about life - these are the main signs of a healthy sacral chakra.
3. Solar Plexus Chakra – Pancreas
Some of the main functions of the solar plexus chakra are related to digestion and the process of transforming food into energy. As a result, we have the fuel to pursue our goals with determination and vitality.
The majority of the pancreas is made up of "exocrine" cells, which create enzymes to help digest food. The pancreas produces enzymes known as pancreatic juices.
These enzymes break down sugar, fats and starches. The pancreas also facilitates the development of hormones in your digestive system and regulates your blood sugar levels.
4. Heart Chakra – Thymus
The heart chakra is your spiritual center, helping you cultivate love, compassion, empathy, and kindness toward yourself and others.
The thymus is much more closely related to the immune system than the endocrine system, although it includes glandular tissue and releases some hormones.
The thymus plays a key role in the formation of T lymphocytes, which protect us from deadly viruses. It develops during childhood but declines steadily during adulthood.
5. Throat Chakra – Thyroid
The throat chakra governs your ability to communicate and express yourself authentically. It gives you the ability to speak and manifest all your desires in life.
The thyroid gland plays a key role in the development and growth of the human body. The thyroid produces hormones that regulate the body's metabolism, maintain a proper heart rate, and stimulate brain growth and bone maintenance.
6. Third Eye Chakra – Pineal Gland
A balanced third eye chakra allows you to access the gifts of your sixth sense and become more intuitive. The third eye chakra is also a center for astral projection and lucid dreaming.
The pineal gland is traditionally called the "third eye", and many ancient traditions suggest that it serves as a link between the physical and spiritual realms.
The pineal gland plays a key role in regulating your body's daily (circadian) rhythm through the secretion of the hormone melatonin.
7. Crown chakra – pituitary gland
The crown chakra is your gateway to higher dimensions, as it allows you to tap into the infinite field of consciousness and feel a divine unity with everything around you.
The crown chakra is sometimes called the “king chakra” or “master chakra,” and it is associated with the pituitary gland, also called the “master gland” of the endocrine system.
The pituitary gland is called the "master gland" because it produces the hormones that regulate other aspects of the endocrine system, including the thyroid, adrenals, ovaries, and reproductive glands.
Chakras and corresponding organs
Let's take a final look at the chakras and body organs in tabular form:
| Chakra Symbol | Chakra Name | Sanskrit Name | Chakra Organs | Chakra glands |
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Root Chakra | Muladhara | Reproductive Glands |
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Sacral Chakra | Svadhishthana | Adrenal glands |
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Solar Plexus Chakra | Manipura | Pancreas |
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Heart Chakra | Anahata | Thymus gland |
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Throat Chakra | Vishuddha | Thyroid gland |
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Third Eye Chakra | Ajna | Pineal gland |
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Crown Chakra | Sahasrara | Pituitary gland |
