Chapter 5
The Chakra System: Energetic Blueprint for Pleasure
In Tantra, we view the body in energetic as well as physical terms, with mind, body, and spirit connected in every aspect of life, including sex. Understanding chakras helps direct energy and awareness to specific areas of the body, opening pathways for full-body orgasms and serving as diagnostic tools for energy blockages. Carrellas once experienced headaches at the third eye chakra during orgasm, revealing she was overusing her mind and undervaluing intuition.
Chakras are spinning spirals of energy in the etheric body, located about six inches outside the physical body near the endocrine glands. Of the seven major chakras (and forty-three minor ones), each has specific properties including color, sound, vibrational speed, and connection to body areas and emotional issues. The lower three chakras relate to the physical world and vibrate slowly with low-pitched sounds, while the upper chakras (five through seven) connect to the non-physical realm with faster vibrations and higher pitches. The fourth chakra bridges these worlds.
The first chakra (Muladhara) is located on the perineum between the anus and genitals. Its color is red, and it physically relates to the base of spine, legs, feet, rectum, and immune system. Metaphysically, it governs grounding and survival. This chakra concerns security, basic survival needs, and tribal belonging. When imbalanced, it manifests as lower back pain, hip problems, immune disorders, and feelings of insecurity about home and safety.
The second chakra (Svadhistana) sits below the navel in the lower abdomen. Orange in color, it governs the pelvis, reproductive organs, lower intestine, and bladder. Beyond just sexuality, this chakra relates to power, control, creativity, and relationships. Money issues connected to power appear here. Sexual shame stems from authoritative voices from our past that continue to exert control over our natural expression.
The third chakra (Manipura) at the solar plexus is yellow. It relates physically to the stomach, pancreas, adrenals, gallbladder, liver, and upper intestines. This is the chakra of self-esteem, courage, trust, and emotions-particularly fear and anger. When balanced, we express emotions healthily without dumping them on others. It houses our "gut feelings"-our lower intuition for navigating the physical world safely.
The fourth chakra (Anahata) or heart chakra sits at the center of the chest. Green in color, it governs the heart, lungs, thymus, breasts, arms, and hands. As the bridge between the three lower and three upper chakras, it connects the physical and non-physical worlds through compassion, forgiveness, and love. When balanced, we care for others without self-sacrifice.
The fifth chakra (Vishuddha) at the throat is blue. It governs the throat, thyroid, mouth, gums, and teeth. This is the creative chakra of expression, communication, and choice. Sitting between head and heart, when balanced it allows clear, loving self-expression and wise decision-making. Imbalances appear as criticism, judgment, and even addiction-reflecting the cultural tug-of-war between heart wisdom and mental practicality.
The sixth chakra (Ajna) or third eye is located between the eyebrows. Purple in color, it relates to the brain, pineal gland, eyes, ears, and nose. This chakra governs intuition and wisdom, revealing our highest insights and visions. When balanced, it integrates conscious and unconscious insights, allowing us to process information with emotional intelligence, distinguish truth from illusion, and follow our intuitive guidance.
The seventh chakra (Sahasrara) or crown chakra sits at the top of the head. White in color, it connects to the pituitary gland and governs bliss, higher love, and spirituality. It's our portal to the Collective Unconscious-where spirit enters at birth and leaves at death. When open, it creates feelings of oneness with the universe, often experienced during powerful orgasms as "being shot out the top of the head."
Sex is fundamentally an energetic experience as much as a physical one, which is why Tantra emphasizes the chakras alongside the body. You don't need perfectly balanced chakras to begin experiencing sexual energy flow-simply focus on pleasure and building energy. The practice of Tantra itself helps heal and balance your chakras over time.
