The 7 Gateways of the Spine and Their Connection to the Chakra System in the Spinal Flow Technique
In the Spinal Flow Technique, the 7 Gateways along the spine are key areas where physical, emotional, and chemical stress tends to accumulate. These gateways closely mirror the 7 main chakras from the traditional Indian energy system, reflecting the deep connection between the body, mind, and energy.
Each Gateway corresponds to a specific region of the spine, associated organs, emotional themes, and energy centers—just like the chakras. Through gentle, focused touch at specific access points related to each Gateway, Spinal Flow practitioners help the body release stored tension and reactivate its natural healing flow.
Here’s how the Gateways align with the chakra system:
- Gateway 1 – Sacrum → Corresponds to the 1st chakra (Root) – safety, grounding, basic survival.
- Gateway 2 – Pelvis → Corresponds to the 2nd chakra (Sacral) – emotions, creativity, sexuality.
- Gateway 3 – Lumbar spine → Corresponds to the 3rd chakra (Solar Plexus) – personal power, self-esteem.
- Gateway 4 – Thoracic spine → Corresponds to the 4th chakra (Heart) – love, compassion, connection.
- Gateway 5 – Lower cervical → Corresponds to the 5th chakra (Throat) – communication, truth, self-expression.
- Gateway 6 – Upper cervical → Corresponds to the 6th chakra (Third Eye) – intuition, inner vision, awareness.
- Gateway 7 – Cranium → Corresponds to the 7th chakra (Crown) – spiritual connection, consciousness, universal awareness.
This alignment between the spinal Gateways and the chakra system makes Spinal Flow not only a technique for nervous system regulation, but also a powerful tool for emotional balance and energetic realignment.
