The 7 Chakras: Understanding the Energy Centers of the Body

Chakra
The Vibration center of the human body
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Chakra (cakra in Sanskrit)
means “wheel” and refers to
energy points in your body.
They are thought to be
spinning disks of energy that
should stay “open” and
aligned, as they correspond to
bundles of nerves, major
organs, and areas of our
energetic body that affect our
emotional and physical being
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History of Chakras
• Chakras have only recently become more well-known, with the growth in
popularity of yoga and New Age philosophies in general. They are a complex and
ancient energy system that originated in India. They were first mentioned in the
Vedas, ancient sacred texts of spiritual knowledge dating from 1500 to 1000 BC.
There’s a lot one can study about them
• There are 114 different chakras, but there are seven main chakras that run along
your spine. These are the chakras that most of us are referring to when we talk
about them.
• Each of these seven main chakras has a corresponding number, name, color,
specific area of the spine from the sacrum to the crown of the head, and health
focus

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The Seven chakras
• There are seven chakras, each of which corresponds to a different section of the
body and a different color. (Sometimes you might see these chakras linked to a
different part of your endocrine system or nervous system, although that’s not
backed up by scientific studies.) Chakra names were originally written in Sanskrit,
although these are the names we typically call them today.
•
Here are the seven chakras and their associated colors and locations on the body.
(Note: Sometimes the colors of the upper chakras vary depending on the school
of thought associated with them.)

Root Chakra 1
Muladhara
Energy –Groundedness
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Root Chakra Muladhara
• Bija Mantra
Lam
I am – strong stable at peace
Location
The root chakra, or Muladhara, is located at the base of your spine. It
provides you with a base or foundation for life, and it helps you feel
grounded and able to withstand challenges. Your root chakra is responsible
for your sense of security and stability

• Element Earth

Traits and Characteristics of the Root Chakra
• focus and presence.
• feeling stable and secure.
• a healthy survival instinct.
• dependability, reliability, and responsibility.
• a sense of belonging.
• feeling grounded and connected to self and others.
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• The Root Chakra is associated with our feelings of safety and security, both
physical and metaphorical. This includes your basic needs such as food, water,
and shelter, as well as your emotional needs. Your Root Chakra is what causes
your survival instincts, also known as the fight or flight responses

Opened
• When the root chakra opens and
energy is flowing, individuals will feel
safe, comfortable and confident.
Symptoms of the chakra opening
include feeling grounded, connected
and secure. You may notice tingling,
heating, healthy changes in eating
habits and changes in sleeping (either
negatively or positively)
Blocked
Root chakra can manifest as physical
issues like arthritis, constipation, and
bladder or colon problems, or
emotionally through feeling insecure
about finances or our basic needs and
well-being. When it's in alignment and
open, we will feel grounded and secure,
both physically and emotionally.

Root Chakra (RED for Stability and Self-Awareness)
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Activities
• See red. Seriously—envisioning the color red glowing brightly at the base of the
spine, where this chakra is located, is the beginning of root chakra cleansing and
balancing. ...
• Dance. ...
• Get on your yoga mat. ...
• Take a shower. ...
• Zen out on a walk. ...
• Get a pedicure.

Activities
• Yoga. Whenever I lead a yoga class, I love diving deep into the root
analogy during tree pose. ...
• Movement. Besides yoga, moving your body in various forms is a
great way to strengthen the root chakra. ...
• Earthing. ...
• Meditation. ...
• Bathing. ...
• Eat Grounding Foods. ...
• Gratitude

Powerful Root Chakra Affirmations to Help you Heal and Balance
your First Chakra
• #1 I am here and I am safe
• #2 I am nourished and supported by Mother Earth
• #3 I am safe, protected and guided in this world
• #4 I release any doubts and fears
• #5 With every breath, I release the anxiety and fear within me
• #6 The Earth supports me and meets my needs
• #7 I am financially free
• #8 I love my body and trust its wisdom
• #9 I am at home in my own body
• #10 I am immersed in abundance

Ask yourself
• The root chakra, which I call vitality, is responsible for our sense of
safety and security. I checked in with this chakra by asking myself:
• How’s my physical vitality?
What do I need more of to feel more grounded and secure?

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Sacral chakra 2
Svadhisthana
Energy –Creativity

Sacral Chakra Svadhisthana
• Bija Mantra
VAM
I feel –creativity flowing through me
Location below the navel, where the perineum is. It's said to be
associated with the sex organs and the kidneys, though this isn't
supported by scientific research. It's also associated with the water
element and portrayed as a vibrant orange color

Sacral chakra Svadhisthana
• Element Water

Traits and Characteristics of the Sacral Chakra
• The sacral chakra is associated with emotions and relationships. It has a lot to do
with your expression of sexuality and sensual pleasures.
• It gives you the feelings of both inner and outer worlds.
• This is the chakra responsible for your dreams, wishes, and fantasies, as well as
your gift of creativity that will turn them into reality.
• The sacral chakra is associated with the dimension of emotions. It’s the center of
your sensations and feelings.
• The sacral chakra is very active in your sexuality and the expression of your
sensual and sexual wants.

Sacral chakra Svadhisthana
Opened
• Whenever your sacral chakra is open,
you'll feel dynamic and stimulated
Alignment in this chakra also gives
you the confidence. When this chakra
is out of balance, a person may
experience emotional instability,
anxiety, depression, lack of joy in
one's life.
Blocked
• “A closed sacral chakra can make you
feel detached from your own
emotions as well as the emotions of
the people around you,” says Konst. ...
“When a chakra is blocked, its energy
becomes stagnant and your ability to
access the gifts associated with the
sacral center become difficult,”

Sacral chakra

Sacral Chakra Svadhisthana
Activities
• Work with the color orange. ...
• Go for foods that nourish the sacral chakra. ...
• Do some hip-opening stretches or yoga postures. ...
• Do a chakra-balancing meditation. ...
• Get comfortable with stillness.

Activities
• Get creative and playful
• Cold showers!
• Nourish yourself
• Meditation. A foundational solution to (almost!) all our imbalances. When
you find the right practice for you, meditation is naturally calming and restorative,
creating a steadiness at your core

A Balanced Sacral chakra is linked to
• According to some traditions, the sacral chakra is linked to pleasure, sexuality,
and joy. ...
• These include: sensuality, sexual intimacy, and giving and receiving pleasure.

Powerful Sacral Chakra Affirmations to Help
you Heal and Balance
• I accept the flow of life.
• I use my energy for creative expression.
• I'm free to express my emotions in a healthy way.
• I honor my sensual expression

Ask yourself
• The is Sacral Chakra where your passion lives. The projects, experiences, and
people that stimulate you creatively (or sexually) feed its energy.
• Are you satisfied (or better yet, pleased) with your sex life?
• Are you stimulating or fueling your creative passions?

Solar plexus 3 Chakra
Manipura
Energy Inner Strength

Solar Plexus chakra
Manipura
Beej Mantra
RAM
I do –But sometimes letting go is the
most empowering choice
Location
The position of the Solar Plexus Chakra
is best described as four fingerbreadths
above the navel. This chakra is where
your power and self-confidence
manifests.

Solar Plexus chakra
• Element Fire

A Balanced Solar Plexus chakra is linked to
• Responsible and reliable.
• Healthy self-esteem.
• Spontaneity.
• Playfulness.
• Sense of humor.
• Able to make decisions and meet challenges.
• Warmth in personality.

Traits and Characteristics of the Solar Plexus Chakra
• The Solar Plexus Chakra is a center of personal strength, learning and
comprehension. It guides you through life by creating a strong sense of self,
setting personal boundaries and building self esteem and willpower. The ability to
bring change into your life and to the world is born within this Chakra
• The solar plexus chakra, or Manipura, is located in your stomach area. It's
responsible for confidence and self-esteem, as well as helping you feel in control
of your life

Solar Plexus Manipura
Opened
• You might feel bloated, nauseous, and
may also experience cramping. It
might also seem like you are
struggling to remember things. You
can also experience ulcers or
heartburn when the chakra is blocked.
... You can use yoga and
meditation to help you open up your
solar plexus chakra.
Blocked
• physical symptoms of solar
plexus chakra blockage issues
include nausea, bloating, and
other digestive issues

Solar Plexus

Solar Plexus
Manipura
Activities
Try yoga poses such as the bow pose, upward dog, full wheel pose, and the
breath of fire. Please note that when you try these yoga poses, you may
experience waves of emotional energy.
Don't worry; this energy is just being released as part of the clearing process.

Activities
• Taking a walk, meditating, or simply sunbathing can allow your solar
plexus energy to flow. Yoga for Solar Plexus Chakra —
• Physical activity can be stimulating for your solar plexus chakra; yoga
can particularly helpful in bringing balance to your solar plexus chakra

Powerful Solar Plexus Chakra Affirmations to Help you Heal and
Balance
• I am strong, powerful, and confident.
• I am aligned with my purpose.
• I am enough, just as I am.
• I wholeheartedly believe in myself.
• I confidently welcome new experiences.
• I can achieve anything I set my mind to.

Ask yourself
• The Solar Plexus chakra drives your action and your purpose. This is the power
you bring forth into the world.
• Do find purpose in your work?
• Do your personal habits support who you want to be

Heart Chakra 4
Anahata
Energy Campassion

Heart Chakra
Anahata
Bija Mantra
YAM
I love-giving equals receiving
Location
The heart chakra, or Anahata, is
located near your heart, in the
center of your chest. It comes as no
surprise that the heart chakra is all
about our ability to love and show
compassion

Heart chakra
• Element Air

A Balanced Heart chakra is linked to
When the heart chakra is in balance,
we feel a free flow of love and compassion.
Those who feel hurt from the past live with
a blocked heart chakra and come from places
of pain, fear, and distrust of themselves
and others

Traits and Characteristics of the Heart Chakra
• The heart chakra is associated with compassion, affection, and love. The energy
of the heart chakra starts in the center and expands through the chest. This
chakra connects the lower and upper chakras, acting as a bridge between earthly
matters and higher aspirations

Heart Chakra Anahata
Opened
• On the other hand, if your heart
chakra is overactive, you may
notice: dependence on others for
fulfilment. jealousy. high
expectations of others
Blocked
• A closed heart chakra can give way to
grief, anger, jealousy, fear of betrayal,
and hatred toward yourself and
others."When underactive, we may be
emotionally closed off, and find it
difficult to get over past hurts and
forgive," says Kavanagh. "As a result, it
could become hard to give and receive
love, which will have a knock on effect
on our relationships.

Heart Chakra

Heart Chakra
Activities
• Practice gratitude. Keep a gratitude journal, writing down three things a day that
you feel grateful for.
• Practice a loving kindness meditation.
• Use rose quartz and other heart opening crystals.
• Drink heart opening beverages like rose tea and cacao.
• Practice heart-opening affirmations

Powerful Heart Chakra Affirmations to Help you Heal and
Balance
• My heart space radiates powerful green light.
• I am worthy of the purest love.
• I direct love and light towards myself.
• I live in harmony with all other beings.
• I release and let go of all resentment.
• I forgive myself for my mistakes and I grow from them

Ask yourself
• The heart chakra relates to universal love, compassion, and gratitude. This love is
directed both inward and outward, with no strings attached.
• Do you feel that you are open to receiving love?
• Are you happy with the love you’re giving to your friends, family and significant
others?

Throat Chakra 5
Vishuddha
Energy Expression

Throat
Vishuddha Chakra
Beej Mantra
HAM
I Speak –my words are like seeds
Location at the base of the throat

Throat chakra
• Element Ether

A Balanced Throat chakra is linked to
A balanced throat chakra helps to set us free
from the fear of judgement or need for
approval from others. This chakra helps us to
embrace our originality and unique individual
experiences in the world. It is also associated
with purity, thus connecting it to the concept
of truth.

Traits and Characteristics of the Throat Chakra
• The qualities of this chakra are communication, truth, and self-
expression.
• Sensations in the digestive system and around the throat region were
mainly found in disgust. In contrast with all of the other emotions,
happiness was associated with enhanced sensations all over the body.

Throat Chakra
Opened
• When your throat chakra is opening
the ease and clarity of expression will
likely start with your inner voice and
communication within yourself and
expand to your communication with
others as your throat chakra
opens, balances, and energizes
further
Blocked
• . When your throat chakra is blocked
or misaligned, you may have issues
with creativity and communication.
Throat chakra problems can also lead
to physical symptoms like thyroid
imbalance, sore throat, and hearing
difficulties. It's believed that chakra
stones can rebalance this chakra.

Throat Chakra

Throat Chakra
Activities
• Include the color blue in your life. ...
• Do neck stretches. ...
• Focus on your breath. ...
• Use throat chakra stones. ...
• Try yoga poses. ...
• Try a reiki healing session. ...
• Work with the bija mantra. ...
• Find time for journaling.

Powerful Throat Chakra Affirmations to Help you Heal and
Balance
• I listen to my own inner knowing.
• I speak my truth.
• I let my voice be heard.
• I trust my conviction and act on my truth.
• I do no harm with my words.
• I speak with authenticity, grace, and courage.
• I express my creativity with ease and joy

Ask yourself
• The throat chakra governs our expression and our ability to
communicate. The ideas and messages we release into the world
vibrate stronger when it is healthy. To check in with this chakra, I
asked myself:
• Do I feel like I’ve been speaking my truth lately?
Is there anything I wish to tell the world in the next few months

Third Eye Chakra 5
Ajna
Energy Imagination

Third eye
Ajna Chakra
Bija Mantra
OM
I see- and open for new ideas
Location
The third eye chakra, also known as
Ajna, is considered to be the sixth
chakra in the body. This chakra is
said to be located in the center of
your head, parallel to the middle of
your eyebrows. It's believed to be
linked to perception, awareness, and
spiritual communication

Third Eye Chakra
• Element Light

A Balanced Ajna Chakra is linked to
Ajna is the Sanskrit name for your third eye
chakra. Located at the brow point between
your eyes, it is associated with inspiration, as
well as insight and intuition. When ajna is in
balance, we experience deep understanding
of our inner and outer worlds

Traits and Characteristics of the Third Eye Chakra
• The third eye chakra is associated with vision and intuition. It's
responsible for the perception of movements of energy and subtle
dimensions. The third eye chakra is also associated with psychic
abilities, specifically clairaudience and clairvoyance. It allows you
access to mystical states, as well as illumination

Third Eye Chakra
Opened
• This chakra is said to be located in the
center of your head, parallel to the
middle of your eyebrows. It's believed
to be linked to perception, awareness,
and spiritual communication. Some
say that when open, the third eye
chakra can provide wisdom and
insight, as well as deepen your
spiritual connection
Blocked
• “The illusion of separation between
self and spirit dissolves when the third
eye connection is cultivated.” What's
more, Covington says you can run into
problems if your third eye chakra is
blocked. This can include: confusion.

Third Eye Chakra

Third Eye Chakra
Activities
• Activate your third eye.
• Supplement your diet.
• Apply essential oils.
• Try sun gazing.
• Practice meditation and chanting.
• Use crystals.

Powerful Third Eye Chakra Affirmations to Help you Heal and
Balance
• I see all things in clarity
• I am open to the wisdom within
• I can manifest my vision
• I trust and follow my intuition
• I am connected to my true path and purpose
• I am connected with the wisdom of the universe
• I am the source of my truth and my love
• I open myself to know my inner guidance and deepest wisdom
• I release and forgive the past
• I am now using my intuition and insight without fear and without delusion

Ask yourself
• The third eye is known as a universal symbol of wisdom, intuition and
Insight. The more developed it becomes, the closer we are to
understanding the world around us. For this chakra check-in, I asked
myself:
• Do I trust my intuition?
What would I like to know in the next few months?

Crown Chakra 7
Sahasrara
Energy
Enlightenment

Crown Chakra
Sahasrara
Bija Mantra
Silent Om
I understand-and surrender to the
highest and the best that seeks to
engage through me .
Location The crown chakra, or
Sahasrara, is located at the top of
your head. Your Sahasrara
represents your spiritual connection
to yourself, others, and the universe

Crown Chakra
• Element Thought
• Ether can be seen as space and represents both the space within as without. At
the seventh chakra level of awareness, we experience Ether in the form of
thoughts which are strongly related to the mind and the awareness that creates
the mind

A Balanced Crown chakra is linked to
It is a rejection of all negative thoughts that
bring unhappiness and stress in our lives. A
balanced Crown Chakra brings spiritual
understanding and peace with a clear
perspective. When the Crown Chakra is
unbalanced or blocked, he or she may
experience disillusionment, boredom,
melancholy, and restlessness

Traits and Characteristics of the Crown Chakra
• Emotions like gratitude, compassion, and acceptance become our true Self. It is
a rejection of all negative thoughts that bring unhappiness and stress in our lives.
A balanced Crown Chakra brings spiritual understanding and peace with a clear
perspective.

Crown Chakra
Opened
• When your crown chakra is opening,
you can experience physical,
emotional, mental, and spiritual
symptoms. Some symptoms include
tingling in the head, emotional
instability, drastic changes in sleeping
patterns, and loss of one's ego.
Blocked
• A person with blocked a Crown Chakra
may experience unwillingness to be
open to other ideas, thoughts, or
knowledge. The signs such as
psychosis, dissociation from the body,
being disconnected and ungrounded
are also manifested when the Crown
Chakra is unbalanced

Crown Chakra

Crown Chakra
Activities
• Meditate, meditate, meditate. ...
• Stop believing your thoughts. ...
• Energy Work. ...
• Educate yourself. ...
• “Cleanliness is next to Godliness” ...
• Hum or chant the sound “OM” ...
• Explore plant medicine.

Powerful Crown Chakra Affirmations to Help you Heal and
Balance
• I honor the Divine within me.
• I am open to new ideas.
• Information I need comes to me easily.
• The world is my teacher.
• I am guided by a higher power and inner wisdom.
• I am worthy of love from divine energy

Ask yourself
The crown chakra connects us to something more—whether we call it
connection, bliss, the universe or some other word. To check in with this final
chakra, I asked myself:
What place or activity makes me feel most at peace?
Do I take time for myself to recharge, relax and just be

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