What Are Chakras?

What are Chakras?

Chakras are what could be consider energy vortex centers, running from the base of the spine to the crown of the head.

Chakra is a Sanskrit word meaning "wheel"

There are 7 main chakras, each representing a focus or concentration of energy within the body.

The Root Chakra - located at the base of the spine - color red -

Element Earth - Mind Intuition - Emotion Confidence - Spirit Survival

The Sacral Chakra - located in the abdomen - color orange -

Element Water - Mind Creativity - Emotion Enthusiasm - Spirit Passion

Solar Plexus Chakra - between naval & sternum - color yellow -

Element Fire - Mind Personal Power - Emotion Expanse - Spirit Growth

Heart Chakra - center of chest - color green - Spirit Devotion

Element Air - Mind Passion/Compassion -Emotion Love of Self & Others

Throat Chakra - base of neck/throat - color blue - Element Sound -

Mind Confidence - Emotion Independance - Spirit Sense of Security

Third Eye Chakra - Forehead/between the brows - color indigo blue -

Element Light - Mind Visual - Emotion Clarity - Spirit Insight

Crown Chakra - top of the head - color violet/white -

Element Thought - Mind Free Thought - Emotion Release - Spirit Set Free

Each Chakra effects different aspects of your emotional, physical, and spiritual health, and when chakras are not in balance you may experience negative patterns as a result.

Chakra Balancing

Balancing of the chakras can be acheived through an array of methods. Making an effort to implement these practices as a part of your every day routine will help to ensure a healthy mind, body, and spirit!

Color Therapy

Every chakra has its own set of elements and aspects unique from the others starting with a designated color. Color Therapy can be implemented in the balancing of chakras, simply wearing a corresponding color can have an emotional and spiritual effect.

Crystals & Gemstones

Crystal Healing Energies have powerful effects on the Chakra system, similiar to color therapy, a lot of the crystals recommended to a certain energy center often match the chakras color. Carrying crystals in your pocket is a great way to keep your chakras balanced, just be sure to rotate as needed!

There is so much information in relation to each Chakra, the techniques for Balancing one Chakra may not be beneficial to another. From particular Aromatherapy Scents, certain music notes, and individual Meditation soundtracks, the Chakras definitely deserve to have their own blog posts in the future. Where we can really dive in and share each Chakras unique aspects including all the recommended Balancing techniques available!