Seven Chakras

The Seven Chakras are energy centers in the human body according to ancient Indian traditions, particularly within yoga, Ayurveda, and Tantra. Each chakra is associated with specific physical, emotional, and spiritual functions.

Seven Chakras

Here's a breakdown of the seven main chakras, from bottom to top

Root Chakra (Muladhara)

  • Location: Base of the spine (tailbone)

  • Color: Red

  • Element: Earth

  • Represents: Survival, security, grounding

  • Balanced state: Stability, safety, basic trust

  • Blocked state: Fear, insecurity, instability

Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana)

  • Location: Lower abdomen, just below the navel

  • Color: Orange

  • Element: Water

  • Represents: Emotions, creativity, sexuality

  • Balanced state: Pleasure, emotional well-being, creative flow

  • Blocked state: Guilt, emotional numbness, lack of desire

Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)

  • Location: Upper abdomen/stomach area

  • Color: Yellow

  • Element: Fire

  • Represents: Confidence, personal power, will

  • Balanced state: Self-esteem, motivation, control

  • Blocked state: Shame, lack of direction, powerlessness

Heart Chakra (Anahata)

  • Location: Center of the chest

  • Color: Green

  • Element: Air

  • Represents: Love, compassion, relationships

  • Balanced state: Connection, kindness, emotional openness

  • Blocked state: Grief, loneliness, bitterness

Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)

  • Location: Throat

  • Color: Blue

  • Element: Ether (space)

  • Represents: Communication, truth, self-expression

  • Balanced state: Clear speech, honesty, authenticity

  • Blocked state: Fear of speaking, dishonesty, introversion

Third Eye Chakra (Ajna)

  • Location: Forehead between the eyebrows

  • Color: Indigo

  • Element: Light

  • Represents: Intuition, insight, wisdom

  • Balanced state: Clear thinking, imagination, inner guidance

  • Blocked state: Confusion, lack of focus, poor intuition

Third Eye Chakra (Ajna)

  • Location: Top of the head

  • Color: Violet or White

  • Element: Cosmic energy / thought

  • Represents: Spiritual connection, enlightenment

  • Balanced state: Peace, unity, higher consciousness

  • Blocked state: Spiritual disconnection, lack of purpose