Chakras are energy centers in our physical and energetic bodies that conduct life force energy (qi) throughout the body. When in a state of balance and alignment, the chakras will help to regulate mental, emotional, and physical health. We have more than 7 chakras but today let’s have a closer look at our 7 main chakras, starting at the base of the spine and moving upwards to the crown of the head.

Each chakra has a distinct color, has its own function, and is associated with certain endocrine glands and organs in the body. Any imbalance or blockage of the chakras will lead to an imbalance in the entire process of life energy exchange within the body.

 

1. The First Chakra – Root Chakra:

The root meaning of origin – from the forming qi of the fetus that is nourished from the spirit of the mother. Hence, Root Chakra is related to instinct, safety, survival, and basic human potentials. For those who are physically weak, it is possible to heal the events in which their mother has hurt, especially during pregnancy till 6 months old.

Element: EARTH – Yang. This is the source of a human life journey as well as the place where a human returns to his body.

Colour: RED – Energy. This is where energy accumulates and is the starting point for a cycle of Life Energy as it begins to travel throughout the body. The hot air of this chakra is very important in the body’s qi process, bringing energy to all the chakras and meridians.

Quality: STRENGTH. Represents stability, strength, security, sense of survival, and mindfulness of energy.

Location & Symbol: It is located between the genitals and anus, called Muladhara, with the symbol of a 4-petal lotus.

 

2. The Second Chakra – Sacral Chakra:

Sacral Chakra is related to emotions, creativity, pleasure, sensuality, and the divine feminine. It is linked with the lower part of the body, such as the genitourinary system, excretory system, digestive system and sex hormones. Moreover, because this chakra directly affects the endocrine system, it also influences skin health.

Element: WATER – Yin. Water is flexible, flowing, spreading, and is linked with freedom of expression regarding emotions and sensuality.

Colour: ORANGE – the color of activity and aliveness.

Quality: JOY. Its main focus is allowing the individual to discover what they enjoy, to form hobbies, create loving and exciting relationships.

Location and Symbol: This chakra is located at the head of the sacrum and below the belly button, called Svadiusuthana. It is symbolized by a 6-petal lotus.

 

3. The Third Chakra – Solar Plexus Chakra:

Solar Plexus Chakra has masculine energy. This chakra is related to the stomach, intestines, gallbladder, liver, pancreas and spleen. Besides, the third chakra is also the control center for muscle and bone movement.

Element: FIRE – Yang. Activating the fire within assists in regulating body temperature, food digestion and metabolism.

Colour: YELLOW – the color of activity and aliveness.

Quality: POWER. It acts as the center of personal power. It governs personality, ego and identity, sense of self, including self-confidence and self-control.

Location and Symbol: This chakra is located in the stomach area. The symbol for Solar Plexus Chakra is a 10-petalled lotus.

 

4. The Fourth Chakra – Heart Chakra:

The Heart Chakra mainly affects the heart and circulatory system. This chakra functioning well will make the qi and blood flow more powerful. Moreover, it regulates our ability to give and receive love unconditionally to our own selves and to others. More importantly, the Heart Chakra is the bridge in between connecting the 3 lower chakras with the 3 upper chakras.

Element: AIR – Yin. Air is the best source of energy for our body.

Colour: GREEN. The color green represents earth, life, love, nature. Furthermore, this color has gentle but profound healing power.

Quality: LOVE. This chakra is related to pure love, compassion, connection, being able to understand the thoughts and aspirations of others.

Location and Symbol: This chakra is located in the center of the chest area. The symbol for Heart Chakra is a 12-petalled lotus.

 

5. The Fifth Chakra – Throat Chakra:

The Throat Chakra mainly affects the respiratory system, from the breathing organ until the air enters the blood. This is also an important point because it is the entrance of air, one vital life energy. It links to communication, authenticity, and purification. It invites us to allow an authentic expression of our inner world, first towards ourselves, then towards the outside world.

Element: ETHER – Yang. This non-physical element is associated with openness. It is present between the cells in the body, in the deep and infinite being.

Colour: BLUE. Blue stands for openness, purity, space, truth, faith, and trust.

Quality: COMMUNICATION. We learn to master the balance of expressing ourselves truthfully while listening to the feelings of others and we are careful and kind with our words.

Location and Symbol: This chakra is located at the base of the neck. The Throat Chakra symbol is a blue lotus with 16 petals.

 

6. The Sixth Chakra – Third Eye Chakra:

This is called the Third Eye or the Celestial Eye. The effect of the Celestial Eye is very mysterious and magical. This chakra makes it possible for the spirit to communicate with other entities, in different dimensions and timelines. The pineal gland is a light-sensitive part, producing the hormone melatonin, which controls the spiritual awakening.

Element: DIMENSION OF LIGHT – Yin. It is the center of clarity and wisdom.

Colour: INDIGO or PURPLE. These two colors are mostly associated with royalty, wisdom, mystery, magic, and faith.

Quality: WISDOM. This chakra is related to higher understanding, sharp intuition and clear thinking, sacred and true enlightenment. It helps with concentration and the stillness of the mind.

Location and Symbol: This chakra is located between the two physical eyes. The Third Eye Chakra symbol features a lotus with only two petals.

 

6. The Seventh Chakra – Crown Chakra:

The Crown Chakra mainly affects the function of the brain and our consciousness, self-perception, unity of the body, mind, and spirit. When this chakra is in balance, it brings enlightenment, multidimensional awareness beyond space and time, merging with the universe.

Element: SPACE or NOTHINGNESS – Yang. It shows the infinity of cosmic energy and our connection with the divine.

Colour: VIOLET or WHITE in highly enlightened beings. White contains all other colors. It is the pure, undivided source of all other colors.

Quality: ENLIGHTENMENT. This chakra represents self-transcendence, oneness, and the merging with the infinite source of creation.

Location and Symbol: This chakra is located at the top of our head. The Third Eye Chakra symbol is a violet or white lotus with thousand petals.

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Above are the basic explanation for our 7 major chakras. Below are the ultimate guides for you to realize the signs of each chakra in imbalance and how to help it heal.

1. How to Heal the Root Chakra.

2. How to Heal the Sacral Chakra.

3. How to Heal the Solar Plexus Chakra.

4. How to Heal the Heart Chakra.

5. How to Heal the Throat Chakra.

6. How to Heal the Third Eye Chakra.

7. How to Heal the Crown Chakra.

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