Chakras are the natural energy centers of universal and spiritual power in the human body. Chakras are responsible for distributing universal life energy, which is also known as Qi or Prana. Although we have a number of different chakras, there are seven main chakras in our energy system. The seven main chakras are the Crown chakra, Third Eye chakra, Throat chakra, Heart chakra, Solar Plexus chakra, Sacral chakra and Root chakra. Each chakra is associated with a certain color, different parts of our human body, and other aspects of our emotional, mental, and physical bodies.
Crown Chakra
Sahasrara
Color: White Purple
The crown chakra is the seventh chakra. Located at the top of the head, it gives us access to higher states of consciousness. This is where we receive spiritual downloads and claircognizant information. Just as the root chakra connects us to Mother Earth, the crown chakra is our connection to the Universe. The crown chakra disperses universal life force energy or Prana into the six other chakras located below it.
Signs & symptoms of a blocked crown chakra:
Headaches & migraines.
Racing thoughts.
Mental cloudiness.
Weak memory.
Low and fuzzy vision.
Feeling disconnected.
Third Eye
Anja
Color: Indigo
The third eye chakra is the sixth chakra, also known as the brow chakra. Located between the eyebrows, this chakra transcends time. The third eye allows you to see both inner and outer realms and helps perceive our reality, see through illusions, perceive our intuition, and see through the veil.
Signs & symptoms of a blocked Third Eye:
Dizziness & headaches.
Unable to visualize.
Lack of focus, being indecisive.
Unable to recall or remember dreams.
Illusions, refusing to see the truth.
Throat Chakra
Vishuddha
Color: Blue
The throat chakra is the fifth chakra and is located at the center of your throat and neck. This chakra is the center of communication, speaking your truth, creativity and self expression. The throat chakra allows you to express who you are but also listen deeply to yourself and others. When your throat chakra is balanced, it gives you the ability to be inspired, aligns your vision with reality, and helps you live in your truth.
Signs and symptoms of a blocked throat chakra include:
Excessive talking
Complaining or gossiping.
Dishonesty and lying.
Fear of speaking or shyness.
Arrogance, deception, manipulative behavior
Being unable to express yourself and emotions.
Heart Chakra
Anahata
Color: Green
The Heart Chakra is the fourth chakra, located at the center of the chest between the three lower body chakras and three upper body chakras. The heart chakra is where the physical and spiritual meet and come together, also known as the heart center. It is associated with compassion, openness, affection, and love. The energy of the heart chakra starts in the center and expands through the chest moving love throughout the chakras, body, and your life.
Signs and Symptoms of a blocked heart chakra:
Emotionally detached.
Unable to forgive or move on.
Fear of betrayal.
Highly guarded, closed off.
Jealousy and resentment.
Solar Plexus
Manipura
Color: Yellow
The Solar Plexus Chakra is the third chakra. Located around the abdomen above the belly button, the solar plexus chakra is the core of our expression of will, personal power, our identity, self-esteem, and of our ego.
The solar plexus chakra helps grow your self confidence and vitality. It helps empower you to live in your truth and create the life you want. When balanced, the solar plexus chakra allows you to seize your personal power, develop your authentic true self, and take action on your desires in life.
Signs & Symptoms of a blocked Solar Plexus:
Little to no confidence.
Memory issues.
Digestive problems.
Difficulty decision making.
Control and anger issues.
Sacral Chakra
Svadhisthana
Color: Orange
The Sacral Chakra is the second chakra. Located in the lower abdomen below the navel, it is the center of feelings, emotions, pleasures, sensuality, intimacy, and connection.
The sacral chakra governs how we can relate to others, creativity, expression, relationships, sexuality, pleasure, and enjoyment.
Signs & symptoms of a blocked sacral chakra:
Fear of change.
Emotional instability.
Feeling depressed.
Indulgence, addictive like behaviors.
Lack of creativity, feeling uninspired.
Sexual dysfunctions.
Root Chakra
Muladhara
Color: Red
The Root Chakra is the first chakra. Located at the base of the spine, the root chakra is responsible for your sense of safety and security and is the most instinctual of all chakras. It is the root of your being and establishes the deepest connections with your physical body, your environment, and with the Earth.
Signs and symptoms of a blocked root chakra:
Fear and anxiety.
Insecurity.
Eating disorder.
Identity crisis.
Feeling out of space.
Disconnection.
Feeling unsettled, can’t relax.
Lack of energy, fatigue.
