Intro to the 7 Chakras

What are Chakras?

'Chakra' is Sanskrit for "disk" or "wheel." A chakra is a spinning wheel or circle that energy flows through. Imagine a vortex that spins in a circular motion, acting like a vacuum absorbing energy on a vibrational level, drawing in color, sound, light & emotions.

When pure light goes through a prism, it breaks into a spectrum of 7 colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo & violet). The main 7 Chakras are energy points that run up & down the spine. There are many chakra points all over the body (major 7, 8, or 13 primary, as well as 100s of smaller chakras).

Not only do chakras draw in energy, but they also govern over major organs & glands. When a chakra is out of sync, it may affect the organ or gland it’s connected to & cause the chakras near it to go out of sync as well, causing the whole body to become unbalanced. Chakras can become out of balance when they become blocked or vulnerable. This will cause changes in breathing patterns, body language & posture.

The Root Chakra

Location: Base of spine

Color: Red

Element: Earth

Sense: Smell

Purpose: Roots to Earth, Stability, Grounded, Security

IN BALANCE:

• Stable

• Secure

• Grounded

• Healthy

• Calm

OUT OF BALANCE:

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Low self-worth

• Materialism

• Over or under-eating

• Irregular / no period

• Constipation

The Sacral Chakra

Location: Sacrum

Color: Orange

Element: Water

Sense: Taste

Purpose: Pleasure, Creativity, Passion, Sexuality, Desires

IN BALANCE:

• Motivated

• Creative

• Good Boundaries

• Depth of feeling

• Healthy relationships

OUT OF BALANCE:

• Emotionally numb

• Fear of intimacy

• Anger

• Addiction

• Poor boundaries

• Hip / lower back pain

• Significant weight loss or gain

The Solar Plexus Chakra

Location: Between the naval & sternum

Color: Yellow

Element: Fire

Sense: Sight

Purpose: Personal power, Identity, Confidence

IN BALANCE:

• Confident

• Decisive

• Leader

• Expansive

• Brave

OUT OF BALANCE:

• Low energy

• Low self-confidence

• Victim mentality

• Controlling

• Aggressive

• Digestive issues

• Eating disorder

The Heart Chakra

Location: Heart center

Color: Green or Pink

Element: Air

Sense: Touch

Purpose: Unconditional love, forgiveness, compassion

IN BALANCE:

• Self-love

• Empathy

• Understanding

• Forgiveness

• Kindness

OUT OF BALANCE:

• Self-isolation

• Fear of intimacy/ abandonment

• Codependency

• Tendency to be in toxic or unhealthy relationships

• Panic attacks

• OCD

• Hoarding

The Throat Chakra

Location: Throat

Color: Turquoise / Bright Blue

Element: Ether

Sense: Sound

Purpose: Self-expression, Communication, Expression

IN BALANCE:

• Self-expression

• Creative

• Communicates feelings

• Listens to others

OUT OF BALANCE:

• Seeks attention or is afraid to be seen

• Can't put feelings into words

• Fear of ridicule

• Afraid to have different opinions or interest

• Doesn't stand up for self

• Thyroid issues

• Asthma

The Third Eye Chakra

Location: Center of Brow

Color: Blue, Indigo

Element: Light

Sense: Intuition

Purpose: Wisdom, Truth, Imagination, Forward thinking

IN BALANCE:

• Focused

• Imaginative

• Follows intuition

• Optimistic

• Good memory

OUT OF BALANCE:

• Isolation

• Narrow-minded

• Tendency to "space out"

• Mental illness

• Poor vision/ memory

• Neurological disorders

• Seizures

The Crown Chakra

Location: Top of Head

Color: Purple / White

Element: Thought

Sense: Beyond senses

Purpose: Awareness, Unity, Understanding, Intelligence

IN BALANCE:

• Clarity of mind

• Sense of purpose

• Empathy & compassion

• Spiritual awakening

OUT OF BALANCE:

• Melancholy

• Lack of energy/ purpose

• Addiction

• Overthinking

• Rigid beliefs/ thoughts

• Alzheimer's

• Psychosis/ schizophrenia