A Simple Guide to the Chakras and their Meanings
You must have heard about ‘Chakras’ while researching yoga and meditation. Even if you have not heard of them, don’t worry. This article will cover the basics of Chakras.
What is Chakra
Chakra refers to ‘Wheel’, and it also refers to the energy points or the energy centre in our body. They are considered to be a spinning circle of energy that needs to stay open and aligned because they communicate with major organs and other parts of the body that affect our emotional and physical health.
Types of Chakra
It is said that there are more than 100 different chakras, 114 to be specific. However, there are seven main chakras, and each of them has a particular number, name, color and particular rea of the body.
Root Chakra
Location: In the tailbone area, the pelvic floor.
Color: Red
Root chakra creates a sense of safety and security which is one of the basic human needs. A blocked Root Chakra can cause emotional issues through the feeling of insecurity or lack of basic needs and well-being. When in the good glow, it gives us the feeling of stability and safety.
Sacral Chakra
Location: Centre of lower belly button
Color: Orange
Sacral Chakra is also known as Sex Chakra. It is known to control one’s centre of pleasure and passion. Keeping Sacral Chakra inflow leads to improvements in sexuality, sensuality, reproduction, and relationships. However, if it goes out of flow, it causes emotional instability, sexual dysfunction, and lack of energy, or infertility in some cases.
Solar Plexus Chakra
Location: Upper Abdomen
Color: Yellow
Function: Self-Esteem, Confidence
This Chakra controls our personal power, which leads to our self-esteem and confidence. If it is imbalanced, we may face lower self-esteem, aggression, and dominating behaviour. It can also cause some physical issues such as fatigue, excessive weight, and digestive disorder.
Heart Chakra
Location: Centre of Chest, the Heart area
Color: Green
Function: Love Compassion
When the heart chakra is in balance, we feel an abundance of love and compassion. A blocked heart chakra may keep us live with the hurt of past adverse incidents.
Throat Chakra
Location: The Throat, the region of jaw, neck
Color: Blue
Throat Chakra is responsible for the element of ether. When in a good flow, it allows us to speak, listen, and express our feelings with authenticity. When it is not in good balance, we may face difficulty in expressing our true selves.
Third Eye Chakra
Location: Between Eyes
Color: Indigo
Known as “brow chakra,” leads to a strong intuition, release of ego, and inner wisdom when it is in good flow. The blockage can cause headaches and vision problems. The people who believe that they know it all could be facing the blockage of this chakra.
Crown Chakra
Location: Top of the Head
Color: Violet
This chakra is linked to cosmic energy. When it is in balance, we get the feeling of spiritual enlightenment and connection. Many believe that the idea of Crown Chakra is only for wise monks and gurus, which is not correct. Everyone has the power to connect to their best self gradually. The imbalance of this chakra may lead to depression, greed, narrow-mindedness, materialism.
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