All 7 Chakras Explained
Why Are Chakras Important?
Learning about chakras is a tool that you can use to aid in your spiritual, emotional, and even physical healing. Many people find that learning about chakras is fascinating and use this information to create their own healing practice.
Learning about the chakra systems will give you a very comprehensive understanding of the following:
How energy is processed.
Why chakras get knocked out of alignment.
What happens to our bodies when our chakras are out of balance.
What Are Chakras?
Chakras are energy centers in and around the body. There are seven main chakras that start from the base of the spine up to the top of the head. Each energy center is connected to physical and emotional attributes. When chakras are in balance, you feel calm and happy. You are connected and find joy in the present time while simultaneously balancing your spiritual needs.
Humans are sensitive to the energy in their environments which is why outside factors can impact chakras with the same force as inner thoughts and feelings. When chakras are out of balance, they manifest in negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Physical ailments can manifest when chakras are left out of balance for too long. They are a signal from your body to pay closer attention to yourself and find realignment. Many practices such as yoga, reiki, sound healing, and crystal healing focus on rebalancing these energy centers.
Understanding All 7 Chakras
The two most important things to remember about each chakra are:
The corresponding location on your body.
The color association.
Learning these two things about each chakra will make it easier to remember other details corresponding to each chakra. The location of each chakra is near a major health system of the body which provides intuitive clues on what that chakra is linked to. For example, the third eye is close to the brain so it fuels a healthy nervous system, strong intellect, and insight into inner wisdom. The colors themselves give clues as to what can help heal that chakra. For example, the sacral chakra is orange so working with crystals and essential oils that are orange as well as eating orange foods can help keep that chakra in balance.
You can download a poster here to help you remember keywords and suggested healing crystals for each chakra.
Use this poster in conjunction with the information in this article to deepen your knowledge of chakras. Feel free to take notes on this printout as you read about each chakra in more detail.
Crown Chakra
Location: Top of Head
Colors: Purple/Clear/White
Attributes: The Crown Chakra is one’s connection with the divine. It is the spiritual epicenter of a person and is connected to the collective consciousness. Leverage your etherial power to protect your energy from negative forces.
Mantra: I am connected to all that is, all that was, and all that will be!
Third Eye Chakra
Location: One inch above the center of the brow
Colors: Indigo/Dark Blue
Attributes: Access your intuition (inner knowing) leveraging your Third Eye Chakra. This is the center of your intelligence and is closely linked to your brain and nervous system. It is activated through mindful activities like meditation and journaling.
Mantra: I seek inner wisdom for strength and guidance!
Throat Chakra
Location: Center of the throat
Colors: Teal/Light Blue
Attributes: The Throat Chakra is about expression and communication. Linked with the ability to speak from your mind and your heart is your capacity to be a good listener. Clear communication, writing, and singing are all associated with this prolific chakra. Consumption of food, beverages, and other substances is connected to this chakra so self-control and healthy habits are a signal that the throat is in balance.
Mantra: I speak clearly, finding truth in my heart and mind!
Heart Chakra
Location: At the heart
Colors: Pink/Green
Attributes: The heart emits 60 times more energy than the brain and represents the center of the chakra system. The powerhouse of the chakras, the heart is affiliated with all emotions especially those of kindness, compassion, and, of course, love. A healthy heart chakra promotes strong relationships with oneself and other people. The heart, circulatory system, and lungs are at the core of the heart chakra.
Mantra: I offer love and compassion to myself and others!
Solar Plexus Chakra
Location: 4 inches above the belly button
Colors: Yellow
Attributes: This cheery chakra is about confidence, humor, and warmth. Possessing a healthy sense of self-worth and finding an intrinsic sense of value in oneself are indicators that this chakra is in balance. Being able to manifest hopes and dreams is this chakra’s specialty. Closely tied to the stomach and GI system, your gut will tell you when this chakra is out of alignment.
Mantra: I am confident and stand in my own power!
Sacral Chakra
Location: 2 inches below the belly button
Colors: Orange
Attributes: Seduction, desire, passion, yes, please! This firey chakra ignites all of your burning wishes. It is the spark of your motivation and the creative center that your wants arise from. Associated with the reproductive system, this chakra wants you to bring new life forward, whether that life is an actual child or giving birth to an idea, the choice is yours.
Mantra: I ignite my passion and desire to create!
Root Chakra
Location: Base of spine
Colors: Red/Black
Attributes: This grounding chakra helps you feel safe and balanced in your environment. The keeper of overall health, this chakra helps you find serenity in the present time. Taking walks in nature and appreciating all that Earth has to offer creates the nurturing and serenity one longs for.
Mantra: I am safe in my body and grounded by the earth!
Curious to learn more about chakras? Excellent! The next article is all about how you can sense energy to know whether your chakras are in balance or out of alignment. Read it here.