The seven chakras are the main energy centers of the body. You've probably heard people talk about "unblocking" their chakras, which refers to the idea that when all our chakras are open, energy can flow freely through them, creating harmony between the physical body and the mind.
Each of the seven chakras has a specific meaning and color, and in this article we will walk you through the meaning of all seven chakras, their colors, and the areas of our health and life that these chakras affect.
What are chakras?
Chakras have only recently become more widely known, with the growth in popularity of yoga and New Age philosophies in general. They are a complex and ancient energy system that originated in India. They were first mentioned in the Vedas, ancient sacred texts.
Chakras are the circular energy vortices that are placed at seven different points on the spine of your body, and all seven chakras are connected to the various organs and glands in the body. These chakras are responsible for disrupting the life energy, also known as Qi or Praana.
Chakra (cakra in Sanskrit) means 'wheel' and refers to energy points in your body. They are thought to be spinning disks of energy that must remain "open" and aligned as they interact with our nerves, major organs and parts of our energetic body that affect our emotional and physical well-being.
Some say there are 114 different chakras, but there are seven main chakras that run along your spine. These are the chakras that most of us refer to when we talk about them.
Each of these seven main chakras has a corresponding number, name, color, specific area from the spine from the sacrum to the crown of the head, and health focus.
Whenever a chakra is disrupted or blocked, the life energy also becomes blocked, leading to the development of mental and health problems. When the harmonious balance of the seven chakras is disrupted or damaged, it can cause various problems in our lives, including our physical health, emotional health and our mental state of mind.
Mooladhara Chakra – Root Chakra
In Sanskrit, the Root Chakra is known as the Mooladhara Chakra; this root defines our relationship with Mother Earth and represents our foundation. It influences our passion, creativity, youthfulness, vitality and above all our basic survival instincts. The Root Chakra is represented by the color red. On the human body, it sits at the base of the spine and gives us a sense of being grounded. When the root chakra is open, we are confident in our ability to withstand challenges and stand on our own two feet. When it is blocked, we feel threatened, as if we are standing on unstable ground.
In addition, it also symbolizes our physical strength, basic confidence, sense of security, security and being grounded.
- Location: Base of the spine, in the tailbone area
- What it checks: Survival issues like financial independence, money and food
- Mantra: “I cannot grow from a shaky foundation.”
- Color red
- Element: Earth
- Stone: hematite
- Yoga Practice: Warrior I
- When it develops: 1-7 years old
Swadhisthana chakra – sacral chakra
The sacral chakra, or the swadhisthana chakra, symbolizes the water elements present in the human body. It is represented by the color orange, which tends to affect our ability to be happy and joyful, compassionate, creative and passionate. It also influences our desires, sexuality and our reproductive functions, among other things.
In the human body, the sacral chakra is associated with our taste and affects various organs and glands, including the bladder, lymphatic system, pelvis, colon, and female reproductive organs.
Manipura chakra – solar plexus chakra
The Solar Plexus Chakra, known in Sanskrit as the Manipura Chakra, roughly translates to 'City of Jewels' and is considered one of the most powerful chakras that profoundly influences our personal power. The Solar Plexus chakra represents our personal abilities and powers, and influences both our personal and professional success.
This chakra is represented by the color yellow, which symbolizes this energy vortex and its connection to energy, fire and charge among other powerful emotions. When this fiery and powerful element is in harmonious balance, it allows us to be much more energetic, active, confident and cheerful with a cheerful disposition that allows us to respect ourselves and others.
The Solar Plexus chakra is connected to our eyesight and it is connected to the adrenal glands.
Anahata chakra – heart chakra
The heart chakra, also known as the Anahata Chakra, is associated with the element of air in the body and has the most profound impact on our professional and personal relationships.
This chakra is indicated by the color green, and if the heart chakra is weak and fragile, it can ruin our relationships with negative emotions, such as jealousy, envy, anger, mistrust and wrath. The Heart Chakra influences our sense of touch and is connected to several glands, including the lymph and thymus glands.
Vishuddhi Chakra – Throat Chakra
Just as the name suggests, the Vishuddhi Chakra or Throat chakra symbolizes our true inner voice and our ability to communicate with others. It is represented by the color blue and it is associated with our ability to listen, empathize and communicate with others.
The extremely delicate and graceful element of the throat chakra, when in harmonious balance, allows people to enjoy a beautiful voice, artistic potential, creative ways of expression and the ability to attain a higher spiritual abode with a direct sense of spiritual awareness.
The throat chakra is connected to several organs and glands, including the throat, jaws, cervical vertebrae, thyroid, teeth, ears, esophagus, and the ears. People with a balanced throat chakra have a powerful artistic potential, along with the ability to meditate and use their energy effectively.
Ajna Chakra – Third Eye Chakra
The Third Eye Chakra, also known as the Ajna Chakra, roughly translates to 'the center of knowledge or monitoring'. It is symbolized by the color indigo and is associated with our thinking ability, our ability to rationalize, use logic and perform analysis to draw reasonable conclusions.
Individuals with a harmoniously balanced Third Eye Chakra have a very charming and charismatic mind, they are not afraid of death or trouble, and they also have powerful telepathic abilities.
Sahasrara Chakra – Crown Chakra
Known in Sanskrit as the Sahasrara chakra, the crown chakra is associated with the element of light and is associated with various organs and glands in the body, including the brain, hand, nervous system, and pituitary gland.
When this chakra is harmoniously balanced, it can provide individuals with a number of extremely powerful abilities and capabilities, including the ability to transcend all barriers created by the laws of nature, to possess a greater consciousness of death and immortality, heightened spiritual powers and even to create miracles.
Why focus on balancing the 7 chakras?
When you are fully aware of all seven chakras, their respective colors and the organs they affect, you will notice the improvements you can bring to your body through all the different methods of awakening and strengthening these chakras. You can easily create a harmonious balance in your life by influencing your seven chakras to stay mentally, emotionally and physically healthy.
