What is a Chakra?

In Sanskrit, the word "chakra" means "disk" or "wheel" and refers to the energy centers that are in your body.  Certain nerve bundles and major organs all have wheels or disks of spinning energy that correspond to those muscles and organs.

When these chakras are blocked, you may experience physical or emotional symptoms related to a particular chakra. 

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The Seven Main Chakras

1. Root Chakra-Muladhara-located at the base of the spine.

Responsible for your sense of security and stability. 

Color-Red

2. Sacral Chakra-Svadhisthana-located two inches below your belly button.

Responsible for how you relate to your emotions as well as the emotions of others.

Color-Orange

3. Solar Plexus Chakra-Manipura-located two inches above your belly button.

Responsible for confidence and self esteem.

Color-Yellow

4. Heart Chakra-Anahata-located near your heart, in the center of your chest.

Responsible for your ability to love and show compassion.

Color-Green

5. Throat Chakra-Vishuddha-located in your throat.

Responsible for your ability to communicate verbally.

Color-Blue

6. Third Eye Chakra-Anja-located between your eyes.

Responsible for your intuition. Also linked to imagination.

Color-Indigo

7. Crown Chakra-Sahasrara-located at the top of your head.

Responsible for your spiritual connection to yourself, others, and the Universe. It also plays a role in your life's purpose. 

Color-Purple

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