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Energy Centers in the subtle body
What are Chakras?
The word “chakra” is based on the Sanskrit word for “wheel” or “circle,” and the concept has origins in both the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. Chakras represent energy sources throughout your body. Each chakra corresponds to:
- A different section of your body
- A color
- An element
- Specific emotions
7 Primary Chakras
1st Chaka / Root Chakra
3rd chakra / Solar Plexus Chakra
2nd Chakra / Sacral Chakra
Location: Bottom of your tailbone
Color: Red
Element: Earth
Affirmation: “I’m safe with myself.”
Emotions: The root chakra is associated with feelings of groundedness, stability, safety and security. If it’s out of balance, you may feel unstable or like you can’t find your footing.
2nd Chakra / Sacral Chakra
3rd chakra / Solar Plexus Chakra
2nd Chakra / Sacral Chakra
Location: Between your tailbone and belly button
Color: Orange
Element: Water
Affirmation: “I move with the flow of life.”
Emotions: A balanced sacral chakra contributes to feelings of creativity and playfulness, while a lack of balance may bring feelings of powerlessness or low energy.
3rd chakra / Solar Plexus Chakra
3rd chakra / Solar Plexus Chakra
3rd chakra / Solar Plexus Chakra
Location: Belly button area
Color: Yellow
Element: Fire
Affirmation: “I choose what is right for me.”
Emotions: This chakra is associated with feelings of interpersonal power and connectedness. But out of balance, it’s associated with feelings of disempowerment and disconnectedness.
4th Chakra / Heart Chakra
6th Chakra / Third eye Chakra
3rd chakra / Solar Plexus Chakra
Location: Center of your chest
Color: Green
Element: Air
Affirmation: “I love and honor myself.”
Emotions: A balanced heart chakra is believed to be connected to feelings like acceptance, compassion and pleasure, while an out-of-balance heart chakra is related to feeling alone, separated and even worthless.
5th Chakra / Throat Chakra
6th Chakra / Third eye Chakra
6th Chakra / Third eye Chakra
Location: Pit of your throat
Color: Blue
Element: Space
Affirmation: “I speak freely and confidently.”
Emotions: This chakra is associated with feelings of confidence, truthfulness and boldness. It’s said that if it’s out of balance, you’ll feel fearful and muted, like you don’t have a voice or a say.
6th Chakra / Third eye Chakra
6th Chakra / Third eye Chakra
6th Chakra / Third eye Chakra
Location: Between your eyebrows
Color: Indigo
Element: Light
Affirmation: “I listen to my deepest intuition.”
Emotions: A balanced third eye chakra is associated with clarity and intuitiveness, while out of balance, it’s related to confusion and misperception.
7th Chakra / Crown Chakra
7th Chakra / Crown Chakra
7th Chakra / Crown Chakra
Location: Top of your head
Color: Purple
Element: None
Affirmation: “I am connected to all things.”
Emotions: A balanced crown chakra is associated with feeling peaceful, illuminated and free. Out of balance, it brings confusion, joylessness and a feeling of being trapped.
Imbalances in the chakras
When a chakra is imbalanced, individuals may experience a range of symptoms that can affect their emotional and physical well-being.
What does it mean to balance your chakras?
Balancing your chakras means figuring out how to foster the positive emotions associated with each one. To figure out what that might look like for you, pay attention to the parts of your life or personality that feel like they’re out of whack.
Ask yourself: What makes me feel grounded versus scattered? Calm versus stressed?
Once you’ve figured out what feels ‘off,’ you can take the time and care to even things out.
If, for example, you notice that you’re feeling disconnected or isolated, focusing on your heart chakra — like through a chakra-specific affirmation, activity or exercise — may help you meditate on those feelings.
- credit to Cleveland Clinic -