What are chakras?

Chakras are spinning wheels of energy called vortexes. These vortexes are open when they are clear from blockages and closed when the energy to them is stuck or blocked somehow.

Think of a chakra as in the shape of a lovely lotus flower. While the lotus is under water in the mud it is like your chakra when it is blocked- it is closed up. Once the lotus reaches the surface of the water and emerges into the light, we see a beautiful flower open to the light of day- just like your chakra when it is open and unblocked and full of light.

When our chakras or open and full of light, we are in balance. energy flows effortlessly through our bodies and we experience a state of health and well being.

Quick Chakra Guide

Muladhara

The first chakra, or the root chakra

Where to find this chakra: Base of the spine, coccygeal plexus, perineum

What does this chakra do: Grounding, survival, and stability

What is the issue it deals with: Survival

What is the element associated with this chakra: Earth

Which endocrine gland is this chakra associated with: The adrenal glands

What is the color associated with this chakra: Red

What does this chakra manifest: The right to be here and now- the right to have

Svadhisthana

The second chakra or the sacral chakra

Where to find this chakra: The sacral area, then hip, back and genital area

What does this chakra do: This chakra works with movement and flow of energy

What is the issue it deals with: The emotions and sexuality

What is the element associated with this chakra: Water

Which endocrine gland is this chakra associated with: The ovaries and the testicles

What is the color associated with this chakra: Orange

What does this chakra manifest: The right to have feelings

Manipura

The third chakra or the solar plexus chakra

Where to find this chakra: Under the base of the sternum, and above the navel

What does this chakra do: Supplies energy and will

What is the issue it deals with: Willpower, self-mastery, personal power

What is the element associated with this chakra: Fire

Which endocrine gland is this chakra associated with: The adrenals and the pancreas

What is the color associated with this chakra: Yellow

What does this chakra manifest: The right and ability to take action

Anahata

The fourth chakra or heart chakra

Where to find this chakra: The chest or cardiac plexus

What does this chakra do: Opens one to love, relationships and compassion

What is the issue it deals with: Self-worth and self-love, and relationships

What is the element associated with this chakra: Air

Which endocrine gland is this chakra associated with: Thymus

What is the color associated with this chakra: Green

What does this chakra manifest: The right to be loved and also to love

Visudda

The fifth chakra or throat chakra

Where to find this chakra: Throat

What does this chakra do: The ability to communicate, creativity

What is the issue it deals with: The ability to speak one’s own truth, self-expression, and the ability to listen

What is the element associated with this chakra: Sound, or ether

Which endocrine gland is this chakra associated with: Thyroid

What is the color associated with this chakra: Blue

What does this chakra manifest: The ability to speak and to be heard

Ajna

The sixth chakra or the third eye chakra

Where to find this chakra: Above and between the eyes or the brow

What does this chakra do: Gives insight, opens intuition, allows one to see

What is the issue it deals with: Clarity, imagination, intuitive guidance

What is the element associated with this chakra: Light

What is the endocrine gland associated with this chakra: Pineal

What is the color associated with this chakra: Indigo

What does this chakra manifest: The right to be accounted for

Sahasrara

The seventh chakra or the crown chakra

Where to find this chakra: The crown of the head

What does this chakra do: Brings unity with the source of all, gives pure understanding and awareness

What is the issue it deals with: spiritual enlightenment, intelligence

What is the element associated with this chakra: Higher consciousness

What is the endocrine gland associated with this chakra: Pituitary

What is the color associated with this chakra: Violet or Pure White

What does this chakra manifest: All knowing

Keep Yourself Well & Present in Love,  Light, & Gratitude