What are CHAKRAS and Why do they need to be BALANCED?

In Sanskrit (an ancient Indo-European language of India), the word “chakra” means “disk” or “wheel” and refers to the energy centers in your body. These wheels or disks of spinning energy each correspond to certain nerve bundles and major organs. The 7 rainbow colors are associated to the chakras and the endocrine system.

To function at their best, your chakras need to stay open, or balanced. If they get blocked, you may experience physical or emotional symptoms related to a particular chakra.

There are seven main chakras that run along your spine. They start at the root, or base, of your spine and extend to the crown of your head.

The chakras most often referred to are the seven main ones that we’ll explore in more detail below.

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Crown Chakra – Violet – Amethyst or Clear Quartz

The crown chakra, is located at the top of your head. crown of the head, pituitary gland and the pineal gland is our connection with universal energies. Your Crown represents your spiritual connection to yourself, others, and the universe. It also plays a role in your life’s purpose.

Third Eye Chakra – Indigo – Lapis Lazuli or Blue Sapphire

The third eye chakra, middle of forehead, pituitary glands represents forgiveness, awareness & compassion.. You can thank this chakra for a strong gut instinct. That’s because the third eye is responsible for intuition. It’s also linked to imagination.

Throat Chakra – Blue – Blue Aventurine or Turquoise

The throat chakra is located in your throat near the Thyroid gland. This chakra has to do with our ability to communicate verbally, physically & spiritually.

Heart Chakra – Green – Green Aventurine or Emerald

The heart chakra, is located near your heart and thymus gland, in the center of your chest. It comes as no surprise that the heart chakra is all about our ability to love, healing and our sense of responsibility and show compassion to others.

Solar Plexus Chakra – Yellow – Yellow Jade or Citrine

The solar plexus chakra, is located stomach area and includes the Liver and Gallbladder. It’s responsible for confidence and self-esteem, wisdom and power and ego as well as helping you feel sin control of your life.

Sacral Chakra – Orange – Carnelian or Calcite

The sacral chakra, is in the abdomen- it includes the gonads and is associated with emotion and sexuality. This chakra is responsible for your sexual and creative energy. It’s also linked to how you relate to your emotions as well as the emotions of others.

Root Chakra – Red – Red Jasper or Garnet

The root chakra, is located at the base of your spine – it includes the adrenal glands and represents grounding and survival. It provides you with a base or foundation for life, and it helps you feel grounded and able to withstand challenges. Your root chakra is responsible for your sense of security, trust and stability.