Chakras (pronounced cha-kra, with a hard ch) are spinning energy centers in the body that lie along the body main energy pathways. (sometimes called prana or chi) Even if you don't know it you have probably experienced them at some point in time. They are located near the midline of the body from the base of the spine to the crown of the head.
These energy systems correspond to certain glands, nerve centers, and organs in the body. They also correspond to various aspects of the body's physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual state. Each chakra identifies with an aspect of the self: grounding and safety, movement and sexuality, personal power, love, communication, intuition, and spiritual connection.

Breakdown of Each Chakra

First : Color: Red The base or root Chakra located at the base of the spine. Responsible for basic survival needs, groundedness, sexuality and strength.

Second : Color: Orange the Womb/Spleen Chakra is located below the navel. Responsible for: creativity, intimacy and warmth.

Third color: Yellow The Solar Plexus Chakra located above the navel. Responsible for: confidence, power and learning.

Fourth Color: Green Heart Chakra located in the middle of the chest. Responsible for: love, healing, unity, empathy and service.

Fifth Color: Sky Blue Throat Chakra located at the throat. Responsible for: communication, creativity and expression.

Sixth Color: Indigo or White Third eye Chakra located between the eyebrows just above the bridge of the nose. Responsible for: Psychic abilities and higher consciousness.

Seventh Color: Purple or Violet Crown Chakra located at the top of the head. Responsible for: spirit and higher self.

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Chakras are an amazing tool to help you understand yourself and your body in a deeper way. They are constantly shifting energy and they can measure who you are at any given moment in time.

It's important to remember that your chakras do not affect you. YOU affect your chakras.

Learning how to read and manipulate your own chakras is a powerful tool for balancing, healing, and improving your life.

Sat Nam