Literally speaking, the word "chakra" from Sanskrit translates to "wheel" or "disk," but references a spiritual energy center within the human body, of which there are seven along the spine, and through the neck and the crown of your head, according to the Chopra Center. Literally speaking, the word "chakra" from Sanskrit translates to "wheel" or "disk," but references a spiritual energy center within the human body.
The Vedas are the earliest Sanskrit literary records and the most ancient scriptures of Hinduism. As for the purpose of the seven chakras? While there isn't much scientific evidence that supports the physical manifestations of spiritual energy, the study of the seven chakras and chakra alignment—whether it be through meditation , reiki , or yoga —is rooted in the belief that "when the chakras are open and aligned, our energy is constantly free-flowing, allowing prana to flow through them," says Olivia.
But before you can dive deep into each chakra, you need to know the basics. Location: The root chakra is associated with the base of the spine, the pelvic floor, and the first three vertebrae. What it is: Think about your root chakra aka Muladhara in Sanskrit as the foundation of a house, except for your body— when in balance it's sturdy, stabilizing, and supportive.
As such, it's responsible for your sense of security and survival, says Olivia. It's also connected to whatever you use to ground yourself, including basic needs such as food, water, shelter, and safety, as well as your more emotional needs such as letting go of fear and feeling safe. As you well know, when these needs are met, you tend to worry less. When it's blocked: A variety of ailments can occur from blockages, including anxiety disorders, fears, or nightmares, adherents say.
Physically, the first chakra is associated with problems in the colon, with the bladder, with elimination, or with lower back, leg, or feet issues.
In this case we may feel anxious, insecure and unsafe and as a result be ungrounded. If overactive, it's as though the energies are working overtime and too attached to the physical and material world in ways which are unhealthy. Over indulging in physical pleasures like food or sex, becoming too attached to money, and an obsession with feeling secure are all markers of an overactive root chakra.
Yoga poses that activate it : Wide-legged forward fold, malasana squats, mountain pose. What it is: Consider the second chakra, or Svadhisthana , the most fun out of the seven. When your sacral chakra is aligned, you'll likely feel great: You're friendly, passionate, and successfully fulfilled while also eliciting feelings of wellness, abundance, pleasure, and joy.
By honoring your body and expressing yourself creatively, you're keeping the energy wheels turning and fluid. When it's blocked: When you're feeling uninspired creatively or have some emotional instability, your sacral chakra may be misaligned.
Likewise, this can also be associated with physical sexual disfunction, while also potentially experiencing fear of change, depression, or addiction-like behaviors. Some say there are different chakras, but there are seven main chakras that run along your spine. These are the chakras that most of us are referring to when we talk about them. Each of these seven main chakras has a corresponding number, name, color, specific area of the spine from the sacrum to the crown of the head, and health focus.
A blocked root chakra can manifest as physical issues like arthritis, constipation, and bladder or colon problems, or emotionally through feeling insecure about finances or our basic needs and well-being. Issues with this chakra can be seen via problems with the associated organs, like urinary tract infections, lower back pain, and impotency. Emotionally, this chakra is connected to our feelings of self-worth, and even more specifically, our self-worth around pleasure, sexuality, and creativity.
Blockages in the third chakra are often experienced through digestive issues like ulcers, heartburn, eating disorders, and indigestion. Blocks in our heart chakra can manifest in our physical health through heart problems, asthma, and weight issues. People with heart chakra blocks often put others first, to their own detriment. When out of alignment, it can make us feel lonely, insecure, and isolated. As one would expect, this chakra is connected to our ability to communicate verbally.
Voice and throat problems as well as any problems with everything surrounding that area, such as the teeth, gums, and mouth, can indicate a blockage. Chakra healing stones are all the rage. For example, a red jasper would work for balancing the Root Chakra while a sapphire would work better for Third Eye Chakra issues.
Overactive Root Chakra symptoms: Fearful, insecure, overly materialistic, and resistant to change. Overactive Sacral Chakra symptoms: Emotions are all over the place, attracted to drama and chaos, lacking personal boundaries in relationships and friendships. Underactive blocked Sacral Chakra symptoms: Lack of creativity and motivation, emotional confusion, no desire for sex, fertility issues, dysfunctional relationships.
Overactive Solar Plexus Chakra symptoms: Aggressive and angry, perfectionistic or overly critical of oneself or others. Underactive blocked Solar Plexus Chakra symptoms: Serious self-esteem issues, indecisive, timid, lacking self-control or self-confidence, and issues with the digestive system. Underactive blocked Chakra symptoms: Being cold, distant, and unable or unwilling to open up to others, grudgeful or unforgiving. Overactive Throat Chakra symptoms : Too talkative, poor listener, highly critical of other people, verbally abusive, condescending.
Overactive Crown Chakra symptoms Addicted to spirituality , not taking care of bodily needs. Underactive Crown Chakra symptoms Not very open to spirituality, unable to set or maintain goals, lacking direction in life in general. In our natural states, our chakras are open.
It is when we start to have trouble in an area that we realize our energy centers may be blocked. To determine if your seven chakras are open, look at your life. If you seem to be having trouble in a certain area, you may have some chakra healing to do. Here you can find the symptoms of blocked chakras. Opening all 7 chakras is like beating a level on a video game.
The chakras are energy. These spinning discs are where our energy is stored and they help fuel various parts of our body, mind, and soul with the energy needed to reach our highest potential. Because each one possesses its own color and vibrational frequency, they are deeply connected to our spirit, not just the physical body.
Chakra work is not a religious practice, nor is it anti-religious. The 7 chakras are a part of our body whether we are aware of them or not. Just like your appendix or your pituitary gland, there are things that you can do to keep your body healthy that has nothing to do with religious practice. Some of the techniques used to heal our chakras might be considered spiritual, but they are not connected to one deity or sacrilegious in nature.
By learning more about your energy centers, you have increased your knowledge of your self. But the truth is that you CAN get around these blocks and manifest your destiny, no matter how great or small it is. It can be easy to clear out your chakras and realign them with the Universe IF you have the right tools and guidance. Balancing your chakras is a complicated process, but getting all seven to function properly is one of the most fulfilling things you can do for yourself.
I know this from personal experience. If you want to work on this more in-depth, check out my article about chakra books and this Chakra activation system course. In fact, there are times more How is the meaning of Chakras? How do you know if your Chakra is open? What happens when you open all Chakras? What is Chakra Energy?
Are Chakras Religious? Thanks for reading! It enhances confidence and attracts abundance. It is a crystal that is historically known to have been a favorite among kings, queens, and leaders. The color: Blue. Our psychic abilities, aka our perception of ourselves and our future, is in the third eye. The element: Light The affirmation: I see. The chant: Om The crystal: I find Amethyst to be good for the third eye as it transmutes the negative energy that has the potential to cloud your vision.
It helps create a sense of clarity; even just looking at it, there is something very alluring. The color: Indigo. The crown chakra is our link the higher power or unconditional love which is the highest of all frequencies. I find that it helps to visualize that vibration connecting through your crown from above.
That said, doing crown chakra work without balancing it with the root chakra can leave you feeling ungrounded. The element: Nothing, everything, and all in between as beyond. The affirmation: I know The chant: Instead of chanting, we listen. The crystal: Selenite is clearing, charging; it cannot take on negative energy. I think of it as the sage of crystals.
The color: Violet or white.
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