Chakra Basics
Chakras are energy centers within the overall human aura. The word “Chakra” means “Wheel of Light” in Sanskrit. The Chakras look like spining vortexes and are located at specific areas in the body. There are 7 major chakras in the human energy field. Below you will find a very basic description of each and what areas of your life they pertain to. It is helpful to learn about your own system so that your healing work with your healer can be even more powerful.
1st Chakra ( also called the root chakra) is located at the base of your body between the sacrum and pubic bone. This chakra resonates red and relates to :
- personal power
- basic safety
- physical needs
- identity
2nd Chakra is located just beneath your belly button and continues toward the lower back. This chakra resonates orange and relates to:
- emotions
- wants and needs
- personal boundaries
- how you relate to others
3rd Chakra is located at your solar plexus, just underneath your ribcage. This chakra resonates yellow and relates to:
- mental thinking
- analyzing
- pros and cons
- opinion
- self esteem
4th Chakra (also called the Heart chakra) is located in your chest by the sternum. This chakra resonates green and relates to:
- love
- compassion
- loyalty
- understanding
- change
- patience
5th Chakra is located in your throat area. This chakra resonates blue and relates to:
- voice
- truth
- order
- divine timing
- personal authority
6th Chakra is located in your brow area. This chakra resonates purple and relates to:
- psychic abilities
- insight
- connection to our own spirit
- intuition
- wisdom
- broad view
7th Chakra (also called the Crown chakra) is located at the top of your head. This chakra resonates white and relates to:
- your connection to the divine, God, oneness, all
- where you come in and out of the body when you are born and when you die
- faith