Seven Chakras
Intro to the Chakras
Root Chakra
This Chakra is located at the base of the spine. It symbolizes stability, security, foundation and grounding. When out of balance, you may experience anxiety, fear, fatigue, financial instability and feeling disconnected from self and environment. The color red and the earth element are associated with the Root Chakra. Om is the mantra used to encourage balance.
Sacral Chakra
This Chakra is located in the lower abdomen, below the naval. It symbolizes creativity, pleasure and emotional well-being. When out of balance, you may experience creative blocks, emotional numbness and fear of intimacy. The color orange and the water element are associated with the Sacral Chakra. Om is the mantra used to encourage balance.
Solar Plexus
This Chakra is located int the upper abdomen, near the stomach. It symbolizes personal power, self-esteem and confidence. When out of balance, you may experience low self-esteem, digestive issues, lack of motivation and feeling powerless. The color yellow and the Fire element are associated with the Solar Plexus Chakra. Ham is the mantra used to encourage balance.
Heart Chakra
This Chakra is located at the center of the chest, near the heart. It symbolizes unconditional love, self-love and connection to others. When out of balance, you may experience difficulty in giving and receiving love, grief, heartache, isolation and jealousy. The color green and the Air element are associate with the Heart Chakra. Yam is the mantra used to encourage balance.
Throat Chakra
This Chakra is located at the center of the throat. It symbolizes communication, expression and authenticity. When out of balance, you may experience fear of speaking your truth, throat issues, and communication breakdown. The color blue and the Ether element are associate with Throat Chakra. Ram is the mantra used to encourage balance.
Third Eye Chakra
This Chakra is located between the eyebrows. It symbolizes intuition, insight, inner wisdom and imagination. When out of balance, you may experience lack of clarity, confusion, lack of focus and headaches. The color indigo and the light element are associate with the Third Eye Chakra. Vam is the mantra used to encourage balance.
Crown Chakra
This Chakra is located at the top of the head. It symbolizes spiritual connection, enlightenment and divine presence. When out of balance, you may experience disconnect from self and spirituality, feeling lost and depression. The color Violet or White and the consciousness element are associate with the Crown Chakra. Lam is the mantra used to encourage balance.