You may have heard of chakras in yoga or come across them in Eastern religions or new-age practices like crystal healing. But what are chakras? We have put together some definitions and a chakra chart to help you out!

What is a chakra?

Chakras are areas of energy in the body that run from the base of your spine to the top of your head. There are seven basic chakras, each with a corresponding color and symbols. The Sanskrit word chakra (pronounced “CHOCK-rah”) means wheel, which refers to the spinning energy in each of the seven chakras.

What is the meaning of each of the seven chakras? Try our handy Chakra Chart!

Each chakra has its own symbolism and each affects different aspects of your being: physical, mental, and spiritual. You can work on balancing and activating your chakras through a variety of different activities, reflections, and meditations. Here is a quick chakra chart to guide you through the chakra meanings.

7th chakra: CROWN
sahasrara “thousand-petaled”
everything is connected
mantras: i am awake • i am aware • i am connected to the divine

The violet crown chakra is located at the top of your head and is all about consciousness. It’s important to work on the other six chakras first before this one, as the energy here is supplied by the others. When the crown chakra is activated, you’ve found your soul’s purpose. You feel enlightened, knowing we are all connected and everything is love. There is no limit to your bliss and you are in complete control of your mind. 

6th chakra: THIRD EYE
ajna “perceiving”
free your mind
mantras: i am limitless • i am focused • my mind is steady

The indigo third eye chakra is located at the center of your forehead (at the brow) and is all about inner vision, insight, imagination, and clarity of thoughts. When this chakra is activated, you feel focused and steady. You may feel as though you’re seeing everything from a higher perspective: beyond ego and petty worries or fears. You may experience glimpses of past lives, have lucid dreams, or feel in touch with a “sixth sense” of perception beyond explanation.

5th chakra: THROAT
vishuddha “especially pure”
express yourself
mantras: i communicate • i listen to the sound of my breath • my song rises

The third eye chakra is connected to intuition, insight, and inner vision.
Located at the center of the forehead, this indigo chakra is associated with
clarity of thought, imagination, focus, and seeing beyond surface distractions.
When the third eye chakra is balanced, it supports awareness, mental steadiness,
and a deeper sense of perception.

4th chakra: HEART
anahata “unstruck”
choose love
mantras: i am loved • i am compassionate • i practice loving kindness

The green heart chakra is located at your heart center and is the balanced, compassionate center of your being. When this chakra is activated, you feel friendly, outgoing, and connect easily with yourself and others. You practice unconditional love, empathy, and nurture your relationships.

3rd chakra: SOLAR PLEXUS
manipura “lustrous gem”
shine on
mantras: i am powerful • i am glowing • i am motivated

The yellow solar plexus chakra is located in your belly and is your source of power. When this chakra is activated, you respect yourself and others, and feel outgoing, happy, relaxed, yet energized. Power in this chakra helps you transcend your ego and find motivation and zest for living your best life.

2nd chakra: SACRAL
svadhishthana “one’s abode”
happiness is inside
mantras: i am sensual • i trust • i am open to feeling joyous

The orange sacral chakra is located below the navel in the hips and is the center of your emotions, desires, and pleasure. When this chakra is activated, you feel alive, sensual, desired, and are enjoying everything. You are in touch with your emotions and are trusting toward others.

1st chakra: ROOT
muladhara “root support”
take root
mantras: i am grounded • i have everything i need • i am at peace

The red root chakra is located at the base of your spine and is all about your roots, your history, survival, and the material world. When this chakra is activated, you feel connected to the earth, safe, grounded, and in control. All other chakras depend on this one: all good things come from a solid foundation.

The energy of chakras is a fascinating system of self-exploration that ties in well with yoga, aromatherapy, crystals, meditation, and sound therapy. Each chakra has its own symbol, color, element, food, and even day of the week. You can read more in How to Activate Your Chakras >>

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