Understanding The 7 Chakras

Root Chakra ❤️ (Red) : Located at the base of the spine, this chakra governs our sense of safety and security, as well as our basic survival needs. It can become imbalanced by fear, insecurity, or a lack of stability in one's life. The root chakra is associated with the element of earth, and is said to be nourished by physical activity, even such as walking or gardening. The color red is associated with vitality, passion, and groundedness, and is believed to help activate the root chakra's connection to the physical body and the earth.

Sacral Chakra 🧡 (Orange) : Located in the lower abdomen, this chakra is associated with creativity, emotions, and sexuality. It can become imbalanced by a lack of emotional expression, creative blockages, or difficulties with intimacy. The sacral chakra is associated with the element of water, and is said to be nourished by creative expression, such as art or even dancing. The color orange is associated with creativity, joy, and sensuality, and is believed to help activate the sacral chakra's connection to pleasure, emotion, and intuition.

Solar Plexus Chakra 💛 (Yellow) : Located in the upper abdomen, this chakra is associated with personal power, self-worth, and confidence. It can become imbalanced by feelings of inadequacy, a lack of self-esteem, or an overemphasis on control. The solar plexus chakra is associated with the element of fire, and is said to be nourished by healthy personal boundaries and self-care practices. The color yellow is associated with clarity, confidence, and power, and is believed to help activate the solar plexus chakra's connection to personal will and identity.

Heart Chakra 💚 (Green) : Located in the center of the chest, this chakra governs our ability to give and receive love, as well as our sense of compassion and connection to others. It can become imbalanced by feelings of resentment, jealousy, or a lack of empathy. The heart chakra is associated with the element of air, and is said to be nourished by acts of kindness, compassion, and generosity. The color green is associated with love, healing, and growth, and is believed to help activate the heart chakra's connection to compassion, connection, and forgiveness.

Throat Chakra 💙 (Blue) : Located in the throat, this chakra governs our ability to communicate and express ourselves, as well as our sense of truth and authenticity. It can become imbalanced by fear of speaking up, a lack of confidence in one's voice, or dishonesty. The throat chakra is associated with the element of sound, and is said to be nourished by singing, chanting, or other forms of vocal expression. The color blue is associated with communication, truth, and expression, and is believed to help activate the throat chakra's connection to self-expression and authenticity.

Third Eye Chakra 💜 (Indigo) : Located between the eyebrows, this chakra governs our intuition, insight, and perception. It can become imbalanced by a lack of clarity or vision, an inability to trust one's intuition, or an overactive imagination. The third eye chakra is associated with the element of light, and is said to be nourished by meditation, visualization, and other practices that enhance intuition and insight. The color indigo is associated with intuition, perception, and spiritual insight, and is believed to help activate the third eye chakra's connection to higher consciousness and inner wisdom.

Crown Chakra 🤍 (Violet/White) : Located at the top of the head, this chakra governs our connection to the divine, our sense of spirituality, and our ability to access higher states of consciousness. It can become imbalanced by a lack of spiritual connection, a disconnection from one's purpose, or an overemphasis on materialism. The crown chakra is associated with the element of thought, and is said to be nourished by a deepening sense of awareness and connection to the divine. The color violet or white is associated with enlightenment, spirituality, and transcendence, and is believed to help activate the crown chakra's connection to divine consciousness and universal oneness.