There are seven main chakras, aligned along the spine, from its base to the crown of the head. Each chakra is associated with specific qualities, colours, and elements.

🔴 1. Root Chakra (Muladhara)

• Location: Base of the spine

• Color: Red

• Element: Earth

• Governs: Survival, security, stability

• Signs of imbalance: Fear, anxiety, feeling ungrounded

• Balanced state: Safety, grounding, basic trust in life

🟠 2. Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana)

• Location: Lower abdomen (just below the navel)

• Color: Orange

• Element: Water

• Governs: Emotions, sexuality, creativity

• Signs of imbalance: Guilt, sexual dysfunction, lack of creativity

• Balanced state: Pleasure, healthy emotions, creativity

🟡 3. Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)

• Location: Upper abdomen (stomach area)

• Color: Yellow

• Element: Fire

• Governs: Personal power, confidence, will

• Signs of imbalance: Low self-esteem, anger, control issues

• Balanced state: Confidence, motivation, self-discipline

💚 4. Heart Chakra (Anahata)

• Location: Center of the chest

• Color: Green

• Element: Air

• Governs: Love, compassion, relationships

• Signs of imbalance: Loneliness, jealousy, grief

• Balanced state: Compassion, love for self and others

🔵 5. Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)

• Location: Throat

• Color: Blue

• Element: Ether (space)

• Governs: Communication, self-expression, truth

• Signs of imbalance: Shyness, dishonesty, difficulty speaking

• Balanced state: Clear communication, authenticity

🟣 6. Third Eye Chakra (Ajna)

• Location: Between the eyebrows

• Color: Indigo

• Element: Light

• Governs: Intuition, insight, imagination

• Signs of imbalance: Poor judgement, lack of insight, confusion

• Balanced state: Clarity, vision, intuition

⚪ 7. Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)

• Location: Top of the head

• Color: Violet or White

• Element: Cosmic energy / thought

• Governs: Spirituality, connection to higher self or the divine

• Signs of imbalance: Spiritual disconnection, apathy

• Balanced state: Bliss, enlightenment, inner peace

How They Work

In these traditions, chakras are thought to be spinning wheels of energy.

When they are balanced and open, energy flows freely through the body, supporting well-being. When blocked or imbalanced, they can lead to physical, emotional, or spiritual issues.

Practices like meditation, yoga, breathe work, sound healing, visualisation, and affirmations are often used to balance or activate the chakras.