Chakras are subtle energy centers in the human body that are believed to correspond to various aspects of our physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. There are seven primary chakras aligned along the spine, from the base of the spine to the crown of the head.
The seven chakras are:
Root
Element · Earth
Sanskrit · Muladhara
Mantra · “I am”
Function · Stability, Comfort, Safety
Sacral
Element · Water
Sanskrit · Svadhisthana
Mantra · “I feel”
Function · Sensuality, Passion, Pleasure, Spontaneity
Solar Plexus
Element · Fire
Sanskrit · Manipura
Mantra · “I do”
Function · Strength, Personality, Vitality, Self-Control
Heart
Element · Air
Sanskrit · Anahata
Mantra · “I love”
Function · Acceptance, Forgiveness, Compassion, Kindness
Throat
Element · Ether
Sanskrit · Vishuddha
Mantra · “I speak”
Function · Expression, Inspiration, Creativity
Third Eye
Element · Light
Sanskrit · Ajna
Mantra · “I see”
Function · Intuition, Clairvoyance, Trust, Imagination
Crown
Element · Cosmic Energy
Sanskrit · Sahasrara
Mantra · “I understand”
Function · Consciousness, Spirituality, Self-Realization
There are various practices, such as meditation, yoga, and energy healing, that can help to balance and harmonize the chakras. In future posts, we will provide practices for each chakra that you can use to develop a stronger relationship to these energy centers. By working with our chakras, we can cultivate a greater sense of well-being, inner peace, and spiritual growth.
How are you tending to your chakra system?
