What are Chakras?
The seven chakras are the centers in our bodies in which energy flows through.
The word chakra (pronounced shock-ra or chock-ra) means wheel or disk in Sanskrit. It is a center of spinning energy which nourishes the physical body. Its vitality is directly related to our social, sexual and spiritual energy. There are seven main chakras in the body, located in very specific places.
Blocked energy in our seven chakras can often lead to illness, so it's important to understand what each chakra represents and what we can do to keep this energy flowing freely.
Here's a quick summary:
1. Root Chakra — Represents our foundation and feeling of being grounded.
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Location: Base of spine in tailbone area.
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Emotional issues: Survival issues such as financial independence, money and food.
2. Sacral Chakra — Our connection and ability to accept others and new experiences.
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Location: Lower abdomen, about two inches below the navel and two inches in.
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Emotional issues: Sense of abundance, well-being, pleasure and sexuality.
3. Solar Plexus Chakra — Our ability to be confident and in control of our lives.
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Location: Upper abdomen in the stomach area.
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Emotional issues: Self-worth, self-confidence and self-esteem.
4. Heart Chakra — Our ability to love.
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Location: Center of chest just above the heart.
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Emotional issues: Love, joy and inner peace.
5. Throat Chakra — Our ability to communicate.
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Location: Throat.
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Emotional issues: Communication, self-expression of feelings and the truth.
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More on Throat Chakra healing
6. Third Eye Chakra — Our ability to focus on and see the big picture.
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Location: Forehead between the eyes (also called the Brow Chakra).
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Emotional issues: Intuition, imagination, wisdom and the ability to think and make decisions.
7. Crown Chakra — The highest chakra represents our ability to be fully connected spiritually.
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Location: The very top of the head.
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Emotional issues: Inner and outer beauty, our connection to spirituality and pure bliss.
