The 7 Chakras And What Do They Mean
What is Chakra
The word “Chakra” translates to wheel in Sanskrit. It refers to wheels of energy throughout the body. There are seven main chakras, which align the spine, starting from the base of the spine through to the crown of the head. If any of the Chakras are blocked, then energy cannot flow freely, causing emotional and physical ailments.
Each of the Chakras is directly related to a part of our body and affects your overall health. It is vital to clear and open these wheels to allow out body to function as it was designed.
Your Chakras can be blocked by stress, negative thoughts, diet and lack of exercise. The good news is that you can easily Unlock Your Chakra by implementing few changes in your life. This will drastically improve your emotional and physical well-being.
The Seven Chakra are the Root Chakra, Sacral Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra, Heart Chakra, Throat Chakra, Third Eye Chakra and the Crown Chakra. We will explore the chakras more in depth as well as tips on how to align them in following articles.
Energy flows through the seven Chakras in our bodies. Any blocked energy in our seven Chakras can lead to illness, that is why it’s important to understand what each chakra represents and how to keep this energy flowing.
1st Chakra
The Root Chakra represents our foundation and is all about feeling grounded and secure.Location: Base of spine in tailbone area
What affects it: Survival issues, such as money and food
Color: Red
Healing Exercises: The Root Chakra is all about feeling grounded. Stomping your bare feet on the ground is a great exercise for this. Practicing Kundalini Yoga and doing Bridge Pose will help to open your lower spine.
Healing Foods: The color of Root Chakra is red. Therefore eat,2nd Chakra
The Sacral Chakra relates to our ability to feel creative, sexual, accept change and accept others and new experiences.
Location: Lower abdomen, about 2 inches below the navel and 2 inches in.
What affects it: Sense of abundance, well-being, pleasure, sexuality, lack of activities.
Color: Orange
Healing Exercises:- Pelvic thrusts
- Cobra Yoga Pose
- Orange colored foods like oranges and tangerines
- Nuts
3rd Chakra
The Solar Plexus Chakra represents our ability to be confident and in-control of our lives.
Location: Upper abdomen in the stomach area.
What affects it: Self-worth, self-confidence, self-esteem, low immunity and weakness in core muscles.
Color: Yellow
Healing Exercises:- Kundalini Yoga, Boat
- Dancing.
Yellow colored foods like corn
- Grains and fiber like granola and whole wheat bread
- Teas like peppermint and chamomile tea
4th Chakra
The Heart Chakra represents our ability to love
Location: Center of chest just above heart
What affects it: Love, joy, inner peace and anger
Color: Green
Healing Exercises:- Bikram Yoga
- Love, just opening our hearts to others is the best healing exercise.
- Green colored foods like leafy vegetables and spinach
- Green tea
5th Chakra
The Throat Chakra represents our ability to communicate and express ourselves.
Location: Throat
What affects it: Communication, self-expression of feelings, speaking the truth, holding secrets and inability to express oneself.
Color: Blue
Healing Exercises: Singing, chanting, speaking, and standing up for others but especially for yourself. Shoulder stand when doing yoga.
Healing Foods:- Juices and teas
- All types of fruits
6th Chakra
The Third Eye Chakra is related to our ability to focus on and see the big picture.
Location: Forehead between the eyes
What affects it: Intuition, imagination, wisdom, ability to think, make decisions, lack of insight, and feeling lost
Color: Indigo
Healing Exercises:- Child's Pose or other forward bend yoga poses
- Eye exercises
- Herbal oil treatment
- Purple colored fruits like grapes and blueberries
- Chocolate
- Lavender flavored spices or tea
7th Chakra
The Crown Chakra represents our ability to be fully connected spiritually.
Location: The very top of our head
What affects it: Inner and outer beauty, our connection to spirituality, pure bliss, fear, and disconnection
Color: Violet
Healing Exercises:- Running or cardio
- Meditation
Healing Foods: The Crown Chakra represents our spiritual connection to our surroundings and does not benefit from healing foods. The Crown Chakra is more likely to benefit from breathing clean and fresh air and sunshine.
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