If I bet you have heard the word “Chakra” a lot lately. With yoga and living holistically becoming more main stream, it is hard not to wonder, what does the word mean?
The word Chakra translates to “wheel” in ancient Sanskrit. Essentially Chakras are centers inside the body that allow for energetic circulation.
When these centers are blocked young experience imbalance in your life.
Although there are many Chakras thought the body we will focus on the 7 main ones today.
Root Chakra:
Location: The base of the spinal chord, Perineum, Coccyxgeal Point
Element: Earth
Color: Red
Attributes: Security, Shelter, Food, Basic needs, Family, Ancestors
Developing Years: Age 1-7
Crystal: Carnelian, Bloodstone, Black Tourmaline
Sacral Chakra:
Location: Pelvis, near pubic bone
Element: Water
Color: Orange
Attributes: Birth of human form, Instinct, Pleasure, Emotions, Creation.
Developing Years : Age 7-14
Crystals: Amber, Orange Calcite. Tigers Eye
Solar Plexus Chakra:
Location: Navel
Element: Fire
Color: Yellow
Attributes: Transmitation of energy from lower Chakras to higher Chakras, will power, ego
Developing Years: Age 14-21
Crystal: Pyrite, Citrine, Yellow Tourmaline
Heart Chakra:
Location: Heart
Element: Air
Color: Green
Attributes: Transmutes emotions to intense devotion, Seat of consciousness, Unconditional love, Understanding, Acceptance
Developing Years: Age 21-28
Crystal: Jade, Rose Quartz, Malachite, Peridot
Throat Chakra:
Location: Neck
Element: Ether
Color: Indigo
Attributes: Purification, Creative expression, Communication
Developing Years: Age 35
Crystal: Lapiz Lazuli, Diamond, Blue Kyanite, Turquoise
Third Eye Chakra:
Location: Forehead, Pineal Gland
Element : Mind
Color: Blue
Attributes: Self authority, Insight, Intuition, Super sensory perception, Higher voice, Supernormal powers
Developing Years: Age 42
Crystal: amythest, Flourite, Moldavite, Black Obsidian
Crown Chakra:
Location: Head
Element: Supreme
Color: Violet
Attributes: Unified consciousnesses, Infinte power, Expanded Consciousness, Spiritual journey
Developing Years: Age 49
Crystals: Amethyst, Selenite, Clear Quartz
I hope this was informative to you, leave a comment and let me know what you think !
Peace,love, and light
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