Chakra Balancing 101: Align Your Energy Centers

The Wheels of Life

The word "Chakra" means "wheel" in Sanskrit. We have 7 main energy centers running from the base of the spine to the crown of the head. When they are open and spinning, energy flows freely. When they are blocked, we feel physical or emotional dis-ease.

The 7 Chakras

• Root (Muladhara): Base of spine. Survival, safety, grounding. Color: Red.
• Sacral (Svadhisthana): Below navel. Creativity, sexuality, pleasure. Color: Orange.
• Solar Plexus (Manipura): Stomach. Willpower, confidence, ego. Color: Yellow.
• Heart (Anahata): Chest. Love, compassion, forgiveness. Color: Green.
• Throat (Vishuddha): Throat. Communication, truth, expression. Color: Blue.
• Third Eye (Ajna): Forehead. Intuition, insight, imagination. Color: Indigo.
• Crown (Sahasrara): Top of head. Spirituality, connection to the Divine. Color: Violet/White.

How to Balance

You can balance your chakras through meditation, yoga poses, crystals, or sound healing. Even wearing the color of the chakra you want to boost can help.