7 Centers of the Energetic Body

The 7 centers of the energetic body is also known as our 7 chakras. Chakras (Sanskrit for "wheel") are concentrated points of energy in the human body which keeps us healthy and in balance with the world around us.

7th Chakra: Sahasrara

6th Chakra: Ajna

5th Chakra: Vishuddha

4th Chakra: Anahata

3rd Chakra: Manipura

2nd Chakra: Svadhishthana

1st Chakra: Muladhara

This is a simple guide to the 7 major chakras that control the bulk of our physical, spiritual, and mental well-being.

1st Chakra--Muladhara

Also called: Root Chakra

Location: Base of the shine

Purpose: Survival and security

Color: Red

Element: Earth

Musical Note: C, Drum

Beneficial Yoga Poses: forward fold, locust, child's pose

Other Healthy Activities: play, garden, working with hands, hiking

Healing crystals: Obsidian, Garnet

Essential oils:

2nd Chakra--Svadhishthana

Also called: Sacral Chakra

Location: Slightly below the navel

Purpose: Creation and sexuality

Color: Orange

Element: Water

Musical Note: D, Ocean/Rainfall/Waterfall

Beneficial Yoga Poses: Cobra, bound angle, seated hip openers

Other Healthy Activities: Swimming, dance, enjoy your senses

Healing Crystals: Cinnabar, Orange Calcite

3rd Chakra--Manipura

Also called: Solar Plexus Chakra

Location: Slightly above the navel

Purpose: Power and self-esteem

Color: Yellow

Element: Fire

Musical Note: E, Roaring fire

Beneficial yoga poses: Spinal twist, boat/cobra, Warrior I

Other healthy activities: release anger & attachments, laugh, balancing light and dark

Healing Crystals: Moonstone, Citrine

4th Chakra--Anahata

Also called: Heart Chakra

Location: Heart region

Purpose: Love, joy and inner peace

Color: Green

Element: Air

Musical Note: F, Wind/air blowing

Beneficial yoga poses: chest and shoulder openers, fish, bridge

Other healthy activities: Forgiveness, gratitude, practice self-acceptance for self and others

Healing Crystals: Rose Quartz, Jade

5th Chakra--Vishuddha

Also called: Throat Chakra

Location: Center of the throat/neck

Purpose: Communication and self-expression

Color: Blue

Element: Ether/sound

Musical Note: G, Flute

Beneficial yoga poses: shoulder stand, camel, neck and shoulder stretches

Other healthy activities: Chanting, singing, be creative, listen to or create music

Healing Crystals: Turquoise, Aquamarine

6th Chakra--Ajna

Also called: Third Eye Chakra

Location: Middle of forehead

Purpose: Ability to think and make decisions

Color: Indigo

Element: Light

Musical Note: A, Crystal bowl , chimes, bells

Beneficial yoga poses: Yoga Mudra, eye exercises, downward facing dog

Other healthy activities: Meditate, create visual art, journal

Healing Crystals: Amethyst, Lolite

7th Chakra--Sahasrara

Also called: Crown Chakra

Location: Top/center of the head

Purpose: connection to spirituality

Color: Violent/white

Element: Thought

Musical Note: B, Silence

Beneficial yoga poses: Inversions, headstand, Yoga Mudra

Other healthy activities: Meditate, Pray, learn and create, experience beauty

Healing Crystals: Quartz, Selenite

Besos,

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