A Complete Guide To The Chakras Of Our Body

As we already know that the whole universe is made of energy, and so is our body. There are seven chakras in our body that play an important role in balancing the energies and the healthy state of our body.


  • Long before the advancement of technology and modern science, Ayurveda predicted that all living things had a life force within them. They called these centres of energy Chakras , where energy exchange takes place.
It is said, the blockage in the spin or malfunctioning of these chakras can lead to physical, psychological and emotional abnormalities. On the other hand the conscious awareness and the balancing of these energy centers is believed to lead to the well-being and good health of our body. That is why we do yoga and meditation, to balance these centres of energy.


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Brief Description of 7 Chakras

1 Muladhara Chakra - Root Chakra
Etymology
Mul means- Root
Dhar means- Support

Location
It is located at the base of the spine ie- your tailbone.

Colour Radiated
Red

Representative element
Earth

Characteristics when balanced
Emotions of ambition, self love, stability, survival , and contentment when you think about money etc.

When overactive
This chakra will cause; anxiety, digestive problems, lower back issues, PCOS in women and prostate issues in men.

When underactive
Concentration issues, daydreaming, 


How to balance?
Focus on your connection to spirit
Pray to your god
Meditate
Gardening, swimming and walking on leaves.
2- Svadhisthana Chakra- Sacral Chakra

Etymology
'the place of the self'

Location
Right below your belly button

Colour Radiated
Orange

Representative element
Water

Characteristics when balanced
Needs of sexuality, desires, self worth and creativity.

When overactive
Addictions, gluttony, irritability, obesity, restlessness, hormones imbalance.

When underactive
Depression, impotency, lack of passion, and decreased sex drive.

How to balance?
Enjoy life
Be grateful
Enjoy good food
Make art
Make love with your partner
Kakasana
Trikonasana
3- Manipura Chakra - Solar Plexus Chakra

Etymology
'lustrous gem'

Location
Just above the navel at the bottom of your rib cage.

Representative element
Fire

Colour Radiated
Yellow

Characteristics when balanced
Person will have wisdom, decisiveness and self confidence.

When overactive
Quick anger, greediness, lack of compassion and empathy.

When underactive
Indecisiveness, needy, and insecure.

How to balance?
Paschimottanasana
Bhujangasana
Dhanurasana
Meditation


4- Anahata Chakra - Heart Chakra
Etymology
'unhurt'

Location
Located in the heart region.

Representative element
Air

Colour Radiated
Green

Characteristics when balanced
Emotions of attachment, love, compassion, trust and empathy.


When overactive
You'll see yourself making unhealthy choices in the name of love.
Putting needs of others before your own.
Inter personal relationship problems
Symptoms- Increased Heart Rate, palpitations.

When underactive
You won't get close to anyone.
Circulation problems.

How to balance?
Self appreciation
Ardha- Setu Bandhasana
Matsyasana
Meditation
5- Vishudha Chakra- Throat Chakra
Etymology
' very pure'

Location
At the base of your throat.

Representative element
Space

Colour Radiated
Bright Blue

Characteristics when balanced
Inspiration,faith, and ability to communicate

When overactive
Feeling of being ignored, invalidated and expressing in louder voice.

When underactive
Shy, quiet, unable to express emotions, further digestion related problems.

How to balance?
Practice speaking in front of the mirror.
Sarvangasana
Halasana
Meditation
6- Ajna Chakra - Third eye chakra

This chakra is said to open your mind beyond the materialistic world and your 5 senses.

Etymology
' beyond wisdom'

Location
Right between your eyebrows

Representative element
Free of element

Colour Radiated
Indigo Blue

Characteristics when balanced
Spiritual experience
Psychic Information

When overactive
Distraction from a normal human life.

When underactive
No sense of self awareness.
Headaches
No spiritual experience

How to balance?
Remind yourself that you are a human, feel things around you.
Solitary Meditation
Shirshasana(Headstand)

7- Sahastra Chakra - Crown Chakra
Etymology
' thousand petaled'

Location
At the centre of your head.

Representative element
No element

Colour Radiated
White/Violet

Characteristics when balanced
Achieving the balanced state of this Chakra is as close as impossible and can be compared with the Buddhist concept of achieving nirvana. It is said that when you achieve this state, you are not human anymore.

When overactive
It is not a possible condition for this chakra

When underactive
Just the feeling of being a human.

How to balance?
It is suggested to balance the other six chakras instead of balancing this one.
Shirshasana is prescribed.
Some ideas to balance your 7 Chakras!!
1- Meditation
2- Mudra and Mantra Recitation
3- Wearing Chakra Stones


So, now you have a basic overview of what chakras are , what their locations are in the body and how you can balance them.

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