THE CHAKRAS
The human body is believed to have energy centres or "energy wheels" called chakras. If the chakras are imbalanced and/or blocked... life is blocked.
These energy centres are thought to be interconnected with physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of an individual.
Here is a quick overview:
The Root Chakra
Location: Base of the spine
Function: Grounding, stability, survival
Associated Color: Red
Imbalance Effects: Anxiety, insecurity, lack of focus, feeling ungrounded
Sacral Chakra
Location: Lower abdomen, below the navel
Function: Creativity, emotions, sexuality
Associated Color: Orange
Imbalance Effects: Emotional instability, lack of creativity, guilt
Solar Plexus Chakra
Location: Upper abdomen, near the stomach
Function: Confidence, self-esteem, personal power
Associated Color: Yellow
Imbalance Effects: Low self-esteem, indecision, power struggles
Heart Chakra
Location: Centre of the chest, near the heart
Function: Love, compassion, relationships
Associated Color: Green or Pink
Imbalance Effects: Emotional detachment, lack of empathy, difficulty in relationships
Throat Chakra
Location: Throat area
Function: Communication, self-expression, truth
Associated Color: Blue Imbalance Effects:
Communication issues, inability to express oneself, throat-related health problems
Third Eye Chakra
Location: Between the eyebrows, forehead
Function: Intuition, insight, imagination
Associated Color: Indigo
Imbalance Effects: Lack of clarity, closed-mindedness, difficulty in intuition
Crown Chakra
Location: Top of the head
Function: Spirituality, enlightenment, connection to the divine
Associated Color: Violet or White
Imbalance Effects: Feeling disconnected spiritually, lack of purpose, mental confusion
