7th Chakra – Crown – Thought, Universal identity, Knowingess (violet)

The ‘crown chakra’ relates to consciousness as pure awareness. It is located at the top of the head and is our connection to the collective consciousness and the greater world beyond. It is believed that this is where the soul enters the physical body at birth and departs at the time of death. When balanced and developed, this chakra brings knowledge, wisdom, understanding, spiritual connection, and harmony. Stimulating the crown chakra increases your general sense of well-being. It also helps with improving self-esteem, communication, and dispels mental anguish or depression. The soul comes into the body through the crown at birth and leaves from the crown at death. When this chakra is unbalanced there may be a constant sense of frustration, no spark of joy, and destructive feelings. Illnesses may include migraine headaches and depression. Balanced energy in this chakra may include the ability to open up to the Divine and has total access to the unconscious and subconscious. The main colors for the crown are white and purple. The gemstones are clear quartz crystal, Oregon opal, and amethyst.

6th Chakra – Third Eye – Light, Archetypal identity, Intuition (indigo)

The spirit of clarity and psychic awareness, this chakra is known as the brow chakra or ‘third eye’ center. It is located slightly above and between the eye brows. Its main function is the center of inner vision. This chakra is the place of intuition and soul knowledge. As such, it opens psychic and spiritual awareness faculties as well as our understanding of archetypal levels. When in balance, it allows us to have greater insight and knowledge. Stimulating your brow chakra can help with easing pain, agitation and stress. This also boosts concentration and mental awareness. Through the power of the sixth chakra, you can receive guidance, channel, and tune into your Higher Self. When this chakra is not balanced, you may feel non-assertive, afraid of success, or go the opposite way and be egotistical. Physical symptoms may include headaches, blurred vision, blindness, and eyestrain. When this chakra is balanced and open, you are your own master without fear of death, are not attached to material things, may experience telepathy, astral travel, and past lives. Sixth chakra body parts include the eyes, face, brain, lymphatic and endocrine system. The main colors are purple and dark blue. The gemstones are amethyst, sodalite, and lapis lazuli.

5th Chakra – Throat – Sound, Creative Identity, Self-Expression (Blue)

The Spirit of Truth & Expression, this chakra is located at the throat and related to communication, self expression and creativity. It allows for free communication, helping us to feel centered and happy. It also helps while we meditate to connect with our higher guidance. The chakra is connected to the inner self and is deeply connected to the soul and with the ability to listen as your soul speaks. Stimulating your throat chakra can help with ear and throat conditions as well as help with glandular problems, teeth and gum diseases and conditions affecting the alimentary canal. The possibility for change, transformation and healing are located here. The throat is where anger is stored ,and where it finally gets released. When this chakra is out of balance, you may want to hold back, feel timid, be quiet, feel weak, or can¹t express your thoughts. Physical illnesses or ailments include hyperthyroid, skin irritations, ear infections, sore throat, inflammations, and back pain. When this chakra is balanced you may feel centered, musically or artistically inspired, and may be a good speaker. Body parts for the fifth chakra are throat, neck, teeth, ears, and thyroid gland. The main color used is light blue. The gemstones are aquamarine and azurite.

4th Chakra – Heart – Love, Compassion, Social identity, Self-Acceptance (Green)

The Spirit of Evolution (New Beginnings), the heart chakra is located at the center of the chest. It is related to love and compassion. The chakra connects the lower ego/physical self to the higher soul/spiritual self. In balance, the fourth chakra allows us to love deeply, feel compassion, and have a deep sense of peace and centeredness. We allow ourselves to love unconditionally. Stimulating your heart chakra can help with easing heart and chest conditions as well as help with more emotional problems such as stress, anxiety, and depression. Deep heart hurts can result in aura obstructions called heart scars. When these scars are released, they raise a lot of old pain, but free the heart for healing and new growth. When this chakra is out of balance you may feel sorry for yourself, paranoid, indecisive, afraid of letting go, afraid of getting hurt, or unworthy of love. Physical illnesses include heart attack, high blood pressure, insomnia, and difficulty in breathing. When this chakra is balanced you may feel compassionate, friendly, empathetic, desire to nurture others, and see the good in everyone. Body parts for the fourth chakra include heart, lungs, circulatory system, shoulders, and upper back. The main colors are pink and green. The gemstones are rose quartz, kunzite, and watermelon tourmaline.

3rd Chakra – Solar Plexus – Desire, Personal Power (Yellow)

Spirit of Knowledge and Wisdom. The solar plexus chakra known as the power chakra, located at the solar plexus. Its main function is to supply energy in the form of heat, power, and enthusiasm. It rules our consciousness of decisionmaking, creative expression, personal power, will and autonomy, as well as metabolism. When in balance this chakra brings energy, effectiveness, spontaneity and we become aware of divine guidance flowing into our lives. Stimulating the solar plexus chakra can help with digestion, ease food allergies , liver problems, and muscles cramps. It is also the center for astral travel and astral influences, receptivity of spirit guides and for psychic development. When the Third Chakra is out of balance you may lack confidence, be confused, worry about what others think, feel that others are controlling your life, and may become depressed. Physical problems may include digestive difficulties, liver problems, diabetes, nervous exhaustion, and food allergies. When balanced, you may feel cheerful, outgoing, have self-respect, be expressive, enjoy taking on new challenges, and have a strong sense of personal power. The body parts for this chakra include the stomach, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, and small intestine. The main color for this chakra is yellow. The gemstones are citrine, topaz, and yellow calcite.

2nd Chakra – Sacral- Creativity, Manifestation, Emotional identity (Orange)

The Spirit of Health and Purity. The sacral chakra is located in the abdomen, lower back, and sexual organs. It relates to the water element, emotions, and sexuality. Its main function is to provide a sense of self -- our inner self/inner child. It is the source of creativity and inspiration. This chakra controls appetite sensation such as through sound, smell, taste, touch or sight. Ideally this chakra brings us depth of feeling, sexual fulfillment and the ability to accept change. Stimulating the sacral chakra can help to increase energy, improve lactation, dispel inhibitions and repression, and kidney trouble. This chakra is also about friendliness, creativity, and emotions. It governs people's sense of self-worth, confidence in their own creativity, and the ability to relate to others in an open and friendly way. It is influenced by how emotions were expressed or repressed in the family during childhood. Proper balance means the ability to flow with emotions freely and to feel and reach out to others sexually or not. If this chakra is blocked a person may feel emotionally explosive, manipulative, obsessed with thoughts of sex or may lack energy. Physical problems may include kidney weakness, stiff lower back, constipation, and muscle spasms. Belly body parts include sexual organs (women), kidneys, bladder, and large intestine. The main color is orange. The gemstones are carnelian agate, orange calcite and tiger eye.

1st Chakra – Root – Support, Survival, Grounding (Red) – The Spirit of Life

The root chakra is located at the base of the spine and forms our foundation. It represents the element earth and is related to survival instincts (food, shelter and protection). It stimulates the urge to take care of and stand up for ourselves, in order to stay alive. It appeals to a sense of grounding and connection to our physical bodies and the physical world. Ideally this chakra brings security and presence in the here and now. Stimulating the root chakra can improve fertility and sex drive, ease menstrual problems, blood disorders, frigidity and inhibition, and increase courage. When trying to make things happen in the material world, business or material possessions, the energy to succeed will come from the first chakra. If this chakra is blocked, an individual may feel fearful, anxious, insecure and frustrated. Problems like obesity, anorexia nervosa, and knee troubles can occur. Root body parts include the hips, legs, lower back and sexual organs. The colors are red, brown and black. The gemstones are garnet, smoky quartz, obsidian, and black tourmaline.