Chakras are the circular vortexes of energy that are placed in seven

different points on the spinal column, and all the seven chakras are
connected to the various organs and glands within the body. These chakras
are responsible for disturbing the life energy, which is also known as Qi or
Praana.

Whenever a chakra is disrupted or blocked, the life energy also gets

blocked, leading to the onset of mental and health ailments. When the
harmonious balance of the seven chakras is disrupted or damaged, it can
cause several problems in our lives, including our physical health,
emotional health and our mental state of mind. Our 7 chakra bracelets
represent these:

Each of the seven chakras carries a specific meaning and colour, and in this
article, we will walk you through the significance of all the seven chakras,
their colours, and the areas of our health and life these chakras tend to
influence.

THE ROOT CHAKRA

In Sanskrit, the Root Chakra is known as the Mooladhara Chakra; this root
defines our relationship with Mother Earth. It influences our passion,
creativity, youthfulness, vitality and most importantly, our basic survival
instincts. The Root Chakra is represented by the colour red, which is also an
indication for the need of logic, realistic thinking and order in our lives.

Moreover, it is also symbolic of our physical strength, our sexuality and the
flight and fight response that tends to activate within our body when we
sense danger. The Root Chakra is connected with the sense of smell within
the body, and it is attached to the gland known as Gonads.

The Muladhara, or root chakra, represents our foundation. On the human

body, it sits at the base of the spine and gives us the feeling of being
grounded. When the root chakra is open, we feel confident in our ability to
withstand challenges and stand on our own two feet. When it's blocked, we
feel threatened, as if we're standing on unstable ground.

Location: Base of spine, in tailbone area

What it controls: Survival issues such as financial independence, money,
and food

Mantra: Lam

Color: Red

Element: Earth

THE SACRAL CHAKRA

The Sacral Chakra, or the Swadhisthana Chakra, is symbolic of the water

elements present within the human body. It is represented by the colour
orange, which tends to impact our ability to be happy and joyful,
compassionate, creative and passionate. It also influences our desires,
sexuality and our reproductive functions amongst others.

Within the human body, the Sacral Chakra is connected with our sense of
taste, and it impacts several organs and glands, including the bladder, the
lymphatic system, pelvis, the large intestine and the female reproductive
organs.

The Swadhisthana, or sacral chakra, helps inform how we relate to our

emotions and the emotions of others. It also governs creativity and sexual
energy. Those with a blocked sacral chakra could feel a lack of control in
their lives

Location: Lower abdomen, about 2 inches below the navel

What it controls: Your sense of abundance, well-being, pleasure, and

sexuality

Mantra: Vam

Color: Orange

Element: Water

THE SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA

The Solar Plexus Chakra, known as the Manipura Chakra in Sanskrit, is

roughly translated to ‘City of Jewels’ and it is regarded as one of the most
powerful chakras that has profound influences on our personal power. The
Solar Plexus chakra represents our personal abilities and powers, and it
influences both our personal and professional success.

This chakra is represented by the colour yellow, which symbolises this

energy vortex and its connection with energy, fire, and charge amongst
other powerful emotions. When this fiery and powerful element is present
in a harmonious balance, it allows us to be much more energetic, active,
confident and forthcoming with a cheerful disposition that allows us to
respect ourselves and others.

The Solar Plexus chakra is connected with our sense of sight, and it is
connected with the adrenal glands.

The third chakra, the solar plexus chakra, speaks to your ability to be
confident and in control of your life. Think back to the last time you had
butterflies or felt a pit in the stomach: That's the Manipura chakra at work.
If your solar plexus chakra is blocked, you might feel overwhelming
amounts of shame and self-doubt. Those with open sacral chakras are free
to express their true selves.

Location: Upper abdomen in the stomach area

What it controls: Self-worth, self-confidence, and self-esteem

Mantra: Ram

Color: Yellow

Element: Fire

THE HEART CHAKRA

The Heart Chakra, also known as the Anahata Chakra, is associated with the
element of air within the body, and it has the most profound influence on
our professional and personal relationships.

This chakra is denoted by the colour green, and if the heart chakra is weak
and fragile, it can ruin our relationships with negative emotions, such as
jealousy, envy, anger, distrust and wrath. The Heart Chakra impacts our
sense of touch, and it is connected to several glands, including the lymph
and thymus glands.

The Anahata, or heart chakra, is the bridge between the lower chakras
(associated with materiality) and the upper chakras (associated with
spirituality). As the name suggests, this chakra can influence our ability to
give and receive love—from others and ourselves. Someone with a blocked
heart chakra will have difficulty fully opening up to the people in their life.
If someone's heart is open, they can experience deep compassion and
empathy.

Location: Center of chest, just above the heart

What it controls: Love, joy, and inner peace

Mantra: Yam

Color: Green

Element: Air

THE THROAT CHAKRA

Much like the name suggests, the Vishuddhi Chakra or Throat Chakra
symbolises our true inner voice, and our ability to communicate with
others. It is represented by the colour blue, and it is associated with our
abilities to listen, empathise and communicate with others.

The extremely delicate and graceful element of the Throat chakra, when it
is in a harmonious balance, allows human beings to enjoy a beautiful voice,
artistic potential, creative ways of expression, and the ability to reach a
higher spiritual abode with an acute sense of spiritual awareness.

The Throat Chakra is connected to several organs and glands, including the
throat, jaws, neck vertebrae, thyroid, teeth, ears, oesophagus and the ears.
Human beings that have a balanced Throat Chakra have powerful artistic
potential, along with the ability to meditate freely and utilise their energy
effectively.
The Vishuddha, or throat chakra, gives voice to the heart chakra and
controls our ability to communicate our personal power. When it's
functioning at full capacity, it allows us to express ourselves truly and
clearly. Someone with a blocked throat chakra will feel like they have
trouble finding the words to say how they truly feel.

Location: Throat

What it controls: Communication, self-expression, and truth

Mantra: Ham

Color: Light Blue/Turquoise

Element: Akash

THE BROW/THIRD EYE CHAKRA

The Brow/Third Eye Chakra, also known as the Ajna Chakra, roughly
translates to ‘the centre of knowledge or monitoring’. It is symbolised by
the colour indigo, and is associated with our sense of thought, our ability to
rationalise, use logic and conduct an analysis to reach reasonable
conclusions.

Individuals who have a harmoniously balanced Third Eye Chakra have a

very charming and charismatic mind, they do not fear death or troubles,
and their also have powerful telepathic abilities.

This Chakra is connected with various glands, particularly the pituitary and
pineal gland. Our sense of thought is associated with the indigo colour of
this chakra, along with the elements of telepathic communication and
electricity.

As we move up the body, we're getting closer to communion with the

divine. The Anja, or third-eye chakra, controls our ability to see the big
picture and connect to intuition. Think of it as the eye of the soul: It
registers information beyond the surface level. Visions and intuitive hits
are not uncommon for someone with an open third-eye chakra.
Location: Forehead between the eyes (also called the Brow Chakra)

What it controls: Intuition, imagination, and wisdom

Mantra: Om

Color: Dark Blue/Purple

Element: Light

THE CROWN

The Crown Chakra, known as the Sahasrara Chakra in Sanskrit, is

connected with the element of light, and it is associated with several organs
and glands within the body, including the brain, the hand, the nervous
system and the pituitary gland.

When this chakra is harmoniously balanced, it can provide individuals with

some extremely powerful abilities and potentials, including the ability to
transcend all barriers created by the laws of nature, to possess an
increased awareness of death and immortality, heightened spiritual powers
and even the ability to create miracles.

Location: The very top of the head

What it controls: Inner and outer beauty, spiritual connection

Lesson: Shunya

Color: Violet/White

Element: Divine Consciousness