Chakra Understanding

By
Tejal Joshi
What Are Chakras
Chakras
 Crown Chakra
Location: Top of the head
Color: Violet Sanskrit: Sahasrara
Parts of the body: This Chakra is associated with the top of
the head, the brain, and the entire nervous system. Its purpose
is intuitive knowing, connection to one's spirituality, and
integration of the whole.
 Crown Characteristic
 Aware
 Thoughtful
 Ability to perceive
 analyze and assimilate information
 Intelligent
 Open minded
 Able to question
 Spiritually connected
 Wisdom and mastery
 Broad understanding
 Feeding to Crown Chakra
• Opening and Clearing the Spiritual Communication Center
• Air: fasting / detoxing
• Incense and Smudging Herbs: sage, copal, myrrh,
frankincense, and juniper
• Incense and smudging herbs are not to be eaten but are
ritually inhaled through the nostrils or can be smoked
through a ceremony pipe for purification purposes.
 Third Eye Chakra

Color: Indigo
Sanskrit Name: Ajna
Location: Middle of head behind the eyebrow Summary:
The Third Eye Chakra (Ajna) is associated with clear sight and
clear insight. It is in Charge of your Intuition, Imagination, and
 Balanced Third Eye Chakra
• Intuitive
• Perceptive
• Imaginative
• Good memory
• Good dream recall
• Able to think symbolically
• Able to visualize.
 Feeding to Third Eye Chakra
• Awakening Third Eye Senses

• Dark bluish colored fruits: blueberries, red grapes, black

berries, raspberries, etc.
• Liquids: red wines and grape juice
• Spices: lavender, poppy seed, mugwort
 Throat Chakra
Color: Blue
Sanskrit: Vishuddha
Location: Throat
Summary:
The Throat Charka (Vissuddha) seeks communication, clear
expression, and Creativity
It Means, I Speak and am Heard
 Balanced Throat Chakra
• Resonant voice
• Good listener
• Good sense of timing and rhythm
• Clear communication
• Lives creatively
 Feeding Throat Chakra
• Speaking One's Truth

• Liquids in general: water, fruit juices, herbal teas

• Tart or tangy fruits: lemons, limes, grapefruit, kiwi
• Other tree growing fruits: apples, pears, plums, peaches,
apricots, etc.
• Spices: salt, lemon grass
Heart Chakra
Color: Green
Sanskrit: Anahata
Location: Center of Chest
Summary:
The Heart Chakra (Anahata), is
associated with limitless compassion,
empathy, love, and Balance
It means, I Love and am Loved
• The Heart Chakra represents our social identity and is
concerned with self-acceptance as its basic level.

• A balanced Heart Chakra allows us to find the balance in

Love. The more it is open and the more we are
compassionate for oneself and others.
 Feeding of Heart Chakra
• Healing Emotional Hurts

• Leafy vegetables: spinach, kale, dandelion greens, etc.

• Air vegetables: broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, celery,
squash, etc.
• Liquids: green teas
• Spices: basil, sage, thyme, cilantro, parsley
 Solar Plexus Chakra

Color: Yellow
Sanskrit: Manipura
Location: Solar Plexus
Summary:
The Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura) is known as the Power Chakra, driving for
control, competence and success to fortify the ego. Power, Will, and action.
It Means, I Act
 Balanced Manipur Chakra
• Responsible
• Balanced
• Good Self Esteem
• Sense of Humor
• Self Disciplined
• Able to meet challenges
 Feeding of Manipur Chakra
• Boosting Self-Esteem and Encouraging Self-Love

• Granola and Grains: pastas, breads, cereal, rices, flax

seed, sunflower seeds, etc.
• Dairy: milk, cheeses, yogurt
• Spices: ginger, mints (peppermint, spearmint, etc.),
melissa, chamomile, turmeric, cumin, fennel
 Sacral Chakra
Color: Orange
Sanskrit Name: Svadhisthana
Location: Four Finger Widths Bellow The Navel
Summary: The Navel Chakra (Svadhisthana) Is associated with taste
and appetite.
 What is Sacral Chakra
• This particular chakra is in charge of a person’s sexual
organs, lower portion of the spine, large intestines and
the bladder.
• It also affects how your emotions are working, how well
you can use your brain for things like making decision,
your skills, how well you control yourself, whether or not
you get addicted to something, as well as your ability to
handle sexual relationships and how creative you may be.
 Balanced Sacral Chakra
• Emotional intelligence
• Graceful movement
• Ability to experience pleasure and sexuality
• Nurturance of self and others
• Ability to change
• Healthy boundaries
• Comfort with intimacy - To go with the flow.
 Feeding Swadhishthan Chakra
• Nourishing the Sexual/Creativity Center

• Sweet fruits: melons, mangos, strawberries, passion fruit,

oranges, coconut, etc.
• Honey Nuts: almonds, walnuts, etc.
• Spices: cinnamon, vanilla, carob, sweet paprika, sesame
seeds, caraway seeds
 Root Chakra
Color: Red
Sanskrit: Muladhara
Summary:
The Root (Muladhara) Chakra is associated with Survival,
and groundedness. It Means, I Am Here
 Feeding The Root Chakra
Grounding

•Root vegetables: carrots, potatoes, parsnips, radishes,

beets, onions, garlic, etc.
•Protein-rich foods: eggs, meats, beans, tofu, soy
products, peanut butter
 Directions
• Read The Question and answer the question
• Click on the circle that is next to the correct answer
• The correct answer will appear click on the “next” button to go to the next
question
Which Chakra Is In The Middle Of The Head
Behind The Eyebrows ?
oCrown Chakra
oRoot Chakra
oThird Eye Chakra
The Correct Answer Is
Third Eye Chakra
What Is The Correct Spelling For The
Sanskrit Name Of The Throat Chakra
oVishuddha
oVisuaddha
oVisuadhha
The Correct Answer Is
Vishuddha
What Color does the Heart Chakra Stand For?
o Red
o Yellow
o Green
o Pink
The Correct Answer Is Green
Which Chakra Means “ I Am Here”
o Root Chakra
o Crown Chakra
o Solar Plexus Chakra
The Correct Answer Is Root
Chakra
Which Chakra Has to do with you “taste and
appetite”
o Throat Chakra
o Sacral Chakra
o Root Chakra
The Correct Answer Is Sacral
Chakra
Which Chakra Is Located Four Fingers Bellow
Your Belly Button
o Sacral Chakra
o Root Chakra
o Solar Plexus Chakra
The Correct Answer Is Sacral
Chakra
Which Chakra Has The Om Sign as The Middle
Of The Symbol
o Crown Chakra
o Solar Plexus Chakra
o Third Eye Chakra
The Correct Answer Is
CrownChakra
Which Chakra Stands for your Competence, ego,
and Will?
o Root Chakra
o Solar Plexus Chakra
o Third Eye Chakra
 The Correct Answer Is
Solar Plexus Chakra
How Many Chakras Are There
o 5 (five)
o 7 (seven)
o 10 (ten)
The Correct Answer Is

Seven
Which Chakra Is You Favorite
o Crown
o Third Eye
o Throat
o Heart
o Solar Plexus
o Sacral
o Root
 The Correct Answer Is
What Ever You Choose
Congratulations You Have Finished
The Test And You Now Know Your
Chakras