Chakra Guide
Root Chakra
Pronunciation: muladhara
Symbolism: Grounding, stability, physical health
Location: Base of spine
Associated crystals & stones: Red jasper, garnet, bloodstone
Meditation: Sit cross-legged with hands resting on knees, visualize a red light at the base of the spine
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Sacral Chakra
Pronunciation: svadhisthana
Symbolism: Creativity, sexuality, emotions
Location: Lower abdomen, about 2 inches below the navel
Associated crystals & stones: Carnelian, orange calcite, moonstone, tiger's eye
Meditation: Sit cross-legged, visualize an orange light at the lower abdomen, focus on breath and sensations in the area
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Solar Plexus Chakra
Pronunciation: manipura
Symbolism: Personal power, confidence, self-esteem
Location: Upper abdomen, between the navel and the sternum
Associated crystals & stones: Citrine, yellow jasper, golden topaz
Meditation: Sit cross-legged, visualize a yellow light at the solar plexus, focus on breath and sensations in the area
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Heart Chakra
Pronunciation: anahata
Symbolism: Love, compassion, connection
Location: Center of chest
Associated crystals & stones: Rose quartz, green aventurine, emerald
Meditation: Sit cross-legged, visualize a green light at the heart center, focus on breath and feelings of love and compassion
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Throat Chakra
Pronunciation: vishuddha
Symbolism: Communication, self-expression, truth
Location: Throat
Associated crystals & stones: Lapis lazuli, blue lace agate, aquamarine
Meditation: Sit cross-legged, visualize a blue light at the throat, focus on breath and the vibration of sound
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Third Eye Chakra
Pronunciation: ajna
Symbolism: Intuition, spiritual awareness, imagination
Location: Forehead, between the eyebrows
Associated crystals & stones: Amethyst, lapis lazuli, sodalite, fluorite
Meditation: Sit cross-legged with hands on knees, focus on the area between the eyebrows, visualize a deep indigo light
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Crown Chakra
Pronunciation: sahasrara
Symbolism: Connection to the divine, spiritual awareness
Location: Top of head
Associated crystals & stones: Amethyst, clear quartz, selenite
Meditation: Sit cross-legged, visualize a violet or white light at the top of the head
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The Seven Chakras
The seven chakras are energy centers that are believed to be located along the spine of the human body, starting from the base of the spine and extending up to the crown of the head. Each chakra is associated with specific physical, emotional, and spiritual attributes.
Root Chakra (Muladhara)
Located at the base of the spine, it is associated with grounding, security, and survival instincts.
Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana)
Located in the lower abdomen, it is associated with emotions, creativity, and sexuality.
Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)
Located in the upper abdomen, it is associated with self-esteem, willpower, and personal power.
Heart Chakra (Anahata)
Located at the center of the chest, it is associated with love, compassion, and forgiveness.
Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)
Located at the throat, it is associated with communication, self-expression, and authenticity.
Third Eye Chakra (Ajna)
Located between the eyebrows, it is associated with intuition, wisdom, and spiritual insight.
Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)
Located at the top of the head, it is associated with spiritual connection, enlightenment, and transcendence.