INSIDE: In this Chakras for Beginners Guide, you’ll learn the most important things you need to know to understand your energy system, as well as some tools to keep them balanced.
If you’re totally new to chakras and are looking to learn more about them, we’ve got you covered.
In this article, we’ll be going over what exactly chakras are, how many you have, how they affect your well-being and ways you can balance them.
Let’s dive in!
Chakra Definition
Chakra is a Sanskrit term that translates to ‘wheel’, which is how we visualize them in our bodies – a spinning wheel of energy.
Chakras are different centers of energy within our bodies that directly harmonize our mind, body and spirit.
Sometimes the chakras are closed, blocked, underactive, or overstimulated. We can visualize this as the wheels spinning irregularly, slowly, or out of sync.
When this happens, our chakras aren’t functioning properly and that can lead to physical, emotional and spiritual imbalances.
This interesting study published by Ohio State University details the history and belief of chakras should you want to learn more about them in that regard.
How Many Chakras Are There?
There are a total of 7 main chakras in our bodies, each of them serving to regulate different functions of the physical body, the emotional self, and the spirit within us.
The lower chakras are responsible for our physical well-being, while the upper chakras deal with our spiritual well-being. The heart center brings those aspects of the self together.
All of them are formed at different stages of our lives and are represented by correlating colors and elements.
A Simple Guide to the 7 Chakras for Beginners
Now, let’s look at each chakra individually…
Root Chakra (Muladhura)
The Root Chakra represents our foundation and is located at the base of the spine.
When the root chakra is open and balanced, you’ll feel secure and grounded. You’ll have the confidence to take on new tasks and the stability to see them through.
When the root chakra is unbalanced, you’ll find it difficult to stay in the present moment and you’re likely to feel threatened by the uncertainty of life.
Color: Red
Element: Earth
When It Is Formed: 1-7 years old
How to Balance the Root Chakra for Beginners:
Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana)
The Sacral Chakra represents our creative and sexual expression and is located just below the navel.
When the sacral chakra is open and balanced, you’ll feel in control of your life, your connections, and your hopes and dreams. You’ll have the ability to fill your cup every single day.
When the sacral chakra is unbalanced, you’ll find it difficult to get a handle on your life and you’ll feel a lack of desire to pursue the activities that make you happy.
Color: Orange
Element: Water
When It Is Formed: 8-14 years old
How to Balance the Sacral Chakra:
- Orange crystals
- Spend time by the water
- Take up a creative hobby (paint, write, dance)
- Visualize your sacral chakra spinning optimally
- Eat orange fruits and veggies
Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)
The Solar Plexus Chakra represents our personal power and vitality. It is located at the top of the abdomen.
When all is well with this chakra, you’ll feel in control of your life. You’ll have the energy and motivation to manifest your dreams, following a clear path ahead of you.
When the solar plexus is unbalanced, you will probably deal with shame, self-doubt, and a lack of confidence.
Color: Yellow
Element: Fire
When It Is Formed: 15-21 years old
How to Balance the Solar Plexus Chakra for Beginners:
- Enhance digestion
- Spend more time in the sun
- Practice yoga
- Visualize your solar plexus chakra spinning optimally
- Eat yellow fruits and veggies
Heart Chakra (Anahata)
The Heart Chakra represents our love and compassion, and it is located at the center of the chest.
When your heart chakra is open and radiant, you’ll feel an endless amount of love and compassion for yourself and the people around you. You’ll enjoy giving and serving others as much as yourself.
When the heart chakra is unbalanced, you’ll feel closed off or isolated from others. Apathy towards others and your own emotions is a common symptom.
Color: Green & Pink
Element: Air
When It Is Formed: 21-28 years old
How to Balance the Heart Chakra:
- Connect with loved ones
- Get a pet
- Practice self-care
- Visualize your heart chakra spinning optimally
- Eat green fruits and veggies
Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)
The Throat Chakra represents our self expression and it’s located in the middle of the throat.
When the throat chakra is functioning perfectly, you will feel in total alignment with your truth. You can express yourself openly and freely and aren’t afraid to communicate your needs.
When the throat chakra is unbalanced, you’re likely to struggle with asserting boundaries and speaking your truth. You’ll be afraid of voicing your opinions out of a fear of judgement.
Color: Blue
Element: Sound
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