What are Chakras
Chakras are energy systems located within the physical body that are invisible to the naked eye.
We have 7 major chakra systems that relate to different parts of the human experience.
The first chakra is our root chakra which represents our foundation, feeling grounded, secure and supported. This chakra is associated with the colour red. It relates to survival, to our basic needs of money, food, water, shelter, and safety. When it is blocked, feelings of worry, anxiety, and fear can arise and can cause physical problems such as issues with the colon, bladder, lower back, legs and feet.
The second chakra is our sacral chakra responsible for our sexual and creative energies. This chakra is associated with the colour orange. When in alignment you experience feelings of abundance, pleasure and joy. This chakra is all about honouring and accepting yourself and your body, and expressing your creative side openly and honestly. When blocked you may be feeling unmotivated, uninspired, depressed, and fear, you may notice addictive-like behaviours arise.
The third chakra is our solar plexus, our power house, this is where our sense of individual power comes from, when this is chakra is aligned we experience strong willpower and commitment. This chakra is associated with the colour yellow. When blocked you may experience low self-esteem, lack of self worth, self-doubt and difficulty making decisions, and anger and control issues.
The fourth chakra is our heart chakra which represents the point where the physical meets the spiritual, it relates to our ability to give and receive love. It is associated with the colours pink and green. When in alignment we experience more compassion and love for ourselves and others. This chakra can close off due to grief, anger, fear, or trauma and by staying closed can keep us from opportunities of experiencing love and joy in our lives.
The fifth chakra is our throat chakra is all about communication, having the ability to speak your inner truth openly and honestly as well as fully listen to what others have to say. This chakra is associated with the colour blue. When blocked you may be experiencing trouble speaking your truth, difficulty staying focused, and worried what others think of you. This can cause illness related to the throat region, as well as pain and tension in the shoulders and neck area.
The sixth chakra is our third eye, related to our intuition, responsible for what's between you and the outside world, helping you to see the clear picture. This is where our wisdom and inner guidance comes from. This chakra is associated with the colour purple. When blocked you may struggle to receive and trust that inner guidance, trouble with remembering and learning new skills. You may find yourself to be more introverted and judgemental towards yourself and others. You may also experience depression and anxiety, as well as headaches, dizziness, and other brain-related health issues.
Seventh chakra is the Crown chakra, located just above the head associated with the colour purple and white. This chakra is related to your connection to Source energy, the Divine, God, a higher power whichever resonates for you. It’s the centre of enlightenment and higher consciousness. When the crown chakra is balanced, it brings feelings of serenity, joy, and deep peace about life.
