A Beginner’s Guide to The Seven Chakras

American inventor and electrical engineer, Nikola Tesla once observed the fundamental block of the universe boils down to energy, frequency, and vibrations. In our everyday lives, we’ve felt this energetic field. A powerful life force within us all, known as chakras.

Data shows, we have seven detectable chakras that run along our spines. Although more studies concludes that we may have more than seven chakras that runs through our bodies — 114 different chakras, to be exact.

For starter, we’ll simply focus on the main seven. This guide will offer you  a clear understanding of their impacts on the mind, body, and spirit.

A Beginner’s Guide to The Seven Chakras

According to ancient Vedic wisdom, the seven chakras are derived from the Sanskrit word chakram, which mean “turning” or “wheel.” They’re like wheels or disks of spinning energy, ties in to specific nerve bundles and organs in the body.

The seven chakras are aligned vertically up the body, approximately seven fingers from each other.  Starting at the root or base of your spine, extended to the crown of your head, these seven chakras are always in motion. You can even say they are the “backbone” to your core energy center — transmitting energy from one point to another.

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Each of these common seven chakras is associated with a particular element, color, and vibrational mantra. If the seven chakras become out of sync or blocked, chances are that your psychology, physicality, overall wellness, will also be impacted. For these seven chakras to function at their best, would required they stay open and balanced. 

In his book, The Untethered Soul, Michael Singer talks a great deal about keeping these chakras open. Otherwise, it’ll be a challenge to regulate the bodily system, dealing with emotional turmoil and fighting diseases.

On that account, being proactive: Whether that’s going for a walk, weight training, eating wholefoods, —are for example, activities that allows you to flow your energy freely. 

The following is an infographic of the seven chakras System, to help analyze these elements more deeply. Let’s have a look:

The Root Chakra

The base chakra, or Muladhara (in Sanskrit), is the foundation of your core energy center. It is your essential trust in yourself and others. The root Chakra is liable for your sense of stability and security. Located at the base of your spine, this chakra is the foundation for life. Balancing the root chakra  will make you feel grounded and able to withstand challenges.

The Sacral Chakra:

The Naval, or the sex chakra, is known In Sanskrit as Svadhisthana, located just below your belly button. This chakra is your energy center for sexuality and creativity. It’s often linked to how you relate to your emotions as well as the emotions of others.

The Solar Plexus Chakra:

The solar plexus chakra, or Manipura (in Sanskrit), is located in your stomach area. It governs your self-esteem and confidence, as well as helping you feel in control of your life.

The Heart Chakra:

The heart chakra, also called Anahata in Sanskrit is located near your heart, in the center of your chest. Its primary purpose is to love and show compassion.

The Throat Chakra

The throat chakra, or Vishuddha (in Sanskrit). is located in your throat area. This chakra is correlated with our capability to communicate verbally.

The Third Eye Chakra

Known in Sanskrit as the Ajana (pronounced hajj–na) chakra. This is your connection to the source — the point between your soul and the universal spirit. This chakra is located between your eyes and above your eyebrows. This is the chakra to thank whenever you feel a strong gut instinct. It’s responsible for your intuition and a catalyst for your imagination.

The Crown Chakra:

At the top of your head, is where you’ll find the crown chakra; also known as Sahasrara in Sanskrit, or the thousand-petaled-lotus chakra. This chakra is vital to creating a life you love and attaining inner peace. It represents your spiritual connection to yourself, others, and the universe.

As you learn to work with your chakras, you’ll be able to unblock or rebalance your chakras. To help accelerate this process, try some yoga poses, breathing techniques, and meditation practices.

Also, consider working with a professional energy healer or a certified yoga instructor, if you’re unsure where to start or want to know more about your chakras.

Thank you for reading!

References:

davidji, (2012–2017). Secrets of meditation. Carlsbad, CA: Hay House, Inc.

Pond, (2016). Chakras Beyond Beginners, Awakening to the Power Within. Woodbury, MN: Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd.