Guide to the chakras
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The seven main chakras of the Indian tradition, presented for what they are: a symbolic system, with their colour and stone correspondences, and no promise of results.
ChakraRoot chakraThe root chakra, or Muladhara, is the first of the seven chakras: located at the base of the spine, associated with earth, red and themes of stability.ChakraSacral chakraThe sacral chakra, or Svadhisthana, is the second of the seven chakras: linked to water, orange and, symbolically, to emotions, pleasure and creativity.ChakraSolar plexus chakraThe solar plexus chakra, or Manipura, the third of the seven chakras: associated with fire, yellow and, symbolically, with willpower and self-confidence.ChakraHeart chakraThe heart chakra, or Anahata, the fourth of the seven chakras, at the centre of the chest: associated with air, green and, symbolically, compassion and connection.ChakraThroat chakraThe throat chakra, or Vishuddha, the fifth of the seven chakras: associated with ether, light blue and, symbolically, with voice and expression.ChakraThird eye chakraThe third eye chakra, or Ajna, the sixth of the seven chakras, between the eyebrows: associated with indigo and, symbolically, with intuition and clarity.ChakraCrown chakraThe crown chakra, or Sahasrara, the seventh and last of the chakras, at the top of the skull: a lotus of a thousand petals, a symbol of unity, light and silence.
The meanings mentioned belong to tradition and symbolism. They are neither promises of results nor medical advice.