Understanding Chakras

What Are Chakras?

The earth has seven chakras (wheels of energies), just like the human body which have the same meaning. Most of earth's chakras are on ley lines that are invisible, electromagnetic lines of energy that run across the earth and hold cosmic and divine power.

In yoga, chakras are used to describe the way energy "moves" throughout the body. The name 'chakra' is the Sanskrit word for "wheel". There are seven (7) chakras in our body, running in order from the base of the spine to the top of the head: root, sacral, solar plexus, heart, throat, third eye, and crown.

Each chakra governs specific physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of our being. When balanced, energy flows freely through all seven centers, promoting health, vitality, and spiritual awareness. When blocked or imbalanced, we may experience physical discomfort, emotional distress, or spiritual disconnection.

The Seven Chakras: A Complete Guide

1. Root Chakra (Muladhara)

Location: Base of the spine
Color: Red
Element: Earth
Sanskrit Name: Muladhara ("root support")

Governs: Survival, security, stability, grounding, basic needs, physical identity

When Balanced: You feel grounded, secure, stable, and confident in meeting your basic needs. You have a strong sense of belonging and trust in the world.

When Blocked: Anxiety, fear, insecurity, financial stress, feeling ungrounded or disconnected from your body.

Balancing Mantra: "I am safe, secure, and grounded."

Best Crystals: Red Jasper, Black Tourmaline, Hematite, Smoky Quartz, Garnet, Bloodstone

2. Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana)

Location: Lower abdomen, about 2 inches below the navel
Color: Orange
Element: Water
Sanskrit Name: Svadhisthana ("one's own place")

Governs: Creativity, sexuality, emotions, pleasure, passion, relationships

When Balanced: You experience healthy emotional expression, creative flow, passion for life, and comfortable intimacy in relationships.

When Blocked: Creative blocks, emotional numbness, guilt, lack of passion, difficulty with intimacy or pleasure.

Balancing Mantra: "I embrace pleasure and creativity in my life."

Best Crystals: Carnelian, Orange Calcite, Sunstone, Peach Moonstone, Tiger's Eye

3. Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)

Location: Upper abdomen, stomach area
Color: Yellow
Element: Fire
Sanskrit Name: Manipura ("lustrous gem")

Governs: Personal power, confidence, self-esteem, willpower, transformation, identity

When Balanced: You feel confident, empowered, motivated, and in control of your life. You have healthy self-esteem and clear boundaries.

When Blocked: Low self-esteem, lack of confidence, control issues, digestive problems, feeling powerless or victimized.

Balancing Mantra: "I am confident, powerful, and worthy."

Best Crystals: Citrine, Yellow Jasper, Honey Calcite, Pyrite, Amber, Tiger's Eye

4. Heart Chakra (Anahata)

Location: Center of the chest
Color: Green or Pink
Element: Air
Sanskrit Name: Anahata ("unstruck" or "unhurt")

Governs: Love, compassion, forgiveness, relationships, emotional healing, connection

When Balanced: You give and receive love freely, feel compassion for yourself and others, and maintain healthy relationships. You experience emotional openness and healing.

When Blocked: Difficulty with love and relationships, holding grudges, jealousy, loneliness, fear of intimacy, heart problems.

Balancing Mantra: "I give and receive love freely and unconditionally."

Best Crystals: Rose Quartz, Green Aventurine, Rhodonite, Malachite, Emerald, Pink Opal, Jade

5. Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)

Location: Throat area
Color: Blue
Element: Ether/Sound
Sanskrit Name: Vishuddha ("especially pure")

Governs: Communication, self-expression, truth, authenticity, listening, creativity through voice

When Balanced: You communicate clearly and authentically, express your truth with confidence, and listen actively to others.

When Blocked: Difficulty expressing yourself, fear of speaking up, lying, gossip, throat problems, inability to listen.

Balancing Mantra: "I speak my truth clearly and confidently."

Best Crystals: Blue Lace Agate, Sodalite, Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Calcite, Turquoise

6. Third Eye Chakra (Ajna)

Location: Between the eyebrows, center of forehead
Color: Indigo/Purple
Element: Light
Sanskrit Name: Ajna ("command" or "perceive")

Governs: Intuition, insight, wisdom, imagination, psychic abilities, vision, clarity

When Balanced: You trust your intuition, have clear insight and vision, experience vivid dreams, and connect with your inner wisdom.

When Blocked: Lack of clarity, poor judgment, difficulty trusting intuition, headaches, nightmares, inability to see the bigger picture.

Balancing Mantra: "I trust my intuition and inner wisdom."

Best Crystals: Amethyst, Labradorite, Fluorite, Lapis Lazuli, Sodalite, Iolite

7. Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)

Location: Top of the head
Color: Violet or White
Element: Cosmic Energy/Thought
Sanskrit Name: Sahasrara ("thousand-petaled")

Governs: Spiritual connection, enlightenment, consciousness, divine wisdom, unity, transcendence

When Balanced: You feel connected to something greater than yourself, experience spiritual awareness, and have a sense of peace and purpose.

When Blocked: Spiritual disconnection, cynicism, close-mindedness, lack of purpose, depression, confusion about life's meaning.

Balancing Mantra: "I am connected to divine wisdom and universal consciousness."

Best Crystals: Clear Quartz, Amethyst, Selenite, Lepidolite, Howlite, Moonstone

How to Balance Your Chakras

Crystal Healing

Place corresponding crystals on each chakra point during meditation or relaxation. Lie down comfortably and position the appropriate crystal on each energy center for 10-20 minutes. You can also wear chakra jewelry, carry tumbled stones in your pocket, or place crystals around your space.

Meditation & Visualization

Visualize each chakra as a spinning wheel of colored light. Imagine the color becoming brighter and the wheel spinning smoothly. Use the balancing mantras provided above while focusing on each chakra.

Breathwork

Practice deep breathing while focusing on each chakra. Imagine breathing energy into each center, clearing blockages and restoring balance.

Yoga & Movement

Specific yoga poses target different chakras. For example, grounding poses like Mountain Pose support the root chakra, while backbends open the heart chakra.

Sound Healing

Each chakra resonates with specific frequencies and sounds. Singing bowls, tuning forks, or chanting can help balance chakra energy.

Color Therapy

Surround yourself with the colors associated with each chakra through clothing, décor, or visualization to support balance.

Daily Chakra Check-In

Start your day with a simple chakra scan:

Sit quietly and take several deep breaths
Bring awareness to each chakra, starting from the root and moving up to the crown
Notice any areas that feel blocked, heavy, or uncomfortable
Use the corresponding crystal, mantra, or visualization to bring that chakra into balance
Set an intention for balanced energy throughout your day

Chakra Crystals in Your Space

Create a chakra crystal grid in your meditation space by arranging seven crystals in a vertical line, each representing one chakra. You can also place chakra-specific crystals in corresponding areas of your home using Feng Shui principles (learn more on our Feng Shui, Chakras & Crystals Healing page).

Our Chakra Collection

In each of our chakra picture frames, you will learn where each chakra is located, what it controls, a balancing mantra during meditation, and a matching crystal—making them both beautiful art and educational tools for your spiritual practice.

Explore our full collection of chakra crystals, including tumbled stones, spheres, jewelry, and picture frames to support your chakra balancing journey. Whether you're new to energy work or deepening your practice, we offer ethically sourced crystals to help you align and balance your seven energy centers.

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