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The name “chakra” is the Sanskrit word for "wheel." In yoga, chakras are used to describe the way energy “moves” throughout the body. Each of the seven chakras (described below) are said to correlate with different abilities, expressions, and types of health.
Chakras are the primary energy centers of our body, and when they're flowing freely, we tend to feel light and well. However, when one is blocked we can feel off in many ways, depending on which chakra isn't flowing—and that's where crystals come in. Different crystals and stones have vibratory qualities that resonate with each of the chakras, making them an excellent tool to work with if you're looking to unblock or balance a particular chakra(s).
There are seven main chakras that run along your spine, from the base to the crown of your head.
Chakra · 01
Muladhara
Root Chakra (Muladhara) is the first chakra, located at the base of the spine. It's related to our general sense of security and safety, relating to things like survival issues (finances, food, etc.), and develops in the first seven years of our life.
Crystals for the root chakra:
Chakra · 02
Svadhisthana
Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana) is the second chakra, located in the lower abdomen, roughly 2 inches below the navel. It's related to our sense of abundance, well-being, pleasure, and sexuality, and develops between the ages of 8 and 14.
When this chakra is balanced and flowing, creativity and sexual energy flow easily. When it's blocked, you may feel a lack of control in your life or like your creativity or sexuality are stifled.
Crystals for the sacral chakra:
Chakra · 03
Manipura
Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura) is located from the lower to the upper abdomen, which is associated with the color yellow. This chakra deals with confidence as well as overall self-worth and self-esteem.
If you've been feeling any sort of shame or self-doubt, you may likely feel it in your gut.
Crystals for the Solar Plexus:
Chakra · 04
Anahata
Heart Chakra (Anahata) is located just above your heart in the center of your chest—which is associated with the color green and pink. It deals with our ability to both give and receive love to ourselves and others. It contains healing and loving energy that helps us experience unconditional love, compassion, empathy, gratitude, and joy.
The heart chakra can become unbalanced when we experience heartbreak and trauma.
If you struggle with relationships or find it difficult to connect with others, it might indicate an imbalance in your heart chakra.
Rose Quartz is considered the premier stone when working with the Heart Chakra.
Crystals for the Heart Chakra:
Chakra · 05
Vishuddha
Throat Chakra (Vishuddha) located at your throat area, it deals with communication. Associated with light blue or turquoise, it is all about expression and truth. When it's open, we can communicate our truth clearly and effectively. Someone with a blocked throat chakra will feel like they have trouble finding the words to say how they truly feel.
Crystals for the Throat Chakra:
Chakra · 06
Ajna
Third Eye Chakra (Ajna) is located between your eyes, it is linked to intuition and insight. As we get older, we get closer and closer to self-actualization. From ages 36 to 42, our third-eye chakra develops, it's associated with dark blue and purple shades. It deals with intuition and our ability to move past our ego. When it's unbalanced, we'll feel out of touch with our intuition.
Crystals for Third Eye Chakra:
Chakra · 07
Sahasrara
Crown Chakra (Sahasrara) is located at the top of your head; it represents spiritual connection and enlightenment. The final chakra, the Crown Chakra, is associated with shades of violet and glowing white. It develops when someone has become evolved enough to tap into higher consciousness—something that can take a lifetime and doesn't happen for everyone.
Crystals for Crown Chakra:
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