What are the 7 Chakras?

What are the 7 Chakras?

Posted by Julie Findzhikova on May 29th 2022

Chakras in Sanskrit, means "Wheel". Energetically our body has spinning electromagnetic energy wheels that energize and strengthen each of our 7 chakra centers. We can cleanse and balance our chakras through aromatherapy, crystals or meditation.

7 Chakra Centers:

Root Chakra

Color: Red
Location: Base of spine
Associations: Survival, security, stability, grounding
Imbalances: Fatigue, depression, back pain
Healing: Exercise, restful sleep, meditation
CrystalsRed Jasper
Essential OilsYlang YlangSandalwood

Sacral Chakra

Color: Orange
Location: Abdomen, below navel
Associations: Emotions, pleasure, sexuality, creativity, well-being
Imbalances: Addictions, depression, fear of intimacy, urinary problems
Healing: Massage, yoga, art
CrystalsCarnelian
Essential OilsBergamotOrange

Solar Plexus Chakra

Color: Yellow
Location: Upper abdomen, stomach
Associations: Personal power, confidence, self-control, joy, happiness
Imbalances: Digestion, diabetes, constipation
Healing: Detox, learning, meditation
CrystalCitrineTiger’s Eye
Essential OilsLemon

Heart Chakra

Color: Green
Location: Heart, center of chest
Associations: Love, self love, inner peace
Imbalances: Heart, respiratory issues, high blood pressure, muscle tension
Healing: Spend time in nature, family, friends, meditation
CrystalGreen AventurineRose Quartz
Essential OilsFir NeedleSpruceEucalyptusRose Geranium

Throat Chakra

Color: Blue
Location: Throat
Associations: Communication, relationships, loyalty, trust
Imbalance: Mood swings, hormones, fever, thyroid
Healing: Singing, conversations, meditation
CrystalLapis Lazuli
Essential OilsChamomilePeppermint

Third Eye Chakra

Color: Indigo
Location: Forehead, between eyes
Associations: Intuition, imagination, decision making, psychic abilities
Imbalances: Learning disabilities, sleep disorders, imbalance
Healing: Restful sleep, star gazing, meditation
CrystalAmethyst
Essential OilsLavender

Crown Chakra

Color: Violet
Location: Above head
Associations: Spirituality, connection, knowingness
Imbalances: Headaches, mental illness, lack of coordination, rashes
Healing: Dreamwork, journaling, meditation
CrystalClear QuartzRutilated QuartzAmethyst
Essential OilsFrankincenseLavenderVetiver