What is Chakra
“Chakras” are energy centers where Life Force flows into and out of our being, on the physical as well as the emotional, mental, etheric and spiritual levels. Depending on what energy we draw in and our ability to release old stuck energies, we can either be enlivened or burdened by our chakra centers. That’s where chakra meditation comes in. It helps us draw in more Light and uplifting energies and to release what stands in the way of our experience of Light, Love, and wellbeing.
Types
Although there are many other chakra centers within the whole of our being, in regards to chakra meditation, we’ll talk about the seven main ones that are the most associated with our physical / emotional / mental / spiritual being, with each one governing a specific aspect of our lives.
1. The Root Chakra, at the base of the spine, is associated with the color red. It is linked to our connection and loyalty to our “tribe,” family, and fellow human beings, our connection with Mother Earth, groundedness, survival instincts, pleasure / pain, and sexuality.
2. The Sacral Chakra, just below the navel, is associated with the color orange. It is linked to our inner child, creativity, and spontaneity.
3. The Solar Plexus, from just below the heart down to the navel, is associated with the color yellow. It is linked to our internalized parent, “shoulds,” self-esteem, reaction to criticism, personal power, and ego – our sense of an individual, separate self.
4. The Heart Chakra, in the center of the chest, is associated with the colors green and pink. It is linked to love, compassion, confidence, trust, and inspiration (and, when trauma is involved, the lack of these qualities).
5. The Throat Chakra, at the base of the throat, is associated with the color blue. It is linked to speaking and being our truth, taking responsibility for our own needs, surrendering our will to the Divine, trusting Source, decision making, and personal authority.
6. The Brow Chakra, or Third Eye, in the center of the forehead, is associated with the color indigo. It is linked to inner vision, unity perspective, divine understanding, discernment, wisdom, intuition, and intelligence.
7. The Crown Chakra, at the top of the head, is associated with the colors violet and pure white Light. It is linked to our connection with Higher Power, Source, integration of the Whole, living in the now, meaning, devotion, inspiration, and higher alignment.
“Chakras” are energy centers where Life Force flows into and out of our being, on the physical as well as the emotional, mental, etheric and spiritual levels. Depending on what energy we draw in and our ability to release old stuck energies, we can either be enlivened or burdened by our chakra centers. That’s where chakra meditation comes in. It helps us draw in more Light and uplifting energies and to release what stands in the way of our experience of Light, Love, and wellbeing.
Types
Although there are many other chakra centers within the whole of our being, in regards to chakra meditation, we’ll talk about the seven main ones that are the most associated with our physical / emotional / mental / spiritual being, with each one governing a specific aspect of our lives.
1. The Root Chakra, at the base of the spine, is associated with the color red. It is linked to our connection and loyalty to our “tribe,” family, and fellow human beings, our connection with Mother Earth, groundedness, survival instincts, pleasure / pain, and sexuality.
2. The Sacral Chakra, just below the navel, is associated with the color orange. It is linked to our inner child, creativity, and spontaneity.
3. The Solar Plexus, from just below the heart down to the navel, is associated with the color yellow. It is linked to our internalized parent, “shoulds,” self-esteem, reaction to criticism, personal power, and ego – our sense of an individual, separate self.
4. The Heart Chakra, in the center of the chest, is associated with the colors green and pink. It is linked to love, compassion, confidence, trust, and inspiration (and, when trauma is involved, the lack of these qualities).
5. The Throat Chakra, at the base of the throat, is associated with the color blue. It is linked to speaking and being our truth, taking responsibility for our own needs, surrendering our will to the Divine, trusting Source, decision making, and personal authority.
6. The Brow Chakra, or Third Eye, in the center of the forehead, is associated with the color indigo. It is linked to inner vision, unity perspective, divine understanding, discernment, wisdom, intuition, and intelligence.
7. The Crown Chakra, at the top of the head, is associated with the colors violet and pure white Light. It is linked to our connection with Higher Power, Source, integration of the Whole, living in the now, meaning, devotion, inspiration, and higher alignment.
