The Chakra System

Chakras are energetic centers in the body that influence our physical health, emotional well-being, and spiritual connection. Originating from ancient yogic traditions, these seven primary chakras act as portals between our inner and outer worlds - guiding everything from our sense of safety to our ability to speak our truth.

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Scroll to the bottom of this page to take our free Chakra Imbalance Quiz

and discover which energy centers may need a little extra love right now.

The Seven Chakras at a Glance

Silhouetted person meditating in a cross-legged position with seven glowing colored points along the body representing chakras.

Chakra | Color | Symbol

Connection, Unity

Intuition, Insight

Truth, Voice

Love, Compassion

Power, Confidence

Flow, Emotion

Stability, Foundation

Crown

Third Eye

Throat

Heat

Solar Plexus

Sacral

Root

Violet or White

Indigo

Blue

Green

Yellow

Orange

Red

🌈 Understanding Your Chakras

Below are the seven chakras, how their imbalances may show up, and gentle practices to bring each one back into harmony. Use your answers to reflect on which chakras may need extra care right now.

🔴 Root Chakra (Muladhara)

Imbalances may show up as: anxiety, restlessness, insecurity, feeling ungrounded, issues with safety or survival.
Support with: grounding practices, walking barefoot, eating root veggies, breath awareness, holding a stone like smoky quartz, practicing body scans or mulabandha (root lock).

🟠 Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana)

Imbalances may show up as: emotional volatility, guilt, lack of pleasure, sexual confusion, or creative blocks.
Support with: hip-opening movement, dancing, warm baths, creative expression, sacral breathing (pelvic bowl breath), and nurturing joy.

🟡 Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)

Imbalances may show up as: control issues, low self-esteem, digestive trouble, or anger.
Support with: core-activating breathwork, setting healthy boundaries, sun exposure, burning bay leaves, and repeating affirmations like “I am powerful, I trust myself.”

🟢 Heart Chakra (Anahata)

Imbalances may show up as: grief, bitterness, emotional walls, or trouble giving/receiving love.
Support with: chest-openers, loving-kindness meditation, breath into the heart space, green foods, and practicing compassion (for self and others).

🔵 Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)

Imbalances may show up as: trouble speaking your truth, sore throats, withheld expression, or over-talking.
Support with: humming or chanting, journaling, sipping warm herbal teas, neck and jaw release, and affirmations like “I speak with clarity and kindness.”

🟣 Third Eye Chakra (Ajna)

Imbalances may show up as: foggy thinking, nightmares, disconnection from intuition, overthinking.
Support with: meditation, alternate nostril breathing, screen-free time, dream journaling, resting the eyes, and visualizing indigo light between the brows.

⚪ Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)

Imbalances may show up as: spiritual disconnection, cynicism, lack of inspiration or direction.
Support with: silence, prayer, sitting under the sky, crown massage, meditating on stillness or divine connection, and surrender practices.

Curious which chakras need attention right now?

Take our free Chakra Imbalance Quiz to receive insight and gentle guidance.

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