What Are the 7 Chakras
- Dr. Diana Navarro, Ph.D
- Nov 18, 2025
- 3 min read
Understanding the Body’s Energy Centers
The chakra system is one of the oldest frameworks for understanding human energy. It originates in India and was first described in the Vedas, which date back to 1500 to 1000 BC. In Sanskrit, the word chakra means wheel or disk. These wheels represent spinning centers of energy located throughout the body. While some traditions identify more than one hundred chakras, there are seven main chakras that are the most widely recognized. Each of these seven points has its own name, color, meaning, and influence on emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
These seven chakras run along the spine, starting at its base and rising up to the crown of the head. Understanding these energy centers can help you explore how your body processes experiences, emotions, and spiritual awareness. Below is an overview of each chakra and its purpose.
The Root Chakra
The root chakra, or Muladhara, is located at the base of the spine and is associated with the color red. It provides grounding, stability, and a sense of physical and emotional security. When the root chakra is balanced, you feel steady and supported. When it is blocked, you may experience issues related to stability, insecurity, fearfulness, or physical concerns such as arthritis.
The Sacral Chakra
The sacral chakra, or Svadhisthana, is located just below the navel and corresponds to the color orange. It governs creativity, sexuality, pleasure, and emotional expression. An open and aligned sacral chakra supports healthy pleasure, emotional balance, and creative inspiration. When unbalanced, issues such as addiction, overeating, emotional instability, urinary problems, or sexual concerns may arise.
The Solar Plexus Chakra
Located in the stomach area, the solar plexus chakra is known as Manipura and is associated with the color yellow. Manipura means lustrous gem, reflecting this chakra’s connection to self confidence, personal power, and identity. When the solar plexus chakra is balanced, you feel decisive and in control of your life. When blocked, you may struggle with self doubt, insecurity, or feelings of shame.
The Heart Chakra
The heart chakra, or Anahata, sits in the center of the chest near the heart and is associated with the color green. It governs love, compassion, forgiveness, empathy, and inner peace. An open heart chakra makes it easier to form meaningful connections and offer compassion to others. A blocked heart chakra
may create emotional distance, difficulty trusting, or challenges in giving and receiving love.
The Throat Chakra
The throat chakra, or Vishuddha, is located in the throat and represented by light blue or turquoise. It governs communication, personal truth, and self-expression. When balanced, it allows you to speak clearly, express yourself authentically, and communicate with kindness. When blocked, you may struggle to find your words, interrupt others, or feel unable to express your needs.
The Third Eye Chakra
Located between the eyebrows, the third eye chakra, or Ajna, is associated with the color indigo. It represents intuition, imagination, and inner wisdom. When open, the third eye chakra helps you perceive insights beyond the physical senses without feeling overwhelmed. It supports clarity, vision, and a deeper connection to intuitive knowledge.
The Crown Chakra
The crown chakra, or Sahasrara, is the highest chakra and is located above the head. It is represented by violet or white. This chakra is connected to spiritual awareness, higher consciousness, and your relationship with your higher self. An open crown chakra supports enlightenment, purpose, and a strong connection to wisdom. A blocked crown chakra may result in narrow thinking, skepticism, or resistance to spiritual insight.
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