Chakras, the centres of energy
Here’s an overview of the seven chakras and their associated qualities to guide each day.
1. Root Chakra (Muladhara) https://youtu.be/ibjIKEeKXG4
1st Root Chakra (Muladhara - Drawing Tutorial): https://youtu.be/M99F7dGh_tA
Location: Base of the spine
Color: Red
Element: Earth
Qualities: Grounding, stability, survival, strength, and basic life force.
Focus: This chakra is all about feeling safe, rooted, and secure in our physical world. It governs our relationship with stability, health, and our connection to the earth.
2. Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjKVsoCoob4
Location: Lower abdomen, about two inches below the navel
Color: Orange
Element: Water
Qualities: Creativity, pleasure, emotions, sensuality, and connection.
Focus: The sacral chakra centers on emotional expression, creativity, and enjoyment. It encourages us to explore our desires, passions, and relationships with ourselves and others.
3. Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3XLR88jXSg
Location: Upper abdomen, above the navel
Color: Yellow
Element: Fire
Qualities: Confidence, willpower, motivation, personal power, and self-discipline.
Focus: This chakra fuels our sense of self, autonomy, and identity. It’s the source of our drive, where we find our confidence and clarity about who we are and what we stand for.
4. Heart Chakra (Anahata) https://youtu.be/gpBl1st3jx4
4th Heart (Anahata Yantra Drawing Tutorial): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoIQvtWIVMk
Location: Center of the chest
Color: Green
Element: Air
Qualities: Love, compassion, connection, forgiveness, and balance.
Focus: The heart chakra is all about unconditional love and compassion. It guides our ability to give and receive love, connecting us deeply with others and fostering empathy and understanding.
5. Throat Chakra (Vishuddha) https://youtu.be/Gu3r4zDxmb4
Location: Throat area
Color: Blue
Element: Ether (Space)
Qualities: Communication, expression, truth, and authenticity.
Focus: The throat chakra governs our communication and self-expression. It’s where we find the courage to speak our truth and listen openly to others, fostering authenticity in relationships and self-awareness.
6. Third Eye Chakra (Ajna) https://youtu.be/PV9eGD8H_zA
Location: Between the eyebrows
Color: Indigo
Element: Light
Qualities: Intuition, perception, wisdom, clarity, and imagination.
Focus: This chakra is the seat of our intuition and inner vision. It’s where we cultivate wisdom, clarity of thought, and our ability to see beyond surface appearances, tapping into our inner guidance.
7. Crown Chakra (Sahasrara) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcYclSMmQqA
Location: Top of the head
Color: Violet or white
Element: Cosmic Energy
Qualities: Spirituality, enlightenment, unity, and higher consciousness.
Focus: The crown chakra is our connection to the divine, universal consciousness, and a sense of oneness with all that is. It represents the highest level of self-awareness and spiritual connection, guiding us toward unity and purpose.