Chakras! What are they?
Hi and welcome to my newsletter. Today we will talk a little about chakras, their role in the body and what crystals and stones can help keep them in tip-top condition.
What are chakras?
You are more than your physical body. The physical body is the house of universal energy (chi) that flows through it. The energy flows through points in the body called chakras (a Sanskrit word that means “wheel of light”). Chakras cannot be seen with the naked eye as they are not physical organs. The chakras are like little wheels that rotate or spin as the energy flows through them, nourishing your body. When energy enters the chakra, it enters as yin energy and when it flows through it exits as yang energy. This allows the body to remain balanced.
There are seven major chakras in the body. These are energy points (loosely located along the spine – see diagram).
These can become blocked or clogged when we experience trauma, upset, bullying, etc. They can also become unbalanced when we over or under use them, for example, obsessing about things. Once the energy is prevented from flowing freely, it can cause a blockage, and this means the energy no longer flows freely. If this happens and is not addressed, then ultimately it may lead to a physical manifestation of illness in the body. When your energy flow is good then your chakras will all receive.
The energy that flows through the body has an effect on your physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
Quick Description of chakras and their roles
Here is a quick overview of each of their chakras and what their roles in our live are. We will start at the base of the spine.
Chakra Location |
Chakra Name |
Colour |
Aspect Of Self |
Crystal |
Root Chakra |
Muladhara |
Red |
Basic survival, security |
Black Obsidian |
Sacral Chakra |
Svadhisthana |
Orange |
Pleasure, creativity, passion |
Carnelian
|
Solar Plexus Chakra |
Manipura |
Yellow |
Personal power, self-esteem |
Citrine |
Heart Chakra |
Anahata |
Green |
Love, compassion |
Rose Quartz |
Throat Chakra |
Vishuddha |
Blue |
Communication, self-expression |
Blue Lace Agate |
"Third Eye" Brow Chakra |
Ajna |
Indigo |
Concentration, psychic intuition |
Sodalite |
Crown Chakra |
Sahasrara |
Violet |
Connection with the Divine |
Amethyst |
This is just a really quick look at chakras, but even from this you can see that each chakra is responsible for different aspects of you. Each chakra has a different vibration and along with that it has its own color, symbol, and sound.
Crystals and chakras
Crystals each have their own vibration and when that vibration is connected with its corresponding chakra, it can be used to help remove any blockages in that chakra, thus healing it. Crystals do not need to be placed directly on a chakra to work. They can be worn on the body as a piece of jewelry or placed in a room where you spend time.
By wearing a full chakra bracelet or necklace, you can ensure your chakras all remain balanced. However, if you have issues with just one or two areas, then a piece of jewelry with the relevant crystal or gemstone will help heal it. Check out our full range now.