The Chakras of our Lives ~

The word chakra is Sanskrit for wheel. Chakra symbols represent the circular centers of energy, and they correspond to the nerve plexuses and organs in the physical nervous system. By focusing on these energy centers, and understanding the function of each,
we are able to balance our energies, augment areas in our lives, and even facilitate healing.


By referring to the chakra diagram at the top, and relating it to the table below, which describes the attributes for each energy center, you should get a clearer picture of what each chakra symbol represents and how each affects us differently.


The information given on this page is a basic summary. Chakra practitioners spend years learning about the healing arts relating to these intricate energy centers. If you wish to learn more about this unique realm of the human make-up, the author encourages you to begin an avid independent study.


Many individuals have chakra symbols embellished on clothing or keep these images near them in order to keep the attributes in their mind as they aspire to better balance and higher energy.

Chakra Symbol Attributes:

Name	Common Name	Location	Physical Governing	Emotional Governing	Sense	Mantra	Element	Color	Seat
Muladhara	Root Chakra	Base of spine, sacral plexus	Organs of excretion, adrenals	Survival, primal instinct	Smell	Lam	Earth	Red	Primal life force
Swadhisthana	Sacrum/Sacral Chakra	Genitals, fluids	Gonads, reproductive organs	Self-acceptance, emotion, sexual energy	Taste	Vam	Water	Orange	Creativity
Manipura	Solar Plexus Chakra	Navel	Pancreas, abdominal organs	Self-will, mental acuity, sense of identity	Sight	Ram	Fire	Yellow	Subconscious emotion, ego, will
Anahata	Heart Chakra	Heart area	Thymus, lungs	Compassion, love, healing	Touch	Yam	Air	Green	Love
Vishudha	Throat Chakra	Laryngeal pluxus	Thyroid	Self-expression, speech	Hearing	Ham	Ether	Blue	Creative expression, communication
Ajna	Third Eye Chakra	Between the eyebrows	Pituitary gland	Intuition, extra sensory perception	Sixth sense, higher mind	Aum	Time	Indigo	Primordial power
Sahasrara	Crown Chakra	Top/crown of head, brain	Pineal gland	Divinity, peace, enlightenment	Beyond sensory	-	Space	Violet	Liberation, All Power, eternal bliss