The Root Chakra

This chakra is located at the base of ones spine, and it is the centre of sexual energy, as stated above, the Kundalini. It is represented with the colour red, the symbol of a serpent and reigns over the element of Earth.

One thing must be understood about the Root Chakra, it is a very powerful chakra, to try and open it, or meditate on it, without proper guidance or understanding could be hazardous to ones own health. This is not to say do not try to open this chakra, but be aware of how much energy there is and how powerful it can be.

Location: Base of Time

Colour: Red

Stone Association: Hematite

Healing Association: Circulation, Low Blood Pressure, Colds, Shock

Gland: Adrenals

Organ: Kidney, Spinal Column

Type of Energy: Will, Universal Life, Kundalini

Attribute: Vitality, Kundalini, Life force

The Sacral Chakra

The sacral is located at the lower abdomen, between the navel and the genitalia. Its purpose is for emotional connection and teaching oneself to let go of control over some issues. It is represented with the colour of orange/red-orange and is said to be the vortex of change, emotion, pleasure and movement.

The Sacral Chakra is known to reign over the element of water, thus the reason for its location, psychological and symbolic connections.

Location: Lumbar, Belly, Womb

Colour: Orange

Stone Association: Carnelian

Healing Association: Muscles, Reproduction, Detoxifying, Emotional Balance, Sexuality

Gland: Gonads

Organ: Sex organs, Digestive tract

Type of Energy: Life force, Physical, Vital, Animal

Attribute: Creativity, Reserve Energy, Sexual

The Solar Plexus Chakra

This chakra is located above the navel, in approximation to the diaphragm, and is said to be the centre of transformation. It is stated to deal with the aspects of self-esteem, energy, and willpower.

It is represented with the colour yellow and is associated with the element of Fire.

Location: Above Navel

Colour: Yellow

Stone Association: Citrine

Healing Association: Digestion, Constipation, Headaches, Adrenals

Gland: Pancreas

Organ: Stomach, Liver, Gallbladder, Nervous System

Type of Energy: Astral, Emotional, Desire, Touch

Attribute: Inspiration, Intellect, Wisdom, Psychism

The Heart Chakra

This is located in the heart area and is the centre of balance, love, compassion, healing and unity. It is said to be the termination point of the sacral spine and the intersection point of the balance point.

It is represented by the colour green the element of Air is connected to this centre point.

Location: Chest

Colour: Green

Stone Association: Rose Quartz, Malachite

Healing Association: Heart, Lungs, Ulcers, Hypertension, Blood, Circulation

Gland: Thymus

Organ: Heart, Circulatory System, Blood, Vagus Nerve

Type of Energy: Life force, Group Conscious

Attribute: Love, Healing, Balance, Akashic Memory

The Throat Chakra

This is the centre for sound, vibration and communication while Mantras and the acts of telepathy and creativity are associated with this chakra.

It is represented by the light shade of blue and has an association with the Akashic Element and has the vibrational frequency of sound.

Location: Back of the neck

Colour: Blue

Stone Association: Turquoise

Healing Association: Throat, Fevers, Asthma, Lungs, Thyroid, Antiseptic, Stimulation

Gland: Thyroid

Organ: Breathing, Ailmentary canal

Type of Energy: Creative, Sound, Self-consciousness

Attribute: Cooling, Relaxing

The Third Eye Chakra

This chakra is located between the eyebrows and is the centre of intuition, imagination, visualistion, clairvoyance and vision. It is believed to be connected with the Pineal Gland and is said to be the "Seat of the Soul"

In regards to vibrational meditation, its vibrational frequency is that of light, therefore, it is attuned to the same element and is represented by the colour of Indigo.

Location: Brow

Colour: Indigo

Stone Association: Sodalite, Lapis Lazuli, Flourite; Amethyst

Healing Association: Coagulant, Sinuses, Headaches, Stroke

Gland: Pituitary

Organ: Lower brain, Left eye, nose, nervous system

Type of Energy: Soul Force, Love, Magnetic, Light, Intuition, Vision

Attribute: Clairvoyance, Spirituality

The Crown Chakra

This is located just above the head and is the centre of consciousness and transcendence. It is called the "Seat of Enlightenment" and is the element of knowing

Due to the association and function of knowing this chakra reigns over the element of Thought and is often represented with the colour white.

Location: Top of the head

Colour: White

Stone Association: Clear Quartz

Healing Association: Nerves, Stress, Confusion, Neursis, Bones, Insomnia

Gland: Pineal

Organ: Upper brain and/or right eye

Type of Energy: Spiritual Will, Synthetic, Dynamic

Attribute: Inspiration