mind, and spirit function at peak levels, and transmit energy between the psychic, astral, mental, and emotional levels of of our consciousness.
Our bodies are integrally linked to our minds, and the chakras correspond with different, specific aspects of how our bodies, minds, and spirits work together to create one living being.
The Muladhara is commonly know as the root chakra and is situated at the tailbone base of the spine. It is associated with the element of Earth, representing the densest grade of manifestation.
It could be considered the bliss centre for physical body. This chakra is responsible for our abilities to perceive space and time, and to remain grounded to the Earth. It corresponds with material things, success, patience, and courage.
Energy colour : Deep Red
The Svadhisthana or "Self or Own Abode", is figured as having six petals, white in colour, and with a crescent in the centre, the tattwa of water. This chakra therefore corresponds to the element Water and is traditionally associated with the sexual impulses and sexual energy.
Located about two inches below the navel, this chakra is responsible for our sexuality, physical vitality, emotions, pleasure, desire, passion, love, change,new ideas, and health.
Energy colour : Clear Orange
The Manipura chakra, or "place of gems", is described as having ten petals, red in colour with a downward pointing triangle, representing the tattwa of fire. This chakra is traditionally located at the navel, but in many modern chakra formulations it is placed at the Solar Plexus.
This chakra represents ability to pick up vibrations and tune in to energy from other people, places, and things. It corresponds with self-control, control of desire, authority, transformation, happiness, and energy.
Energy colour : Bright Yellow
The Anahata chakra is said to have twelve petals of a red or white hue, while the central part is a smokey colour. It is associated with the element or tattwa of Air.
This chakra represents empathy and our ability to ground energy that flows through our bodies. It corresponds with feelings, forgiveness, unconditional love, understanding, compassion, trust, and openness.
Energy colour : Soft Green
The Vishuddha chakra has sixteen smoke-coloured petals, is located at the base of the throat, is either white, transparent, smoke, or sky-blue in colour, and is associated with the element Space (Akasha), through which are transmitted the subtle vibrations of mantras
This chakra represents the human race, and represents our abilities to hear beyond the normal hearing range. It corresponds with speech, communication with others, self-expression, truth, wisdom, knowledge, honesty.
Energy colour : Azure Blue
The Tantric Ajna or Brow chakra has two petals, is associated with the tattwa of Manas or Mind and is located on forehead between the eyebrows
This chakra represents psychic ability, is the seat of the celestial body, clairvoyance and the ability to see beyond time, mental ability, spirit guides, intuition, concentration, enlightenment.
Energy colour : Dark Indigo Blue
The Crown Centre is located at the top of the head, above the ears. In Tantra this is variously called the Sahasrara (Thousand Petalled lotus) This is the centre through which one connects to spiritual dimensions and planes of consciousness beyond and above the separate individual self. Through it one receives revelations from higher planes of existence.
This chakra represents our connection to the God and Goddess, our higher selves. It corresponds with personalities, spirituality, inspiration, unity, divine understanding and wisdom, and infinity.
Energy Colour: Clear Violet or White
