What are Chakras?
- Michelle Rae Sobi
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
How to know when they might be out of balance and what to do.
Chakras
(Lesson — Edge Yoga School Educational Library)
🌿 Overview
There are seven main chakras in yoga. They are:Root (red), Sacral (orange), Solar Plexus (yellow), Heart (green), Throat (blue), Third Eye (indigo), and Crown (violet).These centers align with the spine and the nervous system, following the color pattern R.O.Y.G.B.I.V. Each chakra carries a corresponding sound vibration, symbol, and energetic function. This information is for education purposes only and always seek your medical team for physical and emotional support.
🌀 What Are the Chakras?
Chakras are energetic centers within the body.The word chakra translates to “wheel” or “disk.”
When a chakra is balanced, it offers appropriate energy to support the body, mind, and spirit.Although the chakra system originates from ancient yogic texts, each center can also be associated with major nerve bundles, endocrine glands, and physiological functions recognized in Western anatomy.
🌈 The Seven Chakras
Below is a student-friendly breakdown of each chakra, including color, location, and common energetic themes.
1. Root Chakra — Muladhara
Color: RedLocation: Base of the spine, pelvic floor, first three vertebraeResonant Note: C
When balanced:
Groundedness
Security
Stability
Meeting basic physical and emotional needs
When unbalanced:
Anxiety
Fear
Nightmares
Lower back or leg discomfort
Challenges with elimination or bladder function
2. Sacral Chakra — Svadhisthana
Color: OrangeLocation: Lower abdomen, between pubic bone and navelResonant Note: D
When balanced:
Creativity
Sensuality
Emotional flow
When unbalanced:
Creative block
Emotional instability
Digestive challenges
3. Solar Plexus Chakra — Manipura
Color: YellowLocation: Upper abdomen, from navel to ribcageResonant Note: E
When balanced:
Confidence
Willpower
Clarity
Healthy digestion
When unbalanced:
Low self-esteem
Difficulty making decisions
Anger or control issues
4. Heart Chakra — Anahata
Color: GreenLocation: Center of the chestResonant Note: F
When balanced:
Love
Joy
Compassion
Inner peace
When unbalanced:
Grief
Jealousy
Anger
Fear of betrayal
5. Throat Chakra — Vishuddha
Color: Pale BlueLocation: ThroatResonant Note: G
When balanced:
Clear communication
Honest expression
Active listening
When unbalanced:
Difficulty speaking truth
Distractibility
Fear of judgment
6. Third Eye Chakra — Ajna
Color: IndigoLocation: Between the eyebrowsResonant Note: A
When balanced:
Intuition
Imagination
Insight
Wisdom
When unbalanced:
Anxiety or depression
Headaches or dizziness
7. Crown Chakra — Sahasrara
Color: VioletLocation: Crown of the headResonant Note: B
When balanced:
Pure awareness
Expanded consciousness
Connection with inner self
When unbalanced:
Isolation
Emotional distress
🌸 Reflective Practice
Choose one chakra that resonates with you right now.Place your hands on that part of your body and breathe deeply for a few moments.Notice any sensations, emotions, or thoughts that arise.
Awareness is the first step toward balance.
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